§ 302. Delegation of authority

• (a) For the purpose of this section, “agency” has the meaning given it by section 5721 of this title .
• (b) In addition to the authority to delegate conferred by other law, the head of an agency may delegate to subordinate officials the authority vested in him—
  • (1) by law to take final action on matters pertaining to the employment, direction, and general administration of personnel under his agency; and
  • (2) by section 3702 of title 44 to authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals.