party means a major party or a minor party as defined in section 9002 (3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. 9002 (3) or (4)). D Administrative Provisions 531. Duties of the Federal Election Commission (a) Duties and powers (1) Administration The Commission shall have the power to administer the provisions of this title and shall prescribe regulations to carry out the purposes of this title, including regulations— (A) to establish procedures for— (i) verifying the amount of valid qualifying contributions with respect to a candidate