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2.16.030 Administrative Rules, Commission's Duties and Authority.

City code section

(Amended by Ordinances 189336, 190598, 191335, and 192098, effective October 24, 2025.)

  1. A.  Administrative rules will be adopted pursuant to the provisions of Portland City Code Chapter 1.05.
  2. B.  The rules proposed must specify:
    1. 1.  How and when information about and documentation for contributions and expenditures must be submitted to the Director;
    2. 2.  The process for applying for certification;
    3. 3.  Other policies necessary to implement this Chapter, including but not limited to:
      1. a.  Reporting requirements for participating and non-participating candidates;
      2. b.  Additional spending prohibitions;
      3. c.  A process by which participating candidates can change which covered office they are running for;
      4. d.  Collection of revenues for the Fund;
      5. e.  Distribution of Fund revenues to certified candidates;
      6. f.  Penalty matrix detailing penalties for potential violations of this Chapter;
      7. g.  Inspection of reports and documents for compliance with this Chapter; and
      8. h.  Investigation and enforcement of alleged violations this Chapter.

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