§ 8.1 Additional authority of OPM
§ 8.2 Appointment of United States citizens
§ 8.3 Appointment of persons not citizens of the United States
§ 8.4 Positions excepted from the application of this part

Terms Used In 5 CFR Part 8 - Appointments to Overseas Positions (Rule Viii)

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Remand: When an appellate court sends a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.