; (2) the terms conflict-free holding and qualified blind trust have the meanings given those terms in sections 102(f)(3) and 102(f)(8), respectively, of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.); and (3) the term covered officer or employee means— (A) any individual occupying a position— (i) listed under the Executive Schedule (subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code); (ii) in the Senior Executive Service as a noncareer appointee (as that term is defined in section 3132(a) if such title); (iii) of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations; or (iv) in the executive branch whose appointment is made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate