20 U.S.C. § 9517: Commissioners of the National Education Centers

Except as provided in subsection (b), each of the National Education Centers shall be headed by a Commissioner appointed by the Director. In appointing Commissioners, the Director shall seek to promote continuity in leadership of the National Education Centers and shall consider individuals recommended by the Board. The Director may appoint a Commissioner to carry out the functions of a National Education Center without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service, and the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates. receive the rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule; and be highly qualified in the field of education research or evaluation. may be reappointed by the Director; and 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. have substantial knowledge of programs assisted by the National Center for Education Statistics; receive the rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule; and serve for a term of 6 years, with the term to expire every sixth June 21, beginning in 2003. Each Commissioner of a National Education Center shall coordinate with each of the other Commissioners of the National Education Centers in carrying out such Commissioner’s duties under this subchapter. Each Commissioner, except the Commissioner for Education Statistics, shall carry out such Commissioner’s duties under this subchapter under the supervision and subject to the approval of the Director.