The authorities provided by this chapter shall be administered in such manner as (1) to recognize fully the rights, powers, and responsibilities of State and local governments , and (2) to encourage innovation and allow for diversity on the part of State and local governments in the design, execution, and management of their own systems of personnel administration. ( Pub. L. 91–648, § 3 , Jan. 5, 1971 , 84 Stat. 1909 .) Editorial Notes References in Text This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 91–648 , Jan. 5, 1971 , 84 Stat. 1909 , known as the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4701 of this title and Tables.