PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 259-MAY 23, 1938 memorials, and cemeteries in Europe; the purchase of maps, text- PeoC ica et. books, newspapers, and periodicals, $150,000: Provided That not- work abroad. withstanding the requirements of existing laws or regulations, and under such terms and conditions as the Commission may in its dis- cretion deem necessary and proper, the Commission may contract for work in Europe and engage, by contract or otherwise, the services of architects, firms of architects, and other technical and professional .o psu 0 rcs. personnel: Provided further, That the Commission may purchase 41U. .c. C. supplies and materials without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U. S. C . 5) when the aggregate amount involved does Traveling epenses. not exceed $500: Provided further, That when traveling on business of the Commission, officers of the Army serving as members or as secretary of the Commission may be reimbursed for expenses as provided for civilian members of the Commission: And provided Delegation of au- further, That the Commission may delegate to its chairman, secre- tary, or officials in charge of either its Washington or Paris offices, under such terms and conditions as it may prescribe, such of its authority as it may deem necessary and proper. Board of Tax Ap- peals. All expenses. 43 Stat. 336; 44 Stat. 105; 45 Stat. 871; 47 Stat. 286 . 26 U. S. C. §5600- 646. Printing and bind- ing. Central Statistical Board. All expenses. Printing and bind- ing. Proviso. No other funds to be available; excep- tion. 50 Stat. 331. Civil Service Com- mission. Commissioners, and office personnel. Port, p. 1116. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS For every expenditure requisite for and incident to the work of the Board of Tax Appeals as authorized under title IX, section 900, of the Revenue Act of 1924, approved June 2, 1924, as amended by title X of the Revenue Act of 1926, approved February 26, 1926, and title IV of the Revenue Act of 1928, approved May 29, 1928, and title IX of the Revenue Act of 1932, approved June 6, 1932, including personal services and contract stenographic reporting services, rent outside the District of Columbia, traveling expenses, carfare, sta- tionery, furniture, office equipment, purchase and exchange of typewriters, law books and books of reference, periodicals, and all other necessary supplies, $503,000. For all printing and binding for the Board of Tax Appeals, $23,000. Total, Board of Tax Appeals, $526,000. CENTRAL STATISTICAL BOARD For every expenditure requisite for and incident to the work of the Central Statistical Board as authorized by law, including personal services in the District of Columbia; traveling expenses; materials; supplies; office equipment; mimeographing, special messenger, con- tract stenographic reporting, and other services; newspapers; period- icals and press clippings; repairs and alterations; and not to exceed $200 for expenses of attendance at meetings which in the discretion of the chairman are necessary for the efficient discharge of the responsibilities of the board, $125,000. For all printing and binding for the Central Statistical Board, $1,000. Total, Central Statistical Board, $126,000: Provided,That no other money appropriated in this or any other Act, except the Independent Offices Appropriation Act for the fiscal year 1938, shall be available for the Central Statistical Board after the passage of this Act. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION For three Commissioners and other personal services in the District of Columbia, including personal services required for examination of Presidential postmasters, and including not to exceed $2,500 for 412 [52 STAT.
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