- Jul 21, 2009
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The statute has been rendered moot according to the court of appeals.They can unless the president appoints one. The Dims believe the former director gets to appoint his replacement, which is clearly unconstitutional.
The President can certainly appoint a new director - with the advise and consent of the Senate.
Until the Senate approves that appointment, according to the statute, the deputy director is appointed interim director.