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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE - Important ResourcesImportant Resources Important Telephone Numbers/Websites Candidate's ID Number - Sec. of State IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS/WEBSITES ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FAX GENERAL INFORMATION (714) 567-7600 FAX (714)567-7556 WEBSITE ocvote.com VOTE -BY -MAIL VOTER DIVISION (714) 567-7560 (Vote -by -Mail Ballot Applications, Information) AUTOMATED INFORMATION CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE DIVISION (714) 567-7558 (Financial Disclosure Statements, Information) Charitable Non -Profit Groups, General Information) CAMPAIGN MATERIALS DIVISION (714) 587-7588 (Maps, Precinct Information) (Voter List, Street Index, Information on CD) (714) 567-7615 CANDIDATE FILING DIVISION (714) 567-7600 (Filing Requirements for Office) VOTER REGISTRATION DIVISION (714)587-7569 (Voter Registration Forms, Information) OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS DIVISION (910) 657-2166 FAX (916)S53-3214 (General Information, Filing for State/Federel Offices) WEBSITE sos.ca.ucv POLITICAL REFORM DIVISION(Mon - Fri, 55) (916) 653-6224 (Committee ID Number, Termination) FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION ADVICE (Mon -Thum, 9 —11:30) (866) 2753772.2 FAX (916) 322-0886 WEBSITE fppc.caoov ENFORCEMENT DIVISION EMAIL comolaintfiftm.ca.cov (File Complaint under Political Reform Act) (886) 2753772.1 STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (Mon - Fri, 7-5) (800) 852-5711 AUTOMATED INFORMATION (800) 338-0505 (Committee Tax Smuts, Tax Deductible Contributions Charitable Non -Profit Groups, General Information) WEBSITE ftb.ca. av CA RELAY SERVICE —TDD (800) 822-6268 FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION (800) 424-9530 (Fedeml Campaign Finance Law) WEBSITE www.fec.cov OTHER AGENCIES The agencies listed below may be able to provide answers to your questions about campaign and lobbyist reports, federal election issues, criminal prosecution of campaign law violations, and other issues. • The California Secretary of State issues ID numbers to campaigns and committees, registers lobbyists, receives campaign and lobbying disclosure reports, provides technical assistance to filers, and maintains disclosure reports for public access. On-line campaign finance and lobbying disclosure reports are available on the Cal -Access section of the Secretary of State's website. California Secretary of State Political Reform Division 1500 11th Street, Room 495 Sacramento, CA 95814 TEL: (916) 653-6224 FAX: (916) 653-5045 http://www.sos.ca.gov/prd/prd.htm • California - the state homepage http://www.ca.gov/ • The Federal Election Commission (FEC) administers and enforces the federal statute that governs the financing of federal elections, including races for the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and president. Federal Election Commission 999 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20463 TEL: (800) 424-9530 (202)694-1100 TTY (202) 219-3336 http:/Aw .fac.gov • The Attorney General is the elected head of Califomia's Department of Justice. The Attorney General represents the people of California before trial, appellate, and Supreme Courts of California and the United States in criminal and civil matters; serves as legal counsel to State officers, boards, commissions, and departments; and assists district attorneys in the administration of justice. Office of the Attorney General Department of Justice 1300 1 Street P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 TEL: (916) 445-9555 (800)952-5225 http://cmg.state.ca.us • Your local district attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal violations of state laws. For contact information, check local directory listings under county offices. • State Franchise Tax Board Phone (800) 338-0505 http://www.ftb.ca.gov Committee Tax Status Tax Deductible Contributions Charitable Non -Profit Groups Other Tax -Related Questions • Internal Revenue Service Phone (800) 829-4933 http:/Avww.irs.ustmas.gov Federal Taxpayer I.D. Numbers Any Other Tax -Related Questions • Council on Government Ethics Laws (COGEL) - www.cogel.org Provides links to many other state ethics and campaign finance commissions. Getting your ID Number from the Secretary of State: website - http://cal-access.ss.ca.gov/ or call Political Reform Division (916) 653-6224 At the left side of the page type in the name of the candidate then click "go" What is Cal -Access? Cal -Access provides financial information supplied by state candidates, donors, lobbyists, and others. Simply start by selecting either Camoaian Finance Activity, Lobbying Activity, or Cal -Access Resources and we will guide you to the information. What's New? New Itemization Required for Some Gift, Meal, and Travel Expenditures "Cal -Access User's Manual" 120 Posted When and Where to File in 2008 "Behested Payments" Information Now on FPPC FG -0 I Website State Measure Contributions/Independent Expenditures r► Camoaian Finance Who is contributing money, who is receiving money and how is it being spent? Ga> y Lobbyina Activity Who are California's lobbyists, who is hiring them and how are they paid? Uk v Resources Learn how to use this site, find Important upcoming dates, review press releases, research facts, or use the glossary. fiQZ Where To File Campaign Reports The Committee Statement of Organization (Form 410) is filed with Secretary of State Political Reform Division 1500 11th Street, Room 495 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone(916)653-6224 Fax(916)653-5045 www.sos.ca.aov Provide a copy to the City Clerk All FPPC forms are filed with the Seal Beach Election Official/City Clerk. Campaign disclosure reports filed by local candidates and campaign committees are not filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission.