1984—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 98–615 inserted reference to failure to accept a directed reassignment or to accompany a position in a transfer of function.
1981—Subsec. (a).
Pub. L. 97–35 substituted “misconduct, neglect of duty, or malfeasance” for “such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service”.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 98–615 effective Nov. 8, 1984, see section 307 of
Pub. L. 98–615, set out as a note under section
3393 of this title.
Amendment by
Pub. L. 97–35 effective June 1, 1981, with certain exceptions and conditions, see section 1704(e) of
Pub. L. 97–35, set out as an Effective Date note under section
3595 of this title.