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Indiana Election Commission
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History
The Election Commission was formed on an act of the Indiana General Assembly in 1995[1].
Governance
The Election Commission is governed by a four person board.
Selection of members
The Governor of Indiana is responsible for nominating the members[2]. In order to be a member of the Election Commission, a member must be hold membership in a major political party and must be a registered voter in Indiana[3]. Nominations are taken off the recommendations of the respective state party chairpersons. No more than 2 members can be from either party[4].
Campaign finance discipline
The Election Commission is responsible for all disciplinary action towards civil violations of Indiana's campaign finance laws. The first step in filing a complaint is to file with the Indiana Secretary of State. The Secretary of State's campaign finance staff investigates the complaint fully. If it is determined that a civil violation may have happened, the complaint is referred to the election commission[5]. The Election Commission can hold a hearing to subpoena individuals related to the matter. If its determined by the commission that discipline is warranted, the Commission can petition to a court for civil action[6].
All criminal violations are prosecuted by the Indiana Attorney General[5].
See also
- Campaign finance requirements for Indiana ballot measures
- Indiana Attorney General
- Indiana Secretary of State
External links
- Official website of Indiana Election Commission
- 2010 Indiana Campaign finance manual
- Indiana Campaign Finance database
References
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly "Indiana Elections Code"(Referenced Statute 3-6-4.1-1)
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly "Indiana Elections Code"(Referenced Statute 3-6-4.1-2 Sec. 2(a))
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly "Indiana Elections Code"(Referenced Statute 3-6-4.1-2 Sec. 2(b)-(c))
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State "Indiana Election Commission"(See Members}
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 [Details confirmed via email on 1-21-2010 with Indiana Secretary of State]
- ↑ Indiana Code "Indiana Campaign Finance Law"(Referenced Statute IC 3-6-4.1-21 Sec. 21 C (2) and 3-6-4.1-22 Sec. 22)
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