The Consumer Protection Agency is an independent agency of the United States within the executive branch of the Government. The Agency is directed and administered by an Administrator who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term coterminous with the term of the President, not to exceed four years. The Administrator is an individual who by reason of training, experience, and attainments is exceptionally qualified to represent the interest of consumers. There is also a Deputy administrator, with similar qualification, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Deputy Administrator performs such functions, powers, and duties as is prescribed from time to time by the Administrator and acts for, and exercise the powers of, the Administrator during the absence or disability or, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of, the Administrator. On the expiration of his term, the Administrator continues in office until he is reappointed or his successor is appointed and qualifies. The Administrator may be removed by the President for inefficiency, neglect of duty in office.
No employee of the Agency while serving in such position may engage in any business, vocation, other employment, or have other interest, inconsistent with his official responsibilities.
