Read and comment on the joint resolution of Congress called the "Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003" that Congress passed on February13 that appropriated $297 million to the Peace Corps for FY03, a $22 million increase over the FY02 level but $20 million less than requested.
The 500-page long bill also includes a provision to modify Section 7 of the Peace Corps Act with regard to the five year rule. Section 7 of the Peace Corps Act limits the length of appointments in the Peace Corps and only allows appointments that exceed 5 years in special circumstances. Section 7 also limits the percentage of appointments or assignments that can be made in excess of 5 years
The rule change that was just passed by Congress now permits the Director of the Peace Corps to make appointments for Peace Corps employees to serve for periods in excess of 5 years in the case of individuals whose appointment or assignment involves the safety of Peace Corps volunteers. The examples given in the bill are positions such as regional safety security officers and employees within the Office of the Inspector General. Read the story at:
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To find the full bill go to Thomas and look under the Congressional Record "This Congress by Date" for the Daily Digest of February 13
PEACE CORPS
For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the Peace Corps Act (75 Stat. 612), $297,000,000, including the purchase of not to exceed five passenger motor vehicles for administrative purposes for use outside of the United States:
Provided, That none of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be used to pay for abortions:
Provided further, That funds appropriated under this heading shall remain available until September 30, 2004:
Provided further, That the Director of the Peace Corps may make appointments or assignments, or extend current appointments or assignments, to permit United States citizens to serve for periods in excess of 5 years in the case of individuals whose appointment or assignment, such as regional safety security officers and employees within the Office of the Inspector General, involves the safety of Peace Corps volunteers:
Provided further, That the Director of the Peace Corps may make such appointments or assignments notwithstanding the provisions of section 7 of the Peace Corps Act limiting the length of an appointment or assignment, the circumstances under which such an appointment or assignment may exceed 5 years, and the percentage of appointments or assignments that can be made in excess of 5 years. Click on a link below for more stories on PCOL
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