Oakland Municipal Code Art. VIII Agency Responsibility and Authority

The Public Ethics Commission shall:

A. Oversee compliance with the Act.

B. Serve as the local filing officer for campaign statements and reports pursuant to the California Political Reform Act.

C. Adopt, amend, and rescind rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act, subject to Section 2.24.070 of the Oakland Municipal Code.

(Res. No. 89316, § 3, 7-22-2022)

The City Clerk shall provide the Public Ethics Commission with all election-related information necessary for the Public Ethics Commission to notify persons and committees of their campaign reporting obligations and availability of public funds, if applicable, and to determine campaign reporting requirements and filing deadlines, including:

A. Providing a copy of any Candidate Intention Statement (California Form 501) received by the City Clerk's office;

B. Providing the list of candidates qualified for the ballot immediately upon qualification;

C. Providing materials about campaign reporting requirements and public financing as requested by the Public Ethics Commission with the nomination packets given to candidates;

D. Providing materials about campaign reporting requirements designated by the Public Ethics Commission with information given to individuals seeking to place a measure on the ballot;

E. Notifying the Public Ethics Commission when petitions are issued to qualify a measure for an upcoming ballot;

F. Notifying the Public Ethics Commission when a measure qualifies for an upcoming ballot immediately upon qualification; and

G. Notifying the Public Ethics Commission of the dates when a Special Election is scheduled.

(Res. No. 89316, § 3, 7-22-2022)