§ 4702 Research programs

5 U.S.C. 4702The Office of Personnel Management shall—

5 U.S.C. 4702(1)(1) establish and maintain (and assist in the establishment and maintenance of) research programs to study improved methods and technologies in Federal personnel management;

5 U.S.C. 4702(2)(2) evaluate the research programs established under paragraph (1) of this section;

5 U.S.C. 4702(3)(3) establish and maintain a program for the collection and public dissemination of information relating to personnel management research and for encouraging and facilitating the exchange of information among interested persons and entities; and

5 U.S.C. 4702(4)(4) carry out the preceding functions directly or through agreement or contract.