{"id":10243,"date":"2024-07-12T16:32:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T23:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/?post_type=document&#038;p=10243"},"modified":"2024-07-12T16:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T23:32:17","slug":"imdc-pac-treasurers-guide-07-24","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/document\/imdc-pac-treasurers-guide-07-24\/","title":{"rendered":"IMDC PAC Treasurers Guide 07-24"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-10243\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-10243-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10243-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10243-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10243\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/LOGO.png\" width=\"252\" height=\"51\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-10243-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Guide for Maintaining IMDC PAC<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class='printomatic pom-default ' id='id4110'  data-print_target='.panel-layout'><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/search.brave.com\/search?q=how+to+set+up+a+California+FPPC+PAC&amp;source=web\"><strong>Setting up a California FPPC PAC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fppc.ca.gov\/\">CA FPPC Commission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fppc.ca.gov\/content\/dam\/fppc\/NS-Documents\/TAD\/Campaign%20Documents\/Sponsored%20Committee%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf\">Sponsored Committee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fppc.ca.gov\/content\/dam\/fppc\/NS-Documents\/TAD\/Campaign%20Manuals\/Manual_4\/Manual_4_Ch_1_What_is_a_GP_Committee.pdf\">General Purpose Committee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fppc.ca.gov\/content\/dam\/fppc\/NS-Documents\/TAD\/Campaign%20Manuals\/Manual_4\/Manual_4_Ch_2_Form_410.pdf\">Form 410<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fppc.ca.gov\/content\/dam\/fppc\/NS-Documents\/TAD\/Campaign%20Forms\/410.pdf\">Form 410 On-line<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fppc.ca.gov\/forms\/all-fppc-manuals.html\">Manual 4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To set up a California FPPC PAC (Political Action Committee), follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Determine the purpose<\/strong>: Decide the purpose of your PAC, such as supporting or opposing a specific candidate, ballot measure, or political party.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose a name<\/strong>: Select a unique and descriptive name for your PAC. Make sure it is not already in use by searching the California Secretary of State\u2019s database.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Register with the FPPC<\/strong>: File a Statement of Organization with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) within 10 days of forming your PAC. You can submit the form online or by mail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designate a treasurer<\/strong>: Appoint a treasurer who is responsible for managing your PAC\u2019s finances and ensuring compliance with California political reform laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open a bank account<\/strong>: Open a separate bank account specifically for your PAC\u2019s funds. This will help you keep your PAC\u2019s finances separate from personal or other business accounts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report contributions and expenditures<\/strong>: File regular reports with the FPPC, including a Semiannual Report and a Year-End Report, detailing your PAC\u2019s contributions and expenditures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comply with campaign finance laws<\/strong>: Familiarize yourself with California\u2019s campaign finance laws and regulations, and ensure your PAC is in compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consult with the FPPC<\/strong>: If you have any questions or concerns about setting up your PAC, consult with the FPPC or a qualified attorney.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep accurate records<\/strong>: Maintain accurate and detailed records of your PAC\u2019s financial transactions, including contributions, expenditures, and receipts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitor your PAC\u2019s activities<\/strong>: Regularly review your PAC\u2019s activities to ensure compliance with California\u2019s political reform laws and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By following these steps and tips, you can successfully set up a California FPPC PAC and engage in political activities while complying with state laws and regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"document_category":[111,103,112],"document_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10243","document","type-document","status-publish","hentry","document_category-imdc-documents","document_category-imdc-exec-imdc","document_category-imdc-treas","post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document\/10243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/document"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10243"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document\/10243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10274,"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document\/10243\/revisions\/10274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"document_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document_category?post=10243"},{"taxonomy":"document_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inlandmendodems.org\/WP\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document_tag?post=10243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}