2 U.S.C. § 285d : US Code - Section 285D: Staff; Deputy Law Revision Counsel; delegation of functions

Search 2 U.S.C. § 285d : US Code - Section 285D: Staff; Deputy Law Revision Counsel; delegation of functions

(1) With the approval of the Speaker, or in accordance with
policies and procedures approved by the Speaker, the Law Revision
Counsel shall appoint such employees as may be necessary for the
prompt and efficient performance of the functions of the Office.
Any such appointment shall be made without regard to political
affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the
duties of the position. Any person so appointed may be removed by
the Law Revision Counsel with the approval of the Speaker, or in
accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Speaker.
(2)(A) One of the employees appointed under paragraph (1) shall
be designated by the Law Revision Counsel as Deputy Law Revision
Counsel. During the absence or disability of the Law Revision
Counsel, or when the office is vacant, the Deputy Law Revision
Counsel shall perform the functions of the Law Revision Counsel.
(B) The Law Revision Counsel may delegate to the Deputy Law
Revision Counsel and to other employees appointed under paragraph
(1) such of his or her functions as he or she considers necessary
or appropriate.