Section was formerly classified to section
516b of Title
5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by
Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966,
80 Stat. 378.
1966—
Pub. L. 89–554 repealed third sentence which related to grade of a position. See section
5109 of Title
5, Government Organization and Employees.