Campaign finance agencies in Illinois
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In Illinois, there is one primary agency involved in campaign finance regulation: the Illinois State Board of Elections. The board is responsible for administering and enforcing the state's campaign finance laws.[1]
Illinois State Board of Elections
Authority
The Illinois State Board of Elections receives and processes campaign finance reports for all Illinois candidates and political committees. The board is charged with administering and enforcing the various provisions of Illinois' campaign finance laws. The board is authorized to assess fines against individuals and groups that violate the law. Fines can be levied for the late filing of requisite reports; amounts vary depending on the type of report. In addition, "willful failure to file or willful filing of false or incomplete information" can result in fine of up to $5,000.[2]
Organization
Established in 1973, the board comprises eight members. Four members must be Republicans and four must be Democrats. Two from each party must reside in Cook County. Board members serve four-year terms. The board adopts election policy; regular operations are conducted by a professional staff. The table below lists the board members as of July 2015.[3]
| Illinois State Board of Elections—members as of July 2015 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Position |
| Charles W. Scholz | Chairman |
| Ernest L. Gowen | Vice Chairman |
| William J. Cadigan | Member |
| Andrew K. Carruthers | Member |
| Betty J. Coffrin | Member |
| John R. Keith | Member |
| William M. McGuffage | Member |
| Casandra B. Watson | Member |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, "Board Members," accessed July 24, 2015 | |
Electronic reporting system
Candidates and political committees in Illinois may file campaign finance disclosure reports online. The reporting system can be accessed here. Citizens can access recently filed reports by visiting this link.
Agency budget, 2010-2013
In fiscal year 2013, total appropriations for the Illinois State Board of Elections equaled approximately $31.6 million. This represented a 19.3 percent decrease over fiscal year 2012. See the table below for further details.[4][5][6][7]
| Illinois State Board of Elections—agency spending in fiscal years 2010 through 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Year | Total appropriations |
| 2013 | $31,562,900 |
| 2012 | $39,133,800 |
| 2011 | $40,821,250 |
| 2010 | $43,350,300 |
| Source: Illinois State Comptroller, "Detailed Annual," accessed July 30, 2015 | |
Contact information
Illinois State Board of Elections
- 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd.
- Springfield, Illinois 62704
- Telephone: 217-782-4141
- Fax: 217-782-5959
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Board Functions," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "A Guide to Campaign Disclosure," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed July 24, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Comptroller, "Detailed Annual Report of Revenues and Expenditures—2013," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Comptroller, "Detailed Annual Report of Revenues and Expenditures—2012," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Comptroller, "Detailed Annual Report of Revenues and Expenditures—2011," accessed July 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Comptroller, "Detailed Annual Report of Revenues and Expenditures—2010," accessed July 30, 2015
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