((a)) The Supreme Court may appoint and fix the compensation of a reporter of its decisions who shall be subject to removal by the Court.

((b)) The reporter may appoint and fix the compensation of necessary professional and clerical assistants and other employees, with the approval of the Court or the Chief Justice of the United States.

((c)) The reporter shall, under the direction of the Court or the Chief Justice, prepare the decisions of the Court for publication in bound volumes and advance copies in pamphlet installments.