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Sec. 2. Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: TABLE OF CONTENTS Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. TITLE I—THE FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES Chapter 1—General Provisions Sec. 101. Findings and objectives. Sec. 102. Definitions. Sec. 103. Members of the Service. Sec. 104. Functions of the Service. Sec. 105. Merit principles; protections for members of the Service; and minority recruitment. Chapter 2—Management of the Service Sec. 201. The Secretary of State. Sec. 202. Other agencies utilizing the Foreign Service personnel system. Sec. 203. Compatibility among agencies utilizing the Foreign Service personnel system. Sec. 204. Consolidated and uniform administration of the Service. Sec. 205. Compatibility between the Foreign Service and other Government personnel systems. Sec. 206. Regulations; delegation of functions. Sec. 207. Chief of mission. Sec. 208. Director General of the Foreign Service. Sec. 209. Inspector General. Sec. 210. Board of the Foreign Service. Sec. 211. Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service. Chapter 3—Appointments Sec. 301. General provisions relating to appointments. Sec. 302. Appointments by the President. Sec. 303. Appointments by the Secretary. Sec. 304. Appointment of chiefs of mission. Sec. 305. Appointment to the Senior Foreign Service. Sec. 306. Career appointments. Sec. 307. Entry levels for Foreign Service officer candidates. Sec. 308. Recall and reemployment of career members. Sec. 309. Limited appointments. Sec. 310. Reemployment rights following limited appointment. Sec. 311. United States citizens hired abroad. Sec. 312. Diplomatic and consular commissions. Chapter 4—Compensation Sec. 401. Salaries of chiefs of mission. Sec. 402. Salaries of the Senior Foreign Service. Sec. 403. Foreign Service Schedule. Sec. 404. Assignment to a salary class. Sec. 405. Performance pay. Sec. 406. Within-class salary increases. Sec. 407. Salaries for Foreign Service personnel abroad who perform routine duties. Sec. 408. Local compensation plans. Sec. 409. Salaries of consular agents. Sec. 410. Compensation for imprisoned foreign national employees. Sec. 411. Temporary service as principal officer. Sec. 412. Special differentials. Sec. 413. Death gratuity. Sec. 414. Border equalization pay adjustment. Sec. 415. Group life insurance supplement applicable to those killed in terrorist attacks. Sec. 416. Survivors' and dependents' educational assistance. Chapter 5—Classification of Positions and Assignments Sec. 501. Classification of positions. Sec. 502. Assignments to Foreign Service positions. Sec. 503. Assignments to agencies, international organizations, and other bodies. Sec. 504. Service in the United States and abroad. Sec. 505. Temporary details. Chapter 6—Promotion and Retention Sec. 601. Promotions. Sec. 602. Selection boards. Sec. 603. Basis for selection board review. Sec. 604. Confidentiality of records. Sec. 605. Implementation of selection board recommendations. Sec. 606. Other bases for increasing pay. Sec. 607. Retirement for expiration of time in class. Sec. 608. Retirement based on relative performance. Sec. 609. Retirement benefits. Sec. 610. Separation for cause; Suspension. Sec. 611. Reductions in force. Sec. 612. Termination of limited appointments. Sec. 613. Termination of appointments of consular agents and foreign national employees. Sec. 614. Department awards. Chapter 7—Career Development, Training, and Orientation Sec. 701. Institute for Training. Sec. 702. Foreign language requirements. Sec. 703. Career development. Sec. 704. Training authorities. Sec. 705. Training grants. Sec. 706. Career counseling. Sec. 707. Visiting Scholars Program. Chapter 8—Foreign Service Retirement and Disability subchapter i—foreign service retirement and disability system Sec. 801. Administration of the System. Sec. 802. Maintenance of the Fund. Sec. 803. Participants. Sec. 804. Definitions. Sec. 805. Contributions to the Fund. Sec. 806. Computation of annuities. Sec. 807. Payment of annuity. Sec. 808. Retirement for disability or incapacity. Sec. 809. Death in service. Sec. 810. Discontinued service retirement. Sec. 811. Voluntary retirement. Sec. 812. Mandatory retirement. Sec. 813. Reassignment and retirement of former Presidential appointees. Sec. 814. Former spouses. Sec. 815. Lump-sum payments. Sec. 816. Creditable service. Sec. 817. Extra credit for service at unhealthful posts. Sec. 818. Estimate of appropriations needed. Sec. 819. Investment of the Fund. Sec. 820. Assignment and attachment of moneys. Sec. 821. Payments for future benefits. Sec. 822. Unfunded liability obligations. Sec. 823. Annuity adjustment for recall service. Sec. 824. Reemployment. Sec. 825. Voluntary contributions. Sec. 826. Cost-of-living adjustments of annuities. Sec. 827. Compatibility between civil service and Foreign Service retirement systems. Sec. 828. Remarriage. Sec. 829. Thrift Savings Fund participation. Sec. 830. Qualified former wives and husbands. Sec. 830. Retirement benefits for certain former spouses. Sec. 831. Retirement benefits for certain former spouses. Sec. 831. Survivor benefits for certain former spouses. Sec. 832. Survivor benefits for certain former spouses. Sec. 832. Health benefits for certain former spouses. Sec. 833. Health benefits for certain former spouses. subchapter ii—foreign service pension system Sec. 851. Establishment. Sec. 852. Definitions. Sec. 853. Participants. Sec. 854. Creditable service. Sec. 855. Entitlement to annuity. Sec. 856. Deductions and withholdings from pay. Sec. 857. Government contributions. Sec. 858. Cost-of-living adjustments. Sec. 859. General and administrative provisions. Sec. 860. Transition provisions. Sec. 861. Former spouses. Sec. 862. Spousal agreements. Chapter 9—Travel, Leave, and Other Benefits Sec. 901. Travel and related expenses. Sec. 902. Loan of household effects. Sec. 903. Required leave in the United States. Sec. 903a. Rest and recuperation leave. Sec. 903b. Overseas operations leave. Sec. 904. Health care. Sec. 905. Representation expenses. Sec. 906. Entitlement to vote in a State in a Federal Election. Sec. 907. Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service contracts. Sec. 908. Education allowance Sec. 909. Portability of professional licenses. Chapter 10—Labor-Management Relations Sec. 1001. Labor-management policy. Sec. 1002. Definitions. Sec. 1003. Application. Sec. 1004. Employee rights. Sec. 1005. Management rights. Sec. 1006. Foreign Service Labor Relations Board. Sec. 1007. Functions of the Board. Sec. 1008. Functions of the General Counsel. Sec. 1009. Judicial review and enforcement. Sec. 1010. Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel. Sec. 1011. Exclusive recognition. Sec. 1012. Employees represented. Sec. 1013. Representation rights and duties. Sec. 1014. Resolution of implementation disputes. Sec. 1015. Unfair labor practices. Sec. 1016. Prevention of unfair labor practices. Sec. 1017. Standards of conduct for labor organizations. Sec. 1018. Administrative provisions. Chapter 11—Grievances Sec. 1101. Definition of grievance. Sec. 1102. Grievances concerning former members. Sec. 1103. Freedom of action. Sec. 1104. Time limitations. Sec. 1105. Foreign Service Grievance Board. Sec. 1106. Board procedures. Sec. 1107. Board decisions. Sec. 1108. Access to records. Sec. 1109. Relationship to other remedies. Sec. 1110. Judicial review. Chapter 12—Foreign Service Internship Program Sec. 1201. Statement of policy; objectives. Sec. 1202. Foreign service internship program. Sec. 1203. Report to Congress. Sec. 1204. Authorization of appropriations. TITLE II—TRANSITION, AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS, AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Chapter 1—Transition Sec. 2101. Pay and benefits pending conversion. Sec. 2102. Conversion to the Foreign Service Schedule. Sec. 2103. Conversion to the Senior Foreign Service. Sec. 2104. Conversion from the Foreign Service. Sec. 2105. Conversion of certain positions in the Department of Agriculture. Sec. 2106. Preservation of status and benefits. Sec. 2107. Regulations. Sec. 2108. Authority of other agencies. Sec. 2109. Survivor benefits for certain former spouses. Chapter 2—Provisions Relating to Foreign Affairs Agencies Sec. 2201. Basic authorities of the Department of State. Sec. 2202. Peace Corps Act. Sec. 2203. Foreign Assistance Act. Sec. 2204. Arms Control and Disarmament Act. Sec. 2205. Repealed provisions. Sec. 2206. Other conforming amendments. Sec. 2207. Model foreign language competence posts. Chapter 3—Amendments to Title 5, United States Code * * *. Chapter 4—Saving Provisions, Congressional Oversight, and Effective Date Sec. 2401. Saving provisions. Sec. 2402. Congressional oversight of implementation. Sec. 2403. Effective date.