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22 U.S.C. § 2736b - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 22. Foreign Relations and Intercourse § 2736b. Leadership engagement and accountability

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Reward and recognize efforts to promote diversity and inclusion

(1)In general

The Secretary shall implement performance and advancement requirements that reward and recognize the efforts of individuals in senior positions and supervisors in the Department in fostering an inclusive environment and cultivating talent consistent with merit system principles, such as through participation in mentoring programs or sponsorship initiatives, recruitment events, and other similar opportunities.

(2)Outreach events

The Secretary shall create opportunities for individuals in senior positions and supervisors in the Department to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion with the workforce on a regular basis, including with employee resource groups.

(b)External advisory committees and boards

For each external advisory committee or board to which individuals in senior positions in the Department appoint members, the Secretary is strongly encouraged by Congress to ensure such external advisory committee or board is developed, reviewed, and carried out by qualified teams that represent the diversity of the organization.

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