V. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FILINGS
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is an independent regulatory agency that enforces campaign finance laws. The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is one of many filing agents for the FPPC and is responsible for collecting campaign disclosure statements from candidates who are required to file, including candidates running for office in any election. However, it is the responsibility of the candidates and committees to be aware of filing deadlines and to file the required forms in a timely manner. Generally, candidates running for state and judicial offices should file their required financial disclosure statements with the office of the Secretary of State. Candidates running for county, school and special district offices must file their required financial disclosure statements with the Registrar of Voters. Candidates running for municipal offices should file their required financial disclosure statements with the clerk for that municipality. Candidates running for Federal offices do not file state campaign disclosure statements, but are required to file certain federal campaign statements. Candidates running for Federal offices should visit the Federal Election Commission website (www.fec.gov) for more information about their requirements.
Statement of Economic Interest Form 700
All candidates (including incumbents) for offices specified in Government Code §87200 must file a Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 no later than the final filing date for their Declaration of Candidacy . Exception: A statement is not required if a candidate filed a statement for the same jurisdiction within 60 days before filing a Declaration of Candidacy . Government Code §87302.3.
Additional Fair Political Practices Commission Filing Forms
The following list of financial disclosure forms may be required for candidates running for office. Please refer to the instructions for filing, which is included with the form for requirements and filing locations. • Form 410 - Statement of Organization: Candidates that plan to spend or receive campaign contributions of $2,000 or more must file this form. • Form 460 - Recipient Committee Campaign Statement: Candidates who file a Form 410 are required to file Form 460. • Form 470 - Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement-Short Form: Candidates that do not plan to spend or receive campaign contributions of $2,000 or more must file this form. • Form 470 - Supplement: If a candidate subsequently spends or receives campaign contributions of $2,000 or more, after filing an initial Form 470, a Supplement Form 470 must be filed. This form must be filed within 48 hours of reaching the $2,000 limit. The form must be provided to the Secretary of State, the local filling officer, and each candidate seeking the same office. Contact the filling officer for candidate addresses if needed. • Form 496 – 24-hour/10-day Independent Expenditure Report: Filed by committees that make independent expenditures whose combined total is $1,000 or more to support or
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