Professional Documents
Culture Documents
2012
General Municipal Election
Candidates Guidelines
Prepared by the Redding City Clerks Office
Pamela Mize, City Clerk/Elections Official
This guide was developed in an effort to assist candidates seeking office within the City
of Redding. It is for general information only and does not have the force and effect of
law, regulation, or rule. In case of conflict, the law, regulation, or rule will apply. Persons
using this guide must bear full responsibility to make their own determinations as to all
legal standards and duties.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................. 1
MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 3
City of Redding Officials ............................................................................................ 4
City of Redding Organization Chart ........................................................................... 5
Important Contact Information ................................................................................... 6
CANDIDATE QUICK VIEW CALENDAR .................................................................................. 7
STEPS TO BECOMING A CANDIDATE:
STEP 1: TAKING OUT NOMINATION PAPERS ............................................................ 9
STEP 2: THE NOMINATION PETITION ....................................................................... 10
STEP 3: CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING (FPPC) ................................................ 12
General Information ............................................................................................ 12
Filing Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 12
Future Campaign Disclosure Filing Obligations .................................................. 14
Records .............................................................................................................. 15
Reference Information ........................................................................................ 15
Brief Description of FPPC Forms ........................................................................ 16
STEP 4: CANDIDATES STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS .................................... 17
Candidates Statement Costs ............................................................................. 17
Guidelines for the Candidates Statement .......................................................... 18
Word Count Standards ....................................................................................... 19
Indigent Candidate .............................................................................................. 20
STEP 5: BALLOT DESIGNATION ............................................................................... 21
Name On Ballot .................................................................................................. 21
Ballot Designation ............................................................................................... 21
STEP 6: FILE NOMINATION PAPERS ....................................................................... 24
Write-In Candidates ............................................................................................ 25
Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 ..................................................... 25
STEP 7: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................................................................ 26
Incompatible Office ............................................................................................. 26
Provisions of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices ............................................ 27
Code of Fair Campaign Practices ....................................................................... 28
Campaign Signs City of Redding ..................................................................... 29
Campaign Signs State of California ................................................................. 30
FAQS BY CANDIDATES ........................................................................................................ 32
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CITY OF REDDING
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide a high quality of life, remembering that families
and neighborhoods are the centerpiece of our lives; the
Redding Community will remain clean and safe and will
work aggressively to prevent sprawl through careful
community development, planning, and smart growth.
The City is seen as proactive rather than reactive by
focusing on what type of City we would like to be in the
future and taking the necessary steps to assure we reach
our goals.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Election Date:
Poll Hours:
Qualifications: Must be a registered voter and resident of the City of Redding at the time
nomination papers are issued. [If the office holder changes residence outside the City limits or
ceases to be an elector of the City, the office shall immediately become vacant. Government
Code (GC) 36502]
Filing Period: Monday, July 16th through Friday, August 10th. If an incumbent does not file,
the deadline for only that particular office is extended to August 15th for everyone except the
incumbent.
Note: City Clerk staff will be available by appointment only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to
accept nomination papers, even though the rest of City Hall will be closed due to mandatory
furlough day. Please call 225-4044 to schedule an appointment.
Assuming Office Date:
Benefits:
Benefits are described in the Citys Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented
Employees, specifically, Article 14: Employee Group Health & Welfare Insurance Benefits,
and Article 15: Retirement Program. This document is available by contacting the City Clerks
office
or
online
at
http://www.ci.redding.ca.us/personnel/docs/mous/unreppolicy.pdf.
Questions regarding benefits should be addressed to the Citys Personnel Department at (530)
225-4065.
Information:
Information is available from City offices during regular business hours:
Monday-Friday , 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed alternating Fridays)
City of Redding Candidates Guidelines - November 6, 2012, Election
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SECRETARY OF STATE
General Information
Elections Division (Election Fraud)
Political Reform Division (Committee ID Number, Termination)
www.sos.ca.gov
(916) 653-6814
(916) 657-2166
(916) 653-6224
www.fppc.ca.gov
(866) 275-3772
(866) 275-3772
(800) 561-1861
www.ftb.ca.gov
(800) 852-5711
www.caag.state.ca.us
(800) 952-5225
www.da.co.shasta.ca.us
(530) 245-6300
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July 27
July 31
Note: City Clerk staff will be available by appointment only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. to accept nomination papers, even though the rest of City Hall will be closed due
to mandatory furlough day. Please call 225-4044 to schedule an appointment.
Aug 11
Aug 13
Aug 15
Aug 16
Aug 20
Aug 24
Sept 3
Sept 7
Sept 10
Sept 21
Sept 27
REMEMBER:
Aug 10
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July 16
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Oct 19
Oct 22
Last day to register to vote for the November 6, 2012 General Election
Oct 23
Oct 25
Nov 2
Nov 6
Note: City Council Members and City Treasurer shall continue in office until no
later than the fourth Tuesday after the election and their successors are elected and
qualified.
Dec 4
Jan 31
REMEMBER:
Note: City Clerk staff will be available by appointment only from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. to accept Campaign Disclosure Statements, even though the rest of City Hall
will be closed due to mandatory furlough day. Please call 225-4044 to schedule an
appointment.
Oct 5
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1. Obtain nomination papers between July 16, 2012, and August 10, 2012, from the City
Clerks Office. (If there is an extension of the filing period because an incumbent does not
run, August 15, 2012 is the last day to file for that particular office.) EC 8024, 10220
2. A candidate may only file nomination papers for one office in the City of Redding per
election. EC 10220.5
3. A candidate may, in a written statement, signed and dated by the candidate, designate a
person to receive nomination papers from the City Clerk and deliver them to the candidate.
However, it is highly recommended that the candidate schedule an appointment to meet
with the City Clerk to discuss the elections process.
4. During the appointment, the City Clerk will issue and review various documents and forms
with each candidate.
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STEP
2
Collect not less than 20 nor more than 30 valid signatures on the Nomination Petition. EC 10220
Each signer shall affix their own signature, printed name, and place of residence
when signing the Nomination Petition. Post office boxes will not be accepted nor
will ditto marks. Illegible handwriting may cause a signature not to be counted
toward the minimum number of signatures required. EC 100, 10221
A voter who is unable to personally affix their information may request that another
person affix the voters name and address, but the voter must affix their mark or
signature on the appropriate space of the petition. This must be witnessed by one
person who subscribes their name thereon. EC 100.5
The circulator and the candidate may sign Nomination Petitions that he/she is
circulating. EC 106
The circulator of the Nomination Petition shall be registered to vote in the City of
Redding.
Only one person may circulate each Nomination Petition. The Candidate may circulate
his/her own Nomination Petition.
No signatures will be found valid on the Nomination Petition unless the Affidavit of Circulator is
completed correctly and in full. The Affidavit of Circulator must contain:
Circulation beginning and ending dates within the nomination petition-filing period.
All blanks in the certificate must be filled and the information personally affixed in the
circulators own handwriting in order for the elections official to accept the nomination
papers for filing.
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If the circulator is registering new voters while gathering petition signatures, the Voter
Registration Card must be dated on or before the ending circulation date on the Affidavit of
Circulator and must reach the Countys Elections Department on or before the date of the filing
of the petition. Any completed voter registration card must be returned to the Shasta County
Elections Office or deposited in the postal service within 3 days of receipt by individual or
organization. For questions regarding voter registration, please contact the Shasta County
Elections Department at (530) 225-5730 or www.elections.co.shasta.ca.us. EC 2102 (b), 2138
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STEP
3
All candidates are required by the Political Reform Act to file campaign disclosure
statements. The statements are intended to inform the voters about who is contributing to
candidates and political committees, how much is being contributed and when, and what is
being spent by candidates and committees. The Political Reform Act, Sections 81000-91015
of the California Government Code, contains the provisions for campaign disclosure, lobbying
disclosure, and statements of economic interests. A brief fact sheet is included to provide an
introduction to some of the most common campaign disclosure forms filed by candidates in
their campaigns. (See Page 16). Specific questions should be addressed to the FPPC.
Filing Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of each candidate to be aware of and to file the required campaign
disclosure statements by the deadline. As a courtesy, the City Clerks Office will mail reminder
notices to candidates who, based on nomination documents, appear to have a campaign
disclosure-filing requirement. However, only candidates or committees can determine when a
threshold filing requirement/period has been reached.
Filing
Deadline
Type of
Statement
Period Covered
by Statement
July 31
Semi-Annual
01/01/12 06/30/12
Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
October 5
1st Pre-election
07/01/12 09/30/12
Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
October 25
2nd Pre-election
10/01/12 - 10/20/12
Personal Delivery
Guaranteed
Overnight Service
Within 24 Hours of
Receipt of $1,000
Late Reports
Contributions and
Independent
Expenditures of $1,000
or more
10/21/12 - 11/05/12
Personal Delivery
Guaranteed
Overnight Service
Fax
Semi-Annual
10/21/12 - 12/31/12
Personal Delivery
First Class Mail
NOTE:
Method of
Delivery
The period covered by any statement begins on the day after the closing date of the last statement filed, or
January 1 if no previous statement has been filed.
For technical assistance, please contact the FPPC.
Refer to Campaign Disclosure Manual 2
for further information.
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LEVEL 1
Candidates who WILL NOT accept contributions from other persons and the only
expenditure from personal funds will be used to pay the Candidates Statement of
Qualifications fee will file the following with the City Clerk:
Form 470 - Officeholder and Candidate Campaign StatementShort Form
LEVEL 2
Candidates who WILL accept contributions from other persons totaling less than $1,000
and who will make expenditures totaling less than $1,000 (excluding personal funds used
to pay the Candidates Statement of Qualifications fee) in a calendar year, will file the
following with the City Clerk:
Form 501 - Candidate Intention Statement
Form 470 - Officeholder and Candidate Campaign StatementShort Form
If you accept contributions and/or spend personal funds in excess of $1,000, you must
open a campaign bank account. All personal funds of the candidate must first be
deposited in the campaign bank account, except for Candidates Statement of
Qualifications fee.
If after filing a Form 470 Short Form, the candidates total contributions or total expenditures
for the calendar year exceed $1,000 (see Level 3), written notice is required to be sent within
48 hours of reaching that threshold. Form 470 Supplement (available at the City Clerks office
or online at www.fppc.ca.gov) must be sent to the Secretary of State, a copy to the City Clerk,
and a copy to each candidate seeking the same office. The 48-hour notice must be sent by
guaranteed overnight delivery service, personal delivery, or facsimile transmission. Regular
mail may NOT be used.
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LEVEL 3
Candidates who expect to receive contributions and/or spend $1,000 or more (or a
candidate who had filed a Form 470 Supplement) shall file the following:
Form 501 - Candidate Intention Statement (unless previously filed with the City Clerk).
Establish a campaign bank account at a financial institution located in the State of California.
Form 410 - Statement of Organization within ten days of receiving $1,000 in contributions
(including personal funds). The original and one copy must be filed with the Secretary of
State and a copy filed with the City Clerk. You will receive written notification from the
Secretary of States office assigning an identification number to your committee.
Form 460 - Once you have filed your Form 410 and have been assigned an ID number, you
will file the Form 460-Recipient Committee Campaign Statement with the City Clerk
according to the filing calendar set by the FPPC (See page 12). All recipient committees
must file the Form 460 by the appropriate deadlines for each filing period. If you do not file
your campaign statement by the deadline, you are subject to a fine of $10 per day from the
date the statement is due until the date it is filed. There are no extensions to the deadline
under any circumstances.
Future Campaign Disclosure Filing Obligations
Upon the completion of your campaign, and once you have exhausted all campaign funds, a
Form 410 is filed to terminate your committee. A Form 460 Termination Statement must be
filed at the same time. Until the Statement of Termination is filed, the candidate has
semiannual filing obligations. If elected to office, the officeholder will continue to have
semiannual filing obligations.
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Records
All statements filed are a matter of public record. They may be inspected at the City Clerks
office by anyone, and copies can be purchased for $0.10 per image.
An officeholder, candidate, or committee must retain records of campaign
receipts and expenditures and their substantiating documents for a period of four
years following the date the appropriate campaign statement is filed. Candidates
are subject to audits on a random basis during this period. The Franchise Tax
Board conducts audits under the Political Reform Act.
Reference Information
For important information refer to www.fppc.ca.gov and click on the Candidates and
Committees Section. Use Campaign Manual 2 and/or Campaign Manual 3.
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Form 501-Candidate Intention Statement: File with the City Clerk prior to soliciting or
receiving any contributions, including personal funds used for the election. A new Form 501
must be filed for each election, even if the candidate is running for reelection.
Exception: Not required if Candidate will not solicit or receive contributions from other
persons and the only expenditure will be from personal funds for the Statement of
Qualifications.
Form 470-Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement-Short Form: File with the
City Clerk if Candidate does not anticipate raising or spending $1,000 or more in a calendar
year. Payments from the Candidates personal funds used to pay Candidates Statement of
Qualifications fee do not count toward the $1,000 threshold.
Form 470 Supplement: If a candidate files a Form 470 and later receives contributions of
$1,000 or more or makes expenditures totaling $1,000 or more prior to the election, within
48 hours the candidate must send a Form 470 Supplement to 1) Secretary of States Office;
2) Each candidate seeking the same office; and 3) City Clerk.
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STEP
4
Each candidate for nonpartisan elective office may prepare an optional Candidates Statement
of Qualifications (Candidates Statement). The Candidates Statement is designed to acquaint
voters with a candidates qualifications for the office he/she is seeking. The Candidates
Statement is incorporated into the Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, and will be
mailed to all registered voters eligible to vote for that particular candidate. GC 85601
When to File: Before coming in to file candidacy paperwork, candidates should email their
Candidates Statement to: rudolph@ci.redding.ca.us. The Candidates Statement will then be
reviewed, and ready for the candidate to file, along with the estimated deposit, when they file
their Declaration of Candidacy. Statements not submitted via email will be charged an
additional $50 by the Shasta County Clerk/Register of Voters.
The Cost: Estimated costs for the Candidates Statement are based on the printing costs of a
single page for the sample ballots to be mailed to all registered voters eligible to vote for that
particular office. Candidates are required to pay a deposit equal to the cost of printing two
statements per page. Refunds may be issued, or invoices sent, if more or less than two
statements for the same office are printed on a page. Estimates are based on current figures
and may be subject to change when the final printing charges are billed. Refunds/Billing
Invoices are made after the election when the final bill from the printer has been received.
$1,450
$1,450
Changing or Withdrawing: Candidates Statements may not be changed once they are filed.
They may be withdrawn by submitting a written notice during the period for filing Declarations
of Candidacy and until 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 13, 2012. [Candidates Statements
received during extended nomination period must be withdrawn by 5:00 p.m., Thursday,
August 16, 2012.]
Candidate Statements remain confidential until the expiration of the filing deadline. EC 13311
The statements will be printed in the order determined by the random alphabet draw.
EC 13112
Candidates wishing to list endorsements on their candidate statement must have a Permission
Slip of Endorsement form completed by the person endorsing them.
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May contain the name, age and occupation of the candidate (not included in the 200
words) and a brief description of the candidates education and qualifications. The
occupation listed in this location does not have the same restrictions as the ballot
designation.
Typed in upper and lower case, double spaced, block paragraph style, and no
indentations.
No hand-written statements.
Candidates are encouraged to submit the Candidates Statement to the City Clerk via
email. Statements submitted in any other manner will be charged an additional
$50 fee by the Shasta County Clerk/Registrar of Voters.
Candidates Statements will be printed and attached to a form provided by the City
Clerk to be reviewed and signed by the candidate upon payment of their deposit.
Candidates Statements will be printed as submitted; the City Clerk, the Shasta
County Elections Department and the printer will make NO corrections.
Shall not include any party affiliation or any membership or activity in partisan political
organizations.
Shall not, in any way, make reference to other candidates for office or to another
candidates qualifications, character, or activities.
Shall not contain any demonstrably false, slanderous, or libelous statements, nor any
obscene or profane language, statements, or insinuations.
Notwithstanding the above guidelines, nothing should be deemed to make any statement or
author thereof free or exempt from any civil or criminal action or penalty because of any false,
slanderous or libelous statements offered for printing or contained in the Voter Information
Pamphlet.
In the case where a candidate submits a Candidates Statement that is not in conformance
with the format guidelines provided, such Candidates Statements will be reformatted and set
in uniform type by the Elections Official. The Elections Official is not responsible for the correct
typesetting of statements which must be reformatted.
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Challenge of Contents:
Candidates Statements are available for viewing after the deadline for filing nomination papers
has passed. There is then a ten (10) day public examination period whereby the documents
may be reviewed and copies purchased. During this ten (10) calendar day examination period,
any voter in the City of Redding may take legal action to challenge the contents of the
candidates statement pursuant to EC 13313.
NOTE: EC 18351 provides that any candidate for a local non-partisan office in an
election who prepares a Candidates Statement and knowingly makes a false statement
of a material fact with the intent to mislead the voters is punishable by a fine not to
exceed $1,000.
All geographical names shall be counted as one word (e.g., City of Redding or
Redding School District).
Each abbreviation for a word, phrase, or expression shall be counted as one word.
Hyphenated words that appear in any generally available dictionary published within the
last ten (10) calendar years shall be counted as one word. Each part of all other
hyphenated words shall be counted as a separate word.
Dates consisting of a combination of words and digits shall be counted as two words
(e.g., June 1, 2012). Dates consisting of only digits shall be counted as one word (e.g.,
6/1/2012).
Digital numbers shall be counted as one word (e.g., 100). Numbers which are written
out are counted as one word each (e.g., one shall be counted as one word and one
hundred shall be counted as two words).
The example on the next page illustrates the Candidates Statement as it will be printed in the
Voter Information Pamphlet. All Candidates Statements are printed in BLOCK PARAGRAPH
STYLE with spacing between paragraphs (no indentations). Your name, occupation, and age,
as shown below, do not count towards your 200 words.
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Age: 50
I am running for the governing board of the Washington Unified School district because I feel I can
bring a balance to the board. I attended local schools, graduated from Washington High School in
1980. I am married and currently have two children attending school in the district.
I own and operate my own business, so I am well aware of the need to operate within a budget.
With proper distribution of resources and educational materials I am convinced we can offer quality
education to all students within the district.
I have been active in the P.T.A., served on the Save Our Youth committee, and Im an active
member of the All-Faith Church. I have served as Boy Scout Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader
for the past 3 years. I also serve as a volunteer at the Community Recycling Center as time allows.
I am looking forward to serving you on the Washington Unified School District Governing Board.
Thank you for your vote.
Indigent Candidate
EC 13309
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STEP
5
BALLOT DESIGNATION
Name on Ballot
Ballot Designation
EC 13107-13107.5
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Selecting Your Ballot Designation. The following information should be used in selecting
the designation that you wish to appear on the official ballot. The listing of an occupational
designation on the ballot is OPTIONAL. Only one of the following categories is allowed:
Principal Occupation No more than three (3) words to describe the principal
profession, vocation, or occupation may be used by the candidate. (California geographical
names are considered only one word).
Example A: High School Teacher
Example B: CEO/Councilmember
Incumbent The word incumbent may be used if the candidate is seeking re-election to
the same office and was elected to that office by a vote of the people or was appointed as a
nominated candidate in-lieu of election.
Appointed Incumbent The words Appointed Incumbent may be used if the candidate
was appointed to the office and seeking election to that same office. The word Appointed
may also be used with the office title. Candidates appointed to office in-lieu of an election
do not have to use the word Appointed.
Example A: Appointed Incumbent
Example B: Appointed board member, XYZ School District
Elective Office Title Words describing an elective office title may be used if the
candidate holds the office at the time nomination papers are filed and the office was filled
by a vote of the people.
Example A: Governing Board Member
Example B: Board Member, XYZ School District
b.
c.
A candidate may not use this designation in combination with any other principal
profession, vocation, or occupation designation.
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Neither the Secretary of State nor any other elections official shall accept a designation
of which any of the following would be true:
It abbreviates the word retired or places it following any word or words it modifies.
It uses a word or prefix, such as former or ex-, which means a prior status.
Is it true?
Is it accurate?
Does it mislead?
Is it generic? (IBM is not permitted, computer company is acceptable)
Is it how this person makes a living?
Is it neutral?
The elections official shall notify the candidate if an occupational designation is in violation of
the above restrictions. If an alternative designation is not provided, no occupation will appear
on the ballot.
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STEP
6
Nomination papers must be filed with the City Clerk, 777 Cypress Avenue, 3RD floor, Redding,
CA 96001, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012. If an INCUMBENT fails to
file, the filing period is extended to Wednesday, August 15, 2012, for that office for anyone
other than the incumbent(s). EC 8024
It is your obligation to meet all filing requirements and deadlines. You are
encouraged to return the necessary forms prior to established filing deadline.
Early filing may give you time to correct discrepancies.
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Write-In Candidates
EC 8600-8605
In order for write-in candidates votes to be tabulated, they must file the same documents as all
other candidate. The filing period for write-in candidates begins Monday, September 10th and
ends Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Only votes for qualified write-in candidates will be
tabulated.
Candidate Filing
Every candidate, including incumbents, for City Council Member or City Treasurer must file a
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) with the City Clerk no later than the final filing
date for nomination papers.
Investments, interests in real property, and business positions held on the date of filing
nomination papers must be reported. In addition, income (including loans, gifts, and travel
payments) received during the 12 months prior to the date of filing your Declaration of
Candidacy is reportable.
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STEP
7
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES
The common law doctrine of incompatible offices restricts the ability of public officials to hold
two different public offices simultaneously if the offices have overlapping and conflicting public
duties. Courts have summarized the doctrine as follows: One individual may not
simultaneously hold two public offices where the functions of the offices concerned are
inherently inconsistent, as where there are conflicting interests, or where the nature of the
duties of the two offices is such as to render it improper due to considerations of public policy
for one person to retain both (Eldridge v. Sierra View Local Hospital District, supra).
If you have a question about whether two public offices which you hold or seek to hold would
be considered incompatible offices contact the Attorney Generals office at (916) 324-5437 or
visit their website, www.caag.state.ca.us.
The State of California Attorney Generals Office has issued opinions of particular compatibility
questions. Here are six examples of incompatible offices:
1. The offices of city council member and school district board member where there is
common territory;
2. Fire chief of a county fire protection district and member of the board of supervisors of the
same county;
3. High school district trustee and trustee of an elementary school district which is wholly
within the geographic boundaries of the high school district;
4. Water district director and a city council member;
5. Water district director and a school district trustee having territory in common; and
6. Deputy sheriff and county supervisor.
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John Doe
05/09/89
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City of Redding Sign Standards - Municipal Code 18.42.040 (h) Political and Campaign
Signs
Political or campaign signs on behalf of candidates for public office or measures on election ballots are
allowed provided that said signs are subject to the following regulations:
1) Said signs may be erected not earlier than 90 days prior to the said election and shall be
removed within 15 days following said election.
2) In any residential zoning district, only one sign is permitted on any one lot. If detached, the sign
shall not exceed six feet in height.
3) In any commercial or industrial district, one or more signs are permitted on a parcel of land
provided that all such signs do not, in the aggregate, exceed a sign area of one hundred twenty
square feet. Said signs shall not be erected in such a manner as to constitute a roof sign.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the subsection, a sign may be placed upon any legally
existing sign structure.
4) No sign shall be located within or over the public right-of-way.
For the City of Redding, refer to Municipal Code Section 18.42.030 for the general standards for signs.
City of Redding Municipal Codes may be obtained from the Redding City Clerk or on their website at
www.ci.redding.ca.us.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING PROGRAM
_____ November
Other: _______________
RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
Name:
_________________________________________________________________
Address:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
The undersigned hereby accepts responsibility for the removal of Temporary Political Signs placed
pursuant to Section 5405.3 of the Outdoor Advertising Act for the above candidate or proposition.
It is understood and agreed that any Temporary Political Signs placed sooner than ninety (90) days prior
to the election and/or not removed within ten (10) days after the election, may be removed by the
Department and the responsible party will be billed for any associated removal costs.
DATE
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FAQS BY CANDIDATES
Is the City Clerks office open during the lunch hour?
Yes, office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
holidays and alternating Fridays.
What if I change my mind about being a candidate after filing nomination papers?
No candidate whose nomination papers have been filed for any election may
withdraw as a candidate after the close of the nomination period for that election.
EC 8800
b.
The City Clerk or the Assistant City Clerk must administer the Oath
of Office which is part of the Declaration of Candidacy Form.
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What happens if some of the signatures I obtain on my nomination papers are not
registered voters, or do not live within the City of Redding?
File your nomination papers early to avoid the consequences of a problem of this
type. The Elections Official must certify the signatures on nomination papers. If
you wait until the last day to file and your sponsors signatures for any reason are
insufficient, you will not have qualified to be a candidate. If you file early, there
may be time to check the signatures and notify you of any insufficiencies and you
may have an opportunity to submit supplemental signatures on your nomination
papers.
What determines the order in which my name and other candidates names will appear
on the ballot?
A randomized alphabet drawing for the Election will be conducted by the
Secretary of States Office after the date for close of nominations. EC13111.
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8. ITEMIZE CONTRIBUTORS - For contributions of $100 or more, including loans and in-kind
contributions, you must disclose the contributors name, address, occupation, and
employer.
9. IF AN AGENT OR CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT BUYS GOODS OR SERVICES FOR THE
CAMPAIGN Itemize campaign expenditures of $500 or more made by an agent or
consultant.
10. IDENTIFY CANDIDATE/COMMITTEE ON MAILINGS - Include your name and campaign
address in at least 6-point type on the outside of all mass mailings (more than 200 pieces).
Your committees name may be used if it includes your name. If your name is not part of
the committees name, you may use just your name, or both your name and the name of
the committee.
11. NO PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS - Use campaign funds only for political,
legislative, or governmental purposes.
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