</s>Assassination Records Review Board Final Determination Notification AGENCY : HSCA RECORD NUMBER : 180-10068-10318 RECORD SERIES : STAFF PAYROLL RECORDS AGENCY FILE NUMBER: December 8, 1995 Status of Document: Postponed in Part Number of releases of previously postponed information: 5 Reason for Board Action: The Review Board's decision was premised on several factors including: (a) the significant historical interest in the document in question; (b) the absence of evidence that the release of the information would cause harm to the United States or to any individual. Number of Postponents: 2 Postponents; All the postponents in this document represent Social Security numbers. Reason forBoard Action: the text is redacted because the public disclosure of the redaction could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and that invasion of privacy would be substantial that it outweighs the public interest. Substitute Language: SSN Date of Next Review: 2017 Board Review Completed: 10/24/95 Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1392 (44 US) 1107 Note: Case: NV 88326 Date: 2025 NW 83236 Dodc: 322434284 Page 1

Summary  
The document contains records related to the U.S. House of Representatives payroll system, specifically detailing employment and compensation information for William Brown. It includes a final determination notification from the Assassination Records Review Board (December 8, 1995) regarding postponed release of certain records due to privacy concerns involving Social Security numbers. The document references HSCA (House Select Committee on Assassinations) payroll records, with Brown’s employment as a Staff Investigator under the House Classification Act. His appointment date is August 15, 1977, and his annual salary is listed as $24,000. A memorandum from Cliff Penton (August 15, 1977) recommends hiring Brown as a Senior Investigator for the JFK Task Force, citing his NYPD experience. Another memo outlines payroll certification requirements for employees to disclose familial relationships with current Congress members.  

Key People  
- **William Brown**: Hired as a Staff Investigator on August 15, 1977; recommended for the JFK Task Force due to criminal investigation expertise.  
- **Cliff Penton**: Sent memorandum recommending Brown’s employment.  
- **Kenneth D. Klein**: Assistant Deputy Chief Counsel who approved Brown’s hiring.  
- **Louis Stokes**: Signed payroll authorization form as authorizing official.  

Key Locations  
- U.S. House of Representatives (Washington, D.C.)  
- New York City Police Department (NYPD)  

Key Events  
- **August 15, 1977**: William Brown appointed as Staff Investigator with $24,000 annual salary; payroll authorization form signed by Louis Stokes.  
- **August 15, 1977**: Memorandum recommending Brown’s hiring for the JFK Task Force.  
- **July 7, 1978**: Payroll authorization form certified by Louis Stokes.  

Key Organizations  
- **House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)**: Involved in payroll record management and assassination investigation.  
- **U.S. House of Representatives**: Administered payroll certifications and employment approvals.  
- **Committee on House Administration**: Approved salary adjustments for committee employees.

JFK Declassified Files

180-10068-10318.pdf

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