Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102
§4854 Qualifications of Persons Hired for Diplomatic Construction Program
Title 22 › CHAPTER 58 — DIPLOMATIC SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER IV — DIPLOMATIC SECURITY PROGRAM › § 4854
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The Secretary of State must hire only people with proven experience in construction, construction law, or contract management and must actively recruit women and members of minority groups.
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Title 22, §4854
Foreign Relations and Intercourse, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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.
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22 U.S.C. § 4854
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102