An original bill prescribing the objectives and functions of the National Commission on Productivity and Work Quality.
PL 93-311 (S.1752), enacted 06/08/1974

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PUBLIC LAW 93-311-JUNE 8, 1974 
[88 STAT. 
Public Law 93-311 
June 8, 1974 
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Prescribing the objectives and functions 
of the National 
Commission 
on 
Productivity and Work Quality. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Re'presentatives 
of the 
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United States of America in Congress assembled^ That (a) it is the 
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pollcy of the United States to promote increased productivity and to 
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improvc the morale and quality of work of the American worker, for 
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^j^^ purpose of providing goods and services at low cost to American 
consumers, improving the competitive position of the United States 
in the international economy, and facilitating a more satisfying work 
experience for American workers. 
(b) The President's National Commission on Productivity shall 
hereafter be referred to as the National Commission on Productivity 
and Work Quality (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission"). 
The Commission shall carry out the objectives and exercise the 
functions hereinafter prescribed. 
Objectives. 
^^^ 'Y\\& objcctlves of the Commission shall be to help increase the 
productivity of the American economy and to help improve the morale 
and quality of work of the American worker. 
Functions. 
^(j^ 'J^Q achicve the objectives of subsection (c), the Commission 
shall have the following primary functions: 
(1) To encourage and assist in the organization and work of 
labor-management committees which may also include public 
members, on a plant, community, regional, and industry basis. 
Such committees may be specifically designed to facilitate labor-
management cooperation to increase productivity or to help 
improve the morale and quality of work of the American worker. 
(2) To conduct such research as is directly necessary to achieve 
each of the objectives set forth in subsection (c) when such 
research cannot appropriately be accomplished by other Govern-
ment agencies or private organizations. 
Publicity and 
^3^ '^Q pubUcizc, disscminate, and otherwise promote material 
and ideas relating to its objectives. 
(e) In addition to its functions under subsection (d) the Com-
mission shall— 
(1) advise the President and the Congress with respect to 
Government policy affecting productivity and the quality of 
work; 
(2) coordinate and promote Government research and technical 
assistance efforts relating to productivity; and 
(3) provide technical and consulting assistance. 
(f) In pursuing its objectives under subsection (c), and in carrying 
out its functions under subsections (d) and (e), the Commission shall 
concentrate its efforts on those areas where such efforts are likely to 
make the most substantial impact on— 
(A) the morale and quality of work of the American worker; 
(B) the international competitive position of the United States; 
(C) the efficiency of government; or 
(D) the cost of those goods and services which are generally 
considered to fulfill the most basic needs of Americans. 
(g) (1) The Executive Director of the Commission shall be the 
principal executive officer of the Commission in carrying out the 
objectives and functions of the Commission under this section. 
promotion. 
Areas of con 
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(2) The Executive Director of the Commission, with the approval 
of the Chairman of the Commission, is authorized (A) to appoint 
and fix the compensation of such officers and employees, and prescribe 
their functions and duties, as may be necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this section, and (B) to obtain the services of experts 
and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of 
title 5, United States Code. 
(3) The Commission may accept gifts or bequests, either for 
carrying out specific programs which it deems desirable or for its 
general activities. 
(h) In carrying out its activities under this section, the Commission 
shall consult with the Council of Economic Advisers. 
(i) The Commission shall transmit to the President and to the 
Congress, not later than July 1, 1974, a report covering its activities c'onVrTsT. 
during Fiscal Year 1974 and describing in detail the program to be 
carried out by the Commission under this section during Fiscal Year 
1975. Such report shall include an explanation of how the Commission's 
program has complied or will comply, as the case may be, with the 
provisions of subsection (f). 
(j) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums, not to 
exceed $2,500,000, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
section during the period from July 1, 1974, through June 30, 1975. 
Approved June 8, 1974. 
Experts and 
consultants. 
Gifts, accept-
Report to 
President and 
Appropriation. 
Public Law 93-312 
AN ACT 
To amend the Department of State Appropriations Autliorization Act of 1973 to 
autliorize additional appropriations for tlie fiscal year 1974, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Reiyresentatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ 
AUTHORIZATIOX OF 
APPROPRIATIONS 
SECTION 1. Section 2(a)(1) of the Department of State Appropria-
tions Authorization Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 451), providing authoriza-
tion of appropriations for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, is 
amended by striking out "$282,565,000" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$304,568,000". 
SEC. 2. Section 2 (a) (2) of such Act (87 Stat. 451), providing author-
ization of appropriations for International Organizations and Con-
ferences, is amended by striking out "$211,279,000" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "$212,777,000". 
SEC. 3. Section 2(a) (3) of such Act (87 Stat. 451), providing au-
thorization of appropriations for International Commissions, is 
amended by striking out "$15,568,000" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$12,528,000". 
SEC. 4. Section 2(a)(4) of such Act (87 Stat. 451), providing 
authorization 
of 
appropriations 
for 
Educational 
Exchange, is 
amended by striking out "$59,800,000" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$57,170,000". 
SEC. 5. Section 2(b)(1) of such Act (87 Stat. 451), providing 
authorization of appropriations for increases in salary, pay, retire-
ment, or other employee benefits authorized by law, is amended by 
striking out "$9,328,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$16,711,000". 
June 8, 1974 
[H. R. 12466] 
Department of 
State Appropria-
tions Authoriza-
tion Act of 1973, 
amendments.