2014 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits (Sections 101 - 8528)
Part I - General Provisions (Sections 101 - 905)
Chapter 5 - Authority and Duties of the Secretary (Sections 501 - 546)
Subchapter I - General Authorities (Sections 501 - 517)
Sec. 512 - Delegation of authority; assignment of functions and duties
| Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS |
| Category | Bills and Statutes |
| Collection | United States Code |
| SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
| Contained Within | Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 5 - AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL AUTHORITIES Sec. 512 - Delegation of authority; assignment of functions and duties |
| Contains | section 512 |
| Date | 2014 |
| Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 5, 2015 |
| Positive Law | Yes |
| Disposition | standard |
| Source Credit | Added Pub. L. 102-83, §2(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 389. |
| Statutes at Large Reference | 105 Stat. 389 |
| Public and Private Law | Public Law 102-83 |
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(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Secretary may assign functions and duties, and delegate, or authorize successive redelegation of, authority to act and to render decisions, with respect to all laws administered by the Department, to such officers and employees as the Secretary may find necessary. Within the limitations of such delegations, redelegations, or assignments, all official acts and decisions of such officers and employees shall have the same force and effect as though performed or rendered by the Secretary.
(b) There shall be included on the technical and administrative staff of the Secretary such staff officers, experts, inspectors, and assistants (including legal assistants) as the Secretary may prescribe.
(Added Pub. L. 102–83, §2(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 389.)
PRIOR PROVISIONSPrior section 512 was renumbered section 1512 of this title.
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 212 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–83, §2(a).
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