ility and classified, in accordance
with chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code,
as a GS-14 or above, shall--
(i) gain some experience in all the
major functions performed by such
bureau; and
(ii) work in at least one local
office of such bureau.
(B) Report.--Not later than 2 years after
the date on which the transfer of functions
specified under section 441 takes effect, the
Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress
on the implementation of such program.
(b) Chief of Policy and Strategy.--
(1) In general.--There shall be a position of Chief
of Policy and Strategy for the Bureau of Border
Security.
(2) Functions.--In consultation with Bureau of
Border Security personnel in local offices, the Chief
of Policy and Strategy shall be responsible for--
(A) making policy recommendations and
performing policy research and analysis on
immigration enforcement issues; and
(B) coordinating immigration policy issues
with the Chief of Policy and Strategy for the
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
(established under subtitle E), as appropriate.
(c) Legal Advisor.--There shall be a principal legal
advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border
Security. The legal advisor shall provide specialized legal
advice to the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Border
Security and shall represent the bureau in all exclusion,
deportation, and removal proceedings before the Executive
Office for Immigration Review.
SEC. 443. [6 U.S.C. 253] PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND QUALITY
REVIEW.
The Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security
shall be responsible for--
(1) conducting investigations of noncriminal
allegations of misconduct, corruption, and fraud
involving any employee of the Bureau of Border Security
that are not subject to investigation by the Inspector
General for the Department;
(2) inspecting the operations of the Bureau of
Border Security and providing assessments of the
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