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PUBLIC LAW 98-221—FEB. 22, 1984 tives in Federal programs based on the assessment made pursuant to clause (3); and "(5) prepare and submit a final report to the President and to the Congress not later than February 1, 1986, on the review, assessment, and recommendations required by this subsection.". STAFF

29 USC 783.

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96 Stat. 923.

Contracts.

SEC. 143. (a) Section 403(a) of the Act is amended by striking out "up to seven technical and professional employees" and inserting in lieu thereof "an Executive Director". (b) Section 403(a) of the Act is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: "The Executive Director shall be appointed from among individuals who are experienced in the planning or operation of programs for handicapped individuals.". (c) Section 403(a) of the Act is further amended by inserting "(1)" after the section designation and by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(2) The Executive Director is authorized to hire not to exceed seven technical and professional employees to assist the National Council to carry out its duties.". (d) Section 403(b) of the Act is amended by inserting "(1)" after the subsection designation and by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraphs: "(2) The National Council may— "(A) accept voluntary and uncompensated services, notwithstanding the provisions of section 1342 of title 31, United States Code; "(B) accept, in the name of the Council, employ and dispose of in furtherance of this Act, any money, or property, real or personal, or mixed, tangible or nontangible, received by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise; and "(C) enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with Federal and State agencies, private firms, institutions, and individuals for the conduct of research and surveys, preparation of reports and other activities necessary to the discharge of the Council's duties and responsibilities. "(3) Not more than 10 per centum of the total amounts available to the National Council in each fiscal year may be used for official representation and reception. "(4) From the amount available to the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, $500,000 in fiscal year 1984 shall be transferred and made available to the National Council.". PART E—ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

29 USC 792.

SEC. 151. Section 502(i) of the Act is amended by striking out "October 1, 1982" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1986.".

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