Reading Room Document

Employment of Temporary or Intermittent Investigators and Attorneys to Investigate and Assist in the Processing of Office Special Counsel Cases

This document discusses the request to employ temporary or intermittent investigators and attorneys by the Merit Systems Protection Board. The conclusion reached is that the plan to appoint employees from other Federal agencies is consistent with relevant law, but the proposal to accept gratuitous services from the private sector is prohibited. The document also presents questions regarding statutory authorization for hiring employees, conflict of interest laws, compensation restrictions, and post-employment restrictions. The main questions presented for review include the authorization for hiring employees, the conflict of interest laws, and the restrictions on compensation and post-employment activities.

December 7, 1979