The term “political appointee” in this Act refers to the following personnel provided for Article 2 of the Political Appointee Termination and Survivor Relief Act:1. A person who is appointed, specially appointed, or specially commissioned by the President in accordance with the Constitution;2. A person who is nominated by the President in accordance with the Constitution and appointed with the consent of National Assembly or Legislative Yuan;3. A person who is appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Premier in accordance with the Constitution;4. Other persons who hold positions higher than 12th grade of Selected Appointment Rank in central or local government in accordance with the law.