Executive Order 10255—Further Exemption of Claude L. Draper from Compulsory Retirement for Age

WHEREAS Claude L. Draper, a member of the Federal Power Commission, was exempted by Executive Order No. 978 of September 19, 1946, from compulsory retirement for age for an indefinite period of time not extending beyond the duration of his appointment or term of office; and

WHEREAS his present term of office will expire June 22, 1951; and

WHEREAS the said Claude L. Draper has been appointed for a further five-year term of office as a member of the Federal Power Commission; and

WHEREAS, in my judgment, the public interest requires that the said Claude L. Draper be further exempted from compulsory retirement as provided below:

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 204 of the act of June 30, 1932, 47 Stat. 404 (5 U.S.C.715a), I hereby further exempt the said Claude L. Draper from compulsory retirement for age for a period of five years expiring June 22, 1956.

HARRY S. TRUMAN

THE WHITE HOUSE,

June 22, 1951