The Commission

The Commission is a collective body comprising the chairman and four members, appointed by decree of the President of the Republic, on recommendation of the Prime Minister(*).

Decisions are taken by a majority of the members in attendance. For certain specific decisions, the law requires an absolute majority (no fewer than four votes in favour) (**).

The Chairman Giuseppe Vegas and the Members, currently Vittorio Conti, Michele Pezzinga, Luca Enriques and Paolo Troiano, hold office for seven years; they may not stand for re-election.

(*) Art. 23, subsection 1,  of. d.l. 6.12.2011, n. 201, entering into force with l. 22.12.2011, n. 214, has reduced from five to three, including the chairman, the numbers of the members (from the first renewal following the entering into force of the decree). 

(**) Art. 23, subsections  2-bis and 2-ter of. d.l. 6.12.2011, n. 201, entering into force with l. 22.12.2011, n. 214, has revoked the absolute majority for certain specific decisions.