United States Deputy Attorney General
second highest ranking official of the United States Department of Justice
The United States Deputy Attorney General is the second highest ranking official in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The Deputy Attorney General manages the day-to-day activities of the Department of Justice. It may act as Attorney General during the absence of the Attorney General. President of the United States appoints the Deputy Attorney General with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. The Office of the Deputy Attorney General was created in 1950.[1]
| United States Deputy Attorney General | |
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 Seal of the Department of Justice | |
| United States Department of Justice | |
| Style | Madam. Deputy Attorney General |
| Reports to | United States Attorney General |
| Seat | Department of Justice Headquarters, Washington, D.C. |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
| Formation | May 24, 1950 |
| First holder | Peyton Ford |
| Salary | Executive Schedule, Level II |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "DOJ: JMD: MPS: Functions Manual: Attorney General". Retrieved 2009-01-25.