United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
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| United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | |
|---|---|
| Agency overview | |
| Agency executive | Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary |
| Parent agency | Department of Homeland Security |
| Website | |
| DHS Official site | |
The Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security is the chief operating officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security, with responsibility for managing day-to-day operations. The department has over 208,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $48.5 billion.[1]
If the Secretary of Homeland Security dies, resigns, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office, the Deputy Secretary is to serve as an Acting Secretary.[2]
The Deputy Secretary is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.[2] The position of Deputy Secretary was created along with the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002.[3] The Deputy Secretary is paid $168,000 annually.
[edit] List of Deputy Secretaries of Homeland Security
| No. | Name | Term of Office | President(s) served under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon R. England | 2003 | George W. Bush |
| 2 | James M. Loy | 2003–2005 | George W. Bush |
| 3 | Michael P. Jackson | 2005–2007 | George W. Bush |
| 4 | Paul A. Schneider | 2008–2009 | George W. Bush, Barack Obama |
| 5 | Jane Holl Lute | 2009 – Present | Barack Obama |
[edit] References
- ^ "Deputy Secretary Paul A. Schneider". Archived from the original on June 4, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080604015621/http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/bio_1170692200123.shtm. Retrieved June 9, 2008.
- ^ a b "US CODE: Title 6,113. Other officers". http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode06/usc_sec_06_00000113----000-.html. Retrieved September 25, 2007.
- ^ "Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress)". http://www.law.cornell.edu/usc-cgi/get_external.cgi?type=pubL&target=107-296. Retrieved September 25, 2007.
