(b) Regional positions. The recruitment and screening process for all positions shall be the responsibility of the Agent-in-Charge of the regional office. In the case of professional positions, when the Agent-in-Charge has narrowed the number of candidates to a select few, the Executive Director may assist in the final screening interviews. When the Agent-in-Charge has selected an appropriate candidate, the Agent-in-Charge shall forward a recommendation to the Executive Director. If the Executive Director approves the recommendation, the candidate may be:

1. (1) Hired in the case of a candidate for a clerical or administrative position.
2. (2) Scheduled for a final interview with the Commissioners in the case of a candidate for a professional position.
3. (3) The Commissioners may authorize the Executive Director to hire a candidate for a professional position without the necessity of a final interview with the Commissioners.

(c) Headquarters positions. The recruitment and screening process will be the responsibility of the Executive Director, who will conduct this process in consultation with appropriate supervisors. When the Executive Director completes the selection process, the candidate may be:

1. (1) Hired in the case of a candidate for a clerical or administrative position.
2. (2) Scheduled for a final interview with the Commissioners in the case of a candidate for a professional position.
3. (3) The Commissioners may authorize the Executive Director to hire a candidate for a professional position without the necessity of a final interview with the Commissioners.