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Campaign finance agencies in Massachusetts
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In Massachusetts, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance.
Authority
The Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance is authorized to administer the state's campaign finance law. This includes receiving and processing required campaign finance reports. The office may also assess civil fines against individuals or groups who fail to file timely reports.[1][2]
Organization
Created in 1973, the Office of Campaign and Political Finance is led by a director. The director is appointed by a commission that comprises the following members:[2]
- Secretary of the commonwealth
- Chair of the state Democratic Party
- Chair of the state Republican Party
- A law school dean appointed by the governor
The director serves a six-year term. The director is not subject to term limits.[2]
Electronic reporting system
Massachusetts hosts an online campaign finance records system. The system can be accessed here. The public may view disclosure reports here.
Contact information
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
- One Ashburton Place, Room 411
- Boston, MA 02108
- Telephone: 617-979-8300
- Fax: 617-727-6549
- Email: ocpf@mass.gov
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See also
- Campaign finance requirements in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Secretary of State
- Massachusetts Attorney General
External links
- Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
- Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance Reports
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