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22 U.S.C. § 3903 — Members of Service

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22 U.S.C. § 3903 — Members of Service

The following are the members of the Service: (1) Chiefs of mission, appointed under [section 3942(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3942/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim) or assigned under [section 3982(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3982/c&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) Ambassadors at large, appointed under [section 3942(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3942/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) Members of the Senior Foreign Service, appointed under section 3942(a)(1) or 3943 of this title, who are the corps of leaders and experts for the management of the Service and the performance of its functions. (4) Foreign Service officers, appointed under [section 3942(a)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3942/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim), who have general responsibility for carrying out the functions of the Service. (5) Foreign Service personnel, United States citizens appointed under [section 3943 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3943&num=0&edition=prelim), who provide skills and services required for effective performance by the Service. (6) Foreign national employees, foreign nationals appointed under [section 3943 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3943&num=0&edition=prelim), who provide clerical, administrative, technical, fiscal, and other support at Foreign Service posts abroad. (7) Consular agents, appointed under [section 3943 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3943&num

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22 U.S.C. § 3943 — Appointments by the Secretary

The Secretary may appoint the members of the Service (other than the members of the Service who are in the personnel categories specified in [section 3942(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3942/a&num=0&edition=prelim)) in accordance with this chapter and such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.

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10 U.S.C. § 1065 — Use of commissary stores and MWR facilities: certain veterans, caregivers for veterans, and Foreign Service officers

**(a) Eligibility of Veterans Awarded the Purple Heart.—** A veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR facilities on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay. **(b) Eligibility of Veterans Who Are Medal of Honor Recipients.—** A veteran who is a Medal of Honor recipient shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR facilities on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay. **(c) Eligibility of Veterans Who Are Former Prisoners of War.—** A veteran who is a former prisoner of war shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR facilities on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay. **(d) Eligibility of Veterans With Service-Connected Disabilities.—** A veteran with a service-connected disability shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR facilities on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay. **(e) Eligibility of Caregivers for Veterans.—** A caregiver or family caregiver shall be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR facilities on the same basis as a member of the armed forces entitled to retired or retainer pay. **(f) Eligibility of Foreign Service Officers on Mandatory Home Leave.—** A Foreign Service officer on mandatory home leave may be permitted to use military lodging referred to in subsection (h). **(g) User Fee Authority.—** (1) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that impose a user fee on individuals who are eligible solely under this section to purchase merchandise at a commissary store or MWR retail facility. (2) The Secretary shall set the user fee under this subsection at a rate that the Secretar

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20 U.S.C. § 1015d — In-State tuition rates for members of qualifying Federal service

**(a) Requirement** In the case of a member of a qualifying Federal service whose domicile or permanent duty station is in a State that receives assistance under this chapter, such State shall not charge such member (or the spouse or dependent child of such member) tuition for attendance at a public institution of higher education in the State at a rate that is greater than the rate charged for residents of the State. **(b) Continuation** If a member of a qualifying Federal service (or the spouse or dependent child of a member) pays tuition at a public institution of higher education in a State at a rate determined by subsection (a), the provisions of subsection (a) shall continue to apply to such member, spouse, or dependent while continuously enrolled at that institution, notwithstanding a subsequent change in the permanent duty station of the member to a location outside the State. **(c) Effective date** This section shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a State that receives assistance under this chapter for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins after July 1, 2009. **(d) Definitions** In this section, the term “member of a qualifying Federal service” means— (1) a member of the armed forces (as defined in [section 101 of title 10](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section101&num=0&edition=prelim)) who is on active duty for a period of more than 30 days (as defined in [section 101 of title 10](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section101&num=0&edition=prelim)); (2) a member of the Foreign Service (as defined in [section 3903 of title 22](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim))

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22 U.S.C. § 2651a — Organization of Department of State

**(a) Secretary of State** (1) The Department of State shall be administered, in accordance with this Act and other provisions of law, under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of State (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”). (2) The Secretary, the Deputy Secretary of State, and the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (3) (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in this section, the Secretary shall have and exercise any authority vested by law in any office or official of the Department of State. The Secretary shall administer, coordinate, and direct the Foreign Service of the United States and the personnel of the Department of State, except where authority is inherent in or vested in the President. (B) (i) The Secretary shall not have the authority of the Inspector General or the Chief Financial Officer. (ii) The Secretary shall not have any authority given expressly to diplomatic or consular officers. (4) The Secretary is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Secretary of State and the Department of State. Unless otherwise specified in law, the Secretary may delegate authority to perform any of the functions of the Secretary or the Department to officers and employees under the direction and supervision of the Secretary. The Secretary may delegate the authority to redelegate any such functions. **(b) Under Secretaries** (1) **In general** — There shall be in the Department of State not more than 6 Under Secretaries of State, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall b

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22 U.S.C. § 2664a — Protection of Civil Service employees

**(a) Findings** The Congress finds that— (1) the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department of State is dependent not only on the contribution of Foreign Service employees but equally on the contribution of the 42 percent of the Department’s employees who are employed under the Civil Service personnel system; (2) the contribution of these Civil Service employees has been overlooked in the management of the Department and greater equality of promotion, training, and career enhancement opportunities should be accorded to the Civil Service employees of the Department; and (3) a goal of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 [[22 U.S.C. 3901](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3901&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] was to strengthen the contribution made by Civil Service employees of the Department of State by creating a cadre of experienced specialists and managers in the Department to provide essential continuity. **(b) Equitable reduction of budget** The Secretary of State shall take all appropriate steps to assure that the burden of cuts in the budget for the Department is not imposed disproportionately or inequitably upon its Civil Service employees. **(c) Establishment of Office of the Ombudsman for Civil Service Employees** There is established in the Office of the Secretary of State the position of Ombudsman for Civil Service Employees. The position of Ombudsman for Civil Service Employees shall be a career reserved position within the Senior Executive Service. The Ombudsman for Civil Service Employees shall report directly to the Secretary of State and shall have the right to participate in all Management Council meetings to assure that the ability of the Civil Service employees to contribute to the achievement of the Depart

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22 U.S.C. § 2735 — Foreign relations exchange programs

**(a) Authority** The Secretary may establish exchange programs under which officers or employees of the Department of State, including individuals appointed under title 5 and members of the Foreign Service (as defined in [section 3903 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim)), may be assigned, for not more than 1 year, to a position with any foreign government or international entity that permits an employee to be assigned to a position with the Department of State. **(b) Salary and benefits** (1) **Members of Foreign Service** — During a period in which a member of the Foreign Service is participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection (a), such member shall be entitled to the salary and benefits to which such member would receive but for the assignment under this section. (2) **Non-Foreign Service employees of Department** — An employee of the Department of State other than a member of the Foreign Service participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall be treated in all respects as if detailed to an international organization pursuant to [section 3343(c) of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section3343/c&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Foreign participants** — The salary and benefits of an employee of a foreign government or international entity participating in an exchange program authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall be paid by such government or entity during the period in which such employee is participating in such program, and shall not be reimbursed by the Department of State. **(c) Non-reciprocal assignment** The Secretary may authorize a non-reciprocal assignment of personnel pu

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22 U.S.C. § 2736 — Exit interviews for workforce

**(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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22 U.S.C. § 3974 — Border equalization pay adjustment

**(a) In general** An employee who regularly commutes from the employee’s place of residence in the continental United States to an official duty station in Canada or Mexico shall receive a border equalization pay adjustment equal to the amount of comparability payments under [section 5304 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim) that the employee would receive if the employee were assigned to an official duty station within the United States locality pay area closest to the employee’s official duty station. **(b) Employee defined** For purposes of this section, the term “employee” means a person who— (1) is an “employee” as defined under [section 2105 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section2105&num=0&edition=prelim); and (2) is employed by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, or the International Joint Commission of the United States and Canada (established under Article VII of the treaty signed January 11, 1909) (36 Stat. 2448), except that the term shall not include members of the Service (as specified in [section 3903 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim)). **(c) Treatment as basic pay** An equalization pay adjustment paid under this section shall be considered to be part of basic pay for the same purposes for which comparability payments are considered to be part of basic pay under [section 5304 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim). **(d) Regulations** The heads of the agencies referred to in subsection (b)(2) may prescribe regulations to carry

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22 U.S.C. § 4155 — Conversion of certain positions in Department of Agriculture

**(a) Designation and classification of positions to be occupied; notice** Not later than 15 days after February 15, 1981, the Secretary of Agriculture shall— (1) designate and classify under [section 3981 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3981&num=0&edition=prelim) those positions in the Foreign Agricultural Service under the General Schedule described in [section 5332 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5332&num=0&edition=prelim) which the Secretary of Agriculture determines are to be occupied by career members of the Foreign Service, and (2) provide written notice to individuals holding those positions of such designation and classification of the personnel category under [section 3903 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim) which will apply to such individual. **(b) Election to convert** Each employee serving in a position at the time it is designated under subsection (a) shall, not later than 120 days after notice of such designation, elect— (1) to accept conversion to the Foreign Service, in which case such employee shall be converted in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c); or (2) to decline conversion to the Foreign Service and have the provisions of subsection (d) apply. **(c) Recommendations for appointment** (1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall recommend to the President for appointment to the appropriate class (as determined under paragraph (2)), by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, those employees who elect conversion under subsection (a)(1). (2) The Secretary of Agriculture shall appoint as Foreign Service personnel those employees who ele

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22 U.S.C. § 4861 — Inspector General for Department of State

**(a) Direction to establish** The Congress directs the Secretary of State to proceed immediately to establish an Office of Inspector General of the Department of State not later than October 1, 1986. Not later than January 31, 1987, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives on the progress in establishing that office. Such report shall include an accounting of the obligation of funds for fiscal year 1987 for that office. **(b) Duties and responsibilities** The Inspector General of the Department of State (as established by the amendment made by section 150(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987) is authorized to perform all duties and responsibilities, and to exercise the authorities, stated in [section 3929 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3929&num=0&edition=prelim) and in chapter 4 of title 5. **(c) Earmark** Of the amounts made available for fiscal year 1987 for salaries and expenses under the heading “Administration of Foreign Affairs”, not less than $6,500,000 shall be used for the sole purpose of establishing and maintaining the Office of Inspector General of the Department of State. **(d) Limitation on appointment** No career member of the Foreign Service, as defined by [section 3903 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title22-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim), may be appointed Inspector General of the Department of State.

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