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title: "22 U.S.C. § 4854"
description: "Qualifications of persons hired for diplomatic construction program"
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title_number: 22
title_name: "FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE"
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# 22 U.S.C. § 4854 - Qualifications of persons hired for diplomatic construction program

## Text

In carrying out the diplomatic construction program referred to in section 4851(a) of this title, the Secretary of State shall employ as professional staff (by appointment, contract, or otherwise) only those persons with a demonstrated specialized background in the fields of construction, construction law, or contract management. In filling such positions, the Secretary shall actively recruit women and members of minority groups.

(Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, § 404, Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 865.)