Pub. L. 74-271, tit. VII, sec. 712 (as amended)

duties and authority of secretary

Year: 2026Length: 72 wordsOfficial source

duties and authority of secretary Sec. 712. [42 U.S.C. 913] The Secretary shall perform the duties imposed upon the Secretary by this Act. The Secretary is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of such officers and employees, and to make such expenditures as may be necessary for carrying out the functions of the Secretary under this Act. The Secretary may appoint attorneys and experts without regard to the civil service laws.

Cross-references to the US Code: 42 U.S.C. 913