California Fair Political Practices Commission Frequently Asked Questions: Campaign Activity Getting Started …………………..Page 1
Ballot Measure Committees ……Page 3
Fundraising …………….............. Page 4
Expenditures .……………………. Page 6
Communications ……………….. Page 7
24-Hour Contribution Reports ... Page 7
Enforcement. ……………………. Page 8 Candidates ……….……………..…Page 8 The FAQs listed below are selected from questions people frequently ask the FPPC about campaign-related activity under the Political Reform Act (“Act”). All efforts have been made to provide helpful, easy-to-understand, answers to common questions. Please note that this fact sheet cannot address all of the unique variables and circumstances related to campaign activity. For more information, see the FPPC’s campaign disclosure manuals or contact the FPPC with specific questions. Getting Started Questions 1. Q. When must a committee file a Statement of Organization (Form 410) with the Secretary of State’s office? A. The Form 410 is required to be filed within 10 days of raising $2,000 or more, which is the threshold for qualifying as a committee. 2. Q. Is it possible for a committee to receive a committee ID number prior to meeting the $2,000 threshold? A. Yes. The Secretary of State will issue a committee ID number upon receipt of the Form 410, even if $2,000 or more has not yet been raised. The “Not Yet Qualified” box should be marked and once the $2,000 threshold is met, an amendment must be filed within 10 days to report the date the committee qualified. 3. Q. Is there a fee to register as a committee? A. Yes. Committees are required to pay a $50 fee to the Secretary of State within 15 days of filing the Form 410. In addition, a $50 fee is required to be paid to the Secretary of State by January 15 of each year until the committee terminates. 4. Q. Who must be identified on the Form 410? A. The name and contact information of the treasurer and principal officers, if any, must be provided, in addition to any candidate controlling the committee. If the committee will have an assistant treasurer, their contact information must be also included. 5. Q. Are there any specific accounting qualifications for someone to serve as a committee’s treasurer? A. No. An individual must be at a minimum 18 years of age to serve as a committee’s treasurer. However, no individual should accept the position as a mere figurehead. To
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