Candidate Information Guide

(c) A candidate, committee, or slate mailer organization that pays for telephone calls as described in subdivision (a) shall maintain a record of the script of the call for the period of time set forth in § 84104. If any of the calls qualifying under subdivision (a) were recorded messages, a copy of the recording shall be maintained for that period. (d) This section does not apply to a telephone call that is paid for by an independent expenditure.

To Report Election Violations

The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters office is NOT an enforcement agency and is therefore unable to investigate any violations. Reports of violations should be referred to the agencies listed below:

Suspected Violation:

Refer to:

The Political Reform Act (Title 9 of the California Government Code in Sections 81000 through 91015), i.e. mass mailing requirements; slate mailers; campaign disclosure; proper use of campaign funds; disclosure of economic interests

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) 866-275-3772. fppc.ca.gov

San Bernardino County District Attorney (909) 382-3800 Or California Secretary of State, Elections Division (916)657-2166 sos.ca.gov San Bernardino County District Attorney (909) 382-3800 Or California State Attorney General ag.ca.gov (916)445-9555 Local City Attorney Or San Bernardino County District Attorney (909) 382-3800

Election Fraud

Unlawful Use of Public Funds, violations of the Elections Code, the Penal Code, or any laws other than the Political Reform Act

Open Meeting Laws (Brown Act)

Local Ordinances

Vandalism or requirements concerning campaign signs

There is no agency enforcement; these issues are dealt with in court.

False or misleading campaign materials

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