Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 34 — The Peace Corps
§ 2512. Experts and consultants
Statutory text
Employment; compensation, travel expenses and per diem; renewal of contracts
Experts and consultants or organizations thereof may, as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, be employed by the President for the performance of functions under this chapter, and individuals so employed may be compensated at rates not in excess of the per diem equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of title 5, and while away from their homes or regular places of business, they may be paid actual travel expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence and other expenses at the applicable rate prescribed in the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, as amended from time to time, while so employed: Provided, That contracts for such employment may be renewed annually.
Exemption from restrictions upon receipt of retirement benefits
Service of an individual as a member of the Council authorized to be established by section 2511 1 of this title or as an expert or consultant under subsection (a) of this section shall not be considered as employment or holding of office or position bringing such individual within the provisions of sections 3323(b) and 8344 of title 5, section 4064 of this title, or any other law limiting the reemployment of retired officers or employees or governing the simultaneous receipt of compensation and retired pay or annuities.
Footnotes
- 1 See References in Text note below.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Pub. L. 87–293 title I § 13 · 75 Stat. 612
Enacted · 22 U.S.C. § 2512
Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 13, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 619
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 13, Sept. 22, 1961, 75 Stat. 619Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 13. experts and consultants (a) Experts and consultants or organizations thereof may, as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946, as amended (5 U.S.C. 55a), be employed by the Peace Corps for the performance of 60 Stat. 810. functions under this Act, and individuals so employed may be compensated at rates not in excess of $75 per diem, and while away from their homes or regular places of business, they may be paid actual travel expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence and other expenses at the applicable rate prescribed in the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, as amended from time to time, while so employed: Provided, That contracts for such employment may be renewed annually. (b) Service of an individual as a member of the Council authorized to be established by section 12 of this Act or as an expert or consultant under subsection (a) of this section shall not be considered as service or employment bringing such individual within the provisions of section 62 Stat. 697. 281, 283, or 284 of title 18 of the United States Code, or of section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U.S.C. 99), or of any other Federal law imposing restrictions, requirements, or penalties in relation to the employment of persons, the performance of service, or the payment or receipt of compensation in connection with any claim, proceeding, or matter involving the United States Government, except insofar as such provisions of law may prohibit any such individual from receiving compensation in respect of any particular matter in which such individual was directly involved in the performance of such service; nor shall such service be considered as employment or holding of office or position bringing such individual within the provisions of section 13 of the 70 Stat. 757. Civil Service Retirement Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 2263), section 212 47 Stat. 406; 69 Stat. 498. 74 Stat. 846. 22 USC 1112. of the Act of June 30, 1932, amended (5 U.S.C. 59a), section 872 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, or any other law limiting the reemployment of retired officers or employees or governing the simultaneous receipt of compensation and retired pay or annuities.Pub. L. 88–200 § 6(a) · 77 Stat. 359
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(a)
Pub. L. 88–200, § 6(a), substituted “President” for “Peace Corps”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 88–200, § 6(a), substituted “President” for “Peace Corps”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) In subsection (a), strike out “Peace Corps” and substitute therefor “President”.Pub. L. 88–200 § 6(b) · 77 Stat. 359
Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(b)
Pub. L. 88–200, § 6(b), struck out provisions for exemption from conflict-of-interest laws and restrictions upon receipt of compensation
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 88–200, § 6(b), struck out provisions for exemption from conflict-of-interest laws and restrictions upon receipt of compensation.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) In subsection (b), strike out all that appears between “shall not” in the first clause thereof and “be considered” in the second clause thereof.Dual Compensation Act
Pub. L. 88–448 title IV § 401(c) · 78 Stat. 484
Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(b)
Pub. L. 88–448 struck out provisions providing that such service shall not be considered as employment or holding of office or position bringing such individual within the provisions of section 59a of title 5
Inserted · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(b)
Pub. L. 88–448 inserted “, subject to section 3102 of title 5”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 88–448 struck out provisions providing that such service shall not be considered as employment or holding of office or position bringing such individual within the provisions of section 59a of title 5, and inserted “, subject to section 3102 of title 5”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Section 13(b) of the Peace Corps Act (75 Stat. 619; 22 U.S.C. 2512(b)) is amended— (1) by striking out “section 212 of the Act of June 30, 1932, Post, p. 494. as amended (5 U.S.C. 59a),”; and (2) by inserting immediately before the period at the end thereof a comma and the following: “subject to section 201 of the Dual Compensation Act”.Pub. L. 91–352 § 6(a) · 84 Stat. 464
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(a)
Pub. L. 91–352, § 6(a), substituted “section 3109 of title 5” for “section 55a of title 5”
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(a)
Pub. L. 91–352, § 6(a), substituted “the per diem equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of title 5” for “$75 per diem”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–352, § 6(a), substituted “section 3109 of title 5” for “section 55a of title 5” and “the per diem equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of title 5” for “$75 per diem”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Subsection (a) of section 13 of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2512), Experts and consultants, compensation. which relates to experts and consultants, is amended— (1) by striking out “section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946, as amended (5 U.S.C. 55a)” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 3109 of title 5, United States Code”; and (2) by striking out “$75 per diem” and inserting in lieu thereof “the per diem equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code”. Ante, p. 198–1. 78 Stat. 490.Pub. L. 91–352 § 6(b) · 84 Stat. 464
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(b)
Pub. L. 91–352, § 6(b), substituted “sections 3323(b) and 8344 of title 5” and “section 5532 of title 5” for “section 2263 of title 5” and “section 3102 of title 5”, respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–352, § 6(b), substituted “sections 3323(b) and 8344 of title 5” and “section 5532 of title 5” for “section 2263 of title 5” and “section 3102 of title 5”, respectively.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Subsection (b) of such section 13 is amended by striking out “section 13 of the Civil Service Retirement Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 2263)” and “section 201 of the Dual Compensation Act” and inserting in lieu thereof “sections 3323(b) and 8344 of title 5, United States Code” and “section 5532 of title 5, United States Code”, respectively.Pub. L. 96–465 title II § 2202(c) · 94 Stat. 2071
Substituted · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(b)
Pub. L. 96–465 substituted “section 4064 of this title” for “section 1112 of this title”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–465 substituted “section 4064 of this title” for “section 1112 of this title”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Section 13(b) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2512(b)) is amended by striking out “section 872 of the Foreign Service Act of 22 USC 1112. Ante, p. 2122. 1946, as amended” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 824 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980,”.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–465 effective Feb. 15, 1981, except as otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L. 96–465, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3901 of this title.National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002
Pub. L. 107–107 div. A title X § 1048(i)(9) · 115 Stat. 1012
Struck · 22 U.S.C. § 2512(b)
Pub. L. 107–107 struck out “, subject to section 5532 of title 5” before period at end
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–107 struck out “, subject to section 5532 of title 5” before period at end.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(9) Section 13(b) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2512(b)) is amended by striking “, subject to section 5532 of title 5, United States Code”.
10 of 10 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 87–293, , 75 Stat. 612, known as the Peace Corps Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2501 of this title and Tables.
Section 2511 of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by Pub. L. 92–352, title IV, § 403, , 86 Stat. 495.
Amendments1963–2001 · 5 rounds
2001
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–107 struck out “, subject to section 5532 of title 5” before period at end.
1980
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–465 substituted “section 4064 of this title” for “section 1112 of this title”.
1970
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–352, § 6(a), substituted “section 3109 of title 5” for “section 55a of title 5” and “the per diem equivalent of the highest rate payable under section 5332 of title 5” for “$75 per diem”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–352, § 6(b), substituted “sections 3323(b) and 8344 of title 5” and “section 5532 of title 5” for “section 2263 of title 5” and “section 3102 of title 5”, respectively.
1964
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 88–448 struck out provisions providing that such service shall not be considered as employment or holding of office or position bringing such individual within the provisions of section 59a of title 5, and inserted “, subject to section 3102 of title 5”.
1963
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 88–200, § 6(a), substituted “President” for “Peace Corps”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 88–200, § 6(b), struck out provisions for exemption from conflict-of-interest laws and restrictions upon receipt of compensation.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–465 effective , except as otherwise provided, see section 2403 of Pub. L. 96–465, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3901 of this title.
Effective Date of 1964 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 88–448 effective on first day of first month which begins later than ninetieth day following , see Pub. L. 88–448, title IV, § 403, , 78 Stat. 496.
Peace Corps National Advisory Council
Abolition of Peace Corps National Advisory Council, see section 2511 of this title.
Executive Documents
Delegation of Functions
Functions of President under this section delegated to Director of Peace Corps by section 1–103 of Ex. Ord. No. 12137, , 44 F.R. 29023, eff. , set out as a note under section 2501 of this title.
Credits
1961–2001 · 6 acts
- 1961Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 13, , 75 Stat. 619
- 1963Pub. L. 88–200, § 6, , 77 Stat. 360
- 1964Pub. L. 88–448, title IV, § 401(c), , 78 Stat. 490
- 1970Pub. L. 91–352, § 6, , 84 Stat. 465
- 1980Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2202(c), , 94 Stat. 2158
- 2001Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, § 1048(i)(9), , 115 Stat. 1229.
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(Pub. L. 87–293, title I, § 13, , 75 Stat. 619; Pub. L. 88–200, § 6, , 77 Stat. 360; Pub. L. 88–448, title IV, § 401(c), , 78 Stat. 490; Pub. L. 91–352, § 6, , 84 Stat. 465; Pub. L. 96–465, title II, § 2202(c), , 94 Stat. 2158; Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, § 1048(i)(9), , 115 Stat. 1229.)