22 USC 6611 - Reorganization authority

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§ 6611.

Reorganization authority

(a)

In general

(b)

Requirements and limitations on reorganization plan

The reorganization plan transmitted under section 6601 of this title may not have the effect of—

(1)

creating a new executive department;

(2)

continuing a function beyond the period authorized by law for its exercise or beyond the time when it would have terminated if the reorganization had not been made;

(3)

authorizing a Federal agency to exercise a function which is not authorized by law at the time the plan is transmitted to Congress;

(4)

creating a new Federal agency which is not a component or part of an existing executive department or independent agency; or

(5)

increasing the term of an office beyond that provided by law for the office.

(Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XVI, § 1611, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–798.)

cite as: 22 USC 6611