; and (2) the State with respect to any amount not described in paragraph (1). (c) Continuing availability of funds after appropriation A payment made to a State by the Election Assistance Commission under this section shall be available without fiscal year limitation. 106. Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation (a) Establishment There is established as an independent establishment in the executive branch the Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation. (b) Director (1) In general The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Term of service The Director shall serve for a term of 6 years and may be reappointed to an additional term, and may continue serving as Director until a replacement is appointed. A vacancy in the position of Director shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (3) Compensation The Director shall be paid at an annual rate of pay equal to the annual rate in effect for level II of the Executive Schedule. (4) Removal The Director may be removed from office by the President. If the President removes the Director, the President shall communicate in writing the reasons for the removal to both Houses of Congress not later than 30 days beforehand. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit a personnel action otherwise authorized by law. (c) General counsel and other staff (1) General counsel The Director shall appoint a General Counsel who shall be paid at an annual rate of pay equal to the annual rate in effect for level III of the Executive Schedule. In the event of a vacancy in the position of the Director, the General Counsel shall exercise all the responsibilities of the Director until such vacancy is filled. (2) Senior staff The Director may appoint and fix the pay of staff designated as Senior staff, such as a Deputy Director, who may be paid at an annual rate of pay equal to the annual rate in effect for level IV of the Executive Schedule. (3) Other staff In