§ 291. Congressional declaration of purpose
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It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a classification system for the equitable establishment and adjustment of rates of compensation for, and for the efficient utilization of personnel in, certain positions under the House of Representatives to which this chapter applies, through—
(1)the creation and maintenance of orderly and equitable compensation relationships for such positions—
(A)in accordance with the principle of equal pay for substantially equal work, and
(B)with due regard to
(i)differences in the levels of difficulty, responsibility, and qualification requirements of the work,
(ii)the kind of work performed,
(iii)satisfactory performance, and
(iv)length of service;
(2)the application of appropriate position standards and position descriptions for such positions; and
(3)the adoption of organization and position titles in the House which accurately reflect the respective functions, duties, and responsibilities of those organizations and positions in the House to which this chapter applies.
(Pub. L. 88–652, § 2, Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1079.)
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- § 293Compensation schedules
- § 4131House Recording Studio; Senate Recording Studio and Senate Photographic Studio
- § 294Position standards and descriptions
- § 300Establishment of positions; payment from applicable accounts
- § 298Reductions in compensation level
- § 301Preservation of existing appointing authorities
- § 297Appointments and reclassifications to higher compensation levels
- § 302Regulations
- § 303Dual compensation
- § 295Placement of positions in compensation schedules
- § 292Positions affected
- § 296Step increases; waiting periods; service in Armed Forces; automatic advancement
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- Pub. L. 88–652, § 2
- 78 Stat. 1079
- Pub. L. 88–652
- Pub. L. 88–652, § 17
- 78 Stat. 1084
- Pub. L. 88–652, § 1
- Pub. L. 88–652, § 15
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 88–652, § 2
Stat.78 Stat. 1079
Pub. L.Pub. L. 88–652
Pub. L.Pub. L. 88–652, § 17
Stat.78 Stat. 1084
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