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Ethics Commission approves electronic filing for local campaign committees, keeps protections for small filers
Summary
The San Francisco Ethics Commission approved amendments to the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance that allow local committees to submit campaign statements electronically as the official record, preserve a voluntary option for very small filers, and commit to immediate public posting of e-filed documents; commissioners voted to adopt the package unanimously by voice vote.
The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted to adopt changes to the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance that permit local campaign committees to file statements electronically as the official record and reduce duplicate paper requirements.
Staff information-technology officer Steven Massey told the commission the change follows state legislation (AB 2452) that allows local agencies to eliminate paper filing and make electronic submissions the official documents of record. He said the proposed amendment to CFRA section 1.112 would consolidate filings so local committees submit one electronic copy rather than separate paper duplicates.
Commissioners flagged public benefit and accessibility as…
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