Order of succession
The order of succession determines which official shall act and perform the functions and duties of the director in the event he or she dies, resigns, or otherwise becomes unable to perform their duties. The official will serve as Acting Director.
If the official is already serving in an acting capacity, or he or she is otherwise not eligible under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, the order skips to the next person in line. 🚨🚨🚨However, the president of the United States retains discretion to depart from the list in designating an acting director.🚨🚨🚨
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/memorandum-providing-order-succession-within-central-intelligence-agency/