3) Examining the structure of the National Labor Relations Board it is important to remember that both the members of the NLRB as well as the Office of the General Counsel are all appointed to fixed terms by the president of the United States. Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of this form of appointment as compared to the following alternatives. What considerations do you believe led to the adoption of the fixed-term appointments?
Alternative A: Appointment of members of the NLRB and the Office of General Counsel for life.
Alternative B: Appointment of members of the NLRB and the Office of the General Counsel at the will of the president, subject to removal at any time.