42 U.S.C. § 913 : US Code - Section 913: Duties and authority of Secretary

Search 42 U.S.C. § 913 : US Code - Section 913: Duties and authority of Secretary

The Secretary shall perform the duties imposed upon the Secretary
by this chapter. The Secretary is authorized to appoint and fix the
compensation of such officers and employees, and to make such
expenditures as may be necessary for carrying out the functions of
the Secretary under this chapter. The Secretary may appoint
attorneys and experts without regard to the civil service laws.