3009 REPORTS OF INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, RECALL AND PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT COMMITTEES

3009.1 Each committee supporting or opposing an initiative, referendum, recall, or proposed charter amendment shall file R&E Reports during the consideration of a measure for ballot placement, for any one election.

3009.2 The OCF shall prepare the following:

(a) A schedule of dates based upon the complete period allowed for qualification of a measure for ballot placement by which R&E Reports are due; and

(b) A revised schedule of dates based upon actual completion of tasks by which R&E Reports are due, when necessary.

3009.3 R&E Reports shall be filed in accordance with the following schedule:

(a) On or before the commencement of the process for initiative, referendum, recall or proposed charter amendment, or

(b) In the case of an opponent, ten (10) days after making an expenditure or accepting a contribution in opposition to the measures;

(c ) On the tenth (10th) day of the fourth (4th) month preceding the election;

(d) On the tenth (10th) day of the second (2nd) month preceding the election; and

(e ) Eight (8) days prior to the election.

3009.4 Following the election, a committee shall continue to file R&E Reports on January 31st and July 31st of each year until all debts and obligations are satisfied.

3009.5 Upon satisfaction of all debts and obligations, each committee shall immediately file a final R&E Report.

3009.6 In the absence of any debts and obligations, each committee shall, within sixty (60) days following the election, perform the following acts:

(a) Disburse any remaining funds, if any, in accordance with §3016, within sixty (60) days following the election; and

(b) File a final R&E Report.

3009.7 A copy of each R&E Report or statement filed with the Director shall be preserved by the person filing the report or statement for a period of not less than three (3) years from the date of filing.