42 U.S.C. § 2472 : US Code - Section 2472: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Search 42 U.S.C. § 2472 : US Code - Section 2472: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

(a) Establishment; appointment and duties of Administrator
There is established the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (hereinafter called the "Administration"). The
Administration shall be headed by an Administrator, who shall be
appointed from civilian life by the President by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate. Under the supervision and
direction of the President, the Administrator shall be responsible
for the exercise of all powers and the discharge of all duties of
the Administration, and shall have authority and control over all
personnel and activities thereof.
(b) Deputy Administrator; appointment and duties
There shall be in the Administration a Deputy Administrator, who
shall be appointed from civilian life by the President by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate and shall perform such duties
and exercise such powers as the Administrator may prescribe. The
Deputy Administrator shall act for, and exercise the powers of, the
Administrator during his absence or disability.
(c) Restriction on engaging in any other business, vocation, or
employment
The Administrator and the Deputy Administrator shall not engage
in any other business, vocation, or employment while serving as
such.