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2015 FEC Rec. 1 (2015)

handle is hein.usfed/fecrecd2015 and id is 1 raw text is: Commission Message from Chair Ann M. Ravel Fedea ElcinCm iso 99S tret.N -asingoD 06 Comisines -I-. ae, hi Ele . Weinrau Happy New Year! This year is the 40th anniversary of the FEC. As we mark this milestone, it's worth re- membering that the essential pur- pose of the FEC has always been to protect our democracy by ensuring a level playing field where everyone in the political process abides by the same set of rules; by providing predictability and clarity to those involved in the political process; and by disclosing who is behind political messages. The FEC exists to serve the public. But for too long it has been a cloistered agency which hears from certain stakeholders with a direct interest in the Commission's actions, but rarely interacts with the public. In my more than 40 years of law practice, at every level of govern- ment, I have learned that it is crucial to listen not only to stakeholders, but also to other experts, business leaders, and citizens from all walks of life and all per- spectives, to make thoughtful policy decisions on behalf of the public. This is particularly important at the FEC because what we do is fundamental to our democracy and has an impact on all people. What we need are more public voices and more speech at the Commission. To accomplish this, I have asked staff members throughout the agency to assess whether what they do to engage stakeholders and the general public has been effective, and to make recom- mendations about how to improve. I also welcome your suggestions about how we can be more accessible and responsive. In the same spirit, I will continue the initia- tive begun by Commissioner Goodman last year of hav- ing public forums on topics of interest to stakeholders and the public. In addition, the public has a one-of-a- kind opportunity to communicate directly with Commis- sioners to express their views on campaign finance pol- icy at a public hearing on February 11th. I encourage you to attend that hearing in person or listen in through the FEC website.

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