In fiscal 2015, EAC had $6 million in budget outlays and 22 employees.2
• Establishes policy regarding the mission, goals and objectives of the EAC
• Votes on matters of agency strategic planning, objective and policy, including adoption of National Voter Registration Act regulations, voluntary guidance under HAVA Section 311, Voluntary Voting System Guidelines, program manuals and other policies of general applicability that impact parties outside of the EAC; adoption of an annual EAC research plan; issuance of EAC advisories; and issuance of policy directives
• Votes on executive operational matters, including adoption of reports to be submitted to Congress (except inspector general reports); adoption of public meeting or hearing agencies; appointment of the executive director, general counsel and inspector general; appointment of the chair and vice chair of the commission; adoption of EAC annual budget request; adoption of EAC strategic plan; adoption or acceptance of EAC research; accreditation of EAC Voting System Test Laboratories; and action on appeals of audit resolutions and other matters as set forth approved manuals or regulations3