§ 2302. — Authority of the Board; seal; services; bylaws; rules; regulations; employees.
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[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 44USC2302]
TITLE 44--PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS
CHAPTER 23--NATIONAL ARCHIVES TRUST FUND BOARD
Sec. 2302. Authority of the Board; seal; services; bylaws;
rules; regulations; employees
In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Board--
(1) may adopt an official seal, which shall be judicially
noticed;
(2) may utilize on a reimbursable basis the services and
personnel of the National Archives and Records Administration
necessary (as determined by the Archivist) to assist the Board in
the administration of the trust fund, and in the preparation and
publication of special works and collections of sources and
preparation, duplication, editing, and release of historical
photographic materials and sound recordings, and may utilize on a
reimbursable basis the services and personnel of other Federal
agencies for such purposes;
(3) may adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary for the
administration of its functions under this chapter; and
(4) may, subject to the laws and regulations governing
appointments in the civil service, appoint and fix the compensation
of such personnel as may be necessary to carry out its functions.
(Pub. L. 90-620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1292; Pub. L. 98-497, title II,
Sec. 202(a), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2293.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., Sec. 300hh (July 9, 1941. ch. 284,
Sec. 8, 55 Stat. 582).
References in Text
The laws governing appointments in the civil service, referred to in
par. (4), are set out in Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
See, particularly, section 3301 et seq. of Title 5.
Amendments
1984--Pub. L. 98-497 amended section generally. Prior to amendment,
section read as follows: ``In carrying out the purposes of this chapter,
the Board may--
``(1) adopt an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed;
``(2) appoint, or authorize the Chairman to appoint, without
regard to the civil-service laws, necessary employees, and fix their
duties; and
``(3) adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary for the
administration of its functions under this chapter.''
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 98-497 effective Apr. 1, 1985, see section 301
of Pub. L. 98-497, set out as a note under section 2102 of this title.
