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               “By Design: The FEC: Regulatory Decision-making as a

                                        Constrained Bargaining Process”

                                               

                                                  By Dr. Bruce Bordner

                                                  University of Virginia                                    

                                                          

                                            

                                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


(Click on Chapter Title to Select)


Introduction                                                                                              


Background Environment:

Chapter One - A Need, A “Norm,” and An Adjusted Law


Internal Environment

Chapter Two - The FEC: Statutory Authority                                           

Chapter Three - The Structure of the FEC                                                

        1. Overview                                                                                               

        2. The Commission and Executive Staff                                       

        3. The Office of General Counsel                                                           

        4. The Office of the Staff Director                                                           

        5. The Office of the Inspector General                                                  

Chapter Four - Presidential & Congressional Constraints                      

Chapter Five - Regulatory Decision-Making at the FEC                           


Regulated Environment

Chapter Six - Regulatory Enforcement: An Examination                          

        1. Overview                                                                                               

        2. Pre-Enforcement Prioritization Profile                                              

        3. Post-Enforcement Prioritization Profile                                            

        4. Discussion of Profiles                                                                           

Chapter Seven - Agency Competence: An Examination                            


Conclusion                                                                                                         


Appendix                                 


Bibliography                                                                                       


Interviews