§ 4141. — Statement of policy; objectives.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC4141]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 52--FOREIGN SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER XI-A--FOREIGN SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Sec. 4141. Statement of policy; objectives
(a) Statement of policy
Consistent with the findings of section 3901 of this title, the
Foreign Service of the United States should be representative of the
American people. In order to facilitate and encourage the entry into the
Foreign Service of individuals who meet the rigorous requirements of the
Service, while ensuring a Foreign Service system which reflects the
cultural and ethnic diversity of the United States, intensive
recruitment efforts are mandated. This is particularly true for Native
Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans, where other
affirmative action and equal opportunity efforts have not been
successful in attracting the ablest applicants for entry into the
Foreign Service. The United States remains committed to equal
opportunity and to a Foreign Service system operated on the basis of
merit principles.
(b) Objectives
The objective of this subchapter is to strengthen and improve the
Foreign Service of the United States through the establishment of a
Foreign Service Internship Program. The program shall promote the
Foreign Service as a viable and rewarding career opportunity for
qualified individuals who reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of
the United States through a highly selective internship program for
students enrolled in institutions of higher education.
(Pub. L. 96-465, title I, Sec. 1201, as added Pub. L. 101-246, title I,
Sec. 149(b), Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 39.)
