> The FCC is directed by five commissioners appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate for five-year terms, excep

> The FCC is directed by five commissioners appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate for five-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The U.S. President designates one of the commissioners to serve as chairman. Only three commissioners may be members of the same political party. None of them may have a financial interest in any FCC-related business. He doesn't "work for" the FCC, he's a commissioner [1], which is a political position for which he was nominated. The role is inherently political and he's there to provide leadership. He's a Democrat, if anything this means he's more likely to find a higher role in the future. 1. https://www.fcc.gov/about/leadership/geoffrey-starks#bio https://www.fcc.gov/about/leadership/geoffrey-starks#bio