### Question
Can you define what function or duty means?


### Answer
**Function or duty** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 3348*:

> 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**

