These are the key responsibilities to being a Political Treasurer. a) Keep detailed accounts, current within not more than seven days after the date of receiving a contribution or making an expenditure. b) Keep a detailed record of accounts for at least one year after the date of the election or filing of the last Campaign Financial Disclosure Report, whichever is later. c) File the required Campaign Financial Disclosure Reports on time while reporting all required information. (See page 10 for reporting periods and due dates.) d) Obtain the full name and complete address of any individual or organization which has made a contribution. 1) Only those contributing more than $50 during a calendar year must be itemized on the Campaign Financial Disclosure Report. e) Transmit any anonymous contribution of more than $50 to the State Controller for deposit in the public school fund. f) Obtain a receipt, canceled check or an accurate copy thereof for an expenditure of $25 or more. g) Clearly indicate on all public political advertising the person responsible for such communications. 1) For example: Print for by Candidate X for Commissioner, John Doe Political Treasurer” on all “Paid printed materials. Secretary of State Administrative Rule Items Exempt from Advertising Regulation Campaign buttons, bumper stickers, pins, pens and similar small items upon which a disclaimer cannot be conveniently printed are not deemed to be regulated by the provisions of Section 67-6614A, Idaho Code. h) Notify the County Clerk, in writing (fax accepted), of: 1) Any contribution of $1,000 or more received after the 16th day, but more than 48 hours before any Primary or General Election. This notification shall be made within 48 hours after the receipt of such contribution. i) For information and instructions regarding the 48 Hour Notice of Contributions/Loans received, see the 48 Hour Notice of Contributions/Loans Received section beginning on page 51. 2) Any Independent Expenditures. i) For information and instructions regarding the Independent Expenditure Report, see the Independent Expenditures section beginning on page 54. 3) Any Electioneering Communication. i) For information and instructions regarding the Electioneering Communication Report, see the Electioneering Communication section beginning on page 60. CERTIFYING A POLITICAL TREASURER Who must appoint and certify a Political Treasurer?
These are the key responsibilities to being a Political Treasurer. a) Keep detailed accounts, current within not more than seven days after the date of receiving a contribution or making an expenditure. b) Keep a detailed record of accounts for at least one year after the date of the election or filing of the last Campaign Financial Disclosure Report, whichever is later. c) File the required Campaign Financial Disclosure Reports on time while reporting all required information. (See page 10 for reporting periods and due dates.) d) Obtain the full name and complete address of any individual or organization which has made a contribution. 1) Only those contributing more than $50 during a calendar year must be itemized on the Campaign Financial Disclosure Report. e) Transmit any anonymous contribution of more than $50 to the State Controller for deposit in the public school fund. f) Obtain a receipt, canceled check or an accurate copy thereof for an expenditure of $25 or more. g) Clearly indicate on all public political advertising the person responsible for such communications. 1) For example: Print “Paid for by Candidate X for Commissioner, John Doe Political Treasurer” on all printed materials. Secretary of State Administrative Rule Items Exempt from Advertising Regulation Campaign buttons, bumper stickers, pins, pens and similar small items upon which a disclaimer cannot be conveniently printed are not deemed to be regulated by the provisions of Section 67-6614A, Idaho Code. h) Notify the County Clerk, in writing (fax accepted), of: 1) Any contribution of $1,000 or more received after the 16th day, but more than 48 hours before any Primary or General Election. This notification shall be made within 48 hours after the receipt of such contribution. i) For information and instructions regarding the 48 Hour Notice of Contributions/Loans received, see the 48 Hour Notice of Contributions/Loans Received section beginning on page 51. 2) Any Independent Expenditures. i) For information and instructions regarding the Independent Expenditure Report, see the Independent Expenditures section beginning on page 54. 3) Any Electioneering Communication. i) For information and instructions regarding the Electioneering Communication Report, see the Electioneering Communication section beginning on page 60. CERTIFYING A POLITICAL TREASURER Who must appoint and certify a Political Treasurer?