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FAYETTE COUNTYBOARD OF ELECTIONS

TIMELINE and CANDIDATE FILINGS

T I M E L I N E - P R E S I D E N T I A L P R E F E R E N C E P R I M A R Y A N D S P E C I A L E L E C T I O N

LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, SPECIAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION PRIMARY.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020 BY 5:00 P.M. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224)

EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTION

EARLY VOTING FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTIONBEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020. THERE WILL BE MANDATORY EARLY VOTINGON SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020. EARLY VOTING WILL CONCLUDE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020.

THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ONTUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020. IF NECESSARY, A SPECIAL ELECTION RUNOFF ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 21, 2020.

https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/2020_Short_Calendar.pdf

T I M E L I N E - Q U A L I F Y I N G F O R T H E G E N E R A L P R I M A R Y E L E C T I O N , N O N PA R T I S A N

G E N E R A L E L E C T I O N , A N D S P E C I A L E L E C T I O N

WHEN DOES QUALIFYING BEGIN AND END?

QUALIFYING BEGINS ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M.

QUALIFYING CONCLUDES ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 AT NOON.

NONPARTISAN WRITE-IN CANDIDATE QUALIFYING DEADLINE

THE LAST DAY TO FILE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BE A NONPARTISANWRITE-IN CANDIDATE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 (O.C.G.A. 21-2-133).

THE LAST DAY TO FILE AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO BE A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 (O.C.G.A § 21-2-133).


T I M E L I N E - G E N E R A L P R I M A R Y E L E C T I O N ,N O N PA R T I S A N G E N E R A L E L E C T I O N , A N D

S P E C I A L E L E C T I O N

LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020 BY 5:00 P.M. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224)

EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION,NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION

EARLY VOTING FOR THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION BEGINS ON MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020. THERE WILL BE MANDATORY EARLY VOTING ON SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020. EARLY VOTING WILL CONCLUDE ON FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 (O.C.G.A. §§ 21-2-385).

THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTIONWILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020. IF NECESSARY, A RUNOFF ELECTION WILL BE HELDON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020.

T I M E L I N E - G E N E R A L E L E C T I O NLAST DAY TO REGISTER AND BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 BY 5:00 P.M. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-224).

EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY FOR THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION,NONPARTISAN GENERAL ELECTION, AND SPECIAL ELECTION

EARLY VOTING FOR THE NOVEMER GENERAL BEGINS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020. THERE WILL BE MANDATORY EARLY VOTING ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020. EARLY VOTING WILL CONCLUDE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385).

THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020.

IF NECESSARY, RUNOFF ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 2020 AND/OR JANUARY 5, 2021.


FEDERAL OFFICES FOR ELECTION IN 2020:

UNITED STATES PRESIDENT / VICE PRESIDENTTWO UNITED STATES SENATORSUNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICT 3UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICT 13

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICTS 3 and 13

STATE OFFICES FOR ELECTION IN FAYETTE COUNTY IN 2020:

State Senator- District 16 (Two-Year Term)State Senator- District 34 (Two-Year Term)State Representative- District 63 (Two-Year Term)State Representative- District 64 (Two-Year Term)State Representative- District 71 (Two-Year Term)State Representative- District 72 (Two-Year Term)State Representative- District 73 (Two-Year Term)Public Service Commissioner- District 1 (Six-Year Term)Public Service Commissioner- District 4 (Six-Year Term)District Attorney- Griffin Circuit (Four-Year Term)Superior Court Judges- Griffin Circuit (Three Offices) (Four-Year Term)Appeals Court Judges (Five Offices) (Six-Year Term)Supreme Court Justices (Three Offices) (Six-Year Term)

https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/2020_Federal_And_State_Offices.pdf

STATE OF GEORGIA SENATE DISTRICTS 16 and 34

STATE OF GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- DISTRICTS 63, 64, 71, 72 and 73

Citizens who desire to run for federal or state offices must qualify with the Secretary of State.

ELECTIONS DIVISIONSUITE 802, WEST TOWER

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SEAtlanta, Georgia 30334

(404) 656-2871www.sos.ga.gov

http://www.sos.ga.gov/

Qualifications: A candidate must be 21 years old or older, a citizen of Georgia, a residentof Fayette County for at least 12 months and reside within the district for which they arerunning, not a Fayette County School System employee or Georgia Department of Education employee, not the holder of another county office, and not disqualified by theconstitution or laws of the state from holding public office.

Board of Education information, including its Code of Ethics, is located at the followingwebsite: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_ePolicy/SB_PolicyOverview.aspx?S=4067

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-51

FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_ePolicy/SB_PolicyOverview.aspx?S=4067

BOARD OF EDUCATION- DISTRICT 1

BOARD OF EDUCATION- DISTRICT 3

BOARD OF EDUCATION- DISTRICT 5 (AT LARGE- COUNTYWIDE)

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES MUST SUBMIT A

DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Local_Board_of_Education_Affidavit.pdf

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST QUALIFY THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY

Fayette County Democratic Committee: http://www.gafayettedems.org

Fayette County Republican Party: https://myfayettegop.org

QUALIFYING FEES:

BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRICTS 1, 3 AND 5 $306.00

http://www.gafayettedems.org/

https://myfayettegop.org/

FAYETTE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

Qualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years prior to qualifying for election to office. Must be a registered voter and must have attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of qualifying for election to office. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a citizen of the state and must not have been convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude. Must file, in addition to the notice of candidacy, an affidavit with the officer before whom he or she qualifies to seek the office of Clerk of Superior Court, prior to or at the time of qualifying, affirming that he or she meets the required qualifications for such office. The term of office is four (4) years and this office is elected by the qualified voters of the county. Bond requirements are associated with this office.

Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, § 1, ¶3; O.C.G.A. §§ 42-2-1, 15-6-50 and 15-6-59(a)

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Clerk_of_Superior_Court_Affidavit.pdf

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OFCLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT MUST QUALIFY THROUGH

THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY



CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT QUALIFYING FEE: $2,173.02



QUALIFICATIONS: Any person to be eligible to serve as a member of the board mustbe at least twenty-five (25) years of age on the date of the election; must have residedin Fayette County at least two years immediately preceding the date of the election;must be a resident of the road district from which he offers for election; and must bequalified and registered to vote for members of the General Assembly.

FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS- DISTRICT 1


(AT LARGE- COUNTYWIDE)

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFFICESMUST QUALIFY THROUGH THEIR LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY



QUALIFYING FEES:

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICTS 1, 2 AND 5 $625.01



FAYETTE COUNTY CORONERQualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years prior to qualifying for electionto the office and must remain a resident of the county during his or her term of office. Must be a registeredvoter, and have attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of the general primary in the year he or shequalified for election to the office. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a citizen of this state and must not have been convicted ofa felony or any offence involving moral turpitude. Each candidate must have successfully completed thenext scheduled class, no longer than 180 days after such person’s election or appointment, of a basic trainingcourse provided by the Georgia Police Academy. (Note: Coroners in Georgia should take 32 hours of trainingapproved by the Georgia Coroner’s Training Council every year Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 45-16-6. Op. Atty. Gen. 90-41.) Must file, in addition to the notice of candidacy, an affidavit with the officer beforewhom he or she qualifies to seek the office of coroner, prior to or at the time of qualifying, affirming thathe or she meets the required qualifications for such office. Any person holding office as the mayor of amunicipality with a population of 5,000 or less is authorized to simultaneously serve as coroner; and anyperson holding the office of coroner is authorized to simultaneously serve as mayor of a municipalitywith a population of 5,000 or less. A person may not be employed simultaneously with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences and as a county deputy coroner. Term of office is four years. Bond requirements are associated with this office.

Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, § 1, ¶ 3 (a); O.C.G.A. §§ 45-16-1; 45-2-1; and 45-16-1(a)

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF CORONER MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF CORONER ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR CORONER

https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Coroner_Affidavit.pdf

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OFCORONER MUST QUALIFY THROUGH




FAYETTE COUNTY CORONER QUALIFYING FEE: $244.50



JUDGE OF PROBATE COURTQualifications: Must be a citizen of the United States. Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years prior to qualifying for election to the office and must continue residing there. Must be a registered voter. Must have attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of qualifying for election to the office. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must not have been convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude. Must file, in addition to notice of candidacy, an affidavit with the officer before whom he or she qualifies to seek the office of judge of the probate court, prior to or at the time of qualifying, affirming that he or she meets all the required qualifications for such office. The General Assembly may provide by law for additional qualifications, including, but not limited to, minimum residency requirements. Additional qualifications in counties with a population over 90,000 according to the United States decennial census of 2020 or any future such census includes the following: a) Must not engage in the private practice of law, b) Must have attained the age of 30 at the time of election, c) Must have been admitted to practice law for seven years preceding election. The term of office is four years and until the successor is elected and qualified. Bond requirements are associated with this office.

Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 6, § 7, ¶ 2; Art. 9, § 1, ¶ 3; Art 6, § 7, ¶ 1; Art. 9 § 1, ¶ 3 and O.C.G.A. §§ 15-9-1; 15-9-2; 15-9-4 and 21-2-9

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT

https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Judge_of_Probate_Court_Affidavit.pdf

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OFJUDGE OF PROBATE COURT MUST QUALIFY THROUGH




JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT QUALIFYING FEE: $2,173.02



MAGISTRATE JUDGEQualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for one year next preceding the beginningof the term of office and must continue residing there. Must be a qualified voter. Must be a citizen of the state and at least 25 years of age by the date his or her term of office begins. Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. The General Assembly may provide by law for additional qualifications, including, but not limited to, minimum residency requirements. Certain magistrates are excepted from these qualifications (O.C.G.A. § 15-10-120). The Chief Magistrate Judge is appointed by the Chief Judge of the Fayette County Superior Court, and thus is not an elected position. No person shall be judge of the magistrate court unless, at the time of his or her election, he or she has attainedthe age of 25 years, has been a citizen of the state for three years, has practiced law for seven years, and has been duly reinstated to the practice of law in the event of his or her disbarment therefrom,or has served as a judge of the Magistrate Court of Fayette County in good standing for seven or moreyears.

Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 6, § 7, ¶ 2; Art. 9, § 1, ¶ 3; Art 6, § 7, ¶ 1; Art. 9 § 1, ¶ 3 and O.C.G.A. §§ 15-9-1; 15-9-2; 15-9-4 and 21-2-9

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF MAGISTRATE COURT MUST SUBMIT A NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OFMAGISTRATE JUDGE MUST QUALIFY AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE

140 STONEWALL AVENUE WEST, SUITE 208FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA 30214

MAGISTRATE JUDGE QUALIFYING FEE: $530.31

FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFFQualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years immediately preceding thedate of qualifying for election to the office. Must be a registered voter and have attained the age of atleast 25 at the time of qualifying as a candidate. Must have obtained a high school diploma or itsrecognized equivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards andTraining Council. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must not have been convicted of a felony offenseor any offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state, or any other state, or theUnited States, provided, however, that a plea of nolo contendere to a felony offense or any offenceinvolving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this state hall have the same effect as a plea of guilty,thereby disqualifying such a person from holding the office of sheriff. Must be fingerprinted and havesearch made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record, which fingerprintsare to be taken under the discretion of the judge of the probate court, and must be taken on or before, but no later than, the close of business on the third business day following the close of such qualificationperiod. Must give a complete written history of his or her places of residence for a period of six yearsimmediately preceding the qualification date, giving house number or RFD number, street, city, county,and state as well as a complete written history of his or her places of employment for a

FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFFQualifications (cont.): period of six years immediately preceding the qualification date, giving period oftime employed, and name and address of employer. Each candidate for the office of sheriff must be aregistered peace officer or a certified peace officer. Any person who is not a registered or certified peaceofficer at the time such person assumes the office of sheriff shall be required to complete satisfactorilythe requirements for certification within six months after such person takes office. Each candidate for theoffice of sheriff must, within 60 days prior to or at the time he or she qualifies: a) File with the officerbefore whom he or she has qualified to seek the office of sheriff a certified copy of his or her birthcertificate and a certified copy of his or her high school diploma or certified proof of its recognizedequivalent in educational training as established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and TrainingCouncil; and b) Swear or affirm before the officer before whom such person has qualified to seek theoffice of sheriff that he or she has met, meets, or will meet no later than the close of qualifying, all of therequired qualifications. The term of office is four (4) years and this office is elected by the qualified voters of the county. Bond requirements are associated with this office. Certain exceptions, not providedin this information, may apply.

Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, § 1, ¶3; O.C.G.A. §§ 15-16-1(b-c); 21-2-9 and 21-2-2(15)

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR SHERIFF

https://sos.ga.gov/admin/uploads/AFFIDAVIT_FOR_SHERIFF.pdf

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OFSHERIFF MUST QUALIFY THROUGH




FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF QUALIFYING FEE: $2,424.59



SOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURTQualifications: Must be at least 25 years of age. Must have been admitted and licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia for at least three years. Must upon taking office, permanently reside within the judicial circuit containing the geographic area in which such person shall serve. Term of office is four years. Elected by the voters of the entire county, provided, however, that the method of selection of solicitor-general of a multicounty state court shall be as provided by the local act creating the multicounty court. The term of office is four years. Bond requirements are associated with this office.

O.C.G.A. §§ 15-18-60; 15-18-62; 21-2-9; 21-2-132 and 21-2-153

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF SOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURT MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OFSOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURT MUST QUALIFY THROUGH




SOLICITOR GENERAL- STATE COURT QUALIFYING FEE: $3,712.62



FAYETTE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONERQualifications: Must have been a resident of the county for at least two years prior to qualifying for election to the office and must continue residing there. Must be a registered voter and must have attained the age of 25 years prior to the date of qualifying for election to the office. Must have obtained a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Must be both a citizen of the United States and of the state. Must file, in additional to the notice of candidacy, an affidavit with the officer before whom he or she qualifies to see the office of tax commissioner, prior to or at the time of qualifying, affirming that he or she meets the required qualifications for such office. Term of officeIs four years. Bond requirements are associated with this office.

Ref: Ga. Const. Art. 9, §1, ¶ 3; O.C.G.A. §§ 48-5-210, 21-2-9, 21-2-2(15), 21-2-131, 21-2-132, and 21-2-153.

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OF TAX COMMISSIONER MUST SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY AND AFFIDAVIT

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THOSE RUNNING FOR THE TAX COMMISSIONER ALSO SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT FOR TAX RECEIVERS, TAX COLLECTORS, AND TAX COMMISSIONERS

https://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Tax_Commissioner_Affidavit.pdf

THOSE RUNNING FOR THE OFFICE OFTAX COMMISSIONER MUST QUALIFY THROUGH




TAX COMMISSIONER QUALIFYING FEE: $2,173.02



OTHER DOCUMENTS AND FILINGS FOR THEGEORGIA GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND CAMPAIGN

FINANCE COMMISSION

Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions:

• Must be filed PRIOR to accepting contributions.

• A candidate’s personal funds expended for their campaign, except for payment of a qualifying fee, are considered campaign contributions.

• A new form must be filed if there is a break in office or if accepting contributionsfor a different office.

• County and municipal candidates file this form with their local filing officer. Allother candidates file with the Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Commission.

http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_FormDOI.pdf

Registration Form for a Campaign Committee:

• This form registers a candidate’s campaign committee.

• A committee is required only if a candidate designates someone to file reports, accept money,or expend money on behalf of the campaign.

• A Chairperson and Treasurer are required for a committee; however, they can be the sameperson and can be the candidate. If either position is vacant, the committee cannot accept contributions.

• The committee registration will remain in effect until the registration is cancelled by the committee or the candidate.

• Filed with the Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission.

http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_FormRC.pdf

Choosing the Option of Separate Accounting:

• Permits candidates to accept contributions for multiple elections within an electioncycle. Thus, a candidate may accept contributions for the general electioncycle even if the primary election has not occurred.

• A candidate must designate what election the contribution is accepted for on the applicable Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report (CCDR).

• Contributions received for a future election cannot be expended until the currentelection has occurred.

• If a candidate does not qualify or participate in a future election in an election cycle, the contributions received for the future election must be returnedto contributors pro-rata.

• Filed with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_FormCOOSA.pdf

Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report:

• A CCDR is a report filed by a candidate or campaign committee that discloses allcontributions received and expenditures made during a reporting period.

• Six reports are due in an election year and two reports are due in a nonelectionyear. The filing schedule is located at O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34(c).

• $125.00 late fee is assessed when a report is filed late. However, there is a seven-day grace period.

• Local candidates may be exempt from filing CCDRs if they file an Affidavit of Exemption and meet certain criteria.

• Candidates for any state or state-wide office must file electronically with the Commission and candidates for county and municipal offices file with theirlocal filing officer.

http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014_CCDRv5_writable.pdf

Final Report and Termination Statement:

• A Final Report and Termination Statement is submitted with the campaign’s final Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report.

• The Statement must identify the termination date as well as the person responsiblefor maintaining campaign records as required by the Act.

• To qualify to file a Final Report and Termination Statement, the filer must have azero net balance, zero debt, and not be seeking or holding the office.


http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2014_FRTS-Final-Report-and-Termination-Statement_writable.pdf

Personal Financial Disclosure Statement:

• A Personal Financial Disclosure Statement is filed by a candidate or public officialin which the filer discloses information about financial activity for the preceding calendar year.

• A statement must be filed each year, even if information does not change.

• If running for a state-wide position additional information is required to be reported.

• No grace period and a $125.00 late fee is assessed when a statement is filed afterthe due date.


• Those holding the office of Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission District Supervisor need only file the Personal Financial Disclosure Statement per the filing schedule, and they file directly with the State.

http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014-PFD-Personal-Financial-Disclosure-Statement_writable.pdf

Two Day Business Report:

• A Two Day Business Report is a report used to report individual contributions (including loans) of $1,000.00 or more, received between the date of the last Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report (CCDR) due prior to the datethe election for which the candidate has qualified and the date of such election.

• These contributions must be reported within two business days of receipt.

• This contribution must also be reported on the next scheduled CCDR.

• Candidates for any state or state-wide office must file electronically with the Commission and candidates for county and municipal offices filed with theirlocal filing officer.

• No grace period and a $125.00 late fee is assessed when a statement is filed afterthe due date.

http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2014_TBD-Two-Business-Days-Report-of-Contributions-Received_writable.pdf

Electronic Filing Access Code Application:

• Used for identification purposes for local and state candidates.

• Filed with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign FinanceCommission.

Filing Schedule:

• The State’s Filing Schedule, which provides guidance on when documents mustbe filed, can be located at the following website:

http://ethics.ga.gov/file-schedule/

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL GEORGIA GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY & CAMPAIGN FINANCE COMMISSION FORMS, STATEMENTS, and REPORTSCAN BE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:

http://ethics.ga.gov/formsreportspublications/

http://ethics.ga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Current_CFC-PIN-APP.pdf

QUESTIONS?Fayette County Board of Elections140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 208Fayetteville, Georgia 30214Phone: (770) 305-5408Email: [email protected]: http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/elections/index.htmFacebook: Fayette County Elections and Voter Registration

Georgia Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission200 Piedmont Avenue, SESuite 1416- West TowerAtlanta, Georgia 30334Phone: (404) 463-1980Website: www.ethics.ga.gov

http://www.fayettecountyga.gov/elections/index.htm

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