2 U.S.C. § 282a — Staff; Deputy Legislative Counsel; delegation of functions

submitted 56 years ago by Pub. L. 91-510 to r/title-2-THE-CONGRESS · 222 words · no verdicts yet

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The Legislative Counsel hires staff attorneys with the Speaker's approval, based only on job fitness. The Legislative Counsel also names a Deputy who takes over if the top job is empty. Both jobs can hand off some duties to others.

(a) The Legislative Counsel may appoint attorneys and other staff needed to run the Office, but only with the Speaker's approval or under rules the Speaker has approved. Hiring must be done "without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness" for the job. The Legislative Counsel can fire these staff too, again with the Speaker's approval or under approved rules. (b)(1) The Legislative Counsel must name one or more of these attorneys as a Deputy Legislative Counsel. If the Legislative Counsel is absent, unable to work, or the position is empty, a Deputy Legislative Counsel takes over their duties. If there is more than one Deputy, the order in which they step in is set by a notice the Legislative Counsel files with the Speaker and the House Minority Leader. (2) The Legislative Counsel may also hand off, or "delegate," any of their own duties to the Deputies or to other staff, whenever they think it's necessary or appropriate.

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(a)

With the approval of the Speaker, or in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Speaker, the Legislative Counsel shall appoint such attorneys and other employees as may be necessary for the prompt and efficient performance of the functions of the Office. Any such appointment shall be made without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the position. Any person so appointed may be removed by the Legislative Counsel with the approval of the Speaker, or in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Speaker.

(b)

(1)

The Legislative Counsel shall designate one or more of the attorneys appointed under subsection (a) as a Deputy Legislative Counsel. During the absence or disability of the Legislative Counsel, or when the office is vacant, the functions of the Legislative Counsel shall be performed by a Deputy Legislative Counsel. If there is more than one Deputy Legislative Counsel, the Deputy Legislative Counsel who shall perform such functions shall be determined in accordance with the order specified in a notice filed with the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House by the Legislative Counsel.

(2)

The Legislative Counsel may delegate to the Deputy Legislative Counsels and to other employees appointed under subsection (a) such of his functions as he considers necessary or appropriate.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 91–510, title V, § 522, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1203; Pub. L. 92–51, § 101, July 9, 1971, 85 Stat. 132; Pub. L. 118–263, § 2, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2978.)

history & why it existsrecord from the source credit

1970Enacted · Pub. L. 91-510 · 84 Stat. 1203
1971Amended · Pub. L. 92-51 · 85 Stat. 132
2025Amended · Pub. L. 118-263 · 138 Stat. 2978

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 91-510 on 1970-10-26.

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