# Self-Regulatory Organizations; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. Relating to the Representation of Orders by Floor Brokers
On July 27, 2003, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. (“CBOE” or “Exchange”) submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”), [^1] and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, [^2] a proposed rule change to amend CBOE Rule 6.45A to permit floor brokers to represent as agent orders from unaffiliated broker-dealers. The *Federal Register* published the proposed rule change for comment on August 19, 2003. [^3] The Commission received no comments on the proposal.
[^1] 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
[^2] 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
[^3] Securities Exchange Act Release No. 49826 (August 12, 2003), 68 FR 49826.
The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange [^4] and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6 of the Act [^5] and the rules and regulations thereunder. The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act [^6] and believes that the proposed rules should expand access to the CBOE's electronic book in a manner that is consistent with Section 11(a) of the Act. [^7] Therefore, the Commission finds the proposed rule change is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest.
[^4] In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission notes that it has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
[^5] 15 U.S.C. 78f.
[^6] 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
[^7] 15 U.S.C. 78k(a).
*It is therefore ordered,* pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, [^8] that the proposed rule change (SR-CBOE-2003-27), is approved.
[^8] 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority. [^9]
[^9] 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.