2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 79 - Science and Technology Policy, Organization and Priorities
Subchapter II - Office of Science and Technology Policy
Sec. 6612 - Director; Associate Directors

Download PDF
Citation 42 U.S.C. § 6612 (2016)
Section Name §6612. Director; Associate Directors
Section Text (a) In general

There shall be at the head of the Office a Director who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall be compensated at the rate provided for level II of the Executive Schedule in section 5313 of title 5.

(b) Associate Directors

The President is authorized to appoint not more than four Associate Directors, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed that provided for level III of the Executive Schedule in section 5314 of such title. Associate Directors shall perform such functions as the Director may prescribe.

(c) Chief Technology Officer

Subject to subsection (b), the President is authorized to designate 1 of the Associate Directors under that subsection as a United States Chief Technology Officer.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 94–282, title II, §203, May 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 463; Pub. L. 114–329, title VI, §604(b), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 3037.)

Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS

2017—Pub. L. 114–329, §604(b)(1), (2), designated first sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (a) and second and third sentences of existing provisions as subsec. (b) and inserted headings.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–329, §604(b)(3), added subsec. (c).

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 79 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES
SUBCHAPTER II - OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Sec. 6612 - Director; Associate Directors
Contains section 6612
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 90 Stat. 463
130 Stat. 3037
Public Law References Public Law 94-282, Public Law 114-329
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. United States may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.