# 17 CFR § 140.10: The Commission

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 140.10
- **Heading:** The Commission
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER I—COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION > PART 140—ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE COMMISSION > Subpart B—Functions

## Text

The Commission is composed of a Chairman and four other Commissioners, not more than three of whom may be members of the same political party, who are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for 5-year terms, one term ending each year. The Commission is assisted by a staff, which includes lawyers, economists, accountants, investigators and examiners, as well as administrative and clerical employees.
[41 FR 28474, July 12, 1976]

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 140.1 § 140.1 Headquarters office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.1.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.2 § 140.2 Regional office—Regional Administrator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.2.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.10 § 140.10 The Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.10.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.11 § 140.11 Emergency action by the senior Commissioner available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.11.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.12 § 140.12 Disposition of business by seriatim Commission consideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.12.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.13 § 140.13 Vacancy in position of Chairman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.13.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.14 § 140.14 Delegation of authority to the Secretary of the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.14.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.20 § 140.20 Designation of senior official to oversee Commission use of national security information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.20.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.21 § 140.21 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.21.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.22 § 140.22 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.22.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.23 § 140.23 General access requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.23.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.24 § 140.24 Control and accountability procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.24.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.72 § 140.72 Delegation of authority to disclose confidential information to a registered entity, swap execution facility, swap data repository, registered futures association or self-regulatory organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.72.md)
- [17 CFR § 140.73 § 140.73 Delegation of authority to disclose information to United States, States, and foreign government agencies and foreign futures authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.73.md)

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