Us Code § 10103 - Career paths
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§ 10103. Career paths
(a)
(1) ensure that appropriate career paths for personnel of the Agency are identified, including the education, training, experience, and assignments necessary for career progression within the Agency; and
(2) publish information on the career paths described in paragraph (1).
(b)
(c)
(1) the need for such personnel to serve in career enhancing positions; and
(2) the need to require service in a position for a sufficient period of time to provide the stability necessary—
(A) to carry out the duties of that position; and
(B) for responsibility and accountability for actions taken in that position.
(Added Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, §621(a), Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1413.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 844 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (b), is classified to section 414 of Title 6, Domestic Security.
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