I don't have an answer to that, and I think if the answer is yes, then I'm even more frightened by what the range of his authorities could be.
Technically speaking, from what I remember of the Federal Courts Act, I think the short answer would be yes, and if that's the case, I think one of the things that the bill misses a little bit, although there are provisions for exigent circumstances, is that this intelligence commissioner in some circumstances is going to have to be alert and readily accessible, even though he or she will be holding a part-time position.
Therefore, I worry that there's a little bit lost about the world of national security, which requires rapid movement.