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86 Stat. 1094. 38 USC 2001. 86 Stat. 1097.

PUBLIC LAW 93-203-DEC. 28, 1973

among offenders and the means of increasino- employment opx^ortunity for offenders. (d) The Secretary shall carry out fully and effectively his responsibilities for the assignment of assistant veterans employment representatives under section 2003 of title 38, United States Code, and his other responsibilities under chapter 41 of such title and for the listing of all suitable employment openings with local offices of the State employment service by Federal contractors and subcontractors and providing for the special emphasis as required by section 2012(a) of such title. IXDIAX MANPOWER

43 USC 1601

[87 STAT.

PROGRAMS

SKV. 302. (a) The Congress finds that (1) serious unemployment and economic disadA'antage exist among members of Indian and Alaskan native communities; (2) there is a compelling need for the establishment of comprehensive manpower training and employment programs for members of those communities; (3) such programs are essential to the reduction of economic disadvantage among individual members of those communities and to the advancement of economic and social development in these communities consistent with their goals and life styles. (b) The Congress therefore declares that, because of the special relationship between the Federal Government and most of those to be served by the provisions of this section, (1) such programs can best be administered at the national level; (2) such programs shall be available to federally recognized Indian tribes, bands, and individuals and to other groups and individuals of native American descent such as, but not limited to, the Lummis in Washington, the Menominees in Wisconsin, the Klamaths in Oregon, the Oklahoma Indians, the Passamaquoddys and Penobscots in Maine, and Eskimos and Aleuts in Alaska; (3) such programs shall be administered in such a manner as to maximize the Federal commitment to support growth and development as determined by representatives of the communities and groups served by this part. (c)(1) I n carrying out his responsibilities under this section, the Secretary shall, wherever possible, utilize Indian tribes, bands or groups (including Alaska Native villages or groups as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of December 18, 1971 (85 Stat. C)S8)) having a governing body, for the provision of manpower services under this title. When the Secretary determines that sudi tribe, band, or group has demonstrated the capability to effectively administer a comprehensive manpower program, he shall require such tribe, band, or group to submit to him a comprehensive plan meeting the requirements of section 105. (2) In carrying out his responsibilities under this section the Secretary shall make arrangements with prime sponsors and organizations (meeting requirements prescribed by the Secretary) serving non-reservation Indians for programs and projects designed to meet the needs of such Indians for employment and training and related services. (d) Whenever the Secretary determines not to utilize Indian tribes, bands, or groups for the provisions of manpower services under this section, he shall, to the maximum extent feasible, enter into arrangements for the provision of such services with public or private nonprofit agencies which meet with the approval of the tribes, bands, or groups to be served. (e) The Secretary is directed to take appropriate action to establish administrative procedures and machinery (including personnel having particular competence in this field) for the administration of Indian manpower programs authorized under this Act.

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