; and (ii) be appointed by the Administrator from among individuals having experience in advocating to expand economic opportunity for targeted populations and investment areas. (B) Compensation The annual rate of pay for the Community Development Advocate shall be equal to the highest rate of annual pay for other senior executives who report to the Administrator. (C) Limitation on service An individual who serves as the Community Development Advocate may not be employed by the Administrator— (i) during the 2-year period ending on the date of appointment as Community Development Advocate; or (ii) during the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the person ceases to serve as the Community Development Advocate. (3) Staff of Office The Community Development Advocate may retain or employ independent counsel, research staff, and service staff, as the Community Development Advocate deems necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Office. (4) Duties The Community Development Advocate shall ensure that community development financial institutions provide safe and affordable financial products and services to targeted populations and investment areas. Such duties may include the following: (A) Collecting, addressing, and documenting complaints from institutions about— (i) the process of becoming a certified community development financial institution