CHANGE IN MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF STAFF.

SEC. 602. CHANGE IN MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF STAFF. Section 3 of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 (16 U.S.C. 831b) is amended—(1) by striking the first undesignated paragraph and inserting the following:“(a) Appointment by the Chief Executive Officer.—The chief executive officer shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Board, and without regard to the provisions of the civil service laws applicable to officers and employees of the United States, such managers, assistant managers, officers, employees, attorneys, and agents as are necessary for the transaction of the business of the Corporation.”; and(2) by striking “All contracts” and inserting the following:“(b) Wage Rates.—All contracts”.