§ 305. Under Secretary for Health
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(1)There is in the Department an Under Secretary for Health, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)The Under Secretary for Health shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation or activity and solely—
(A)on the basis of demonstrated ability in the medical profession, in health-care administration and policy formulation, or in health-care fiscal management; and
(B)on the basis of substantial experience in connection with the programs of the Veterans Health Administration or programs of similar content and scope.
(b)The Under Secretary for Health is the head of, and is directly responsible to the Secretary for the operation of, the Veterans Health Administration.
(1)Whenever a vacancy in the position of Under Secretary for Health occurs or is anticipated, the Secretary shall establish a commission to recommend individuals to the President for appointment to the position.
(2)A commission established under this subsection shall be composed of the following members appointed by the Secretary:
(A)Three persons representing clinical care and medical research and education activities affected by the Veterans Health Administration.
(B)Two persons representing veterans served by the Veterans Health Administration.
(C)Two persons who have experience in the management of veterans health services and research programs, or programs of similar content and scope.
(D)The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
(E)The Chairman of the Special Medical Advisory Group established under section 7312 of this title.
(F)One person who has held the position of Under Secretary for Health (including service as Chief Medical Director of the Veterans’ Administration), if the Secretary determines that it is desirable for such person to be a member of the commission.
(3)A commission established under this subsection shall recommend at least three individuals for appointment to the position of Under Secretary for Health. The commission shall submit all recommendations to the Secretary. The Secretary shall forward the recommendations to the President with any comments the Secretary considers appropriate. Thereafter, the President may request the commission to recommend additional individuals for appointment.
(4)The Assistant Secretary or Deputy Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs who performs personnel management and labor relations functions shall serve as the executive secretary of a commission established under this subsection.
(Added and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§ 2(a), 4(a)(3), (4), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 379, 404; Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(c)(1), Oct. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 1984; Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1201(c)(1), (e)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4683, 4685; Pub. L. 108–422, title V, § 503, Nov. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2396; Pub. L. 109–461, title II, § 210(a), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3418.)
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- Public Law 109–461To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal certain limitations on attorney representation of claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand eligibility for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, to otherwise improve vetera
- Public Law 102–405To improve the provision of health care and other services to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 102–83
- 105 Stat. 379
- Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(c)(1)
- 106 Stat. 1984
- Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1201(c)(1)
- 108 Stat. 4683
- Pub. L. 108–422, title V, § 503
- 118 Stat. 2396
- Pub. L. 109–461, title II, § 210(a)
- 120 Stat. 3418
- section 3(b) of Pub. L. 100–527
- Pub. L. 102–83, § 3(3)
- Pub. L. 109–461
- Pub. L. 108–422, § 503(1)
- Pub. L. 108–422, § 503(2)
- Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(c)(1)(A)
- Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(c)(1)(B)
- Pub. L. 102–405
- Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3)
- Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(a)
- Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(e)
- 106 Stat. 1985
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Under Secretary for Health
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–83
Stat.105 Stat. 379
Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(c)(1)
Stat.106 Stat. 1984
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1201(c)(1)
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