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file:1 IIGIIShared%20filesIHistorical%20Commission/07 _201013 %20-.. .Campaign%20Rules%20for%20Board%20and%20Commission%20Members.h1m From: Sent: Subject: Members Attachments: Meredyth Muth Wednesday, July 07, 20108:15 AM Campaign Rules for Board and Commission Fair Campain Practices Memo 6-10 - City Atty.pdf Board & Commission Members: The City Council moved forward last night with the first step towards putting the consumer use tax on the November ballot requesting voter approval. That step has triggered the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). The long and short of this is that as a board member you may not, in your official capacity, either individually or as a board, campaign for or against the measure. You also may not spend any of your board's funding (from any source) to campaign for or against the issue. These same rules apply to all City Staff and the City Council. In our official capacity, we are allowed to discuss the facts and give pros and cons on the subject, but we are not allowed to campaign for the measure as employees, council members, or board members. In your private capacity as a resident of Louisville you are allowed to campaign for or against the measure. As noted in the attached memo from the City Attorney: Appointed officials such as board and commission members may: . Expend personal funds and use personal time for electioneering, subject to applicable campaign laws . Express a personal opinion on ballot issues, so long as not expending public money from any source to do so These rules also apply to all State-wide ballot measures, including Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101. You staff liaisons will work to make sure you are in accordance with the law at your meetings. Please see the attached memo for additional information and let me know if you have any questions. Meredyth Muth Public Relations Manager City of Louisville 303.335.4536 303.335.4550 fax www.louisvilleco.Qov MeredvthM@LouisvilleCO.Qov file:1 IIGIIShared%20filesIHistorical%20Commission/07 _...ORules%20for"/o20Board%20and%20Commission%20Members.htm [7/14/2010 11 :06:53 AM]