Staffing

(a) In general A special prosecutor appointed under section 2 may appoint the legal, administrative, and support personnel necessary to perform the functions of the special prosecutor. Any appointment made pursuant to this subsection, shall not be subject to the approval or supervision of any other office or agency. (b) Applicability of certain civil service laws The staff appointed under subsection (a) shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates. (c) Discipline Staff appointed by the special prosecutor shall be subject to disciplinary action by the special prosecutor for misconduct and breach of ethical duties under the same standards and to the same extent as are employees of the Department of Justice, as determined by the special prosecutor in accordance with law. (d) Staff removal The staff appointed under subsection (a) shall not be subject to removals, reassignments, reductions in force, or similar actions by anyone but the special prosecutor.