Candidate Information Guide

CHAPTER 4: FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION (FPPC) 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.

Fair Political Practices Commission Filing Forms

The following is a list of financial disclosure forms that 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. All the forms may be downloaded from the Fair Political Practices Commission at www.fppc.ca.gov • Form 410 - Statement of Organization: Candidates that plan to spend or receive campaign contributions of $2,000 or more must file this form. This form can be used for organizing a committee, amending a previous Form 410, or termination of a committee. • Form 460 - Recipient Committee Campaign Statement: Candidates who file a Form 410 are required to file Form 460. This form is filed by recipient committees to report expenditures and contributions. • 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 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.

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