(a) In generalThe Capitol Police Board and the Chief of the Capitol Police shall have the sole and exclusive authority to determine the rates and amounts for each of the following for members of the Capitol Police:(1) The rate of basic pay (including the rate of basic pay upon appointment), premium pay, specialty assignment and proficiency pay, and merit pay.
(2) The rate of cost-of-living adjustments, comparability adjustments, and locality adjustments.
(3) The amount for recruitment and relocation bonuses.
(4) The amount for retention allowances.
(5) The amount for educational assistance payments.
(b) No review or appeal permittedThe determination of a rate or amount described in subsection (a) may not be subject to review or appeal in any manner.
(c) Rule of constructionNothing in this section may be construed to affect—(1) any authority provided under law for a committee of the House of Representatives or Senate, or any other entity of the legislative branch, to review or approve any determination of a rate or amount described in subsection (a);
(2) any rate or amount described in subsection (a) which is established under law; or
(3) the terms of any collective bargaining agreement.
(d) Effective dateThis section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2005 and each succeeding fiscal year.
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SUBCHAPTER I— ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Part B— Compensation and Other Personnel Matters
§ 1921a. Sole and exclusive authority of Board and Chief to determine rates of pay
§ 1922. Unified payroll administration
§ 1923. Unified schedules of rates of basic pay and leave system
§ 1926. Educational assistance program for employees
§ 1927. Bonuses, retention allowances, and additional compensation
§ 1930. Applicable pay rate upon appointment
§ 1931. Additional compensation for employees with specialty assignments and proficiencies
§ 1932. Application of premium pay limits on annualized basis
§ 1933. Clarification of authorities regarding certain personnel benefits