Anti-Harassment Policy
Directive 32 | PDF
Leadership and structure
The FEC is an independent, regulatory agency with more than 300 employees. It's led by six Commissioners.
Commissioners
Commissioners are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
By law, no more than three Commissioners can represent the same political party, and at least four votes are required for any official Commission action. This structure was created to encourage nonpartisan decisions.
Commissioners serve in staggered six-year terms; two seats are subject to appointment every two years. The Chair of the Commission changes every year, with no member serving more than once per term.
The Commission meets in closed sessions to discuss matters that, by law, must remain confidential, and in public to formulate policy and vote on legal and administrative matters.
Current
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Biographical information is available for most current and former Commissioners. For those who served after 2003, some selected documents (like statements, articles and speeches) are also available.
Agency structure
The FEC’s organizational chart is a diagram of agency offices and their leadership.
Commission directives and policy
These official procedures and policies have been approved by the Commission.
Audit Follow-Up
Directive 50 | PDF
Circulation Authority; Agenda Deadline Procedures
Directive 17 | PDF
Circulation Authority; Invitation Policy
Directive 30 | PDF
Circulation Vote Procedures
Directive 52 | PDF
Commission Approval of Computer Produced Schedules of Itemized Receipts and Disbursements
Directive 37 | PDF
Commissioners’ Staff HR Procedures
Directive 64 | PDF
Confidentiality Requirements of the Act
Directive 31 | PDF
Convention and General Election Certification Procedures
Directive 23 | PDF
Designation of Chief Privacy Officer and Senior Agency Official for Privacy
Directive 65 | PDF
Electronic Records, Software and Computer Usage
Directive 58 | PDF
Enforcement Procedures
Directive 68 | PDF
Handling of Internally Generated Matters
Directive 06 | PDF
Implementation of OMB Circular A-123: Internal Control Review
Directive 53 | PDF
Important Correspondence from Presidential Campaigns Certifying that the Candidate Will Not be Active in a Primary Election
Directive 28 | PDF
Internal Procedures Related to Public Financing of Presidential Primary Candidates
Directive 24 | PDF
Investigations Conducted by the Office of General Counsel; Enforcement Investigative Plans
Directive 74 | PDF
Legal Guidance to the Office of Compliance Directive
Directive 69 | PDF
Maintenance of Official Paper Documents Filed by Reporting Entities
Directive 27 | PDF
Non-Filer Policy and Procedures
Directive 01 | PDF
Policy Regarding New and Outgoing Commissioner’s Compliance Papers
Directive 20 | PDF
Procedures For Requesting Prior Approval For Outside Employment Pursuant to 5 CFR Part 4701
Directive 73 | PDF
Procedures to Implement FEC Duties and Responsibilities Under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as Amended, with Respect to Candidates for Federal Office
Directive 21 | PDF
Procedures to Implement FEC Duties and Responsibilities Under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended, with Respect to Public and Confidential Financial Disclosure by Commission Employees
Directive 56 | PDF
Processing Audit Reports Directive
Directive 70 | PDF
Prompt Processing of Disclosure Reports
Directive 14 | PDF
Pseudonym Lists
Directive 29 | PDF
Public Records Procedures for Informing the Public of Section 104.13 of the FEC Regulations and 2 USC 438(a)(4)
Directive 07 | PDF
Records Management Directive
Directive 71 | PDF
Rules of Procedure of the Federal Election Commission Pursuant to 2 USC 437c(e)
Directive 10 | PDF