05. Appropriations. Appropriations to carry out the purpose of this subchapter is hereby authorized. (July 11, 1947, 61 Stat. 311, ch. 226, § 5; Sept. 22, 1959, 73 Stat. 641, Pub. L. 86-356; Aug. 16, 1971, 85 Stat. 343, Pub. L. 92-124, § 1(3).) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 4-183. 1973 Ed., § 4-184. Cross References Merit system, application to police officers and firefighters, see § 1-632.03.
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