Section 67
SEC. 67. Merit Increases.-The budgets of national government agencies may provide for a lump-sum for merit increases, subject to such terms and conditions as may be approved by the President. Such lump-sum shall be used to fund salary increases approved by the head of agency in recognition of meritorious performance: Provided, That the Civil Service Commission and the Budget Commission shall jointly issue the rules and regulations governing the granting of such merit increases.