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Electronic Campaign Finance Filing Acknowledgment Form

Original title: https://www.volusiaelections.gov/core/fileparse.php/62/urlt/7a-Committee-Acknowledgment-for-Electronic-Filing-of-Committee-Finance-reports.pdf

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What this does

Candidates and political committees in Volusia County must sign this form to receive access to the electronic filing system, which is required for submitting campaign finance reports under Florida law.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local Candidates

Candidates must sign this acknowledgment to access the electronic filing system and are legally bound by the filing deadlines and certification requirements.

Political Committees

Chairs and treasurers of political committees must sign this acknowledgment to use the electronic filing system for campaign finance reports.

Supervisor of Elections

The office is responsible for managing the electronic filing system, providing the acknowledgment forms, and maintaining alternative filing procedures.

What changed

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Summary

This document is a mandatory acknowledgment form for political committees and candidates in Volusia County to confirm they understand the requirements for filing campaign finance reports electronically. It outlines the legal responsibilities for meeting deadlines, certifying report accuracy, and securing login credentials.

Key Facts

  • Campaign finance reports must be submitted electronically by midnight on the legal deadline.
  • Reports submitted after the midnight deadline are classified as late and subject to statutory penalties.
  • Electronic filing constitutes a formal certification of the report's accuracy by the candidate/committee chair and treasurer.
  • Signatories are legally responsible for all filings made using their assigned secure sign-on credentials.
  • Signatories must protect their login credentials from disclosure unless they notify the Supervisor of Elections of a compromise.
  • The Supervisor of Elections is required to provide an alternative filing procedure for cases where electronic filing is not possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I miss the midnight filing deadline?
Reports not filed by midnight on the required day are considered late and are subject to penalties prescribed under .
Who is responsible for the accuracy of the electronic reports?
The candidate and their treasurer (or the political committee’s chair and treasurer) are responsible for certifying the correctness of the reports.
What should I do if my login credentials are stolen?
You must notify the Supervisor of Elections that your credentials have been compromised to avoid responsibility for unauthorized filings.

Why It Matters

Candidates and political committees in Volusia County must sign this form to receive access to the electronic filing system, which is required for submitting campaign finance reports under Florida law.

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Mandatory Electronic Filing

The document confirms a shift toward mandatory electronic filing for local candidates, replacing traditional paper-based reporting systems.

Connected Entities

locationVolusia CountyJurisdiction for the election filing requirementsMap →
otherResolution No. 08/09-76Resolution governing electronic filing requirementsMap →
otherChapter 106, Florida StatutesState law governing campaign financingMap →
otherResolution No. 2017-148County resolution implementing electronic filing provisionsMap →
personLisa LewisSupervisor of Elections for Volusia CountyMap →

Sources

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www.volusiaelections.gov

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