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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Federal agency · Founded 1965


Structure and appointment

Independent regulatory commission. Five members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, serving five-year terms. Not more than three members may be of the same political party.

Source: statute / agency record

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Notes

EEOC. Independent agency. Enforces federal civil-rights employment laws.