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Structure and Oversight of Operational Boards and Commissions Gao ID: T-GGD-93-11 March 16, 1993This testimony discusses GAO's work on the structure and oversight of operational boards and commissions. GAO (1) discusses which existing boards and commissions have an operational rather than advisory function, (2) analyzes the legislation and other documents relating to selected commissions to determine the framework for commission operations and for ensuring proper management, and (3) identifies factors that Congress might want to consider in crafting future legislation establishing new boards and commissions.