Chapter 2.12 ELECTION REFORM ACT*
Sections:
- Article 1. General Provisions
- 2.12.005 Title for citation.
- 2.12.010 Findings.
- 2.12.015 Purpose.
- 2.12.020 Liberal construction.
- 2.12.025 Reports and statements--Signature and verification requirements.
- 2.12.030 Reports and statements--Filed where.
- 2.12.032 Requirement to file statements and reports electronically.
- 2.12.033 Filing procedures.
- 2.12.035 Reports and statements--Filing fees prohibited.
- 2.12.040 Statements--Public inspection requirements.
- 2.12.045 Preservation from date of filing.
- 2.12.050 Reports and statements--City Clerk responsibilities.
- 2.12.051 Amendment or repeal of chapter.
- 2.12.055 Items of value--Report requirements.
- 2.12.060 Applicability--Severability.
- 2.12.065 Electronic posting of contributions prior to elections.
- Article 2. Definitions
- 2.12.070 Interpretation.
- 2.12.075 Adjusting an amount for cost of living changes.
- 2.12.080 Campaign statement.
- 2.12.085 Candidate.
- 2.12.090 Commission.
- 2.12.095 Committee.
- 2.12.100 Contribution.
- 2.12.105 Controlled committee.
- 2.12.110 Cumulative amount.
- 2.12.115 Elected officer.
- 2.12.120 Election.
- 2.12.123 Election cycle.
- 2.12.125 Elective office.
- 2.12.127 Electronic filing.
- 2.12.130 Expenditure.
- 2.12.135 Filer.
- 2.12.137 Fund.
- 2.12.138 General election.
- 2.12.140 Independent committee.
- 2.12.142 Independent expenditure.
- 2.12.145 Late contribution.
- 2.12.150 Mass mailing.
- 2.12.155 Measure.
- 2.12.156 Nomination period.
- 2.12.158 Participating candidate.
- 2.12.160 Period covered.
- 2.12.165 Persons.
- 2.12.167 Qualified contribution.
- 2.12.168 Qualifying period.
- Article 3. Fair Campaign Practices Commission
- 2.12.170 Established--Number of members.
- 2.12.175 Term--Appointments and reappointments.
- 2.12.180 Quorum.
- 2.12.185 Election of chairperson.
- 2.12.186 Vice-chairperson.
- 2.12.190 Vacancy filling.
- 2.12.195 Members--Qualifications and restrictions.
- 2.12.196 Avoidance of political conflict of interest.
- 2.12.200 Staff powers and duties.
- 2.12.205 Administrative responsibility.
- 2.12.210 Rules and regulations--Authority.
- 2.12.215 Additional duties.
- 2.12.220 Opinions.
- 2.12.225 Investigation authority and procedures.
- 2.12.227 Subpoena--Testimony under oath.
- 2.12.230 Notice and hearing on violations.
- 2.12.231 Violation--Penalties.
- 2.12.235 Judicial review of actions.
- 2.12.240 Meetings to be open to the public.
- Article 4. Disclosure Requirements and Procedures
- 2.12.245 Campaign treasurer--Appointment required--Powers and duties.
- 2.12.250 Campaign expenditure and contribution account--Establishment required-- Procedure for use.
- 2.12.255 Statement of organization--Committee required to file.
- 2.12.260 Statement of organization--Information required.
- 2.12.265 Statement of organization--Change of information--Amendment required.
- 2.12.270 Campaign statement--Filing requirements.
- 2.12.271 Campaign statements--Additional filing requirements.
- 2.12.272 Slate mailer organizations’ reporting requirements.
- 2.12.275 Campaign statement--Verification.
- 2.12.280 Campaign statement--Information required.
- 2.12.283 Campaign statement--Additional information required from participating candidates.
- 2.12.285 Repealed.
- 2.12.290 Repealed.
- 2.12.295 Report of late contributions.
- 2.12.297 Late independent expenditures preceding election.
- 2.12.300 Contributions--Written instrument required when.
- 2.12.305 Contributions--From persons using other than legal name prohibited.
- 2.12.310 Contributions--By persons on behalf of other persons prohibited.
- 2.12.315 Expenditures--Report requirements--Scope.
- 2.12.320 Anonymous contributions--Restrictions--Payment to City required when.
- 2.12.325 Mass mailings--Copies to commission.
- 2.12.330 Mass mailings by independent expenditure.
- 2.12.335 Disclosure on campaign communications of certain contributions and loans.
- Article 5. Expenditure Limitations
- Article 6. Limitations on Contributions
- Article 7. Enforcement--Penalties For Violation
- 2.12.445 Complaints--Filing, investigation and commission action.
- 2.12.450 Actions for compliance--Who is authorized to institute.
- 2.12.455 Actions for compliance--Procedure required and commission authority.
- 2.12.460 Violation--Deemed misdemeanor--Penalty.
- 2.12.465 Actions for compliance--Disposition of amounts recovered.
- 2.12.470 Violation--Candidate’s office forfeited when.
- 2.12.475 Violation--Candidacy terminated when.
- 2.12.480 Violation--Persons ineligible for candidacy--Time limit.
- 2.12.485 Late filing penalties.
- Article 8. Berkeley Fair Elections Act of 2016
- 2.12.490 Title and purpose.
- 2.12.495 Offices covered.
- 2.12.500 Eligibility for Fair Elections campaign funding.
- 2.12.505 Fair Elections fund payments.
- 2.12.510 Candidate statement notice.
- 2.12.515 Transition rule for current election cycle.
- 2.12.520 Special municipal elections.
- 2.12.525 Campaign accounts for participating candidates.
- 2.12.530 Use of Fair Elections funds.
- 2.12.535 Administrative modification of timelines.
- 2.12.540 Insufficient funds in the program.
- 2.12.545 Cost of living adjustments.
- 2.12.550 Fair Elections Act penalties.
- 2.12.555 Violation--Persons ineligible for public funds--Time limit.
- 2.12.560 Review by Commission.
*The City Attorney has determined that certain uncodified provisions are unconstitutional. See Citizens for Jobs and Energy v. Fair Political Practices Comm. (1976) 16 Cal. 3d 671.
The City Attorney has determined that Ord. 4700-NS § 602 applies only to ballot measures which are recalls; it has been held unconstitutional with respect to initiatives and referenda. (See Citizens Against Rent Control v. City of Berkeley (1981) 454 US 290.)
The City Attorney has also determined that Ord. 4700-NS § 605 applies only to candidate campaigns and ballot measures which are recalls; it has been held unconstitutional with respect to initiatives and referenda. (See Pacific Gas and Electric v. City of Berkeley, (1976) 60 Cal. App. 3d 123).
The City Attorney has determined that Ord. 4700-NS § 517, as modified by Ord. 5895-N.S. § 1, is unconstitutional; see Meyer v. Grant (1988) 486 U.S. 414, Buckley v. American Constitutional Law Foundation (1999) 525 U.S. 182.