2013 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 52 - FOREIGN SERVICE (§§ 3901 - 4226)
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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
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Contained WithinTitle 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 52 - FOREIGN SERVICE
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Date2013
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 16, 2014
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SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec.
3901.Congressional findings and objectives.
3902.Definitions.
3903.Members of Service.
3904.Functions of Service.
3905.Personnel actions.

        

SUBCHAPTER II—MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE
3921.Administration by Secretary of State.
3922.Utilization of Foreign Service personnel system by other agencies.
3922a.Representation of minorities and women in Foreign Service.
3922b.Public diplomacy training.
3923.Compatibility among agencies utilizing Foreign Service personnel system.
3924.Uniform and consolidated administration of Service.
3925.Compatibility between Foreign Service and other Government personnel systems.
3926.Regulations; delegation of functions.
3927.Chief of mission.
3927a.Review by chief of mission.
3928.Director General of Foreign Service.
3929.Inspector General.
3929a.Abolishment of Inspector General of Department of State and Foreign Service.
3930.Board of Foreign Service.
3931.Board of Examiners.

        

SUBCHAPTER III—APPOINTMENTS
3941.General provisions.
3942.Appointments by the President.
3943.Appointments by the Secretary.
3944.Chiefs of Mission.
3945.Senior Foreign Service.
3946.Career appointments.
3947.Entry levels for Foreign Service officer candidates.
3948.Recall and reappointment of career members.
3949.Limited appointments.
3950.Reemployment rights following limited appointment.
3951.United States citizens hired abroad.
3952.Diplomatic and consular missions.

        

SUBCHAPTER IV—COMPENSATION
3961.Salaries of chiefs of mission.
3962.Salaries of Senior Foreign Service members.
3963.Foreign Service Schedule.
3964.Assignments to salary class.
3965.Performance pay.
3966.Within-class salary increases.
3967.Salaries for Foreign Service personnel abroad who perform routine duties.
3968.Local compensation plans.
3969.Salaries of consular agents.
3970.Compensation for imprisoned foreign national employees.
3971.Temporary service as principal officer.
3972.Special differentials.
3973.Death gratuities.
3974.Border equalization pay adjustment.

        

SUBCHAPTER V—CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
3981.Authority of Secretary.
3982.Assignments to Foreign Service positions.
3983.Assignments to non-Service and other positions.
3984.Service in United States and abroad.
3985.Temporary details.

        

SUBCHAPTER VI—PROMOTION AND RETENTION
4001.Promotions.
4002.Establishment of selection boards.
4003.Recommendations and rankings.
4004.Records.
4005.Implementation of selection board recommendations.
4006.Other bases for promoting or increasing pay.
4007.Retirement for expiration of time in class.
4008.Retirement based on failure to meet standard of performance.
4009.Retirement benefits.
4010.Separation for cause.
4010a.Reductions in force.
4011.Termination of limited appointments.
4012.Termination of appointments of consular agents and foreign national employees.
4012a.Foreign national employees separation pay.
4013.Foreign Service awards.

        

SUBCHAPTER VII—CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND ORIENTATION
4021.Institution for training.
4022.Foreign language requirements.
4023.Career development program.
4024.Functions of Secretary.
4025.Training grants.
4026.Career counseling.
4027.Visiting Scholars Program.
4028.Training for Foreign Service officers.
4029.Increased training in multilateral diplomacy.

        

SUBCHAPTER VIII—FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY

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