63 STAT.] 81ST CONG., lST SESS.-CH. 227-JUNE 20, 1949 their actual residences at the time of appointment or a point not more distant: Provided,That such appointees agree in writing to remain with the United States Government for a period of not less than twelve months from the time of appointment. Violation of such agreement for personal convenience of an employee or because of separation for misconduct will bar such return payments and, if determined by the Director or his designee to be in the best interests of the United States, any money expended by the United States on account of such travel and transportation shall be considered as a debt due by the individual concerned to the United States. (b) In accordance with such regulations as the President may pre- scribe and notwithstanding the provisions of section 1765 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S . C. 70), the Director is authorized to grant to any officer or employee of the Agency allowances in accordance with the provisions of section 901 (1) and 901 (2) of the Foreign Service Act of 1946. GENERAL AUTHORITIES SEc. 6. In the performance of its functions, the Central Intelligence Agency is authorized to- (a) Transfer to and receive from other Government agencies such sums as may be approved by the Bureau of the Budget, for the perform- ance of any of the functions or activities authorized under sections 102 and 303 of the National Security Act of 1947 (Public Law 253, Eightieth Congress), and any other Government agency is authorized to transfer to or receive from the Agency such sums without regard to any provisions of law limiting or prohibiting transfers between appro- priations. Sums transferred to the Agency in accordance with this paragraph may be expended for the purposes and under the authority of this Act without regard to limitations of appropriations from which transferred; (b) Exchange funds without regard to section 3651 Revised Statutes (31U.S.C.543); (c) Reimburse other Government agencies for services of personnel assigned to the Agency, and such other Government agencies are hereby authorized, without regard to provisions of law to the contrary, so to assign or detail any officer or employee for duty with the Agency; (d) Authorize couriers and guards designated by the Director to carry firearms when engaged in transportation of confidential documents and materials affecting the national defense and security- (e) Make alterations, improvements, and repairs on premises rented by the Agency, and pay rent therefor without regard to limitations on expenditures contained in the Act of June 30, 1932, as amended: Provided, That in each case the Director shall certify that exception from such limitations is necessary to the successful performance of the Agency's functions or to the security of its activities. SEC. 7 . In the interests of the security of the foreign intelligence activities of the United States and in order further to implement the proviso of section 102 (d) (3) of the National Security Act of 1947 (Public Law 253, Eightieth Congress, first session) that the Director of Central Intelligence shall be responsible for protecting intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure, the Agency shall be exempted from the provisions of sections 1 and 2, chapter 795 of the Act of August 28, 1935 (49 Stat. 956, 957; 5 U. S. C . 654), and the provisions of any other law which require the publication or dis- closure of the organization, functions, names, official titles, salaries, or numbers of personnel employed by the Agency: Provided, That in furtherance of this secti6on the Director of the Bureau of the Bidget shall make no reports to the Congrss in connection with the Agncy 211 Allowances. 60 Stat. 1025, 1026. 22U.S.0. §1131 (1), (2). Transfer of funds. 61 Stat. 497, 507. 50 U. S. C., Supp. II, §§403, 405;5U. S. C., Supp. II, § 171j. Post, p . 585. Detail of employees from other agencies. Repairs, etc., on rented property. 47 Stat. 382, 412. 40 U.S.S . I 278a. Exemption from publication of certain data. 61 Stat. 498. 50 U. S. C., Supp. II, § 403 (d) (3).
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