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...(A) As used in divisions (A) and (C) of section 3517.12 of the Revised Code and this rule, "contribution" shall mean a loan, gift, deposit, forgiveness of indebtedness, donation, advance, payment, or transfer of funds or anything of value, including a transfer of funds from an inter vivos or testamentary trust or decedent's estate, and the payment by any person other than the person to whom the ...

...Whether and when a campaign finance statement is required to be filed under section 3517.10 of the Revised Code depends upon whether the reporting entity is a campaign committee, political action committee, political contributing entity, political party, or legislative campaign fund and the amount and purpose of the reporting entity's contribution and expenditure activity. Except as otherwise provided in ...

...Whether and when a campaign finance statement is required to be filed under section 3517.10 of the Revised Code depends upon whether the reporting entity is a campaign committee, political action committee, political contributing entity, political party, or legislative campaign fund and the amount and purpose of the reporting entity's contribution and expenditure activity. Except as otherwise provided in ...

...(A) No campaign committee is required to file a postprimary election campaign finance statement required under division (A)(2) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code if, during the combined preelection and postelection reporting periods, the committee received contributions of five hundred dollars or less and made expenditures of five hundred dollars or less. Instead, the campaign committee may fi...

...(A) No campaign committee is required to file a postprimary election campaign finance statement required under division (A)(2) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code if, during the combined pre-election and postelection reporting periods, the committee received contributions of five hundred dollars or less and made expenditures of five hundred dollars or less. Instead, the campaign committee may f...

...The treasurer of a campaign committee, political action committee, ballot issue committee, political contributing entity, political party, or legislative campaign fund shall fulfill all record-keeping duties as set forth in this rule. (A) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (H) of this rule, an account of contributions shall be kept, by any reasonable accounting procedure, of all contributions re...

...The treasurer of a campaign committee, political action committee, ballot issue committee, political contributing entity, political party, or legislative campaign fund shall fulfill all record-keeping duties as set forth in this rule. (A) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (H) of this rule, an account of contributions shall be kept, by any reasonable accounting procedure, of all contributions re...

...(A) As required by division (I) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code, except as otherwise provided by paragraph (F) of this rule, the recipient of a contribution from a partnership or other unincorporated business must itemize the contribution by listing both the partnership or other unincorporated business and the name of each partner, owner or member for whom the partnership or other unincorpo...

...(A) As required by division (I) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code, except as otherwise provided by paragraph (F) of this rule, the recipient of a contribution from a partnership or other unincorporated business must itemize the contribution by listing both the partnership or other unincorporated business and the name of each partner, owner, or member for whom the partnership or other unincorp...

...(A) A statement filed by electronic means of transmission pursuant to section 3517.10, 3517.106, 3517.1011, 3517.1012, 3517.1013 or 3517.1014 of the Revised Code shall be filed by using an on-line application linked to the secretary of state's home page on the world wide web. This application is called the "Campaign Finance Online Filing System (CFOFS)." (B) The secretary of state shall immed...

...(A) A statement filed with the secretary of state by electronic means of transmission pursuant to section 3517.10, 3517.105, 3517.106, 3517.1011, 3517.1012, 3517.1013, or 3517.1014 of the Revised Code shall be filed by using an on-line application linked to the secretary of state's home page on the world wide web. This application is called the "Campaign Finance Online Filing System" (CFOFS). ...

...Any entity that files a statement by electronic means of transmission pursuant to sections 3517.10 to 3517.106 of the Revised Code shall also file a copy of the canceled checks or paid receipts required by section 3517.10 of the Revised Code. This copy may be filed by one of the following methods: (A) By sending a paper copy of the canceled checks or paid receipts to the secretary of state's office. This ...

...Any entity that files a statement by electronic means of transmission pursuant to sections 3517.10 to 3517.106 of the Revised Code shall also file a copy of the canceled checks or paid receipts required by section 3517.10 of the Revised Code. This copy may be filed by one of the following methods: (A) By sending a paper copy of the canceled checks or paid receipts to the same office the entity files the...

...(A) As used in this rule, "eligible campaign committee" means either of the following: (1) The campaign committee of a candidate for statewide office that makes expenditures of less than twenty-five thousand dollars during a reporting period under division (A) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code; (2) The campaign committee of a candidate for the office of member of the general assembly or ...

...(A) As used in this rule, "eligible campaign committee" means either of the following: (1) The campaign committee of a candidate for statewide office that makes expenditures of less than twenty-five thousand dollars during a reporting period under division (A) of section 3517.10 of the Revised Code; (2) The campaign committee of a candidate for the office of member of the general assembly or ...

...(A) On or before the one hundred twentieth day after a transition fund has been established pursuant to division (B) of section 3517.1014 of the Revised Code, the treasurer of the transition fund shall file a termination statement. (B) (1) The termination statement shall be filed by filing a final statement of donations and disbursements as required by division (I) of section 3517.1014 of the ...

...(A) On or before the one hundred twentieth day after a transition fund has been established pursuant to division (B) of section 3517.1014 of the Revised Code, the treasurer of the transition fund shall file a termination statement. (B) (1) The termination statement shall be filed by filing a final statement of donations and disbursements as required by division (I) of section 3517.1014 of the ...

...(A) Request for advisory opinion. Each request for an advisory opinion shall be made in writing, and be in substantial compliance (as determined by the administrator or chairperson) with the following format: (1) Typewritten, double-spaced, in no less than twelve-point font size, on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper, and containing no more than five pages excluding exhibits; (2) Clearly set forth the legal names and full ...

...(A) Hearings before the hearing officer. (1) When a hearing is required pursuant to division (E)(3) of section 3517.16 of the Revised Code, such hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time. Parties may request that a hearing is expedited or continued for good cause, but such requests are subject to the discretion of the administrator of the commission, hearing officer, or chairperson of the commission, respe...

...(A) Definitions For the purposes of this rule and section 3501.053 of the Revised Code: (1) "Permanent directive" means a directive issued to county boards of elections as to the proper method of conducting a primary or general election as defined under divisions (A) and (E) of section 3501.01 of the Revised Code that remains in effect until replaced or rescinded. (2) "Temporary directive" mean...

...(A) Definitions For the purposes of this rule and section 3501.053 of the Revised Code: (1) "Permanent directive" means a directive issued to county boards of elections as to the proper method of conducting an election that remains in effect until replaced or rescinded. (2) "Temporary directive" means a directive issued to the county boards of elections as to the proper method of conducting...

...(A) "Oversight" is a form of corrective action, initiated and administered by the secretary of state's office, to which a board of elections may be subject as a result of a significant condition that exists at the board of elections. (B) A "significant condition" is a violation or the inadequate administration of the requirements of federal and/or state law or a policy, procedure, or instruction issued by the secret...

...(A) A board of county commissioners, on behalf of its county board of elections, which has responsibilities related to the proper conduct of elections under state law, may apply for financial assistance from the loan fund. (B) Participation by a board of county commissioners shall be voluntary. (C) A county shall contribute to the cost of capital facilities. The secretary as the administrator of...

...(A) A board of county commissioners, on behalf of its board of elections, which has responsibilities related to the proper conduct of elections under state law, may apply for financial assistance from the loan fund. (B) Participation by a board of county commissioners is voluntary. (C) A county shall contribute to the cost of capital facilities. The secretary as the administrator of the loan fun...

...(A) A board of county commissioners, on behalf of its board of elections, which has responsibilities related to the proper conduct of elections under state law, may apply for financial assistance from the loan fund. (B) Participation by a board of county commissioners is voluntary. (C) A county shall contribute to the cost of capital facilities. The secretary as the administrator of the loan fund acquisitions shall...