; (2) carry out a cataloging and indexing program for the products in such national collection; (3) carry out a by-law distribution program and an international exchange service program under subchapter F; and (4) collaborate with offices of the Federal Government, Federal Depository Libraries, and library associations and consortia. 1702. Superintendent of Documents (a) Appointment The Director of the Government Publishing Office shall appoint an individual to serve as the Superintendent of Documents, without regard to political affiliation and solely based on professional qualifications to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Director of the Government Publishing Office. (b) Duties Under the general direction of the Director of the Government Publishing Office, the Superintendent of Documents shall administer the programs of GPO which provide no-fee public access to Federal information dissemination products (IDPs) under this chapter. (c) Qualifications The individual appointed as the Superintendent of Documents shall be an accomplished general manager and practitioner of library and information sciences, including the identification, acquisition, authentication, cataloging, dissemination, maintenance, and preservation of information dissemination products regardless of form or format. (d) Compensation The Superintendent of Documents shall be compensated at an annual rate equal to level III of the Executive Schedule. 1703. Employees and facilities of Superintendent (a) Appointment of employees