Candidate Handbook Special Municipal Election April 15, 2025


Candidate Letter
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City's Mission Statement
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Table of Contents
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Candidate's Checklist
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Chapter 1 - General Qualifications to Run for and Hold Public Office
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Chapter 2 - Ballot Designation Provisions
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Chapter 3 - Candidate's Statement of Qualifications
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Chapter 4 - Conflict of Interests Information Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)
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Chapter 5 - Political Advertising Disclaimers
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Chapter 6 - Adopted City Council Election Resolutions
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Chapter 7 - Campaign Disclosure and Political Reform Act
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Chapter 8 - City Code and Policy Information
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Chapter 9 - Lobbyist Activities
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Chapter 10 - Ethics and Related Enactments
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Chapter 11 - Registrar of Voters Services and Information
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Chapter 12 - City Council and Great Park Board Meeting Information
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Chapter 13 - Resource Information and Assistance - State Agencies
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Chapter 14 - List of Officials
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Appendices
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Appendix A - FPPC Campaign Disclosure Manual 2
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Appendix B - Reference Pamphlet (Form 700)
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Appendix C - FPPC Limitations and Restrictions on Gifts, Honoraria, Travel and Loans
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Appendix D - Political Advertising Disclosures
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Appendix F - Campaign Basics, Candidate Check List, Frequently Asked Questions
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Appendix G - Government Code Section 84308
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Appendix H - FPPC Requirements for Reporting Gifts, Meals and Travel
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Appendix I - IRS Section 527 Fact Sheet
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Appendix J - Ordinance No. 08-03 Irvine City Council Ethical Public Service (Measure H)
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Appendix K - City Council Policies/Procedures Ordinance No. 22-02 Resolution No. 22-21
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Appendix L - A Guide to the Ralph M. Brown Act
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Appendix M - OC ROV Election Security Playbook
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