Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 2 : Section 291


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/3/05
Section 291. Congressional declaration of purpose

      It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a classification
    system for the equitable establishment and adjustment of rates of
    compensation for, and for the efficient utilization of personnel
    in, certain positions under the House of Representatives to which
    this chapter applies, through - 
        (1) the creation and maintenance of orderly and equitable
      compensation relationships for such positions - 
          (A) in accordance with the principle of equal pay for
        substantially equal work, and
          (B) with due regard to (i) differences in the levels of
        difficulty, responsibility, and qualification requirements of
        the work, (ii) the kind of work performed, (iii) satisfactory
        performance, and (iv) length of service;

        (2) the application of appropriate position standards and
      position descriptions for such positions; and
        (3) the adoption of organization and position titles in the
      House which accurately reflect the respective functions, duties,
      and responsibilities of those organizations and positions in the
      House to which this chapter applies.



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