# Law No. 7389 of October 25, 1985

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649857](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649857)  
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## Summary
**Law No. 7389 of October 25, 1985** is a Brazilian federal statute that officially alters the functional category structure of **Geographers** within the "Other Higher Level Activities" occupational group of the public service. Enacted on October 25, 1985, it serves as a formal legal instrument for the organization and structuring of Brazilian civil service personnel. The law provides specific legal norms regarding the "Quadro De Pessoal" (Personnel Framework) and "Categoria Funcional" (Functional Category).

## Key Facts
- **Full Title:** Lei nº 7389, de 25 de outubro de 1985.
- **Type of Legal Instrument:** Statute (Q820655) / Legal Act.
- **Date of Enactment:** October 25, 1985 (1985-10-25).
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal level of Brazil (Q155).
- **Primary Subject Matter:** Public Service (Serviço Publico), Personnel Framework (Quadro De Pessoal), Occupational Group (Grupo Ocupacional), Functional Category (Categoria Funcional), specifically Geographers.
- **Legislative Number:** 7389/1985.
- **Official URN:** `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-10-25;7389`.
- **Language:** Portuguese (Q750553).
- **Legal Effect:** Structuring (Estruturação) and Alteration (Alteração) of civil service roles.
- **Associated Group:** "Outras Atividades De Nivel Superior" (Other Higher Level Activities).

## FAQs
**What is the specific purpose of Law No. 7389/1985?**
The law's primary function is to alter the structure of the functional category of **Geographers** within the broader occupational group known as "Other Higher Level Activities." It also provides for other related measures (Outras Providencias).

**To which jurisdiction does this statute apply?**
This is a federal statute (Lei federal) that applies to the entire country of **Brazil** (Q155).

**What are the main concepts addressed by this law?**
The law addresses key administrative concepts including **Public Service** (Serviço Publico), **Personnel Frameworks** (Quadro De Pessoal), **Occupational Groups** (Grupo Ocupacional), and **Functional Categories** (Categoria Funcional).

**Where can the official text of this law be found?**
The official text is accessible via the Brazilian government's portals, specifically identified by the URN `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-10-25;7389` and hosted at `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7389.htm`.

## Why It Matters
This statute is a concrete example of the Brazilian government's use of legislative power to refine and manage its internal administrative structure. By specifically targeting the "Categoria Funcional de Geógrafo" (Functional Category of Geographer), the law highlights the granular level at which statutes operate to organize the "Quadro De Pessoal" (Personnel Framework). It matters as a historical and legal record of how professional roles are defined, structured, and integrated into the broader civil service system (Grupo Ocupacional) under the umbrella of Public Service. It demonstrates the function of a statute as a tool for "Estruturação" (Structuring) and "Alteração" (Alteration) within the state.

## Notable For
- **Specific Administrative Focus:** Distinguished by its targeted amendment of the functional category specifically for **Geographers** within the Brazilian public service.
- **Statutory Classification:** A clear instance of a formal written document classified as a **statute** (Q820655), which creates law and serves as a manifestation of statutory law.
- **LexML Integration:** Notable for its unique and persistent Uniform Resource Name (URN): `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-10-25;7389` within the Brazilian legal information system.
- **Detailed Structured Data:** Extensively documented with structured properties linking it to specific legal concepts like "Grupo Ocupacional" and "Categoria Funcional."

## Body

### Legislative Identity and Classification
Law No. 7389 of October 25, 1985, is formally classified as a **statute** (Q820655). As a subclass of a written work, document, and rule, it serves as the concrete manifestation of statutory law. This law was created through the process of legislation and acts as a legal act in itself. It is identified by the legislative number **7389/1985** and carries the full title **Lei nº 7389, de 25 de outubro de 1985**. Its aliases include the same title in Portuguese.

### Scope and Subject Matter
The core content of this statute focuses on the **structuring** (Estruturação - Q105826330) and **alteration** (Alteração - Q1150070) of specific elements within the Brazilian government. The primary subjects addressed include:
- **Public Service** (Serviço Publico - Q161837)
- **Personnel Framework** (Quadro De Pessoal - Q105764136)
- **Occupational Group** (Grupo Ocupacional - Q105766478)
- **Functional Category** (Categoria Funcional - Q105766505)
- **Other Higher Level Activities** (Outras Atividades De Nivel Superior - Q105826333)

Specifically, the law alters the structure of the functional category of **Geographer** within the group classified as "Other Higher Level Activities."

### Jurisdiction and Official References
This statute applies to the country of **Brazil** (Q155). It is registered within the Brazilian legal system and can be accessed through official portals. The official URN (Uniform Resource Name) for this legal document is `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-10-25;7389`. The official text is hosted by the Presidency of Brazil's legislative portal and the Planalto Palace website at `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1980-1988/l7389.htm`.

### Publication and Timeline
The **publication date** for this statute is recorded as **October 25, 1985** (1985-10-25). This date marks its formal enactment and entry into the legal record.

### Structured Data Properties
The law is extensively tagged with structured data properties linking it to concepts and sources:
- **P291 (Place of Publication):** Q2844 (inferred from context as a Brazilian location/entity associated with the law).
- **P407 (Language):** Q750553 (Portuguese).
- **P790 (Legal Effect):** Q66975812, with qualifiers indicating point in time (1985-10-25) and determination method (Q446780).
- **P921 (Main Subject):** Covers Q161837 (Serviço Publico), Q105764136 (Quadro De Pessoal), Q105766478 (Grupo Ocupacional), Q1150070 (Alteração), Q105826330 (Estruturação), Q105766505 (Categoria Funcional), Q105826333 (Outras Atividades De Nivel Superior).
- **P1001 (Applies to Jurisdiction):** Q155 (Brazil).
- **P1031 (Legislative Number):** Lei nº 7389/1985.
- **P1476 (Title):** Lei nº 7389, de 25 de outubro de 1985.
- **P9119 (URN Lex):** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-10-25;7389.
- **P9376 (Short Description):** "ALTERA A ESTRUTURA DA CATEGORIA FUNCIONAL DE GEOGRAFO, DO GRUPO-OUTRAS ATIVIDADES DE NIVEL SUPERIOR, E DA OUTRAS PROVIDENCIAS."

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-10-25;7389)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=7389&ano=1985&data=25/10/1985&ato=7a1ETV65keBpWT7a1)
3. LexML Brasil