Campaign finance agencies in Tennessee
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In Tennessee, there is one primary agency involved in campaign finance regulation: the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Authority
The Registry of Election Finance was formed in 1989 as an independent entity of Tennessee state government. The agency is responsible for the enforcement of state campaign finance law, and has the authority to impose penalties against candidates who fail to file required statements. The agency also provides for online filing for candidates and PACs. The agency maintains all reports filed.[1][2]
Organization
The Registry of Election Finance is composed of six board members. Members are appointed for five-year terms. Two members are appointed by the governor, with one being chosen by the legislative majority party, and one by the legislative minority party. The remaining four members are appointed by the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee State Senate.[1]
| Registry of Election Finance—members as of July 2015 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | Appointment | End of term |
| Kent Coleman | Member | Senate Democratic Caucus | 12/31/2017 |
| Henry Fincher | Member | House Democratic Caucus | 12/31/2014 |
| Patricia Heim | Member | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
| Tom Lawless | Secretary | Senate Republican Caucus | 12/31/2017 |
| Norma Lester | Chairperson | Governor | 12/31/2016 |
| Tom Morton | Member | House Republican Caucus | 12/31/2019 |
| Note: Although Fincher's term appears to have expired in 2014, it was unclear as of July 2015 whether he was still serving on the commission. Source: state.tn.us, "About the Office," accessed July 29, 2015 | |||
Contact information
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance
- 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 104
- Nashville, Tennessee 37243
- Telephone: (615) 741-7959
- Fax: (615) 532-8905
- Email: [email protected]
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