Appointments in the United States

Introduction to Appointments

The purpose of Appointments is to provide a broad appreciation of the Appointments legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Appointments).

Appointments in relation to Public Officers

Find out in this American legal Encyclopedia the information on Appointments (eligibility for appointive positions, exceptional appointments, merit selection, provisional appointments, temporary appointments) in relation to Public Officers (and in the context of local government law).

Appointments (Class Counsel)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of appointments. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Class Counsel is provided. Finally, the subject of Class Actions in relation with appointments is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Appointments (Commissioners)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of appointments. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Commissioners is provided. Finally, the subject of Eminent Domain Proceedings in relation with appointments is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Appointments (Counsel)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of appointments. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Counsel is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with appointments is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Appointments (Masters)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of appointments. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Masters is provided. Finally, the subject of Judicial Officers in relation with appointments is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Appointments (Referees)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of appointments. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Referees is provided. Finally, the subject of Judicial Officers in relation with appointments is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Appointments

In Legislation

Appointments in the U.S. Code: Title 38, Part V, Chapter 74, Subchapter I

The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating appointments are compiled in the United States Code under Title 38, Part V, Chapter 74, Subchapter I. It constitutes “prima facie” evidence of statutes relating to Veterans (including appointments) of the United States. The reader can further narrow his/her legal research of the general topic (in this case, Boards and Administrations and Services and Veterans Health of the US Code, including appointments) by chapter and subchapter.

Appointments

In Legislation

Appointments in the U.S. Code: Title 22, Chapter 52, Subchapter III

The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating appointments are compiled in the United States Code under Title 22, Chapter 52, Subchapter III. It constitutes “prima facie” evidence of statutes relating to Foreign Relations (including appointments) of the United States. The reader can further narrow his/her legal research of the general topic (in this case, Foreign Service of the US Code, including appointments) by chapter and subchapter.

Resources

Further Reading

• Information about Appointments in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.