[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 11, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 11CFR109.3]

[Page 146-147]
 
                       TITLE 11--FEDERAL ELECTIONS
 
                 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
 
PART 109_COORDINATED AND INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES (2 U.S.C. 431(17), 
441a(a) and (d), AND PUB. L. 107	155 SEC. 214(c))--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart A_Scope and Definitions
 
Sec.  109.3  Definitions.

    For the purposes of 11 CFR part 109 only, agent means any person who 
has actual authority, either express or implied, to engage in any of the 
following activities on behalf of the specified persons:
    (a) In the case of a national, State, district, or local committee 
of a political party, any one or more of the activities listed in 
paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this section:
    (1) To request or suggest that a communication be created, produced, 
or distributed.
    (2) To make or authorize a communication that meets one or more of 
the content standards set forth in 11 CFR 109.21(c).
    (3) To create, produce, or distribute any communication at the 
request or suggestion of a candidate.
    (4) To be materially involved in decisions regarding:
    (i) The content of the communication;
    (ii) The intended audience for the communication;
    (iii) The means or mode of the communication;
    (iv) The specific media outlet used for the communication;
    (v) The timing or frequency of the communication; or,
    (vi) The size or prominence of a printed communication, or duration 
of a communication by means of broadcast, cable, or satellite.
    (5) To make or direct a communication that is created, produced, or 
distributed with the use of material or information derived from a 
substantial discussion about the communication with a candidate.
    (b) In the case of an individual who is a Federal candidate or an 
individual holding Federal office, any one or more of the activities 
listed in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(6) of this section:
    (1) To request or suggest that a communication be created, produced, 
or distributed.
    (2) To make or authorize a communication that meets one or more of 
the content standards set forth in 11 CFR 109.21(c).
    (3) To request or suggest that any other person create, produce, or 
distribute any communication.
    (4) To be materially involved in decisions regarding:
    (i) The content of the communication;
    (ii) The intended audience for the communication;
    (iii) The means or mode of the communication;
    (iv) The specific media outlet used for the communication;
    (v) The timing or frequency of the communication;
    (vi) The size or prominence of a printed communication, or duration 
of a communication by means of broadcast, cable, or satellite.
    (5) To provide material or information to assist another person in 
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creation, production, or distribution of any communication.
    (6) To make or direct a communication that is created, produced, or 
distributed with the use of material or information derived from a 
substantial discussion about the communication with a different 
candidate.