1. So you want to run for office? A presentation for potential candidates from the San Bernardino City Clerk’s Office Gigi Hanna City Clerk April 13, 2015

2. Positions up for election in November 2015 ( Four-year terms) Council Seats – Ward 3 – Ward 5 – Ward 6 – Ward 7 City Attorney City Treasurer City Clerk

4. Ward 3

5. Ward 5

6. Ward 6

7. Ward 7

8. Nominations Open: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Nominations Close: Friday, August 7, 2015 at 6 p.m. (Note: If an incumbent elective officer does not file within the nomination period, the filing period for that office only is extended five days to 6:00 p.m., August 12, 2015.)

9. Nomination Signatures Required: (EC 10220) First day to circulate petition in lieu of filing fee: Monday, June 1, 2015 (45 days prior to opening of nomination period – EC 8106[b])* Last day to submit petition in lieu of filing fee: Thursday, July 23, 2015 (15 days prior to close of nomination period – EC 8106[b][3]) Note: Last day to submit petition may be extended when an incumbent officer does not file nomination papers by August 12, 2015. - Council Members 20-30 signatures of registered voters within respective wards - City Attorney 20-30 signatures of registered voters city-wide - City Clerk 20-30 signatures of registered voters city-wide - City Treasurer 20-30 signatures of registered voters city-wide

10. QUALIFICATIONS Council Members Registered voter and resident of the respective ward for at least 30 consecutive days prior to filing nomination papers. City Attorney Attorney at law, duly licensed under the laws of the State of California, and shall have been engaged in the practice of law for at least five years prior to election or appointment. Legal resident and elector of the City for at least 30 consecutive days prior to filing nomination papers. City Clerk Legal resident of the City for at least 30 consecutive days prior to filing nomination papers. Registered voter. City Treasurer Legal resident of the City for at least 30 consecutive days prior to filing nomination papers. Registered voter.

11. Filing Fees (Two percent of the first year’s salary for the office) Council Members $ 12 City Attorney $ 3,327 City Clerk $ 2,232 City Treasurer $ 480

12. Before you start campaigning FPPC Form 501 (Candidate Intention Form) Complete, sign and return to City Clerk FPPC Form 410 (Statement of Organization)* Complete, sign and mail original to Secretary of State with a copy to the City Clerk * required if candidate receives $1,000 or more WARNING: If you are handing out campaign literature or soliciting donations and these forms are not yet filed, you may be breaking state election law and you will be reported to the Fair Political Practices Commission.

13. Political Signs (SBMC Title 16) Municipal Code limits the size in residential areas to 16- square feet, and in Commercial areas to 32-square feet Consent of the property owner is required prior to posting of signs; however, the City will not require a list of locations where political signs are intended to be posted Signs shall not be stapled or affixed to any public utility pole Signs are not permitted in any public right-of-way, parkway, or on publically owned or maintained land

14. Use of City Seal is prohibited (SBMC 9.04)

15. Items to be filed when you TURN IN nomination papers (These must be completed, signed and turned in at the same time) Completed Nomination Papers Completed Ballot Designation Form Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) Candidate Statement and check for estimated cost Candidate Statement Agreement

16. Do NOT use Nomination Papers from any source other than the City Clerk. Others WILL NOT be accepted

17. Other Resources you might find useful Voter Information Database San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Public Viewing Terminals at the ROV Confidential Viewing terminals (Confidential info includes residential address, telephone number, precinct number, occupation, driver’s license number and the last four digits of a social security number May be purchased from the ROV. Contact (909) 387-2271

18. For more information, or to make an appointment to take out nomination papers, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (909) 384-5002.