Amendment to Executive Order 13639
May 24, 2013
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: May 21, 2013
Published on: May 24, 2013
May 24, 2013
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: May 21, 2013
Published on: May 24, 2013
Summary
Changes the rule for how many people can be on the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, allowing for up to ten members.
What problem does this solve?
The original rule for the Presidential Commission on Election Administration needed an update on its size. This order changes the rule to allow up to ten members with experience in elections or customer service.
What does this order do?
Increases commission membership
Changes the size of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration to allow for up to ten members appointed by the President.
Specifies member qualifications
Requires members to have knowledge of state or local elections, experience in customer service businesses, or other valuable knowledge as determined by the President.
Who does this affect?
- Presidential Commission on Election Administration
- State and local election officials
What is the real world impact?
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Expands the commission's expertise
Allows the President to appoint more members to the commission, potentially bringing in a wider range of knowledge and experience to study how elections are run.
When does this start?
This order became effective when it was signed on May 21, 2013.