31 U.S.C. § 304 : US Code - Section 304: United States Mint

Search 31 U.S.C. § 304 : US Code - Section 304: United States Mint

(a) The United States Mint is a bureau in the Department of the
Treasury.
(b)(1) The head of the Mint is the Director of the Mint. The
Director is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate. The term of the Director is 5 years. The
President may remove the Director from office. On removal, the
President shall send a message to the Senate giving the reasons for
removal.
(2) The Director shall carry out duties and powers prescribed by
the Secretary of the Treasury.