Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, created, directed, and empowered by Congressional statute.

Organization

The FCC is directed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The President designates one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairperson. Only three Commissioners may be members of the same political party. None of them can have a financial interest in any Commission-related business.

Related Topics:
President - Senate

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As the chief executive officer of the Commission, the Chairman delegates management and administrative responsibility to the Managing Director. The Commissioners supervise all FCC activities, delegating responsibilities to staff units and Bureaus. The current FCC Chairman is Kevin Martin.The other current Commissioners are Kathleen Abernathy, Michael Copps and Jonathan Adelstein, with one seat vacant.

Related Topics:
Kevin Martin - Kathleen Abernathy - Michael Copps - Jonathan Adelstein

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