# 17 CFR § 140.14: Delegation of authority to the Secretary of the Commission

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-140.14

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 140.14
- **Heading:** Delegation of authority to the Secretary of 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

After the Commission has formally reached a decision or taken other action on a matter, has agreed upon the language of the document which embodies the Commission decision or other action, including, but not limited to, a rule, regulation or order, and has directed that the document be issued, the Secretary of the Commission (or a person designated in writing by the Secretary) shall sign the document on behalf of the Commission. Signature by the Secretary shall be a ministerial function and shall not be discretionary. The delegation to the Secretary of the authority to sign documents on the Commission's behalf shall not affect any other delegation which the Commission has made, or may make, which authorizes any other officer or employee of the Commission to take action and to sign documents on the Commission's behalf. In addition, the Commission reserves the authority to provide for signature on its behalf by the Chairman or any other member of the Commission in particular circumstances.
[44 FR 33677, June 12, 1979]

## 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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