Standing Trustees receive compensation and expenses pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 586.
Compensation depends on disbursements.
In addition, the trustee operation receives payments for certain necessary and actual expenses. To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must possess strong administrative, financial and interpersonal skills. Fiduciary experience or familiarity with the bankruptcy area is not mandatory. A successful applicant will be required to undergo an FBI background check, and must qualify to be bonded. Although standing trustees are not federal employees, appointments are made consistent with federal Equal Opportunity policies, which prohibit discrimination in employment.