Note: The full names, addresses and zip codes of all contributors, lenders, and payees of $100 or more must be reported on certain schedules of Form 460. In addition, occupation and employer is required for individuals. A contribution of $100 or more must be returned if the contributor’s name, address, occupation, and employer are not in the committee’s records within 60 days of receiving the contribution. Form 460 must be amended within 70 days of the closing date of the period in which the contribution was disclosed to report required information. Refer to Campaign for complete information on all of your reporting obligations. Where to file : File the original and a copy with the City Clerk’s Office, or electronically using the City’s campaign finance disclosure e-filing system (NetFile). Form 496 - Late Independent Expenditure Report Form 496 is filed by committees who make “independent expenditures” totaling $1,000 or more to support or oppose a single candidate or a single ballot measure during the 90 days immediately prior to the election. An “independent expenditure” is an expenditure made in connection with a communication (e.g., a billboard, advertisement, mailing) that expressly advocates the nomination, election, or defeat of a clearly identified candidate, or the qualification, passage, or defeat of a clearly identified measure. An independent expenditure is a payment that is not made to, or at the behest of, the affected candidate or committee. Refer to Campaign Manual 2 and Form 496 in the Candidate Handbook for important information regarding “independent expenditures” and exceptions to reporting requirements. Late independent expenditures also must be disclosed on the candidate or committee’s next campaign statement (Form 460), and on the Supplemental Independent Expenditure Report (Form 465). Where to file : File with the City Clerk’s Office by fax, overnight delivery, personal delivery, or electronically using the City’s campaign finance disclosure e-filing system (NetFile) within 24 hours of making the expenditure. REGULAR MAIL MAY NOT BE USED. Refer to Campaign Manual 2 for other agencies that may also require a copy of Form 496.) Form 497 - Late Contribution Report The 24-hour contribution report provides immediate reporting of contributions received or made near or on the election date. Form 497 must be filed if a candidate controlled committee or a primarily formed committee: • Receives contributions that total in the aggregate $1,000 or more from a single source during the 90 days before the candidate’s election, including the date of the election; or
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