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OPTIONAL FObe HO Io ( UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO : Mr. Mohr DATE: June 12, 1963 FROM =: C.D, setoacn suBJECT: PROPOSED LEGISLATION EXEMPTING DIRECTOR OF FBI FROM MANDATORY RETIREMENT PROVISIONS Chris Brady, Administrative Assistant to Congressman Car] Elliott (D.- Alabama), who is very friendly, has talked to my office twice within the past two days re Congressman Elliott proposing legislation for the Director. Mr. Brady said the Congressman has the greatest respect for Mr. Hoover and is concerned that the Director just might be forced to retire unless the mandatory provision in the Civil Service regulation is waived by the President. To absolutely preclude the possibility the Director might be forced to retire, it is Congressman Elliott's desire to :ntroduce a bill in Congress removing Mr. Hoover from the Civil Service requirement calling for mandatory retirement at age 70. Before introducing this bill, however, said Mr. Brady, it is Congressman Elliott's desire that Mr. Hoover let him confidentially know how he feels about such a maneuver. If Mr. Hoover objects, of course, no such bill would be introduced. Mr. Brady did think it would pass the Congress without any difficulty. a Cl. mee 2 7 * ~ RECOMMENDATION: gece ns Rue. fone -- | JUN ee isty 7 That I informally tell Congressman Eliott the Director deeply ———? appreciates his interest, however, at this time such legislation might give rise to unwarranted speculation and gossip. He will be told the Director has no intentions of retiring; additionally that his kind interest will be kept in mind. 1 - Mr. Callahan 1 - Miss Holmes wv 1-Mr. Jones 1- Mr. Morrell au CDD:saj;]bb Llane bw (6) pone jee x A “iy he pet * ee. to JU 1963 ae . cpp grin Ey OR DRE FP ENE AO TR YC SME OME ate we pase ea ae Sn RT ee mite yh te oT ne Pe RT aes FOIA 1 OA :