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Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23, 2018, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Announcements
Commission Meeting Friday, December 14, 2018 10:00 a.m., 432A

Notice of Hearing

on Advisory Opinions AOR-2018-01

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission will conduct a public hearing on Advisory Opinions AOR-2018-01 at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 9, 2018, in Room 432A of the State Capitol building, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105. At least five (5) days before the hearing, comments and/or draft advisory opinions by Commission employees will be made available to the public for comment on the Commission’s website and by request to Commission staff. The Commission will accept both written and oral comments about the draft advisory opinion. Written comments may be submitted to the Commission staff by hand delivery or regular mail to the Commission office at 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. G-27, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, or by email to ethics@ethics.ok.gov. Official advisory opinions are binding on the Commission.

Click here to see a copy of Advisory Opinion Request AOR-2018-01, request from Stephanie Hoskin, Treasurer, Friends of Chuck Hoskin.

Late Filing Fees Ordered Against Political Action Committees, Candidate Committees and Political Party Committees for the 2018 Pre-General Report or 3rd Quarter Report

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Current News

Commission enters into Settlement Agreement:

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission entered into a settlement agreement in Case No. 2018-14 with the Committee to Elect Sean Fortenbaugh Ward 6 Lawton City Council. Click here to view the settlement agreement.

Commission adopts 2-year cooling off period for:

officers in elected state office;
chief administrative officers at a state agency (There is only one chief administrative officer at state agencies.)

This provision will restrict elected officers and chief administrative officers from:

lobbying (being paid to influence state law or policy);

representing a third party for compensation (such as representing someone in a contract with the state); or
influencing, or attempting to influence, actions of an agency for compensation (such as issuance of a license, disciplinary actions, etc.)

Click here for answers to common questions about the amendment.

Question of the Week

I am listed as the Treasurer on a candidate committee but do not file the reports, am I still responsible for the filing of reports?

Yes. Listing an individual as “treasurer” of a committee is an official notice to the Ethics Commission that the individual listed has agreed to fulfill the legal responsibilities as Treasurer under the Ethics Rules. This legal responsibility includes ensuring that reports are filed timely and accurately with the Ethics Commission, as well as keeping the financial records and accounts for the committee. Click here to review Ethics Rule 2.73, Candidate Committee Treasurer Responsibilities. Committees may use designated filing agents “DFAs” to assist in filing reports, but the Treasurer, not the DFA, is legally responsible for the accurate and timely filing of reports. Remember, every person with access to the account must be registered in some capacity with the committee in order to have a username and password to access the system. Usernames and passwords are not to be shared to access the system.

Amending Statements of Organizations to add/delete Treasurers in The Guardian System: Login to the committee’s Guardian account. Go to the Candidate Committee Registration section in the Filing History Grid under the “FILINGS TAB” and click “amend” next to the registration. Scroll down to the Committee Officers information. Use the “Delete” option to remove the Treasurer listed (not the “update” link which is only to correct typos in the name or phone number). To add a new Treasurer, use the “Role” dropdown to select Treasurer and fill in the Treasurer’s information and click the “add to list” button. Once the amendment filed, the previous Treasurer’s username will be deactivated and the new officer will receive credentials to access the system.

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Guardian YouTube Videos - Click here to see The Guardian "Publications" page with demonstration videos and step-by-step instructions

Upcoming Reporting Deadlines

2018 Elections: Next Candidate Committee Contribution and Expenditure Report Due

FILING DATES:	PERIOD COVERED:	TYPE OF REPORTS DUE:
October 23, 2018 to October 29, 2018	August 14, 2018 to October 22, 2018	Pre-General Contributions and Expenditures Report - The Guardian System
Within 24 Hours of accepting in excess of $1,000 in the aggregate from one contributor	October 23, 2018 to November 4, 2018	Continuing Report of Contributions - The Guardian System

Click here to see all election calendars.

Next PAC, State Political Party Committee, and Non-2018 Election Candidate Committee Report Due

FILING DATES:	PERIOD COVERED:	TYPE OF REPORTS DUE:
October 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018	July 1, 2018 to September, 30 2018	3rd Quarter Contributions and Expenditures Report - The Guardian System

Next Independent Expenditure, Electioneering Communication & State Question Communication Report Due

IE/EC/SQC #793, 794, 798, 800 & 801 REPORTING SCHEDULE FOR PRIMARY
The additional reports below will be triggered when making IEs, ECs & SQCs of $5,000 or more in the aggregate prior to an election. Next Business Day Reporting: Once the $5,000 threshold is met during a next business day reporting period, all additional IEs/ECs/SQCs must be reported regardless of the amount.
PERIOD COVERED IEs/ECs/SQCs MADE BETWEEN:	REPORTS DUE:
August 29, 2018 - October 22, 2018	October 23, 2018 - October 29, 2018
October 23, 2018 - November 6, 2018	Next business day reporting required when making IE/ECs of $5,000 or more in the aggregate during this period

Next Legislative Lobbyist or Legislative Liaison Report Due

FILING DATES:	PERIOD COVERED:	TYPE OF REPORTS DUE:
January 1, 2019 to January 15, 2019	July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018	Lobbyist or Liaison Expenditures Report - The Guardian System

Next Executive Lobbyist Report Due

FILING DATES:	PERIOD COVERED:	TYPE OF REPORTS DUE:
October 1, 2018 to October 15, 2018	July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018	Lobbyist or Liaison Expenditures Report - The Guardian System

Interactive District Maps

Use the Maps below to see a summary of campaign activity in your area or around the state. You can see names of candidates running in each district who have registered with the Ethics Commission and a summary of contributions and expenditures by each candidate.

Click on the map you’re interested in and then click on the District Number on the map to bring up the summary chart. For more detailed information you can then use the “search” features on the toolbar in The Guardian System.

View Statewide Office details