Statute Compilations

Short Title

Table of Contents

Findings and Objectives

Definitions

Members of the Service

Functions of the Service

Merit Principles; Protections for Members of the Service; and Minority Recruitment

The Secretary of State

Other Agencies Utilizing the Foreign Service Personnel System

Compatibility Among Agencies Utilizing the Foreign Service Personnel System

Consolidated and Uniform Administration of the Service

Compatibility Between the Foreign Service and Other Government Personnel Systems

Regulations; Delegation of Functions

Chief of Mission

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE

Inspector General

Board of the Foreign Service

Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service

General Provisions Relating to Appointments

Appointments by the President

Appointments by the Secretary

Appointment of Chiefs of Mission

Appointment to the Senior Foreign Service

Career Appointments

Entry Levels for Foreign Service Officer Candidates

Recall and Reemployment of Career Members

Limited Appointments

Reemployment Rights Following Limited Appointment

United States Citizens Hired Abroad

Diplomatic and Consular Commissions

Salaries of Chiefs of Mission

Salaries of the Senior Foreign Service

Foreign Service Schedule

Assignment to a Salary Class

Performance Pay

Within-Class Salary Increases

Salaries for Foreign Service Personnel Abroad Who Perform Routine Duties

Local Compensation Plans

Salaries of Consular Agents

Compensation for Imprisoned Foreign National Employees

Temporary Service as Principal Officer

Special Differentials

Death Gratuity

BORDER EQUALIZATION PAY ADJUSTMENT

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE SUPPLEMENT APPLICABLE TO THOSE KILLED IN TERRORIST ATTACKS

SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Classification of Positions

Assignments to Foreign Service Positions

Assignments to Agencies, International Organizations, and Other Bodies

Service in the United States and Abroad

Temporary Details

Promotions

Selection Boards

Basis for Selection Board Review

Records

Implementation of Selection Board Recommendations

Other Bases for Increasing Pay

Retirement for Expiration of Time in Class

Retirement Based on Relative Performance

Retirement Benefits

Reductions in Force

Termination of Limited Appointments

Termination of Appointments of Consular Agents and Foreign National Employees

Department Awards

Institution for Training

Foreign Language Requirements

Career Development

Training Authorities

Training Grants

Career Counseling

Visiting Scholars Program

TRAINING FOR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS

Administration of the System

Maintenance of the Fund

Participants

Definitions

Contributions to the Fund

Computation of Annuities

Payment of Annuity

Retirement for Disability or Incapacity

Death in Service

Discontinued Service Retirement

Voluntary Retirement

Mandatory Retirement

Reassignment and Retirement of Former Presidential Appointees

Former Spouses

Lump-Sum Payments

Creditable Service

Extra Credit for Service at Unhealthful Posts

Estimate of Appropriations Needed

Investment of the Fund

Assignment and Attachment of Moneys

Payments for Future Benefits

Unfunded Liability Obligations

Annuity Adjustment for Recall Service

Reemployment

Voluntary Contributions

Cost-of-Living Adjustments of Annuities

Compatibility Between Civil Service and Foreign Service Retirement Systems

Remarriage

Thrift Savings Fund Participation

Qualified Former Wives and Husbands

Retirement Benefits for Certain Former Spouses

Survivor Benefits for Certain Former Spouses

Health Benefits for Certain Former Spouses

Establishment

Definitions

Participants

Creditable Service

Entitlement to Annuity

Deductions and Withholdings From Pay

Government Contributions

Cost-of-Living Adjustments

General and Administrative Provisions

Transition Provisions

Former Spouses

Spousal Agreements

Travel and Related Expenses

Loan of Household Effects

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS LEAVE

REST AND RECUPERATION LEAVE

Required Leave in the United States

Health Care

Representation Expenses

Entitlement To Vote in a State in a Federal Election

TERMINATION OF RESIDENTIAL OR MOTOR VEHICLE LEASES AND TELEPHONE SERVICE CONTRACTS

EDUCATION ALLOWANCE

PORTABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Labor-Management Policy

Definitions

Application

Employee Rights

Management Rights

Foreign Service Labor Relations Board

Functions of the Board

Functions of the General Counsel

Judicial Review and Enforcement

Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel

Exclusive Recognition

Employees Represented

Representation Rights and Duties

Resolution of Implementation Disputes

Unfair Labor Practices

Prevention of Unfair Labor Practices

Standards of Conduct for Labor Organizations

Administrative Provisions

Definition of Grievance

Grievances Concerning Former Members

Freedom of Action

Time Limitations

Foreign Service Grievance Board

Board Procedures

Board Decisions

Access to Records

Relationship to Other Remedies

Judicial Review

STATEMENT OF POLICY; OBJECTIVES

FOREIGN SERVICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

REPORT TO CONGRESS

AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

Pay and Benefits Pending Conversion

Conversion to the Foreign Service Schedule

Conversion to the Senior Foreign Service

Conversion From the Foreign Service

Conversion of Certain Positions in the Department of Agriculture

Preservation of Status and Benefits

Regulations

Authority of Other Agencies

Survivor Benefits for Certain Former Spouses

Basic Authorities of the Department of State

Peace Corps Act

Foreign Assistance Act

Arms Control and Disarmament Act

Repealed Provisions

Other Conforming Amendments

Model Foreign Language Competence Posts

Saving Provisions

Congressional Oversight of Implementation

Effective Date

Separation for cause; Suspension

Retirement Benefits For Certain Former Spouses

Survivor Benefits For Certain Former Spouses

Health Benefits For Certain Former Spouses