§ 306. Under Secretary for Benefits

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(a)There is in the Department an Under Secretary for Benefits, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary for Benefits shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation or activity and solely on the basis of demonstrated ability in—

(1)fiscal management; and

(2)the administration of programs within the Veterans Benefits Administration or programs of similar content and scope.

(b)The Under Secretary for Benefits is the head of, and is directly responsible to the Secretary for the operations of, the Veterans Benefits Administration.

(1)Whenever a vacancy in the position of Under Secretary for Benefits 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 education and training, real estate, mortgage finance, and related industries, and survivor benefits activities affected by the Veterans Benefits Administration.

(B)Two persons representing veterans served by the Veterans Benefits Administration.

(C)Two persons who have experience in the management of veterans benefits programs or programs of similar content and scope.

(D)The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

(E)The chairman of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education formed under section 3692 of this title.

(F)One person who has held the position of Under Secretary for Benefits (including service as Chief Benefits 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 Benefits. 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. 380, 404; Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(c)(1), Oct. 9, 1992, 106 Stat. 1984; Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1201(c)(2), (e)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4683, 4685; Pub. L. 109–461, title II, § 210(b), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3418.)

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To 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. 380
Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(c)(1)
106 Stat. 1984
Pub. L. 103–446, title XII, § 1201(c)(2)
108 Stat. 4683
Pub. L. 109–461, title II, § 210(b)
120 Stat. 3418
section 3(c) of Pub. L. 100–527
Pub. L. 102–83, § 3(3)
Pub. L. 109–461
Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(c)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 103–446, § 1201(c)(2)(B)
Pub. L. 102–405
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(3)
Pub. L. 102–405, title III, § 302(b)

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§ 306

Under Secretary for Benefits

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U.S.C.§ 3692

Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–83

Stat.105 Stat. 380

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)(2)

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