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"c. Assistant General Managers, or their equivalents (not to exceed a total of three positions), who shall perform such administrative and executive unctions as the General Manager shall direct. They ill be appointed by the General Manager with the roval of the Commission, shall serve at the pleasf the General Manager, and shall be removable General Manager. 24

25,

DIVISIONS, OFFICES, AND POSITIONS.2 -There Divisions and blished within the Commission

offices.
42 U.S.C.

sec. 2035.

Assistant

Military

Program

a Division of Military Application and such er program divisions (not to exceed ten in num- General ber) as the Commission may determine to be Manager for necessary to the discharge of its responsibilities, in- Application. cluding a division or divisions the primary respon- divisions. sibilities of which include the development and application of civilian uses of atomic energy. The Division of Military Application shall be under the direction of an Assistant General Manager for Military Application, who shall be appointed by the Commission and shall be an active commissioned officer of the Armed Forces serving in general or flag officer rank or grade, as appropriate. Each other program division shall be under the direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Commission. The Commission shall require each such division to exercise such of the Commission's administrative and executive powers as the Commission may determine; 26

"b. an Office of the General Counsel under the General Counsel. direction of the General Counsel who shall be appointed by the Commission; 27 and

24 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 306 (f), amended the last sentence of sec. 24 c. by inserting "and" immediately before "shall be removable by the General Manager" and by deleting the last part of the sentence which read: ", and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the General Manager, but not in excess of $20,000 per annum" 25 Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3. amended the title of sec. 25. Before amendment the title of this section was: "Divisions and Offices."

28 Public Law 90-190 (81 Stat. 575) (1967), sec. 5, amended sec. 25 a. Before amendment, sec. 25 a. read as follows:

"a. a Division of Military Application and such other program divisions (not to exceed ten in number) as the Commission may determine to be necessary to the discharge of its responsibilities, including a division or divisions the primary responsibilities of which include the development and application of civilan uses of atomic energy. Each such division shall be under the direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Commission. The Director of the Division of Military Application shall be an active member of the Armed Forces. The Commission shall require each such division to exercise such of the Commission's administrative and executive powers as the Commission may determine;".

Publie Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 306(f), earlier had amended the second sentence of sec. 25 a. by deleting the last part which read: "and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Commission, but not in excess of $19,000 per annum". Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3, had amended that sentence by substituting $19.000 for $16,000.

27 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 306 (f), amended sec. 25 b. by deleting the last part which read: "and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Commission, but not in excess of $19.500 per annum.

Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3, had amended sec. 25 b. by substituting $19,500 for $16,000.

General
Manager,
Deputy and
Assistant Gen-
eral Managers,
42 U.S.C.
sec. 2034.

"SEC. 24. GENERAL MANAGER, DEPUTY AND ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERS.21-There is hereby established within the Commission

"a. a General Manager, who shall be the chief executive officer of the Commission, and who shall discharge such of the administrative and executive functions of the Commission as the Commission may direct. The General Manager shall be appointed by the Commission, shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission, and shall be removable by the Commission. 22

"b. a Deputy General Manager, who shall act in the stead of the General Manager during his absence when so directed by the General Manager, and who shall perform such other administrative and executive functions as the General Manager shall direct. The Deputy General Manager shall be appointed by the General Manager with the approval of the Commission, shall serve at the pleasure of the General Manager, and shall be removable by the General Manager. 23

(Continued)

nomination to the Senate, the President shall set forth the experience and qualifications of the nominee. The term of office of each member of the Commission taking office after June 30, 1950. shall be five years, except that (1) the terms of office of the members first taking office after June 30, 1950. shall expire, as designated by the President at the time of the appointment, one at the end of one year, one at the end of two years, one at the end of three years, one at the end of four years, and one at the end of five years, after June 30. 1950; and (2) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed. shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. Any member of the Commission may be removed by the President for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.

"b. No member of the Commission shall engage in any business, vocation. or employment other than that of serving as a member of the Commission.

Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 305(10) (A) previously amended sec. 22 a by repealing the last sentence, which read: "Each member, except the Chairman, shall receive compensation at the rate of $22.000 per annum; and the member designated as Chairman shall receive compensation at the rate of $22.500 per annum.'

Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 1, had amended that sentence by substituting $22,000 for $18,000, and by substituting $22,500 for $20,000.

21 Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 2, amended sec. 24 and replaced it in its entirety. Before amendment sec. 24 read:

"Sec. 24 GENERAL MANAGER.There is hereby established within the Commission a General Manager, who shall discharge such of the administrative and executive functions of the Commission as the Commission may direct. The General Manager shall be appointed by the Commission, shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission, shall be removable by the Commission, and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Commission, but not in excess of $20,000 per annum."

23 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964). sec. 306 (f), amended the last sentence of sec. 24 c. by inserting "and" immediately before "shall be removable by the General Manager" and by deleting the last part of the sentence which read: ". and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the General Manager, but not in excess of $20.500 per annum". 23 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964). sec. 306(f). amended the last sentence of sec. 24 b. by inserting "and" immediately before "shall be removable by the General Manager" and by deleting the last part of the sentence which read: ", and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the General Manager, but not in excess of $20,500 per annum”.

"c. Assistant General Managers, or their equivalents (not to exceed a total of three positions), who shall perform such administrative and executive functions as the General Manager shall direct. They shall be appointed by the General Manager with the approval of the Commission, shall serve at the pleasure of the General Manager, and shall be removable by the General Manager. 24

"SEC. 25. DIVISIONS, OFFICES, AND POSITIONS.25-There Divisions and is hereby established within the Commission

offices.
42 U.S.C.

Assistant

Military

Program

"a. a Division of Military Application and such sec. 2035. other program divisions (not to exceed ten in num- General ber) as the Commission may determine to be Manager for necessary to the discharge of its responsibilities, in- Application. cluding a division or divisions the primary respon- divisions. sibilities of which include the development and application of civilian uses of atomic energy. The Division of Military Application shall be under the direction of an Assistant General Manager for Military Application, who shall be appointed by the Commission and shall be an active commissioned officer of the Armed Forces serving in general or flag officer rank or grade, as appropriate. Each other program division shall be under the direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Commission. The Commission shall require each such division to exercise such of the Commission's administrative and executive powers as the Commission may determine; 26

Counsel.

"b. an Office of the General Counsel under the General direction of the General Counsel who shall be appointed by the Commission; 27 and

24 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 306 (f), amended the last sentence of sec. 24 c. by inserting "and" immediately before "shall be removable by the General Manager" and by deleting the last part of the sentence which read: ", and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the General Manager, but not in excess of $20.000 per annum". 25 Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3. amended the title of sec. 25. Before amendment the title of this section was: "Divisions and Offices."

28 Public Law 90-190 (81 Stat. 575) (1967), sec. 5, amended sec. 25 a. Before amendment, sec. 25 a. read as follows:

"a. a Division of Military Application and such other program divisions (not to exceed ten in number) as the Commission may determine to be necessary to the discharge of its responsibilities, including a division or divisions the primary responsibilities of which include the development and application of civilan uses of atomic energy. Each such division shall be under the direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Commission. The Director of the Division of Military Application shall be an active member of the Armed Forces. The Commission shall require each such division to exercise such of the Commission's administrative and executive powers as the Commission may determine;".

Publie Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 308(1), earlier had amended the second sentence of sec. 25 a. by deleting the last part which read: "and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Commission, but not in excess of $19,000 per annum". Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3, had amended that sentence by substituting $19.000 for $16,000.

27 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 306 (f), amended sec 25 b. by deleting the last part which read: "and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Commission, but not in excess of $19.500 per annum.

Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3, had amended sec. 25 b. by substituting $19,500 for $16.000.

Inspection
Division.

Military
Liaison
Committee.
42 U.S.C.
Bec. 2037.

"c. an Inspection Division under the direction of a Director who shall be appointed by the Commission.28 The Inspection Division shall be responsible for gathering information to show whether or not the contractors, licensees, and officers and employees of the Commission are complying with the provisions of this Act (except those provisions for which the Federal Bureau of Investigation is responsible) and the appropriate rules and regulations of the Commission.

"d. such other executive management positions (not to exceed six in number) as the Commission may determine to be necessary to the discharge of its responsibilities. Such positions shall be established by the General Manager with the approval of the Commission. They shall be appointed by the General Manager with the approval of the Commission, shall serve at the pleasure of the General Manager, and shall be removable by the General Manager. "SEC. 27.30 MILITARY LIAISON COMMITTEE.-There is hereby established a Military Liaison Committee consisting of

"a. a Chairman, who shall be the head thereof and who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the President; 31 and

28 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 306(f), amended the first sentence of sec. 25 c. by deleting the last part which read: "and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the Commission, but not in excess of $19.000 per annum".

Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3, had amended that sentence by substituting $19,000 for $16,000.

20 Public Law 85-287 (71 Stat. 612) (1957), sec. 3, added subsec. d. Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964), sec. 306 (f), amended the last Rentence of this subsection by inserting "and" immediately before 'shall be removable by the General Manager and by deleting the last part of the sentence which read: ", and shall receive compensation at a rate determined by the General Manager, but not in excess of $19,000 per

annum"

30 Public Law 95-91 (91 Stat. 565) (1977), sec. 709 (c) (1), repealed section 26. Prior to repeal, section 26 read as follows:

"SEC. 26. GENERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.-There shall be a General Advisory Committee to advise the Commission on scientific and technical matters relating to materials, production, and research and development. to be composed of nine members, who shall be appointed from civilian life by the President. Each member shall hold office for a term of six years, except that (a) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occuring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed. shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and (b) the terms of office of the members first taking office after August 1, 1946, shall expire, as designated by the President at the time of appointment, three at the end of two years, three at the end of four years, and three at the end of six years, after August 1, 1946. The Committee shall designate one of its own members as Chairman. The Committee shall meet at least four times in every calendar year. The members of the Committee shall receive a per diem compensation for each day spent in meetings or conferences, and all members shall receive their necessary traveling or other expenses while engaged in the work of the Committee.

31 Public Law 88-426 (78 Stat. 400) (1964) sec. 305 (10) (B), repealed the phrase ", and who shall receive compensation at the rate prescribed for an Assistant Secretary of Defense", which appeared after the word "President".

"b. a representative or representatives from each of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, in equal numbers, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, to be assigned from each Department by the Secretary thereof, and who will serve without additional compensation.

The Chairman of the Committee may designate one of the members of the Committee as Acting Chairman to act during his absence. The Commission shall advise and consult with the Department of Defense, through the Committee, on all atomic energy matters which the Department of Defense deems to relate to military applications of atomic weapons or atomic energy including the development, manufacture, use, and storage of atomic weapons, the allocation of special nuclear material for military research, and the control of information relating to the manufacture or utilization of atomic weapons; and shall keep the Department of Defense, through the Committee, fully and currently informed of all such matters before the Commission. The Department of Defense, through the Committee, shall keep the Commission fully and currently informed on all matters within the Department of Defense which the Commission deems to relate to the development or application of atomic energy. The Department of Defense, through the Committee, shall have the authority to make written recommendations to the Commission from time to time on matters relating to military applications of atomic energy as the Department of Defense may deem appropriate. If the Department of Defense at any time concludes that any request, action, proposed action, or failure to act on the part of the Commission is adverse to the responsibilities of the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall refer the matter to the PresiIdent whose decision shall be final.

"SEC. 28. APPOINTMENT OF ARMY, NAVY, OR AIR FORCE OFFICERS. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the officer of the Army, Navy, or Air Force serving as Assistant General Manager for Military Application shall serve without prejudice to his commissioned status as such officer. Any such officer serving as Assistant General Manager for Military Application shall receive in addition to his pay and allowances, including special and incentive pays, for which pay and allowances the Commission shall reimburse his service, an amount equal to the difference between such pay and allowances, including special and incentive pays, and the compensation established for this position. 32 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any active or retired officer

22 Public Law 90-190 (81 Stat. 575) (1967), sec. 6, amended the first two sentences of sec. 28. Prior to this amendment, these sentences read as follows: (Continued)

Authority of partment.

Defense De

Appointment

of Army, Navy
officers.
sec. 2038

or Air Force

42 U.S.C.

Chairman, Mill-
Committee.

tary Liaison

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