### Question
How does OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES define head of the employing office?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 60p*, **head of the employing office** is defined as:

> 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 4-OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES**

