### Question
How is the "political appointee" defined?


### Answer
The term **political appointee** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 278s* as follows -

> any individual who—


(I) is employed in a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule)

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

