Local Elections: The Form 496 must be filed by fax, guaranteed overnight delivery, personal delivery, or email, if available. Regular mail may not be used. A local ordinance may require that the form be filed electronically. Contact the local filing officer to determine if electronic filing or email is available. Location of Filing Form 496 State Elections: The Form 496 must be filed electronically with the Secretary of State’s office when it is filed in connection with a state candidate or measure. No paper copies are accepted. If the Form 496 is filed in connection with a CalPERS or CalSTRS election, a copy must also be filed with the relevant board’s office.
Ex 11.6 - A city councilmember’s election committee made an independent expenditure of $8,000 to support a county ballot measure. The Form 496 must be filed with the county elections office.
10-day Independent Expenditure Report (Form 496)
Additionally, a Form 496 is required to be filed within 10 business days when a committee makes independent expenditures that total in the aggregate $5,000 or more to support or oppose the qualification of a single local initiative or referendum ballot measure.
Ex 11.7 - A county supervisor’s election committee made an independent expenditure of $10,000 to support a state ballot measure. The Form 496 must be filed electronically with the Secretary of State’s office.
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Campaign Manual 2 August 2023 Page 384
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