; and (II) in the case of any subsequent vacancy in the office of Director, not later than 60 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. (iii) Appointments without recommendations If the commission does not make its recommendations to the President within the applicable 60-day period provided in clause (ii), the President may appoint a Director without receiving such recommendations. (C) Term of office The term of office of the Director shall be 10 years. An individual appointed Director under subparagraph (A) shall not be eligible for reappointment to such office. An individual may serve as Director after the expiration of the term for which the individual was appointed until a successor has been appointed. (D) Removal from office The President may remove the Director solely for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. (2) Deputy director The Director shall appoint a Deputy Director of the United States Copyright Office, who shall be vested with the authority to act in the capacity of the Director in the event of the absence or incapacity of the Director. Before appointing a Deputy Director, the Director shall consult with the commission. The Deputy Director shall be a citizen of the United States and shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation. (3) Qualifications The Director and Deputy Director shall be persons who have a professional background and experience in copyright law. (c) Other officers and employees The Director shall appoint and fix the pay of such other officers, employees (including attorneys), and agents of the Office as the Director considers necessary to carry out the functions of the Office, define the title, authority, and duties of such officers and employees, and delegate to them such of the powers vested in the Office as the Director may determine. The Director shall appoint officers and employees under this subsection who have responsibility for administering technology and data systems of the Office. (d) Administrative functions and duties All