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 90 STAT. 670

5 USC 5101 et seq., 5331.

15 USC 637.

PUBLIC LAW 94-305—JUNE 4, 1976 (1) employ and fix the compensation of such additional staff personnel as is deemed necessary, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, and without regard to chapter 51, and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates but at rates not in excess of the lowest rate for GS-15 of the General Schedule; (2) procure temporary and intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code; (3) consult with experts and authorities in the fields of small business investment, venture capital, investment and commercial banking and other comparable financial institutions involved in the financing of business, and with individuals with regulatory, legal, economic, or financial expertise, including members of the academic community, and individuals who generally represent the public interest; (4) utilize the services of the National Advisory Council established pursuant to the provisions of section 8(b) (13) of the Small Business Act and in accordance with the provisions of such statute, also appoint such other advisory boards or committees as is reasonably appropriate and necessary to carry out the provisions of this title; and (5) hold hearings and sit and act at such times and places as he may deem advisable. ASSISTANCE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

15 USC 634e.

SEC. 205. Each department, agency, and instrumentality of the Federal Government is authorized and directed to furnish to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy such reports and other information as he deems necessary to carry out his functions under this title. REPORTS

Publication. 15 USC 634f.

Prohibition.

SEC. 206. The Chief Counsel may from time to time prepare and publish such reports as he deems appropriate. Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this title, he shall transmit to the Congress, the President and the Administration, a full report containing his findings and specific recommendations with respect to each of the functions referred to in section 202, including specific legislative proposals and recommendations for administration or other action. Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this title, he shall prepare and transmit a preliminary report on his activities. The reports shall not be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget or to any other Federal agency or executive department for any purpose prior to transmittal to the Congress and the President.

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