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22 U.S.C. § 2736e — Voluntary participation
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**(a) In general** Nothing in this title should be construed so as to compel any employee to participate in the collection of the data or divulge any personal information. Department employees shall be informed that their participation in the data collection contemplated by this title is voluntary.
**(b) Privacy protection** Any data collected under this title shall be subject to the relevant privacy protection statutes and regulations applicable to Federal employees.
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**(a) In general** Nothing in this title should be construed so as to compel any employee to participate in the collection of the data or divulge any personal information. Department employees shall be informed that their participation in the data collection contemplated by this title is voluntary.
**(b) Privacy protection** Any data collected under this title shall be subject to the relevant privacy protection statutes and regulations applicable to Federal employees.
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**(a) Retained members** The Director General of the Foreign Service and the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources or its equivalent shall conduct periodic interviews with a representative and diverse cross-section of the workforce of the Department—
(1) to understand the reasons of individuals in such workforce for remaining in a position in the Department; and
(2) to receive feedback on workplace policies, professional development opportunities, and other issues affecting the decision of individuals in the workforce to remain in the Department.
**(b) Departing members** The Director General of the Foreign Service and the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources or its equivalent shall provide an opportunity for an exit interview to each individual in the workforce of the Department who separates from service with the Department to better understand the reasons of such individual for leaving such service.
**(c) Use of analysis from interviews** The Director General of the Foreign Service and the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources or its equivalent shall analyze demographic data and other information obtained through interviews under subsections (a) and (b) to determine to what extent, if any, the diversity of those participating in such interviews impacts the results.
**(d) Tracking data** The Department shall—
(1) track demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs;
(2) annually evaluate such data—
(A) to identify ways to improve outreach and recruitment for such programs, consistent with merit system principles; and
(B) to understand the extent to which participation in any professional development program offered or sponsored by
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**(a) Citizenship requirement** Only citizens of the United States may be appointed to the Service, other than for service abroad as a consular agent or as a foreign national employee.
**(b) Examinations**
(1) The Secretary shall prescribe, as appropriate, written, oral, physical, foreign language, and other examinations for appointment to the Service (other than as a chief of mission or ambassador at large).
(2) The Secretary shall ensure that the Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service annually offers the oral assessment examinations described in paragraph (1) in cities, chosen on a rotating basis, located in at least three different time zones across the United States.
**(c) Veteran or disabled veteran** The fact that an applicant for appointment as a Foreign Service officer candidate is a veteran or disabled veteran shall be considered an affirmative factor in making such appointments. As used in this subsection, the term “veteran or disabled veteran” means an individual who is a preference eligible under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of [section 2108(3) of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section2108/3&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(d) Career and noncareer appointments**
(1) Members of the Service serving under career appointments are career members of the Service. Members of the Service serving under limited appointments are either career candidates or noncareer members of the Service.
(2) Chiefs of mission, ambassadors at large, and ministers serve at the pleasure of the President.
(3) An appointment as a Foreign Service officer is a career appointment. Foreign Service employees serving as career candidates or career members of the Service shall not represent to the income tax authorities of the District of Columb
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Unless authorized by law, neither the President nor any person or agency shall, on behalf of the United States—
(1) subscribe to additional shares of stock of the Agency;
(2) vote for or agree to any amendment of the Convention which increases the obligations of the United States, or which changes the purpose or functions of the Agency; or
(3) make a loan or provide other financing to the Agency.
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TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
§ 2736d
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
DEFINITIONS
For definitions of ‘‘Secretary’’ and ‘‘Department’’ as
used in this section, see section 5002 of Pub. L. 117–81,
set out as a note under section 263c of this title.
§ 2736d. Payne fellowship authorization
(a) In general
Undergraduate and graduate components of
the Donald M. Payne International Development
Fellowship Program may conduct outreach to
attract outstanding students with an interest in
pursuing a Foreign Service career who represent
diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
(b) Review of past programs
The Secretary shall review past programs de-
signed to increase minority representation in
international affairs positions.
(Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, § 5407, Dec. 27,
2021, 135 Stat. 2374.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
DEFINITION
For definition of ‘‘Secretary’’ as used in this section,
see section 5002 of Pub. L. 117–81, set out as a note
under section 263c of this title.
§ 2736e. Voluntary participation
(a) In general
Nothing in this title should be construed so as
to compel any employee to participate in the
collection of the data or divulge any personal in-
formation. Department employees shall be in-
formed that their participation in the data col-
lection contemplated by this title is voluntary.
(b) Privacy protection
Any data collected under this title shall be
subject to the relevant privacy protection stat-
utes and regulations applicable to Federal em-
ployees.
(Pub. L. 117–81, div. E, title LIV, § 5408, Dec. 27,
2021, 135 Stat. 2375.)
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
This title, referred to in text, is title LIV (§§ 5401–5408)
of div. E of Pub. L. 117–81, which enacted this secti
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