15 USC 78o-4a - Commission Office of Municipal Securities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 19, 2024

§ 78o–4a.

Commission Office of Municipal Securities

(a)

In general

There shall be in the Commission an Office of Municipal Securities, which shall—

(1)

administer the rules of the Commission with respect to the practices of municipal securities brokers and dealers, municipal securities advisors, municipal securities investors, and municipal securities issuers; and

(2)

coordinate with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board for rulemaking and enforcement actions as required by law.

(b)

Director of the Office

The head of the Office of Municipal Securities shall be the Director, who shall report to the Chairman.

(c)

Staffing

(1)

In general

The Office of Municipal Securities shall be staffed sufficiently to carry out the requirements of this section.

(2)

Requirement

The staff of the Office of Municipal Securities shall include individuals with knowledge of and expertise in municipal finance.

(Pub. L. 111–203, title IX, § 979, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1926.)

cite as: 15 USC 78o-4a