Acceptance of un- (b) In carrying out the purposes of this joint resolution the s agencies receiving appropriations under section 1 hereof or alloca- tions under such appropriations are authorized to accept and utilize such voluntary and uncompensated services, appoint, without regard Utilization of Fed- to civil-service laws, such officers and employees, and utilize, with employete and local the consent of the head of the Federal agency by which they are employed, such Federal officers and employees, and with the consent of the State such State and local officers and employees at such com- pensation as shall be determined by the head of the agency involved, as may be necessary, and prescribe their authorities, duties, responsi- 42 Stat.1488. bilities, and tenure, and, without regard to the Classification Act of 5U. ..§ §661-674; Supp. I, ch. 1 7 . 1923, as amended, to fix the compensation of any officers and Post,p . 733. employees so appointed. Appointments to (C) Appointments to Federal positions of an administrative or Federal administra- tive, etc., positions in advisory capacity under the appropriations in this joint resolution in States . any State shall be made from among the bona fide citizens of that State so far as not inconsistent with efficient administration. separations and fur- SEC. 16. In making separations from the Federal service, or fur- loughs. loughs without pay to last as long as three months, of persons employed within the District of Columbia, under the provisions of this joint resolution, the appointing power shall give preference, as nearly as good administration will warrant, in retention to appointees from States that have not received their share of appointments Proviso. according to population: Provided, however, That soldiers, sailors, ofsoldiers, etc. and marines, the widows of such, or the wives of injured soldiers, sailors, and marines, who themselves are not qualified, but whose wives are qualified to hold a position in the Government service, shall be given preference in retention, in their several grades and classes, where their ratings are good or better. Disability or death SEC. 17. The provisions of the Act of February 15, 1934 (48 Stat. compensation, etc. .m n .s.t. §i796. 351), as amended, relating to disability or death compensation and benefits shall apply to persons (except administrative employees qualifying as civil employees of the United States) receiving com- pensation from the appropriations in this joint resolution for services Proraos. rendered as employees of the United States: Provided, That this sec- Nonapplication of . section in designated tion shall not apply in any case coming within the purview of the cases. workmen's compensation law of any State, Territory, or possession, or in which the claimant has received or is entitled to receive similar Funds available. benefits for injury or death: Provided further, That any funds appro- .nte, p. so. priated under the head "Employees' Compensation Fund, Emergency Relief," shall be available for carrying out the provisions of this section. ofRuesrition on use SEC. 18. None of the funds made available by this joint resolution shall be used (a) for the operation of any theater project, (b) for the operation of any project sponsored solely by the Work Projects Administration, or (c) for radio broadcasting in an amount exceeding $10,000 or for the acquisition, rental, or distribution of motion-picture films. vaSettlement fai m SEC. 19. The Commissioner is authorized to consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, and pay from the appropriation in section 1 hereof any claim on account of damage to or loss of privately owned prop- erty caused by the negligence of any employee of the Works Progress Administration or the Work Projects Administration while acting within the scope of his employment. No claim shall be considered hereunder which is in excess of $500, or which is not presented in writing within one year from the date of accrual thereof. Accept- ance by a claimant of the amount allowed on account of his claim shall be deemed to be in full settlement thereof, and the action upon such claim so accepted by the claimant shall be conclusive. PUBLIC LAWS-CH..479--JULY 2, 1942 [56 STAT. 642
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