A recurring contribution accepted in response to a solicitation that did not require affirmative consent must be returned to the contributor within 14 days of the earlier of the following:
• receipt of a request from the contributor to return the contribution, or
• the date on which the candidate or committee becomes aware that the solicitation of the recurring contribution was in violation of the Act. A contribution accepted after a contributor requested to cancel a recurring contribution must be returned to the contributor within 14 days of the request to cancel the recurring contribution. Refunding Contributions The return of contributions to contributors is permitted. Returning Contributions Lacking Contributor Information When a contribution of $100 or more is received in a calendar year from a single contributor, the committee must disclose the contributor’s name and address, and, if the contributor is an individual, their occupation and employer. If the committee does not have this information in its records within 60 days of receipt of the contribution, it must be returned to the contributor. (See Chapter 2.)
Ex 6.8 - Paula Greene, a member of Supervisor Howard’s staff, is also the treasurer of the Supervisor’s campaign committee. Paula does all recordkeeping for the committee and completes the committee’s campaign reports. Paula also has authority to approve committee expenditures. Campaign funds may be used to pay Paula Greene for services Paula provides as committee treasurer. Funds may not be used to supplement or pay her government salary.
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