Federal Communications Commission

• Established by the Communications Act of 1934

• Five Commissioners

  • Appointed by the President and Confirmed by the Senate
  • No More Than 3 From The Same Political Party
  • Five Year Terms
  • President Designates Chairman

• Six Bureaus

  • Organized by Function
  • Handle Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Total Staff of 1755 (Per 1997 Annual Report)

  • Highly Qualified
  • Generally Lawyers, Accounts & Economists

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