; and (II) in the case of a reservist failing to carry out the duties assigned to such reservist under such an appointment, the covered Executive agency to which such reservist was appointed. (c) Hiring authority (1) Corps leadership The Administrator may appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service in the General Service Administration for which the primary duties are related to the management or administration of the National Digital Reserve Corps, as determined by the Administrator. (2) Corps reservists (A) In general The Administrator may appoint qualified reservists to temporary positions in the competitive service for the purpose of assigning such reservists under section 10404 and to otherwise carry out the National Digital Reserve Corps. (B) Appointment limits (i) In general The Administrator may not appoint an individual under this paragraph if, during the 365-day period ending on the date of such appointment, such individual has been an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch of the United States Government, of any independent agency of the United States, or of the District of Columbia for not less than 130 days. (ii) Automatic appointment termination The appointment of an individual under this paragraph shall terminate upon such individual being employed as an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch of the United States Government, of any independent agency of the United States, or of the District of Columbia for 130 days during the previous 365 days. (C) Employee status An individual appointed under this paragraph shall be considered a special Government employee (as such term is defined in section 202(a) of title 18). (D) Conflict of interest Individuals appointed under this section shall not, as an active reservist, have access to proprietary or confidential information that is of commercial value to any private entity or individual employing such appointee. (E) Additional employees Individuals appointed under this paragraph shall be in