The attorney grievance committees of the Fourth Judicial Department shall maintain a legal staff, which shall include a chief attorney and such staff attorney positions as may be provided for in the State budget. Staff attorneys and the chief attorney shall be appointed by the Appellate Division. Staff attorneys and the chief attorney shall reside within the Fourth Department. The chief attorney may hire, subject to the approval of the Appellate Division, investigative and clerical staff as provided for in the State budget.