45 CFR § 1616.5Chapter XVI
§ 1616.5 Preference to local applicants.
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When equally qualified applicants are under consideration for an attorney position, a recipient shall give preference to an applicant residing in the community to be served.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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