[1] According to the Federal judiciary of the United States, the chief judge has primary responsibility for the administration of the court.
The chief judge remains an active judge of the court hearing and deciding cases, but at their option may elect to take on a reduced caseload to provide time to perform administrative responsibilities.
The chief judge serves for a term of seven years or until age 70, whichever occurs first.
[5][6] Lists of the judges who have served as chief judge of each of the courts of appeals can be found in the articles for the respective circuits, such as United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
§ 45 provides that chief judge of a circuit may serve seven years or until they attain the age of 70.
Similar provisions apply for the Chief Judge of the Court of International Trade.