Jimmy Carter actually said...

"The Director may appoint and fix the pay of employees pursuant to the provisions of Section 107(b) (1) (A) of Title 3 of the United States Code without regard to any other provision of law regulating ..."

"Subject to such direction or approval as the President may provide or require, the Director shall organize the Office of Administration, contract for supplies and services, and do all other things tha..."

"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution of the United States of America, and in order to enlarge the membership of the Energy Coordinating Committee, Section 1-102 of Executive ..."

"The Director is designated to perform the functions of the President under Section 107(b) of Title 3 of the United States Code."