### Question
What is the definition of political appointee?


### Answer
The definition of **political appointee** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 106*:

> any individual who—


(A) is employed in a position listed in sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5 (relating to the Executive Schedule)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 106*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 1-ORGANIZATION**

