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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. 1505 - Hearings; adjudications; notice of determinations

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Citation 5 U.S.C. § 1505 (2021)
Section Name §1505. Hearings; adjudications; notice of determinations
Section Text

Either the State or local officer or employee or the State or local agency employing him, or both, are entitled to appear with counsel at the hearing under section 1504 of this title, and be heard. After this hearing, the Merit Systems Protection Board shall—

(1) determine whether a violation of section 1502 of this title has occurred;

(2) determine whether the violation warrants the removal of the officer or employee from his office or employment; and

(3) notify the officer or employee and the agency of the determination by registered or certified mail.
Source Credit

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 405; Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, §906(a)(6), 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) (3d sentence, less 4th, through 17th words, and 4th sentence). July 19, 1940, ch. 640, §4 "Sec. 12(b) (3d sentence, less 4th through 17th words, and 4th 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 "Merit Systems Protection Board" for "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. 1505 - Hearings; adjudications; notice of determinations
Contains section 1505
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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