Campaign finance agencies in New Jersey
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In New Jersey, there is one primary agency involved in campaign finance regulation: the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission.
Authority
The Election Law Enforcement Commission is an independent agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of New Jersey election law. Candidates and political action committees in New Jersey are required to report finances and expenditures to the commission. The commission is authorized to make the forms for finance reports, prepare reports for public inspection, investigate alleged violations of election law, and enact civil action in court against violators.[1][2][3]
Organization
The commission consists of four members, appointed by the governor with the consent of the state senate. The governor appoints one member to serve as chairperson. Members are appointed to three-year terms. No two members of the commission may be of the same political party. The commission employs an executive director, legal counsel, hearing officers, and other employees as necessary. The tables below provide more information about the members and staff of the commission.[1][3][4]
| New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission—members as of July 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | ||
| Ronald DeFilippis | Chairman | ||
| Edwin R. Matthews | Legal Counsel | ||
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, "About ELEC," accessed July 5, 2016 | |||
| New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission—staff as of July 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | ||
| Jeffrey M. Brindle | Executive Director | ||
| Joseph W. Donohue | Deputy Director | ||
| Demery J. Roberts | Legal Director | ||
| Stephanie Olivo | Director of Compliance | ||
| Anthony Giancarli | Director of Information Technology | ||
| Todd J. Wojcik | Director of Campaign Financing | ||
| Shreve Marshall | Director of Review and Investigation | ||
| Chris Mistichelli | Director of Finance and Administration | ||
| Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, "About ELEC," accessed July 5, 2016 | |||
Agency budget
The fiscal year 2014 budget for the Election Law Enforcement Commission was $14.3 million. The table below provides information about the budget of the commission in previous years.
| New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission—agency total budget | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal year | Budget (in millions) | |
| 2015 | $6.3 | |
| 2014 | $14.3 | |
| 2013 | $10.5 | |
| 2012 | $4.3 | |
| 2011 | $4.3 | |
| 2010 | $12.2 | |
| 2009 | $9.2 | |
| 2008 | $4.9 | |
| 2007 | $5 | |
| 2006 | $6.5 | |
| Sources: nj.gov, "All FY Publications Library and Archive," accessed August 10, 2015 New Jersey Department of the Treasury, "66. Law and Public Safety," accessed July 5, 2016 | ||
Electronic reporting system
The commission hosts an electronic system for campaign finance reports. The reports can be accessed here.[5]
Contact information
New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission
- P.O. Box 185
- Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0185
- Telephone: 609-292-8700
- Fax: 609-777-1448
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See also
- Campaign finance requirements in New Jersey
- New Jersey Secretary of State
- New Jersey Attorney General
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 law.justia.com, "Section 19:44A-5," accessed August 10, 2015
- ↑ law.justia.com, "Section 19:44A-22.3," accessed August 10, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 law.justia.com, "Section 19:44A-6," accessed August 10, 2015
- ↑ New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, "About ELEC," accessed July 23, 2015
- ↑ New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, "View A Report," accessed July 23, 2015
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