### Question
How is the term head of the employing office defined?


### Answer
The term **head of the employing office** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 60p* as the following:

> any person with the final authority to appoint, hire, discharge, and set the terms, conditions, or privileges of the employment of an individual whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 60p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS**

