Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 300hh (July 9, 1941. ch. 284, § 8, 55 Stat. 582).

The laws governing appointments in the civil service, referred to in par. (4), are set out in Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. See, particularly, section 3301 et seq. of Title 5.

1984—Puspan. L. 98–497 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Board may—

“(1) adopt an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed;

“(2) appoint, or authorize the Chairman to appoint, without regard to the civil-service laws, necessary employees, and fix their duties; and

“(3) adopt bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary for the administration of its functions under this chapter.”

Amendment by Puspan. L. 98–497 effective Apr. 1, 1985, see section 301 of Puspan. L. 98–497, set out as a note under section 2102 of this title.