The funguslike protists include the cellular slimemolds,the acellular slime molds,and the water molds. Slime Molds Slime molds are found in places that are damp and rich inorganic matter,such as the ï¬oor of a forest or a backyard compostpile.
OPM was originally founded as the United States Civil Service Commission by the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883. The commission was abolished and replaced by OPM on January 1, 1979, following the passage of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (43 FR 36037, 92 Stat. 3783). In 1996 the investigation branch of the OPM was privatized, and USIS was formed.
The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to hold[] managers and human resources officials accountable for efficient and effective human resources management in support of agency missions in accordance with Merit System Principles. 5 U.S.C. 1103(c)(2)(F) .t is a prohibited personnel practice to take a personnel action in violation of the Merit System Principles. 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(12) . Other Merit System Principles are mirrored in the list of prohibited personnel practices within OSC's jurisdiction.