5 CFR 10.1 - Definitions.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

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§ 10.1 - Definitions.

For purposes of this rule—

(a) 'Agency' means an Executive agency as defined in Rule IX, but does not include a Government corporation or the General Accounting Office; and

(b) 'Merit system principles' means the principles for Federal personnel management that are set forth in section 2301(b) of title 5, United States Code.