Sec. 2-399. - Findings.

The board of supervisors finds and determines as follows:

(a)

Government Code Section 84615 authorizes the legislative body of a local government to adopt an ordinance that requires the online or electronic filing of campaign statements, reports, or other documents required to be filed pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Political Reform Act.

(b)

Timely public access to campaign statements, reports, or other documents regarding contributions and expenditures is vital to ensure the transparency and integrity of campaigns within Sonoma County.

(c)

Reducing the filing of campaign statements, reports, or other documents in paper format and requiring their online or electronic filing will expedite the public's access to the information disclosed, and conserve resources.

(d)

The county's online or electronic filing system will operate securely and effectively for this purpose and would not unduly burden filers.

(e)

The county's online or electronic filing system will operate in compliance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 84615 and any other applicable laws.

(Ord. No. 6434, § I, 6-6-2023)