; and (2) the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Ombudsperson (1) In general The Office shall be headed by an Ombudsperson, who shall be appointed by, and report directly to, the Secretary. (2) Recommendations from stakeholders Before making an appointment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall solicit and consider candidate recommendations from organizations that provide legal services to, and advocate on behalf of, immigrant children. (3) Limitation on certain former employees The Secretary may not appoint as Ombudsperson any individual who, during the 2-year period preceding the date of appointment, was an employee of the Office of Refugee Resettlement or the Department of Homeland Security. (4) Term (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (C), the term of an Ombudsperson appointed under this subsection shall be not more than 4 years. (B) Consecutive terms An Ombudsperson may be appointed for consecutive terms. (C) Expiration The term of an Ombudsperson shall not expire before the date on which the Ombudsperson's successor is appointed. (5) Removal for cause The Secretary may only remove or suspend an Ombudsperson for neglect of duty or gross misconduct. (6) Duties and authorities (A) Regional offices (i) Establishment The Ombudsperson shall establish not fewer than 7 regional offices of the Office— (I) to strengthen State oversight; (II) to investigate complaints; (III) to coordinate with State licensing entities