The chairperson of an agency usually belongs to a different political party from that of the president to ensure fairness and equal distribution of power among staff members.

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The chairperson is designated as such at the time of nomination by the president and is the presiding officer at agency meetings. The chairperson usually belongs to the same political party as the president and, while an equal in voting, is somewhat more important than the other agency members because of visibility and the power to appoint staff.

The Chairperson of an Agency Usually Belongs to a Different