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Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission Minutes of Public Meeting of Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:00‐11:30am EDT Longworth House Office Building, Hearing Room 1310, Washington, DC Agenda Item 1: Roll Call Chairman Angelides called the meeting to order at 9:32 am EDT. All Commissioners were present, including Commissioners Born, Hennessey, Georgiou, Graham, Vice Chairman Thomas, Murren, Holtz‐ Eakin, Thompson, and Wallison. Agenda Item 2: Welcome and Introductions Chairman Angelides gave opening remarks about the Commission’s work and mission, and acknowledged Vice Chairman Thomas for his efforts to date. Agenda Item 3: Announcements Chairman Angelides announced the Commission’s appointment of Thomas Greene (present) as Executive Director of the Commission. Chairman Angelides stated that the Commission has adopted rules of procedures, which specifically include whistleblower protections. Agenda Item 4: Statements by Commissioners Each commissioner gave individual opening remarks. Agenda Item 5: Discussion of Commission Scope of Work, Work Plan, and Timeline Chairman Angelides emphasized the urgency of the work, noting the importance of the commission’s alacrity for Congress and the public good. Chairman Angelides noted that he and Vice Chairman Thomas have met with the chairs and ranking members of the relevant committees of jurisdiction in the House and Senate. Vice Chairman Thomas introduced Gretchen Newsom and Scott Ganz as members of the commission’s staff, and announces their availability for questions. The Vice Chairman also stated that the commission’s office in Washington, DC will soon be up and running with a website, contacts, and information. Agenda Item 6: Other Items of Business Chairman Angelides expressed thanks to the staff of the Chief Administrative Office of the House, the House Counsel, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, and the nascent staff of the commission. Chairman Angelides outlined part of the commission’s schedule, first highlighting the end of October as the goal for having in place key leadership staff, and noting that in the next 30 days, the commission’s staff will present the commission with a fuller timeline that, once complete, will be presented to the public. The Chairman stated that it is expected that before the end of this year, the inquiry will be fully underway, with hearings being held in Washington, DC and around the country. Agenda Item 7: Adjournment MOTION: Chairman Angelides moved to adjourn the meeting. APPROVED: Chairman Angelides’ motion is approved and the meeting is closed.
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