### Question
How is the "function or duty" defined?


### Answer
The term **function or duty** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 3348* as follows -

> any function or duty of the applicable office that—


(A)(i) is established by statute

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3348*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-DETAILS, VACANCIES, AND APPOINTMENTS**

