; (2) support reliable, interoperable digital identity verification in the public and private sectors; and (3) in achieving paragraphs (1) and (2), place a particular emphasis on— (A) reducing identity theft and fraud; (B) enabling trusted transactions; and (C) ensuring equitable access to digital identity verification. (c) Director (1) In general The Task Force shall have a Director, who shall be appointed by the President. (2) Position The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the President. (3) Pay and allowances The Director shall be compensated at the rate of basic pay prescribed for level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (4) Qualifications The Director shall have substantive technical expertise and managerial acumen that— (A) is in the business of digital identity management, information security, or benefits administration; (B) is gained from not less than 1 organization