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5 U.S.C. § 302

Delegation of authority

United States · Title 5 — GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES · Status: effective

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5 U.S.C. § 302, Delegation of authority, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/426406
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In addition to the authority to delegate conferred by other law, the head of an agency may delegate to subordinate officials the authority vested in him—

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  • Amended byPub. L. 94-183(H.R. 4573)1975-12-31
    An Act to amend chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to establish time limitations in applying for civil service retirement benefits, and for other purposes.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally