G. Mass Mailings, Mass Emails, Telephone Calls, and Notices to Contributors of $5,000 or More The following must be retained for a period of four years following the date the campaign statement relating to the records is filed: • Mailers. A copy of any mass mailing sent by the committee (see Chapters 6 and 7). • Mass Emails. An original sample of each mass email, the date sent and the number of individual emails sent (see Chapter 7). • Political Calls. A script of the call or a copy of the recorded phone message when the committee coordinates on and pays for 500 or more telephone calls to expressly advocate support for a candidate or ballot measure (see Chapter 6). • Major Donor Notices . A copy or record of all notifications to contributors of $5,000 or more (see Chapter 3). Answering Your Questions A. May the candidate serve as the committee’s treasurer?
Yes. The candidate may serve as the treasurer or assistant treasurer.
B. Are there private firms that provide treasurer or campaign reporting services?
Yes. The FPPC does not endorse or recommend any particular private firm. Candidates may find useful information on the websites of the California Political Attorneys Association and the California Political Treasurers Association.
C. Are there any specific accounting qualifications for someone to be able to serve as treasurer?
No. However, no individual should accept the position as a mere figurehead.
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