Example A: Former School Board Member Example B: Counselor / Retired
Avocations, Statuses, and Pro Forma Professions
California Code of Regulations §20716(b) states that avocations, statuses and pro forma professions, vocations and occupations are distinguished from professions, vocations and occupations and are not acceptable as ballot designations. California Code of Regulations §20716(b)(1) defines “avocations” as a casual or occasional activity, diversion or hobby pursued principally for enjoyment and in addition to the candidate’s principal profession, vocation or occupation. California Code of Regulations §20716(b)(3) defines “status” as a state, condition, social position or legal relation of the candidate to another person, persons or the community as a whole. A status is generic in nature and generally fails to identify with any particular specificity the manner by which the candidate earns his or her livelihood or spends the substantial majority of his or her time. California Code of Regulations §20716(b)(2) defines “pro forma” as positions held by the candidate which consume little or none of the candidate’s time and which, by their nature, are voluntary or for which the candidate is not compensated.
Leadership Positions in an Elective Body
California Code of Regulations §20712(d) states that ballot designations indicating a position of legislative leadership or leadership in another elected body are not elective offices and are improper. However, a candidate may propose these ballot designations for consideration as their current principal professions, vocations, or occupations and be subject to the three-word limit. California Code of Regulations §20712(e) states that any proposed ballot designation which indicates that the candidate is a member of the state or county central committee of a political party, or an officer of a state or county central committee of a political party, are improper and do not constitute elective offices.
Supporting Documentation Justifying Proposed Ballot Designations
California Code of Regulations §20717(c) states that the candidate shall have the burden of establishing that the proposed ballot designation is accurate and complies with all provisions of Elections Code and California Code of Regulations. California Code of Regulations §20717(a) states that time is of the essence regarding all matters pertaining to the review of ballot designations submitted by candidates. Failure to promptly submit requested supporting documentation will preclude consideration of such materials in and the rendering of a final decision on the candidate’s proposed ballot designation.
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