According to the Help America Vote Act of 2002, the Executive Director of the Election Assistance Commission serves a term of 4 years, and may serve for a longer period only if reappointed by a vote of the EAC. To fill the Executive Director position, the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors each appoint a search committee to recommend at least three nominees for the position. From these nominees, the Election Assistance Commission will appoint an Executive Director.

The Executive Director's duties include:

• Managing the operations of the Election Assistance Commission
• Preparing the program goals, long-term plans, mission statements, and related matters for the Commission
• Development of voluntary voting system guidelines
• Reviewing all reports and study recommendations submitted by the Commission
• Appointment of EAC staff members and consultants

Detailed information regarding the Executive Director is available at
The Help America Vote Act of 2002