HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecap of Issues Raised Prior to 06-05CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO - Campaign Regulations Committee Recap of Concerns to be Considered - Revised 7/18/05
Citation Concern Initiator
2.40.050
and
2.40.055
1) Review these sections in light of concerns raised related to money coming from out-of-state donors.
2) The constitutionality of section 2.40.55.C is in question and may not be enforceable--requires
clarification. (The City cannot impose limits on independent expenditures--although it can require
disclosure.)
1) Council
2) City Attorney
2.40.050.A. The word "promptly" when referring to transmitting contributions to the campaign treasurer is vague. City Clerk
2.040.060 1) Form 501 is now filed with the City Clerk's office rather than the Secretary of State.
2) This section should be revisited to indicate that accounts may be opened at a financial institution that
has a branch in the City of SLO.
3) Section G should be revisited. The State does not have, and cannot define, a third State deadline.
1) City Clerk
2) City Attorney
3) City Clerk
2.40.070.E Convert newspaper publication to eliminate publication of contributors, contributions, expenditures. City Clerk
2.40.170 This section refers to political signs and needs revision/clarification. Code Enforcement
MISC Forms 101 and 102 do not address whether they may be faxed. *
Forms 101 and 102 do not address whether fines may be applicable if submitted late. *
Forms 101 and 102 do not make provisions for amendments to be filed. *
For a November election, can contributions be received until December 31st of election year? If so, clarify
language in ordinance.
*
Consider revising the reporting limit from $25 or greater than $25. Council
Can the filing periods on Forms 101 and 102 be revised to coincide with the State's filing periods? Candidates/Council
Consider increasing the contribution limit, particularly since it's the same as it was when the Code was first
adopted in 1971.
Council/Candidates
*These are miscellaneous questions raised during the November 2004 and April 2005 elections.
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