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Federal Reserve System

Federal agency · Founded 1913


Structure and appointment

Board of Governors of seven members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, serving fourteen-year terms. At least one member must have experience working in or supervising community banks with under $10 billion in assets.

Source: statute / agency record

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Notes

Central bank of the United States. Self-funded through interest earnings; not appropriated by Congress (no OMB line).