; (3) review applications of volunteer service programs for approval under and make recommendations to the Administrator with respect to the approval of each program and the amount of financial assistance (if any) to provide to each program; (4) review and make recommendations to the Administrator— (A) with respect to any grants, allotments, contracts, financial assistance, or other payment of the Administration; and (B) regarding the regulations, standards, policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives of the Administration; (5) review, and advise the Administrator regarding the actions of the Administrator with respect to the personnel of the Administration, and with respect to such standards, policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the programs and activities of the Administration, including those carried out under the national service laws on the date of enactment of this Act; (6) make recommendations relating to a program of research for the Administration with respect to national and community service programs; (7) ensure effective dissemination of information regarding the programs and initiatives of the Administration; (8) prepare and make recommendations to the Administrator for changes in the national service laws resulting from the studies and demonstrations conducted by the Administration, which recommendations shall be submitted to Congress and to the President not later than January 1 of each year; and (9) advise on such other matters as the Administrator may request. . 5. Administrator (a) Appointment (1) In general Section 193(a) ( 42 U.S.C. 12651c ) is amended— (A) by striking an individual who shall serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and inserting an Administrator