The provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service, referred to in par. (1), are classified to section 3301 et seq. of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

The General Schedule, referred to in par. (1), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5.

Section was not enacted as part of the Small Business Act which comprises this chapter.

1994—Pub. L. 103–403, §§ 605(b), 610 (1), in introductory provisions substituted “provisions of sections 634a to 634g of this title, the Chief” for “provisions of section 634b of this title, after consultation with and subject to the approval of the Administrator, the Chief”.

Par. (1). Pub. L. 103–403, § 610(2), substituted “14” for “ten” before “staff personnel”.

1980—Par. (1). Pub. L. 96–302 authorized employment at any one time of ten staff personnel at rate of compensation not in excess of GS–15, step 10, of the General Schedule.

Amendment by Pub. L. 96–302 effective Oct. 1, 1980, see section 507 of Pub. L. 96–302, set out as a note under section 631 of this title.