Amendment to Executive Order 13639
Limits Presidential Election Commission to Ten Appointed Members
What it does
The order directs the President to appoint no more than ten members to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration with specified expertise.
Real-world impact
- Limits the Commission to no more than ten presidential appointees.
- Requires inclusion of individuals experienced in state or local election administration.
- Adds representatives from successful customer service-oriented businesses to the Commission.
Topics
Summary
This order amends a prior order that created the Presidential Commission on Election Administration and changes its membership rules. The Commission will be made up of no more than ten members appointed by the President. Members must include people with knowledge or experience in running state or local elections, representatives of successful customer service–oriented businesses, and any other individuals the President considers valuable. This matters because it defines who can serve and broadens the Commission’s expertise.
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