City of San Bernardino Candidate Information Guide

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICE COMMISSION (FPPC) The FPPC was created by the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act), a ballot initiative passed by California voters in 1974 as Proposition 9. To meet its responsibilities under the Act, the Commission adopts and amends regulations. It also develops required forms, prepares manuals and instructions, aids agencies and public officials with record-keeping and reporting, and maintains a central file of Statements of Economic Interests (SEI) for certain state and local officials. The Commission also investigates alleged violations of the Political Reform Act, imposes penalties when appropriate, and assists state and local agencies in the development and enforcement of conflict-of-interest codes. The FPPC regulates: • Campaign financing and spending • Financial conflicts of interest • Lobbyist registration and reporting • Post-governmental employment • Mass mailings at public expense • Gifts and honoraria given to public officials and candidates The FPPC welcomes your questions, comments, suggestions, compliments, and complaints. Please visit www.fppc.ca.gov for more information or call 1-866-ASK-FPPC. Fair Political Practices Commission 428 J Street, Suite 620 Sacramento, CA 95814 advice@fppc.ca.gov 1-866-275-3772 1-916-322-0886 fax Telephone advice is available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. FPPC FORMS AND MANUALS FPPC Forms and manuals are being provided electronically or can be accessed via the FPPC website, https://www.fppc.ca.gov/forms.html.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FPPC Election Filing Schedule

Local Candidate Committee Checklist

Local Campaign Filings

Campaign Disclosure Forms and Manuals

Campaign Limits

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