### Question
How does the law define political appointee?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 6992*, **political appointee** is defined as:

> an individual occupying—


(A) a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6992*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 98-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-NATIONAL APPEALS DIVISION**

