; (B) without regard to political affiliation; and (C) solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the office of the Director. (2) Term The term of the first individual appointed to the position of Director shall end on January 3, 2021, and the term of each individual appointed for a full term to the position of Director thereafter shall end on January 3 of each fourth year thereafter. (3) Vacancies If an individual appointed to the position of Director resigns, dies, or is removed from office, or there is otherwise a vacancy in the position of Director before the end of the term of the Director under paragraph (2), the individual appointed to the position of Director shall be appointed to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the Director that the individual succeeds. (4) Continuation in office An individual serving in the position of Director at the end of the term of the individual as Director may continue to serve until a successor is appointed. (5) Removal The Director may be removed by a joint resolution of Congress. (c) Deputy Director (1) In general There shall be a Deputy Director of the Office who shall— (A) be appointed by the Director; (B) perform such duties as may be assigned by the Director