PERSONNEL OF THE SERVICE.

SEC. 4211. PERSONNEL OF THE SERVICE. (a) Increased Level.—To ensure that the agricultural export programs of the United States are carried out in an effective manner, the authorized number of personnel for the Foreign Agricultural Service of the Department of Agriculture (hereinafter in this part referred to as the “Service”) shall not be less than 900 full-time employees during each of the fiscal years 1989 and 1990. (b) Rank of Foreign Agricultural Service Officers in Foreign Missions.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State shall, upon the request of the Secretary of Agriculture, accord the diplomatic title of Minister-Counselor to the senior Service officer assigned to any United States mission abroad. 102 STAT. 1394 The number of Service officers holding such diplomatic title at any time may not exceed eight.