; and (2) selected from outside the United States Government. (b) Priority of investigation An individual named as Special Counsel under this chapter shall agree that the responsibilities of the individual as Special Counsel shall take first precedence in the professional life of the individual, and that it may be necessary to work full time on the investigation, depending on the complexity of the investigation and the stage of the investigation. (c) Appointment method (1) In general The Attorney General shall consult with the Assistant Attorney General for Administration to ensure an appropriate method of appointment, and to ensure that a Special Counsel undergoes an appropriate background investigation and a detailed review of ethics and conflicts of interest issues. (2) Confidential employee A Special Counsel shall be appointed as a confidential employee, as described in section 7511(b)(2)(C) of title 5. 599K–4. Jurisdiction (a) Original jurisdiction (1) In general The jurisdiction of a Special Counsel appointed under this chapter shall be established by the Attorney General, and shall include the authority to investigate and prosecute Federal crimes committed in the course of, and with intent to interfere with, the Special Counsel’s investigation, such as perjury, obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence, and intimidation of witnesses, and to conduct appeals arising out of the matter being investigated or prosecuted. (2) Statement of the matter to be investigated The Special Counsel shall be provided with a specific factual statement of the matter to be investigated. (b) Additional jurisdiction If in the course of the investigation by a Special Counsel appointed under this chapter, the Special Counsel concludes that additional jurisdiction beyond that specified in the original jurisdiction is necessary in order to fully investigate and resolve the matters assigned, or to investigate new matters that come to light in the course of the investigation, the Special Counsel shall consult with the Attorney