; (2) provide legal assistance to the Administration concerning its programs and policies; (3) advise and assist the Administration in carrying out its responsibilities under section 361; and (4) represent the Administration in any proceeding in court or before an administrative law judge. (c) Appointment The general counsel shall be appointed by the Chair, subject to approval by majority vote of the members of the Administration. 355. Inspector general There shall be in the Administration an inspector general. The inspector general and the office of inspector general shall be subject to the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). 2 OPERATION OF THE FEDERAL ELECTION ADMINISTRATION 361. Powers of the Chair and Administration (a) Chair (1) In general The Chair shall be the chief administrative officer of the Administration with the authority to administer the Administration and shall, after consultation with the other members of the Administration, have the power to appoint or remove the staff director and to establish the budget of the Administration. (2) Other powers The Chair has the power— (A) to the fullest extent practicable, to request the assistance of other agencies and departments of the United States, including the personnel and facilities of such agencies and departments and the heads of such agencies and departments may make available to the Chair such personnel, facilities, and other assistance, with or without reimbursement; (B) to appoint, assign, remove, and compensate administrative law judges in accordance with title 5, United States Code; (C) to require, by special or general orders, any person to submit, under oath, such written reports and answers to questions as the Chair may prescribe; (D) to administer oaths or affirmations; (E) to issue and enforce subpoenas in accordance with section 364