# 47 CFR § 0.1: The Commission

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 0.1
- **Heading:** The Commission
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 0—COMMISSION ORGANIZATION > Subpart A—Organization > General

## Text

The Federal Communications Commission is composed of five (5) members who are appointed by the president subject to confirmation by the Senate. Normally, one Commissioner is appointed or reappointed each year, for a term of five (5) years.
[53 FR 29054, Aug. 2, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 0.1 § 0.1 The Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.3 § 0.3 The Chairperson.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.3.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.5 § 0.5 General description of Commission organization and operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.5.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.11 § 0.11 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.11.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.13 § 0.13 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.13.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.15 § 0.15 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.15.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.17 § 0.17 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.17.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.19 § 0.19 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.19.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.21 § 0.21 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.21.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.31 § 0.31 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.31.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.41 § 0.41 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.41.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.51 § 0.51 Functions of the Bureau.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.51.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.61 § 0.61 Functions of the Bureau.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.61.md)
- [47 CFR § 0.81 § 0.81 Functions of the Office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-0.81.md)

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