; and (B) does not exceed the total annual compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority. (b) Deputy administrator (1) Appointment There shall be in the Administration a Deputy Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among persons who are, by reason of education, experience, and attainments, exceptionally well qualified to perform the duties of the Deputy Administrator. (2) Term The term of service of the Deputy Administrator shall be 6 years. (3) Reappointment A Deputy Administrator may serve more than 1 term. (4) Duties The Deputy Administrator shall— (A) perform such functions as the Administrator shall from time to time assign or delegate; and (B) act as the Administrator during the absence or disability of the Administrator or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the Administrator. (5) Compensation The President shall fix the total annual compensation of the Deputy Administrator in an amount that— (A) is sufficient to recruit and retain a person of demonstrated ability and achievement in managing large corporate or governmental organizations; and (B) does not exceed the total annual compensation paid to the Administrator. 203. Other officers (a) Establishment There shall be in the Administration— (1) a General Counsel; (2) a Chief Financial Officer, who shall be appointed from among individuals who possess demonstrated ability in general management of, and knowledge of and extensive practical experience in, financial management practices in large governmental or business entities; and (3) not more than 3 Assistant Administrators, who shall perform such functions as the Administrator shall specify from time to time. (b) Appointment Officers appointed under this section shall— (1) be appointed by the Administrator; (2) be considered career appointees