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(b) Creation or continuation of binational or multinational educational and cultural foundations and commissions.

Such agreements may also provide for the creation or continuation of binational or multinational educational and cultural foundations and commissions for the purpose of administering programs in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.

In such agreements with international organizations, the President may provide for equitable United States participation in and support for, including a reasonable share of the cost of, educational and cultural programs to be administered by such organizations. (Pub. L. 87-256, § 103, Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 529.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

"This chapter", referred to in the text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 87-256. For classification of Pub. L. 87-256 to this Code, see reference in text note under section 2451 of this title.

Section 115(b)(6) of the Economic Cooperation Act of 1948, referred to in subsec. (a), was classified to former section 1513(b) (6) of this title, and was repealed by act Aug. 26, 1954, ch. 937, title V, § 542 (a), 68 Stat. 861.

DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS

Functions of the President under this section delegated to the Secretary of State, see Ex. Ord. No. 11034, June 25, 1962, 27 F.R. 6071, set out as a note under section 2454 of this title.

§ 2454. Administration.

(a) Delegation of powers; submission of proposal for delegation to Congress.

The President may delegate, to such officers of the Government as he determines to be appropriate, any of the powers conferred upon him by this chapter to the extent that he finds such delegation to be in the interest of the purposes expressed in this chapter and the efficient administration of the programs undertaken pursuant to this chapter: Provided, That where the President has delegated any of such powers to any officer, before the President implements any proposal for the delegation of any of such powers to another officer, that proposal shall be submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and thereafter a period of not less than sixty days shall have elapsed while Congress is in session. In computing such sixty days, there shall be excluded the days on which either House is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days.

(b) Employment of personnel.

The President is authorized to employ such other personnel as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter, and of such personnel not to exceed ten may be compensated without regard to the provisions of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, but not in excess of the highest rate of grade 18 of the general schedule established by such Act. Such positions shall be in addition to the number authorized by section 1105 of Title 5.

(c) Employment or assignment of persons in or to the Foreign Service Reserve or Foreign Service Staff and alien clerks and employees.

For the purpose of performing functions under this chapter outside the United States, including par

ticipation in binational or multinational foundations or commissions, the Secretary of State may employ or assign or authorize the employment or assignment for the duration of operations under this chapter of persons in or to the Foreign Service Reserve or Foreign Service Staff and alien clerks and employees in accordance with applicable provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended.

(d) Extension of benefits.

For the purpose of performing functions under this chapter outside the United States, the President is authorized to provide that any person employed or assigned by a United States Government agency shall be entitled, except to the extent that the President may specify otherwise in cases in which the period of employment or assignment exceeds thirty months, to the same benefits as are provided by section 928 of this title, for persons appointed to the Foreign Service Reserve and, except for policymaking officials, the provisions of section 807 of this title shall apply in the case of such persons.

(e) Grants; use of funds, counseling service; publicity and promotion abroad.

(1) In providing for the activities and interchanges authorized by section 2452 of this title, grants may be made to or for individuals, either directly or through foundations or educational or other institutions, which foundations or institutions are public or private nonprofit, and may include funds for tuition and other necessary incidental expenses, for travel expenses from their places of residence and return for themselves, and, whenever it would further the purposes of this chapter, for the dependent members of their immediate families, for health and accident insurance premiums, emergency medical expenses, costs of preparing and transporting to their former homes the remains of any of such persons who may die while away from their homes as participants or dependents of participants in any program under this chapter, and for per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates prescribed by the President, for all such persons, and for such other expenses as are necessary for the successful accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter.

(2) Funds available for programs under this chapter may be used (i) to provide for orientation courses, language training, or other appropriate services and materials for persons traveling out of the countries of their residence for educational and cultural purposes which further the purposes of this chapter, whether or not they are receiving other financial support from the Government, and (ii) to provide or continue services to increase the effectiveness of such programs following the return of such persons to the countries of their residence.

(3) For the purpose of assisting foreign students in making the best use of their opportunities while attending colleges and universities in the United States, and assisting such students in directing their talents and initiative into channels which will make them more effective leaders upon return to their native lands, the President may make suitable arrangements, by contract or otherwise, for the establishment and maintenance at colleges and universities in the United States attended by foreign students of an adequate counseling service.

The Classification Act of 1949, as amended, referred to in subsec. (b), is classified to chapter 21 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees.

The Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, referred to in subsec. (c), is classified to chapter 14 of this title.

AMENDMENTS

1962 Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 87-793 substituted "but not in excess of the highest rate of grade 18 of the general schedule established by such Act" for "and of these not to exceed five may be compensated at a rate in excess of the highest rate provided for grades of the general schedule established by the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, but not in excess of $1,000 per annum more than such highest rate."

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1962 AMENDMENT Amendment of section by Pub. L. 87-793 effective on the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after Oct. 11, 1962, see section 1008 of Pub. L. 87-793, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees. Ex. ORD. No. 11014. DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS-PARTICIPATION IN NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR

Ex. Ord. No. 11014, Apr. 17, 1962, 27 F.R. 3731, provided: By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Act of September 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 527, P.L. 87-256) [this chapter] and the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (73 Stat. 479) [section 601 et seq. of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works], and as President of the United States, I find that the delegations set forth in this order are in the interest of the purposes expressed in the said Act of 1961 and the efficient administration of the programs undertaken pursuant to that Act and I hereby order as follows:

SECTION 1. Delegation. Functions under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) [this chapter] are hereby delegated to the Secretary of Commerce as follows:

(a) The functions conferred upon the President by the provisions of Section 102(a)(3) of the Act (22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(3)) to the extent that they are in respect of participation by the United States in the New York World's Fair.

(b) Those other functions conferred upon the President by the Act which are incidental to or necessary for the performance of the functions delegated by the provisions of Section 1(a) of this order, not including, however, any of the functions so conferred by the provisions of Sections 104 (a), 105(c), 108 (a), or 108(b) of the Act [subsection (a) of this section, sections 2455 (c), 2458 (a) or (b) of this title] or by that part of Section 104(b) of the Act [subsection (b) of this section] which follows the first comma therein.

SEC. 2. Cooperation. Interested departments and agencies of the Federal Government, including the Department of State, the United States Information Agency, and the National Science Foundation, are requested to cooperate with the Secretary of Commerce in planning and providing for United States participation in the New York World's Fair.

SEC. 3. Exemption. Any building constructed by the United States as a part of its participation in the fair shall not be a "public building" under the Public Buildings Act of 1959 (40 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)

SEC. 4. Waivers. (a) It is hereby determined that the performance by the Secretary of Commerce of functions delegated to him by the foregoing provisions of this order without regard to the following provisions of law or limitations of authority is in furtherance of the purposes of the Act:

(1) That part of Section 15 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (c. 744, August 2, 1946; 60 Stat. 810), as amended (5 U.S.C. 55a) which reads "(not in excess of one year)".

(2) Section 16(a) of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (c. 744, August 2, 1946; 60 Stat. 810; 5 U.S.C. 78) to the extent that it pertains to hiring automobiles and aircraft.

(3) The Civil Service Act of January 16, 1883, 22 Stat. 403, as amended (5 U.S.C. 632 et seq.) and other civil service laws.

(4) The Classification Act of 1949, as amended (5 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.).

(5) Section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 529) (advance of funds).

(6) Section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932, c. 314, 47 Stat. 412 (40 U.S.C. 278a) (maximum charges).

(7) Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5) (competitive bids).

(8) Section 3710 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 8) (opening of bids).

(9) Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1933, c. 212, 47 Stat. 1520 (41 U.S.C. 10a) (Buy American Act).

(10) Section 3735 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 13) (contracts limited to one year).

(11) Sections 302-305 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (June 30, 1949, c. 288, 63 Stat. 393 et seq.), as amended (41 U.S.C. 252-255) (competitive bids; negotiated contracts; advances).

(12) Section 87 of the Act of January 12, 1895, c. 23, 28 Stat. 622, and the second proviso of Section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919, c. 86, 40 Stat. 1270, as amended (44 U.S.C. 111) to the extent that they pertain to printing by the Government Printing Office.

(13) Section 1 of the Act of June 20, 1878, c. 359, 20 Stat. 216, as amended (44 U.S.C. 322) (advertising). (14) Section 3828 of the Revised Statutes (44 U.S.C. 324 (advertising).

(15) Any provision of law or limitation of authority to the extent that such provision or limitation would limit or prohibit construction of buildings by the United States on property not owned by it.

(b) It is directed (1) that all waivers of statutes and limitations of authority effected by the foregoing provisions of this section shall be utilized in a prudent manner and as sparingly as may be practical, and (2) that suitable steps shall be taken by the Department of Commerce to insure that result, including, as may be appropriate, the imposition of administrative limitations in lieu of waived statutory requirements and limitations of authority.

SEC. 5. Redelegation. The Secretary of Commerce may redelegate to any officer or agency of the Department of Commerce any function delegated to him by the provisions of this order.

JOHN F. KENNEDY

Ex. ORD. No. 11034. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS Ex. Ord. No. 11034, June 25, 1962, 27 F.R. 6071, provided: By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Public Law 87-256; 75 Stat. 527; hereinafter referred to as the Act) [this chapter] and as President of the United States, I find that the delegations set forth in this order are in the interest of the purposes expressed in the said Act and the efficient administration of the programs undertaken pursuant to that Act and determine that the delegates specified in the order are appropriate and I hereby order as follows:

SECTION 1. Department of State. (a) The following functions conferred upon the President by the Act are hereby delegated to the Secretary of State:

(1) The functions so conferred by Sections 102(a)(1), 102(a)(2) (1), (ii), and (iv), 102(b) (3), (5) and (9), 103, 104(e) (3), and 105(d)(1) and (e) of the Act [sections 2452 (a)(1), (2)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(3), (5), (9), 2453, subsec. (e) (3) of this section, and 2455 (d)(1), (e) of this title].

(2) The functions so conferred by Sections 102(a) (2) (iii) and (b)(1), (2), (4), (7) and (8) of the Act (the provisions of Section 2(a) of this order notwithstanding) [section 2452(a)(2) (111), (b) (1), (2), (4), (7), (8) of this title].

(3) The functions so conferred by Section 102(a) (3) of the Act [section 2452 (a) (3) of this title] to the extent that they pertain to liquidation of affairs respecting the Universal and International Exhibition of Brussels, 1958.

(4) The functions so conferred by Sections 104 (d) and (e) (4) and 108 (c) and (d) of the Act [subsecs. (d), (e) (4) of this section and section 2458 (c), (d) of this title] to the extent that they pertain to the functions delegated by the foregoing provisions of this section.

(5) The function so conferred by Section 104(e) (1) of the Act [subsec. (e) (1) of this section] of prescribing rates for per diem in lieu of subsistence; but in carrying out the said function as it relates to functions herein delegated to the Director of the United States Information Agency or the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Secretary of State shall consult with them.

(b) The Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Director of the United States Information Agency, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Health, Education, and welfare with respect to the functions delegated by Sections 2, 3, and 4, respectively, of this order, shall prepare and transmit to the President the reports which the President is required to submit to the Congress by Section 108(b) of the Act [section 2458(b) of this title].

(c) With respect to the carrying out of functions under Section 102(a)(2)(ii) of the Act [section 2452(a) (2) (ii) of this title] hereinabove delegated to the Secretary of State, the Diretcor of the United States Information Agency shall particpate in the planning of cultural and other attractions. Such participation shall include consultation in connection with (1) the selection and scheduling of such attractions, and (2) the designation of the areas where the attractions will be presented.

SEC. 2. United States Information Agency. Subject to the provisions of Section 6 of this order, the following functions conferred upon the President by the Act are hereby delegated to the Director of the United States Information Agency:

(a) The functions so conferred by Sections 102(a) (2) (iii) and (b) (1) [section 2452(a) (2) (iii), (b)(1) of this title]; Section 102(b)(2) [section 2452(b)(2) of this title] to the extent that it authorizes the type of centers now supported by the United States Information Agency abroad and designated as binational, community, or student centers; Section 102(b) (4) [section 2452(b)(4) of this title] exclusive of professorships and lectureships; and Sections 102(b) (7) and (8) of the Act [section 2452(b) (7), (8) of this title]; all of the foregoing notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1(a)(2) of this order.

(b) The functions so conferred by Section 104 (e) (4) of the Act [subsec. (e) (4) of this section] (the provisions of Sections 1(a) (4) and 3(b) of this order notwithstanding).

(c) The functions so conferred by Section 102(a) (3) of the Act [section 2452(a)(3) of this title] to the extent that they are in respect of fairs, expositions, and demonstrations held outside of the United States, but exclusive of the functions delegated by the provisions of Section 1(a) (3) of this order.

(d) The functions so conferred by Sections 104 (d) and 108 (c) and (d) of the Act [subsec. (d) of this section and section 2458 (c), (d) of this title] to the extent that they pertain to the functions delegated by the foregoing provisions of this section.

SEC. 3. Department of Commerce. Subject to the provisions of Section 6 of this order, the following functions conferred upon the President by the Act are hereby delegated to the Secretary of Commerce:

(a) The functions so conferred by Section 102(a) (3) of the Act [section 2452(a)(3) of this title]to the extent

that they are in respect of fairs, expositions, and demonstrations held in the United States.

(b) The functions so conferred by Sections 104(e) (4) and 108(c) of the act [subsec. (e) (4) of this section and section 2458 (c) of this title] to the extent that they pertain to the functions delegated by the foregoing provisions of this section.

SEC. 4 Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Subject to the provisions of Section 6 of this order, the functions conferred upon the President by Section 102(b) (6) of the Act [section 2452(b)(6) of this title] are hereby delegated to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

SEC. 5. Certain incidental matters. (a) In respect of functions hereinabove delegated to them, there is hereby delegated to the Secretary of State, the Director of the United States Information Agency, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, respectively:

(1) The authority conferred upon the President by Sections 105(d) (2) and (f) and 106(d) and (f) of the Act [sections 2455(d)(2), (f) and 2456(d), (f) of this title].

(2) Subject to the provisions of Section 5(b) and (c) of this order, the authority conferred upon the President by Section 104(b) of the Act [subsec. (b) of this section] to employ personnel.

(b) The employment, by any department or other executive agency under Section 5(a) (2) of this order, of any of the not to exceed ten persons who may be compensated with regard to the Classification Act of 1949 [section 1071 et seq. of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees] under Section 104(b) of the Act [subsec. (b) of this section] shall require prior authorization by the Secretary of State concurred in by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget.

(c) Persons employed or assigned by a department or other executive agency for the purpose of performing functions under the Act outside the United States shall be entitled, except in cases in which the period of employment or assignment exceeds thirty months, to the same benefits as are provided by Section 528 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U.S.C. 928), for persons appointed to the Foreign Service Reserve. In cases in which the period of employment or assignment exceeds thirty months, persons so employed or assigned shall be entitled to such benefits if agreed by the agency in which such benefits may be exercised.

(d) Pursuant to Section 104(f) of the Act [subsec. (f) of this section], Executive Order No. 10450 of April 27, 1953 (18 F.R. 2489) [set out as a note under section 631 of Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Omcers and Employees] is hereby established as the standards and procedures for the employment or assignment to duties of persons under the Act.

(e) Any officer to whom functions vested in the President by the Act are hereinabove delegated may (1) allocate to any other officer of the executive branch of the Government any funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the functions so delegated to him as he may deem appropriate for the best carrying out of the functions and (2) make available, for use in connection with any funds so allocated by him, any authority he has under this order.

SEC. 6. Policy guidance. In order to assure appropriate coordination of programs, and taking into account the statutory functions of the departments and other executive agencies concerned, the Secretary of State shall exercise primary responsibility for Government-wide leadership and policy guidance with regard to international educational and cultural affairs.

SEC. 7. Functions reserved to the President. (a) There are hereby excluded from the functions delegated by the provisions of this order the functions conferred upon the President with respect to (1) the delegation of powers under Section 104(a) of the Act [subsec. (a) of this section], (2) the establishment of standards and procedures for the investigation of personnel under Section 104(f) of the Act [subsec (f) of this section], (3) the transfer of appropriations under Section 105(c) of the Act [section 2455 (c) of this title], (4) the appointment

of members of the Board of Foreign Scholarships under Section 106(a)(1) of the Act [section 2456(a)(1) of this title], (5) the appointment of members, the designation of a chairman, and the receipt of recommendations of the United States Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs under Section 106(b) of the Act [section 2456(b) of this title], (6) the waiver of provisions of law or limitations of authority under Section 108(a) of the Act [section 2458(a) of this title], and (7) the submission of annual reports to the Congress under Section 108(b) of the Act [section 2458(b) of this title].

(b) Notwithstanding the delegations made by this order, the President may in his discretion exercise any function comprehended by such delegations.

SEC. 8. Waivers. (a) It is hereby determined that the performance by any department or other executive agency of functions authorized by Sections 102(a) (2) and 102 (a)(3) of the Act (22 U.S.C. 2452(a) (2) and (3)) without regard to prohibitions and limitations of authority contained in the following-specified provisions of law is in furtherance of the purposes of the Act:

(1) Section 15 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (c. 744, August 2, 1946; 60 Stat. 810), as amended (5 U.S.C. 55a) (experts and consultants); but the compensation paid individuals in pursuance of this paragraph shall not exceed the rate of $100.00 per diem.

(2) Section 16(a) of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (c. 744, August 2, 1946; 60 Stat. 810; 5 U.S.C. 78) to the extent that it pertains to hiring automobiles and aircraft.

(3) Section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 529) (advance of funds).

(4) Section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932, c. 314, 47 Stat. 412 (40 U.S.C. 278a) (maximum charges).

(5) Section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 5) (competitive bids).

(6) Section 3710 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 8) (opening of bids).

(7) Section 2 of the Act of March 3, 1933, c. 212, 47 Stat. 1520 (41 U.S.C. 10a) (Buy American Act).

(8) Section 3735 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 13) (contracts limited to one year).

(9) Sections 302-305 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (June 30, 1949, c. 288, 63 Stat. 393 et seq.), as amended (41 U.S.C. 252-255) (competitive bids; negotiated contracts; advances).

(10) Section 87 of the Act of January 12, 1895, c. 23, 28 Stat. 622, and the second proviso of Section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919, c. 86, 40 Stat. 1270, as amended (44 U.S.C. 111) to the extent that they pertain to printing by the Government Printing Office.

(11) Section 1 of the Act of June 20, 1878, c. 359, 20 Stat. 216, as amended (44 U.S.C. 322) (advertising).

(12) Section 3828 of the Revised Statutes (44 U.S.C. 324) (advertising).

(13) Section 901(a) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (June 29, 1936, c. 858, 49 Stat. 2015, as amended; 46 U.S.C. 1241(a)) (official travel overseas of United States officers and employees, and transportation of their personal effects, on ships registered under the laws of the United States).

(14) Any provision of law or limitation of authority to the extent that such provision or limitation would limit or prohibit construction of buildings by the United States on property not owned by it.

(b) It is directed (1) that all waivers of statutes and limitations of authority effected by the foregoing provisions of this section shall be utilized in a prudent manner and as sparingly as may be practical, and (2) that suitable steps shall be taken by the administrative agencies concerned to insure that result, including, as may be appropriate, the imposition of administrative limitations in lieu of waived statutory requirements and limitations of authority.

SEC. 9. Definition. As used in this order, the word "function" or "functions" includes any duty, obligation, power, authority, responsibility, right, privilege, discretion, or activity.

SEC. 10. References to orders and acts. Except as may for any reason be inappropriate:

(a) References in this order to the Act or any provision of the Act shall be deemed to include references thereto as amended from time to time.

(b) References in this order to any prior Executive order not superseded by this order shall be deemed to include references thereto as amended from time to time. SEC. 11. Prior directives and actions. (a) This order supersedes Executive Order No. 10716 of June 17, 1957, and Executive Order No. 10912 of January 18, 1961. Except to the extent that they may be inconsistent with law or with this order, other directives, regulations, and actions relating to the functions delegated by this order and in force immediately prior to the issuance of this order shall remain in effect until amended, modified, or revoked by appropriate authority.

(b) This order shall neither limit nor be limited by Executive Order No. 11014 of April 17, 1962 [set out as a note under this section].

(c) To the extent not heretofore superseded, there are hereby superseded the provisions of the letters of the President to the Director of the United States Information Agency dated August 16, 1955, and August 21, 1956 (22 F.R. 101-103).

SEC. 12. Effective date. The provisions of this order shall be effective immediately.

§ 2455. Appropriations.

JOHN F. KENNEDY

(a) Authorization; contracts creating obligations in advance of appropriations.

Appropriations to carry out the purposes of this chapter, to remain available until expended, are authorized, and this authorization includes the authority to grant, in any appropriation Act, the authority to enter into contracts, within the amounts so authorized, creating obligations in advance of appropriations.

(b) Acquisition of foreign currencies.

Funds appropriated for programs under this chapter may, without regard to section 543 of Title 31, be used for the acquisition from any source of foreign currencies in such amounts as may be necessary for current expenditures and for grants, including grants to foundations and commissions in accordance with international agreements providing for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter.

Moneys appropriated to any department or agency of the Government in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter for research, technical aid, and educational and cultural programs, may be transferred by the President to any other appropriation available for like purposes, but no appropriation authorized by this chapter shall be increased or decreased by more than 10 per centum by reason of transfers pursuant to this subsection.

(d) Reserve and use of certain funds.

The President is authorized

(1) to reserve in such amounts and for such periods as he shall determine to be necessary to provide for the programs authorized by subsections (a) (1) (2) (1) of section 2452 of this title, and

(2) notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, to use in such amounts as may from time to time be specified in appropriation Acts, to the extent that such use is not restricted by agreement with the foreign nations concerned, for any programs authorized by this chapter,

any currencies of foreign nations received or to be received by the United States or any agency thereof

(i) under agreements disposing of surplus property or settling lend-lease and other war accounts concluded after World War II;

(ii) as the proceeds of sales or loan repayments, including interest, for transactions heretofore or hereafter effected under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended;

(iii) in repayment of principal or interest on any other credit extended or loan heretofore or hereafter made by the United States or any agency thereof; or

(iv) as deposits to the account of the United States pursuant to section 115 (b) (6) or section 115(h) of the Economic Cooperation Act of 1948, as amended, or any similar provision of any other law.

(e) Reservation and use of sums due or paid by the Republic of Finland.

The President is further authorized to reserve and use for educational and cultural exchange programs and other activities authorized in subsections (a) and (b) of section 2452 of this title, in relation to Finland and the people of Finland, all sums due or paid on and after August 24, 1949, by the Republic of Finland to the United States as interest on or in retirement of the principal of the debt incurred under the Act of February 25, 1919, as refunded by the agreement dated May 1, 1923, pursuant to the authority contained in the Act of February 9, 1922, or of any other indebtedness incurred by that Republic and owing to the United States as a result of World War I.

(f) Contribution of funds, property, and services by foreign governments, international organizations, and private individuals, firms, associations, and agencies.

Foreign governments, international organizations and private individuals, firms, associations, agencies, and other groups shall be encouraged to participate to the maximum extent feasible in carrying out this chapter and to make contributions of funds, property, and services which the President is authorized to accept, to be utilized to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Funds made available for the purposes of this chapter may be used to contribute toward meeting the expenses of activities carried out through normal private channels, by private means, and through foreign governments and international organizations. (Pub. L. 87-256, § 105, Sept. 21, 1961,

75 Stat. 531.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended, referred to in subsec. (d), is classified to chapter 41 of Title 7, Agriculture.

Sections 115(b) (6) and 115(h) of the Economic Cooperation Act of 1948, as amended, referred to in subsec. (d), were classified to former sections 1513(b)(6) and 1513(h) of this title, and were repealed by act Aug. 26, 1954, c. 937, title V, § 542 (a), 68 Stat. 861.

The acts of May 1, 1923, and February 9, 1922, referred to in subsec. (e), are not classified to the Code.

DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS Functions of the President under this section delegated to the Secretary of State, the Director of the United States Information Agency, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, see Ex. Ord. No. 11034, June 25, 1962, 27 F.R. 6071, set out as a note under section 2454 of this title.

§ 2456. Board of Foreign Scholarships.

(a) Appointment; members; considerations for selec

tion.

(1) For the purpose of selecting students, scholars, teachers, trainees, and other persons to participate in the programs authorized under section 2452(a) (1) of this title, and of supervising such programs and the programs authorized under section 2452(b) (4) and (6) of this title, there is continued the authority of the President to appoint a Board of Foreign Scholarships (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") consisting of twelve members. In connection with appointments to such Board, due consideration shall be given to the selection of distinguished representatives of cultural, educational, student advisory, and war veterans groups, and representatives of the United States Office of Education, the United States Veterans' Administration, public and private nonprofit educational institutions. (2) In the selection of American citizens for participation in programs under this chapter, preference shall be given to those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, and due consideration shall be given to applicants from all geographical areas of the United States.

(b) United States Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs; recommendations; report to Congress; appointment and term of members; Chairman; rules and regulations.

(1) The United States Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") is established to replace the United States Advisory Commission on Educational Exchange. The Commission shall formulate and recommend to the President policies for exercising his authority under this chapter and shall appraise the effectiveness of programs carried out pursuant to it. The Commission shall make a special study of the effectiveness of past programs with emphasis on the activities of a reasonably representative cross section of past recipients of aid and shall submit a report to the Congress not later than December 31, 1962.

(2) The Commission shall consist of nine members, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Members of the Commission shall be appointed on a nonpartisan basis.

(3) The members of the Commission shall represent the public interest and shall be selected from a cross section of educational, cultural, scientific, technical, and public service backgrounds.

(4) The term of each member shall be three years except that, of the first nine appointments, three shall be for a term of one year and three shall be for a term of two years. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor is appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. Upon

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