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§ 9517. Commissioners of the National Education Centers
(a) Appointment of Commissioners
(1) In general
(2) Pay and qualifications
Except as provided in subsection (b), each Commissioner shall—
(A) receive the rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule; and
(B) be highly qualified in the field of education research or evaluation.
(3) Service
Except as provided in subsection (b), each Commissioner shall report to the Director. A Commissioner shall serve for a period of not more than 6 years, except that a Commissioner—
(A) may be reappointed by the Director; and
(B) may serve after the expiration of that Commissioner’s term, until a successor has been appointed, for a period not to exceed 1 additional year.
(b) Appointment of Commissioner for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Statistics who shall be appointed by the President and who shall—
(1) have substantial knowledge of programs assisted by the National Center for Education Statistics;
(2) receive the rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule; and
(3) serve for a term of 6 years, with the term to expire every sixth June 21, beginning in 2003.
(c) Coordination
(d) Supervision and approval
(Pub. L. 107–279, title I, § 117, Nov. 5, 2002,