D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 3, r. 3-4107
Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024
Rule 3-4107 - DURATION OF EXPLORATORY COMMITTEES4107.1The life of an exploratory committee for any office shall not exceed eighteen (18) months.
4107.2When the duration of an exploratory committee reaches eighteen (18) months, one of the following acts shall occur:
(a) The exploratory committee shall terminate; or(b) The named individual who is the prospective candidate of the exploratory committee shall become a candidate in accordance with § 3001 of Chapter 30 of this title.4107.3When the named individual of an exploratory committee becomes a candidate, the individual must:
(a) File a Statement of Candidacy Form and declare their candidacy, pursuant to § 3002 of Chapter 30 of this title;(b) Form a principal campaign committee, pursuant to § 4101; and(c) Apply all contributions received during the life of the exploratory committee to the campaign contribution limitations for the specific candidate, pursuant to § 3011 of Chapter 30 of this title.4107.4When terminating, exploratory committees shall adhere to the applicable provisions of § 3016 of Chapter 30 of this title.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 3, r. 3-4107
Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1402 (February 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11864 (August 16, 2013); Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3025 (3/13/2015).Authority: D.C. Official Code § 1-1001.05(a)(14); in conformity with the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, enacted February 27, 2012 (D.C. Act 19-318; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq. (2012 Supp.)).