Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102
§8243 Personnel Policies at the Department of State
Title 22 › CHAPTER 89 — ADVANCING DEMOCRATIC VALUES › SUBCHAPTER IV — TRAINING IN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS; INCENTIVES › § 8243
Summary
The Secretary should increase incentives for Foreign Service and other Department employees who take assignments to promote democracy and protect human rights. These include performance pay under section 3965, consideration for Senior Foreign Service promotion, and Foreign Service Awards under section 4013 for distinguished or meritorious service.
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Title 22, §8243
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In addition to the awards and other incentives already implemented, the Secretary should increase incentives for members of the Foreign Service and other employees of the Department who take assignments relating to the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights, including the following:
(1)Providing performance pay under section 3965 of this title to such members and employees who carry out their assignment in an outstanding manner.
(2)Considering such an assignment as a basis for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service.
(3)Providing Foreign Service Awards under section 4013 of this title to such members and employees who provide distinguished or meritorious service in the promotion of democracy or the protection of human rights.
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22 U.S.C. § 8243
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102