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3-9-1-23. Accounts and Records

Sec. 23. The treasurer of a committee shall keep a detailed and exact account of the information required to be reported under this article. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-20.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.174.

3-9-1-24. Preservation of Receipted Bills and Checks

Sec. 24. (a) The treasurer of a committee shall obtain and keep receipted bills, cancelled checks, or other proof of payment, stating the particulars for each expenditure made by or on behalf of a committee: (1) of more than twenty-five dollars ($25); and (2) for a smaller amount, if the aggregate amount of the expenditures […]

3-9-1-25. Solicitation and Receipt of Contributions by Member

Sec. 25. (a) A member of a committee that has appointed a treasurer in accordance with this chapter may solicit or receive contributions as long as the member immediately turns over the contributions without diminution to the treasurer of the committee, to be disbursed and accounted for by the treasurer as provided by this article. […]

3-9-1-25.5. Calendar Year in Which Contribution Made

Sec. 25.5. For purposes of this article, a person makes a contribution during the calendar year in which the person relinquishes control over the contribution by: (1) depositing the contribution in the United States mail; or (2) transferring the contribution to any other person who has been directed to convey the contribution to the person […]

3-9-1-26. Other Persons Receiving or Disbursing Funds; Requirements and Obligations

Sec. 26. A person, except a person authorized by the treasurer of a committee and a member of a committee, who receives or disburses money for a political purpose is subject to all the requirements, obligations, and penalties to which the treasurer of a committee is subject. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-4-2-25.] As added by P.L.5-1986, […]

3-9-1-4. Statement of Organization; Content

Sec. 4. A committee must include in its statement of organization the following: (1) The name and address of the committee. (2) The purpose for which the committee is formed, unless the committee is a candidate’s committee that identifies a specific office sought by the candidate. (3) The name and address of the chairman and […]

3-9-1-19. Removal of Chairman or Treasurer

Sec. 19. (a) A committee may remove a person appointed or designated chairman or treasurer by the committee without assigning a cause. The committee may also appoint or designate the successor of the removed chairman or treasurer. (b) Upon removal, the treasurer shall immediately account for and turn over to the treasurer’s successor in office […]

3-9-1-5. Principal Committee; Designation by Written Instrument

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to the following candidates: (1) A candidate for a local office for which the compensation is less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year. (2) A candidate for a school board office. (b) Each candidate shall have a principal committee. (c) A candidate shall file a written […]

3-9-1-20. All Money or Property to Be Handled by Treasurer

Sec. 20. All money or other property collected or received by a committee or by a member of it for a political purpose shall be paid over to and made to pass through the hands of the treasurer of the committee. Similarly, all money or other property must be disbursed by the treasurer. [Pre-1986 Recodification […]