Candidate Information Guide

Filing Schedule for Local Candidate Controlled Committees

Financial and Campaign Disclosure Information

Statements are Public Record – Government Code § 81008 states all statements filed are a matter of public record. Redacted statements may be viewed online at Elections.SBCounty.gov. Un-redacted statements may be inspected at the Registrar of Voters office by anyone, and copies can be purchased at ten cents per page. Electronic copies can also be requested at no additional cost. Violations – Government Code § 91000 states Failure to comply with the campaign disclosure laws may result in criminal prosecution by the State Attorney General or the County District Attorney, or civil action by the FPPC, the district attorney, or a private citizen. Use of Candidate’s personal funds – Government Code § 82015 states money used from a candidate ’ s personal funds is considered a contribution to the campaign and must be reported. Anonymous or cash transactions – Government Code § 84300 and 84303 state anonymous or cash contributions of $100 or more, and cash expenditures of $100 or more, are prohibited.

Note: It is the responsibility of the Candidate and/or committee to file the appropriate forms in the appropriate office(s).

Unsigned forms are incomplete and are not considered filed until they are signed.

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