### Question
How is the term limited term appointee defined?


### Answer
The term **limited term appointee** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9813* as the following:

> an individual appointed to a Senior Executive Service position in the Administration to meet a bona fide temporary need, as determined by the Administrator

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9813*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 98-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION**

