; removal (1) In general The head of the Office of the Special Inspector General for the COVID-19 Asset Relief Program is the Special Inspector General for the COVID-19 Relief Program (in this section referred to as the Special Inspector General ), who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Requirement for appointment The appointment of the Special Inspector General shall be made on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, or investigations. (3) Timing of nomination The nomination of an individual as Special Inspector General under this section shall be made as soon as practicable after the establishment of the Exchange Stabilization Fund. (4) Removal The Special Inspector General shall be removable from office in accordance with the provisions of section 3(b) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). (5) Political activities on duty For purposes of section 7324 of title 5, United States Code, the Special Inspector General shall not be considered an employee who determines policies to be pursued by the United States in the nationwide administration of Federal law. (6) Compensation The annual rate of basic pay of the Special Inspector General shall be the annual rate of basic pay for an Inspector General under section 3(e) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). (c) Duties (1) In general It shall be the duty of the Special Inspector General to conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits and investigations of Federal assistance and relief programs established in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. (2) Oversight The Special Inspector General shall establish, maintain, and oversee such systems, procedures, and controls as the Special Inspector General considers appropriate to discharge the duty under paragraph (1). (3) Additional duties In addition to the duties specified in paragraphs (1) and (2), the Inspector General shall also have the