2021 US Code
Title 5 - Government Organization and Employees
Part II - Civil Service Functions and Responsibilities
Chapter 15 - Political Activity of Certain State and Local Employees
Sec. 1504 - Investigations; notice of hearing

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Citation 5 U.S.C. § 1504 (2021)
Section Name §1504. Investigations; notice of hearing
Section Text

When a Federal agency charged with the duty of making a loan or grant of funds of the United States for use in an activity by a State or local officer or employee has reason to believe that the officer or employee has violated section 1502 of this title, it shall report the matter to the Special Counsel. On receipt of the report or on receipt of other information which seems to the Special Counsel to warrant an investigation, the Special Counsel shall investigate the report and such other information and present his findings and any charges based on such findings to the Merit Systems Protection Board, which shall—

(1) fix a time and place for a hearing; and

(2) send, by registered or certified mail, to the officer or employee charged with the violation and to the State or local agency employing him a notice setting forth a summary of the alleged violation and giving the time and place of the hearing.


The hearing may not be held earlier than 10 days after the mailing of the notice.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 405; Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, §906(a)(7), Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1225.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
DerivationU.S. CodeRevised Statutes and Statutes at Large
5 U.S.C. 118k(b) (1st and 2d sentences, and 4th through 17th words of 3d sentence). July 19, 1940, ch. 640 §4 "Sec. 12(b) (1st and 2d sentences, and 4th through 17th words of 3d sentence)", 54 Stat. 768.June 11, 1960, Pub. L. 86–507, §1(1), 74 Stat. 200.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.


EDITORIAL NOTES AMENDMENTS

1978—Pub. L. 95–454 substituted provisions respecting the functions of the Special Counsel and the Merit Systems Protection Board for provisions respecting the functions of the Civil Service Commission.


STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1978 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
PART II - CIVIL SERVICE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CHAPTER 15 - POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES
Sec. 1504 - Investigations; notice of hearing
Contains section 1504
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 54 Stat. 768
74 Stat. 200
80 Stat. 405
92 Stat. 1225
Public Law References Public Law 86-507, Public Law 89-554, Public Law 95-454
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