With reference to the Central Information Commission (CIC), consider the following statements:
1. CIC is operating at a reduced strength of six information commissioners, against the sanctioned strength of 10, excluding the CIC.
2. According to rules, the CIC and ICs are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Prime Minister as its head, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and a Union cabinet minister to be nominated by the PM.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?