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(rt) deleting the words "Aiitoniatic promotions" in the second sentence of subsection (c) and inserti]ig in lien thereof the word "Advancement, and (b) adding at the end thereof the following new subsection (e): "(e) In accordance with regulations prescribed by the Administrator, the grade le\el and salary of a physician, dentist, or nurse changed from a level of assignment where the grade level is based on both the nature of the assignment and personal qualifications, may be adjusted to the grade and salary otherwise appropriate." FAY (JRADE
Ante, p. 291.
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^^^.^ ^^j-^ ^.^) Section 4107 of title H8, United States Code, is amended by— (1) deleting "and Deputy Chief Medical Director" in the first sentence of subsection (a), and substituting therefor, ", Deputy Chief Medical Director and Associate Deputy Chief Medical Director,". (2) deleting "or the position of clinic director at an outpatient clinic," in the second sentence of paragraph (2) of subsection (b), and (8) adding at the end thereof the following new subsection (c): "(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the per annum salary rate of each individual serving as a director of a hospital, domiciliary, or center who is not a physician shall not be less than the salary rate which he would receive under this section if his service as a director of a hospital, domiciliary, or center had been service as a physician in the director grade. The position of the director of a hospital, domiciliary, or center shall not be subject to the provisions '>f ^l^e Classification Act of 1949 as amended." (b) Any physician or dentist in the executive grade on the date of enactment of this Act by virtue of his holding the position of clinic director at an outpatient clinic may be continued in such grade so long as he continues to hold the same position, notwithstanding the amendment made in section 4107(b) of title 38, United States Code, by section 106(b) of this Act. TECHNICAL
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^^^^- 1^^^- Section 4111 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by deleting " (a) " in the first line and subsection (b) in its entirety. SPECIAL M E D I C A L ADVISORY G R O U P; OTHER ADVISORY BODIES
SEC. 109. (a) Section 4112 of title 38, United States Code, is amended (1) by amending the catchline thereof to read "§ 4112. Special Medical Advisory Group and Other Advisory Bodies", (2) by inserting " (a) " immediately before the first sentence thereof, (3) by deleting "conduct regular calendar quarterly meetings." in the second sentence thereof, and substituting therefor, "meet on a regular basis as prescribed by the Administrator.", and (4) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: " (b) I n each case where the Administrator has a contract or agreement with any school, institution of higher learning, medical center, hospital, or other public or nonprofit agency, institution, or organization, for the training or education of health service personnel, lie shall establish an advisory committee (that is, deans committee, medical advisory committee or the like). Such advisory committee shall advise the Administrator and the Chief Medical Director with respect
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