Appointment of Key Personnel in Administrative Agencies: Procedures and Limitations

The video explains the appointment and removal processes for heads of executive, legislative, and independent agencies. In executive agencies, the President nominates heads, subject to Senate approval, and can remove them. Legislative agencies have more complex appointment processes defined by Congress, often with partisan requirements. Independent agencies have removal limitations to protect executive functions, ensuring separation of powers.

What is a common requirement for the members of an agency according to enabling statutes?

What limitations does the President face in removing individuals from independent agencies?