What is the term length for the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

The term length for the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is indeed five years. This duration is established in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, which created the CFPB to oversee financial products and services and protect consumers. The five-year term allows for a degree of stability and continuity in leadership, which is crucial for an agency tasked with enforcing regulations and protecting consumer rights in the financial sector.

This structured term also reflects the intention to insulate the director from influences and pressures associated with political cycles, allowing for better focus on consumer protection goals than might be possible with shorter-term appointments, such as three years.