Federal Election Commission
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| State level | Federation | ||
| Position of the authority | Independent authority | ||
| Supervisory authority (s) | Federal Government (United States) | ||
| Consist | since October 15, 1974 | ||
| Headquarters | Washington, DC | ||
| Authority management | James E. Trainor, chairman
Steven T. Walther, Vice Chairman Ellen L. Weintraub, Commissioner |
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| Employee | 336 (2006) | ||
| Website | www.fec.gov | ||
The Federal Election Commission ( FEC ; German " Federal Election Commission " ) is an independent federal agency of the United States , based in Washington, DC It was established in 1974 by the Congress established to regulate campaign financing.
function
According to its own definition, the Commission sees itself responsible for the following tasks:
- Disclosure of Campaign Funding Information
- Enforcement of party donation legislation
- Monitoring public funding for presidential elections
composition
The commission consists of six members who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate . Each member fills his position for at least a six-year term. Two members are replaced every two years. According to the law, a political party cannot be represented by more than three members. A vote requires at least four votes for the commission to take action. The chairmanship of the commission rotates annually among the members. However, no member is allowed to claim the chairmanship more than once.
Well-known former members of the FEC
Web links
- www.fec.gov: FEC website (English)
swell
- ↑ www.fec.gov James E. "Trey" Trainor III. Accessed July 30, 2020.
- ↑ www.fec.gov About the FEC - Steven T. Walther, vice chairman. Accessed June 4, 2016.
- ↑ www.fec.gov About the FEC - Ellen L. Weintraub, Commissioner. Accessed June 22, 2010.