; and (C) implementing policies that encourage more individuals with disabilities and older individuals to serve as poll workers, including permitting shorter shifts to accommodate individuals who cannot work a full Election Day. (6) Promoting research into the use of accessible ballot marking devices and educating State and local election officials on the secure use of accessible ballot marking devices. (d) Director of accessibility (1) In general The Office of Accessibility shall be headed by a Director of Accessibility (referred to in this part as the Director ) who shall be appointed by the Executive Director of the Election Assistance Commission. (2) Term of service for the director The Director shall serve for a term of 4 years. The term of the first individual appointed to the position of Director shall end on January 3, 2028, and the term of each individual appointed for a full term to the position of Director thereafter shall end on January 3 of each fourth year thereafter. (3) Procedure for appointment (A) In general On the date that is 6 months prior to the date on which a vacancy is scheduled to occur in the position of the Director or the date on which the Director submits a Letter of Resignation, the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board and Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors under part 2 of this subtitle (hereafter in this part referred to as the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors , respectively), shall each appoint a search committee to recommend at least three nominees for the position. (B) Requiring consideration of nominees The Executive Director of the Election Assistance Commission shall consider the nominees recommended by the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors in appointing the Director. (4) Procedure for reappointment (A) In general The Director may be reappointed for one or more additional full terms if the Standards Board and the Board of Advisors recommends such reappointment. (B) Timing of recommendation The Standards Board and the Board of Advisors