furnishings under this section shall be remitted to the General Services Administration and credited to the appropriate account or accounts. (d) Definitions. For the purposes of this section (1) "Member" means a Member of, Delegate to, or Resident Commissioner in, the House of Representatives; and (2) "district" means a congressional district, the District of Columbia (with respect to any office of the Delegate from the District of Columbia situated at any place in the District other than at the United States Capitol), the Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and, in the case of a Representative at Large, a State. (Pub. L. 93-462, § 1, Oct. 20, 1974, 88 Stat. 1388.) § 59b. Purchase of office equipment or furnishings by Senators. (a) Authorization; conditions. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a United States Senator may purchase, upon leaving office or otherwise ceasing to be a Senator (except by expulsion), any item or items of office equipment or office furnishings provided by the General Services Administration and then currently located and in use in an office of such Senator in the State then represented by such Senator. (b) Request to by Senator and arrangement for purchase by Sergeant at Arms of Senate; regulations governing purchase; price. At the request of any United States Senator, the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate shall arrange for and make the purchase of equipment and furnishings under subsection (a) of this section on behalf of such Senator. Each such purchase shall be (1) in accordance with regulations which shall be prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, after consultation with the General Services Administration; and (2) at a price equal to the acquisition cost to the Federal Government of the equipment or furnishings so purchased, less allowance for depreciation determined under such regulations, but in no instance less than the fair market value of such items. (c) Remittance of amounts received to General Services Administration; disposition. Amounts received by the Federal Government from the sale of items of office equipment or office furnishings under this section shall be remitted to the General Services Administration and credited to the appropriate account or accounts. (Pub. L. 93462, § 2, Oct. 20, 1974, 88 Stat. 1388.) 61a-3. Compensation of Assistant Secretary and employment and compensation of Special Assistant and editorial personnel for the Secretary of the Senate [New]. 61a-4a. Same; authority to appoint an auditor in lieu of a secretary; compensation [New; Omitted]. 61a-6 to 61a-8. Omitted. 61a-9. Advancement by Secretary of the Senate of travel funds to employees under his jurisdiction for Federal Election Campaign Act travel expenses [New]. 61a-10. Appointment of public records office personnel by Secretary of the Senate: superintendent, clerk, chief auditor, assistant superintendent, secretary, and technical assistants; compensation of personnel [New]. 61g. 61h. 61j. Compensation of Secretaries for the Senate Majority and Minority [New]. Compensation of Assistant Secretary for the majority of the Senate and Assistant Secretary for the Minority of the Senate [New]. 61h-1. Compensation of Administrative Assistant in Office of Majority Leader of the Senate and Office of Minority Leader of the Senate [New]. Compensation of Administrative Assistant in Office of Majority Whip of the Senate and Office of Minority Whip of the Senate [New]. Compensation of Doorkeeper of the Senate [New]. Employees of Senate Disbursing Office; designation by Secretary of the Senate to administer oaths and affirmations [New]. 63a. 64-1. 64a-1. 64b. 68-1. Compensation of Financial Clerk of the Senate [New]. Same; Assistant Secretary of the Senate to act as Secretary in all matters except those of disbursing officer; written designation of absent status [New]. Same; designation of Committee employee to approve vouchers on behalf of Committee [New]. Waiver by Secretary of the Senate of claims of the United States arising out of erroneous payments to Vice President, Senator, or Senate employee whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate [New]. Waiver by Speaker of the House of Representatives of claims of the United States arising out of erroneous payments to officers or employees whose pay is disbursed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives [New]. § 60a. Positions and rates of compensation. October 7, 1974 By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 4 of the Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970 [Pub. L. 91-656, set out as a note under this section], it is herebyOrdered, CONVERSION TO NEW MULTIPLE SECTION 1. (a) Except as otherwise specified in this Order or unless an annual rate of compensation of an employee whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate is adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Order, the annual rate of compensation of each employee whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate is adjusted to that multiple of $151 which is nearest to but not less than the rate such employee was receiving immediately prior to October 1, 1974. (b) For purposes of this Order (1) "employee" includes an officer other than a Senator; and (2) "annual rate of compensation" shall not include longevity compensation authorized by section 106 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1963, as amended [section 60j of this title]. RATE INCREASES FOR SPECIFIED POSITIONS SEC. 2. (a) The annual rates of compensation of the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms, and the Legislative Counsel (as such rates were increased by prior orders of the President pro tempore) are further increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, an individual occupying a position whose annual rate of compensation is determined under this subsection shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of either of the following: (1) the annual rate in effect for positions in level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, or (2) an annual rate of compensation which is $1,000 less than the annual rate of compensation, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (b) The annual rates of compensation of the Secretary for the Majority (other than the present incumbent), the Secretary for the Minority, and the four Senior Counsel in the Office of the Legislative Counsel (as such rates were increased by prior orders of the President pro tempore) are further increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, an individual occupying a position whose annual rate of compensation is determined under this subsection shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation in excess of either of the following: (1) the annual rate of basic pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for positions in such level V, except that until the annual rate for such level V is increased to $42,000 or more, any such individual shall not be paid at an annual rate exceeding $41,072, or (2) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than $1,057 less than the annual rate of compensation which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (c) The maximum annual rates of compensation of the Secretary for the Majority (as long as that position is occupied by the present incumbent), the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, the Parliamentarian, the Financial Clerk, and the Chief Reporter of Debates (as such rates were increased by prior orders of the President pro tempore) are further increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. Notwithstanding the provision of this subsection, an individual occupying a position whose compensation is determined under this subsection shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation in excess of either of the following: (1) the annual rate of basic pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for positions in such level V, except that until the annual rate for such level V is increased to $42,000 or more, the annual rate of compensation of any such individual shall not be fixed at an annual rate exceeding $41,072, or (2) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than $1,057 less than the annual rate of compensation, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (d) (1) The maximum annual rates of compensation of the Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Leader, the Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Whip, the Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Leader, the Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Whip, the seven Reporters of Debates in the Office of the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for the Majority, the Assistant Secretary for the Minority, the Assistant to the Majority and the Assistant to the Minority in the Office of the Secretary, the Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Leader, the Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Leader, the Assistant Parliamentarian, the Legislative Clerk, the Journal Clerk, the Assistant Legislative Clerk, the Administrative Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms, the Deputy Sergeant at Arms, the Director of the Senate Recording Studio, the Curator of Art and Antiquities of the Senate, and the Postmaster of the Senate (as such rates were increased by prior orders of the President pro tempore) are further increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, as long as the annual rate of basic pay for positions in such level V is less than $39,000, an individual occupying a position whose annual rate of compensation is determined under this subsection shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $35,938, except that (A) any individual occupying the position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Whip or Minority Whip shall not be paid, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $35,636, (B) any individual occupying the position of Assistant to the Majority or Assistant to the Minority in the Office of the Secretary, Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Leader, or Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Leader, shall not be paid, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $35,334, (C) any individual occupying the position of Assistant Parliamentarian, Legislative Clerk, or Journal Clerk shall not be paid, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $34,579, (D) any individual occupying the position of Assistant Legislative Clerk, Administrative Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms, or the Deputy Sergeant at Arms shall not be paid, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $33,522, (E) any individual occupying the position of Director of the Senate Recording Studio shall not be paid, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $32,918, (F) an individual occupying the position of Curator of Art and Antiquities of the Senate shall not be paid, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $32,314, and (G) any individual occupying the position of Postmaster of the Senate shall not be paid, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $31,710. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the annual rate for such level V is increased to $39,000 or more but less than $42,000, an individual occupying the position of (A) Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Leader, Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Leader, a Reporter of Debates, Assistant Secretary for the Majority, or Assistant Secretary for the Minority shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $38,958. (B) Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Whip or the Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Whip shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation in excess of $37,750, (C) Assistant to the Majority or Assistant to the Minority in the Office of the Secretary, Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Leader, or Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Leader shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $37,146, and (D) Assistant Parliamentarian, Legislative Clerk, or Journal Clerk shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of $36,391. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any individual occupying the position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Leader, the Assistant Secretary for the Majority, the Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Leader, the Assistant Secretary for the Minority, and the seven Reporters of Debates in the Office of the Secretary shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of either of the following: (A) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate in effect for positions in such level V, or (B) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $1,812 less than the annual rate of compensation, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of pargaraph (1) of this subsection, any individual occupying the position of Administrative Assistant in the Office of Majority Whip or the Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Whip shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of either of the following: (A) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate in effect for positions in such level V, or (B) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $2,567 less than the annual rate of compensation, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (6) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any individual occupying the position of the Assistant to the Majority or the Assistant to the Minority in the Office of the Secretary, the Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Majority Leader, or the Legislative Assistant in the Office of the Minority Leader, shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of either of the following: (A) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate in effect for positions in such level V, or (B) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $3,473 less than the annual rate of compensation which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (e) The annual rate of compensation of each employee of the former Vice President whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate under Senate Resolution 379, 93d Congress, agreed to August 9, 1974, is increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, no such employee shall be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation in excess of the annual rate of basic pay, which is now or hereafter may be in effect, for positions in such level V. CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE SEC. 3. The annual rate of compensation of the Chaplain and the maximum annual rate of compensation for the position of secretary to the Chaplain (as in effect immediately prior to October 1, 1974) are increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. OFFICES OF THE SENATE SEC. 4. (a) Any specific rate of compensation established by law, as such rate has been increased by or pursuant to law, for any position under the jurisdiction of the Sergeant at Arms shall be considered as the maximum annual rate of compensation for that position. Each such maximum annual rate is increase by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. (b) The maximum annual rates of compensation for positions or classes of positions (other than those positions referred to in section 2 (c) and (d) of this Order) under the jurisdiction of the Majority and Minority Leaders, the Majority and Minority Whips, the Secretary of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority, and the Secretary for the Minority are increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. (c) The following individuals are authorized to increase the annual rates of compensation of the employees specified by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151: (1) the Vice President, for any employee under his jurisdiction; (2) the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader, the Majority Whip, and the Minority Whip, for any employee under the jurisdiction of that Leader or Whip (subject to the provisions of section 2(d) of this Order); (3) the Majority Leader, for the Secretary for the Majority so long as the position is occupied by the present incumbent (subject to the provisions of section 2(c) of this Order); (4) the Secretary of the Senate, for any employee under his jurisdiction (subject to the provisions of section 2 (c) and (d) of this Order); (5) the Sergeant at Arms, for any employee under his jurisdiction (subject to the provisions of section 2(d) of this Order); (6) the Chaplain, for his secretary; (7) the Legislative Counsel, subject to the approval of the President pro tempore, for any employee in that Office (other than the four Senior Counsel); (8) the Secretary for the Majority and the Secretary for the Minority, for any employee under the jurisdiction of that Secretary (subject to the provisions of section 2(d) of this Order); and (9) the Capitol Guide Board, for the Chief Guide, the Assistant Chief Guide, and the Guides of the Capitol Guide Service. (d) The figure "$855", appearing in the first sentence of section 106(b) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1963, as amended [section 60j (b) of this title] (as provided in section 4(d) of the Order of the President pro tempore of October 4, 1973), shall be deemed to refer to the figure "$906". (e) The limitation on the rate per hour per person provided by applicable law immediately prior to October 1, 1974, with respect to the folding of speeches and pamphlets for the Senate, is increased by 5.52 percent. The amount of such increase shall be computed to the nearest cent, counting one-half cent and over as a whole cent. COMMITTEE STAFFS SEC. 5. (a) Subject to the provision of section 105 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968, as amended [enacting section 61-1 of this title and amending section 5533 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees] (as modified by this Order), and the other provisions of this Order, the chairman of any standing, special, or select committee of the Senate (including the majority and minority policy committees and the conference majority and conference minority of the Senate), and the chairman of any joint committee of the Congress whose funds are disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate are each authorized to increase the annual rate of compensation of any employee of the committee, or subcommittee thereof, of which he is chairman, by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. (b) (1) The figures "$16,815" and "$24,795" appearing in section 105(e) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968 [section 61-1(e) of this title] (as provided in section 5(b)(1) of the Order of the President pro tempore of October 4, 1973, and as amended by the Sup plemental Appropriations Act, 1974), shall be deemed to refer to the figures "$17,818" and "$26,274", respectively. (2) The maximum annual rates of "$40,185", "$41,895", and "$43,890" appearing in such section 105(e) [section 61-1(e) of this title] (as provided in section 5(b)(2) of such Order of October 4, 1973) are each further increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151, and shall be deemed to refer to the figures "$42,431", "$44,243", and "46,206", respectively (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, any individual occupying a position to which any such rate applies shall not be paid at any time at an annual rate in excess of $33,975, $35,636, or $35,938, respectively, as long as the annual rate of basic pay for positions in level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is less than $39,000. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the annual rate for such level V is increased to $39,000 or more but less than $42,000, an individual occupying a position (A) to which the rate "$42,431" applies shall not be paid at any time at an annual rate in excess of $36,844, (B) to which the rate "$44,243" applies shall not have his compensation fixed at an annual rate in excess of $38,656, and (C) to which the rate "$46,206" applies shall not be paid at any time at an annual rate in excess of the lesser of $41,072 or that multiple of $151 which is nearest to but less than the annual rate of basic pay for positions in such level V. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, if the annual rate of basic pay for positions in such level V is increased to $42,000 or more, an individual occupying any position whose annual rate of compensation is determined under this subsection shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of either of the following: (A) an annual rate of compensation which is a multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate of basic pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for positions in such level V, or (B) (i) in the case of an individual occupying a position to which the rate "$42,431" applies, an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $2,265 less than the annual rate of compensation, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress, (ii) in the case of an individual to which the rate "$44,243" applies, an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $1,661 less than such annual rate for Members of Congress, or (iii) in the case of an individual to which the rate "$46,206" applies, an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $1.057 less than such annual rate for Members of Congress. SENATORS' OFFICES SEC. 6. (a) Subject to the provisions of section 105 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968, as amended [enacting section 61-1 of this title and section 5533 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees] (as modified by this Order), and the other provisions of this Order, each Senator is authorized to increase the annual rate of compensation of any employee in his office by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151. (b) The table contained in section 105(d)(1) of such Act [section 61-1(d)(1) of this title] shall be deemed to read as follows: "$392,298 if the population of his State is less than 2,000,000; "8404,076 if such population is 2,000,000 but less than 3,000,000; "$432,464 if such population is 3,000,000 but less than 4,000,000; "$469,006 if such population is 4,000,000 but less than 5,000,000; "$498,904 if such population is 5,000,000 but less than 7,000,000; "$530,312 if such population is 7,000,000 but less than 9,000,000; "$564,438 if such population is 9,000,000 but less than 10,000,000; "$590,712 if such population is 10,000,000 but less than 11,000,000; "$625,140 if such population is 11,000,000 but less than 12,000,000; "$651,414 if such population is 12,000,000 but less than 13,000,000; "$684,936 if such population is 13,000,000 but less than 15,000,000; "$718,458 if such population is 15,000,000 but less than 17,000,000; "$751,980 if such population is 17,000,000 or more.” (c) (1) The second sentence of section 105 (d) (2) of such Act [section 61-1(d) (2) of this title] is modified to read as follows: "The salary of an employee in a Senator's office shall not be fixed under this paragraph at a rate less than $1,057 per annum or in excess of $24,160 per annum except that (i) the salaries of five employees may be fixed at rates of not more than $41,223 per annum, and (ii) the salary of one employee may be fixed at a rate of not more than $43,035 per annum." (2) Notwithstanding the modification made by paragraph (1) of this subsection, any individual occupying a position to which a rate referred to in clause (1) or (ii) of such modification applies shall not be paid at any time at an annual rate exceeding $34,881 or $35,938, respectively, as long as the annual rate of basic pay for positions at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is less than $39,000. (3) Notwithstanding the modification made by paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the annual rate for such level V is increased to $39,000 or more but less than $42,000, an individual occupying a position to which a rate referred to in such clause (i) or (ii) applies shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate in excess of (A) in the case of an individual to whom the rate under such clause (1) applies, $38,052, and (B) in the case of an individual to whom the rate under clause (ii) applies, the lesser of a rate that is a multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate for such level V or $39,864. (4) Notwithstanding the modification made by paragraph (1) of this subsection, if the annual rate for such level V is increased to $42,000 or more, an individual Occupying a position (A) to which the rate "$41,223" applies, shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $2,265 less than the annual rate of compensation, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress, or (B) to which the rate "$43,035" applies, shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation in excess of either of the following: (i) an annual rate of compensation which is a multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate for such level V, or (ii) an annual rate of compensation which is that multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, $1,661 less than such annual rate for Members of Congress. GENERAL LIMITATION SEC. 7. (a) The figure "$1,140" appearing in section 105 (f) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968, as amended [section 61-1(f) of this title] (as provided in section 7(a) of the Order of the President pro tempore of October 4, 1973) shall be deemed to refer to the figure "$1,057". (b) (1) The maximum annual rate of compensation of $43,890" appearing in such section (as provided in section 7(b) of such Order of October 4, 1973) is further increased by 5.52 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the next higher multiple of $151, and shall be deemed to refer to the figure "$46,206". (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any individual occupying a position to which such rate applies (A) shall not be paid at any time at an annual rate exceeding $35,938 as long as the annual rate of basic pay for positions at level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is less than $39,000, (B) if the annual rate for such level V is increased to $39,000 or more but less than $42,000, shall not be paid at any time at an annual rate exceeding the lesser of (i) a rate that is a multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate for such level V, or (ii) $41,072, and (C) if the annual rate for such level V is increased to $42,000 or more, shall not be paid at an annual rate in excess of either of the following: (i) an annual rate which is a multiple of $151 which is nearest to, but less than, the annual rate for such level V, or (ii) an annual rate which is nearest to, but less than, $1,057 less than the annual rate of compensation, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. NOTIFYING DISBURSING OFFICER OF INCREASES SEC. 8. In order for an employee to be paid an increase in the annual rate of his compensation as the result of an increase in the maximum annual rate of compensation for his position authorized under this Order, the individual designated by section 4, 5, or 6 to authorize an increased rate of compensation for that employee shall notify the disbursing office of the Senate in writing that he authorizes an increase in such rate for that employee and the date on which that increase is to be effective. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATION ACT, 1975, RATE INCREASES SEC. 9. (a) Except as provided in this section, no provision of this Order supersedes paragraph 4 of "Administrative Provisions" under the heading "SENATE" in the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1975 [amending sections 61-1, 61a, 61a-3, 61b, 61e, 61g, 61j, 273, and enacting sections 61h, 61h-1, 63a, 64a-1 and provisions set out in a note under section 274 of this title]. (b) An individual occupying a position for which that paragraph 4 prescribes a specific annual rate of compensation shall be paid that annual rate until such time as the annual rate of basic pay for positions in level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, is increased to an annual rate which will result in authorizing an annual rate of compensation to be paid such an individual under this Order which is higher than the annual rate authorized under that paragraph 4. After such time, any such individual shall be paid in accordance with this Order. (c) (1) An individual occupying a position for which that paragraph 4 prescribes a maximum annual rate in excess of the annual rate for positions in such level V in effect immediately prior to October 1, 1974, may be paid at the maximum rate authorized by that paragraph 4 or any annual rate which is a multiple of $151, except that if the maximum annual rate to be paid is in excess of $36,693, the annual rate paid shall be a multiple of $285. After such time as the annual rate of basic pay for positions in such level V is increased to an annual rate which will result in authorizing an annual rate of compensation to be paid such an individual under this Order which is higher than the annual rate authorized for that individual under that paragraph 4, such individual shall be paid in accordance with this Order. (2) An individual occupying a position for which that paragraph 4 prescribes a maximum annual rate of compensation less than the annual rate for positions in such level V in effect immediately prior to October 1, 1974, shall be paid in accordance with sections 1-8 of this Order. EFFECTIVE DATE SEC. 10. Sections 1-9 of this Order are effective October 1, 1974. JAMES O. EASTLAND, President pro tempore. DIRECTIVE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES ESTABLISHING A SALARY INCREASE FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FEDERAL PAY COMPARABILITY ACT OF 1970 OCTOBER 4, 1973 By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 4 of the Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970 [Pub. L. 91-656, set out as a note under this section], it is hereby CONVERSION TO NEW MULTIPLE SECTION 1. (a) Except as otherwise specified in this Order or unless an annual rate of compensation of an employee whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate is adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Order, the annual rate of compensation of each employee whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate is adjusted to the lowest multiple of $285 which is not lower than the rate such employee was receiving immediately prior to October 1, 1973. (b) For purposes of this Order (1) "employee" includes an officer other than a Senator; and (2) "annual rate of compensation" shall not include longevity compensation authorized by section 106 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1963, as amended [section 60j of this title]. RATE INCREASES FOR SPECIFIED POSITIONS SEC. 2 (a) The annual rates of compensation of the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms, and the Legislative Counsel (as such rates were increased by prior orders of the President pro tempore) are further increased by 4.77 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the nearest multiple of $285. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, an individual occupying a position whose annual rate of compensation is determined under this subsection shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation in excess of either of the following: (1) the annual rate of basic pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for positions in level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of title 5, United States Code, or (2) an annual rate of pay which is $1,000 less than the annual rate of pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (b) The annual rates of compensation of the Secretary for the Majority (other than the present incumbent). the Secretary for the Minority, and the four Senior Counsel in the Office of the Legislative Counsel (as such rates were increased by prior orders of the President pro tempore) are further increased by 4.77 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the nearest multiple of $285. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, an individual occupying a position whose annual rate of compensation is determined under this subsection shall not be paid at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at any annual rate of compensation in excess of either of the following: (1) the annual rate of basic pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for positions in such level V, except that until the annual rate for such level V is increased to $42,000 or more, any such individual shall not be paid at an annual rate exceeding $40,755, or (2) an annual rate of pay which is that multiple of $285 which is nearest to, but not less than, $1,140 less than the annual rate of pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. (c) The maximum annual rates of compensation of the Secretary for the Majority (as long as that position is occupied by the present incumbent), the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, the Parliamentarian, the Financial Clerk, and the Chief Reporter of Debates (as such rates were increased by prior orders of the President pro tempore) are further increased by 4.77 percent, and as so increased, adjusted to the nearest multiple of $285. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, an individual occupying a position whose compensation is determined under this subsection shall not have his compensation fixed at any time, by reason of the promulgation of this Order, at an annual rate of compensation in excess of either of the following: (1) the annual rate of basic pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for positions in such level V. except that until the annual rate for such level V is increased to $42,000 or more, the annual rate of compensation of any such individual shall not be fixed at an annual rate exceeding $40,755, or (2) an annual rate of pay which is that multiple of $285 which is nearest to, but less than $1,140 less than the annual rate of pay, which is now or may hereafter be in effect, for Members of Congress. |