; and (11) performing such other functions as may be authorized or required by law. (b) Delegation of authority The Director may delegate to any duly authorized employee, representative, or agent any power vested in the Director or the Agency by law, except that the Director may not delegate the power to appoint the Deputy Director under section 301(b)(4)(A). (c) Autonomy of agency regarding recommendations and testimony No officer or agency of the United States shall have any authority to require the Director or any other officer of the Agency to submit legislative recommendations, or testimony or comments on legislation, to any officer or agency of the United States for approval, comments, or review prior to the submission of such recommendations, testimony, or comments to the Congress, if such recommendations, testimony, or comments to the Congress include a statement indicating that the views expressed therein are those of the Director or such officer, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the President. 303. Rulemaking authority The Director may prescribe rules and issue orders and guidance, as may be necessary or appropriate to enable the Agency to administer and carry out the purposes and objectives of this Act, and to prevent evasions thereof. 304. Personnel (a) Appointment (1) In general The Director may fix the number of, and appoint and direct, all employees of the Agency, in accordance with the applicable provisions of title 5, United States Code. (2) Employees of the agency The Director is authorized to employ technologists, designers, attorneys, investigators, economists, and other employees as the Director considers necessary to conduct the business of the Agency. (b) Agency ombudsman (1) Establishment required The Director shall appoint an ombudsman. (2) Duties of ombudsman The ombudsman appointed in accordance with paragraph (1) shall— (A) act as a liaison between the Agency and any affected person with respect to any problem that such person may have in dealing with the Agency, resulting