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1 MUNICIPAL ELECTION The following documents are contained in this candidate filing packet: T T T T T T T 2007 MUNICIPAL ELECTION - GENERAL INFORMATION DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY CANDIDATE FACT SHEET CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES CANDIDATE S ACKNOWLEDGMENT & REPORTING REQUIREMENTS POLITICAL SIGNS FEE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS & EXPENSE REPORT INSTRUCTIONS T CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS & EXPENSES REPORTS 1-3 ; ANNUAL FILING REPORT T FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT T NRS CHAPTER 294A - CAMPAIGN PRACTICES T NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CODE POLITICAL SIGNS T NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.08 ELECTIONS T NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CHARTER - SECTION 5 T CLARK COUNTY INFORMATION/REPORTS SHEET T IRS FILING FORM 1120-POL T NORTH LAS VEGAS WARD/PRECINCT MAP (Available upon request at the City Clerk s Office )

2 Your Community of Choice CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2007 GENERAL INFORMATION Primary Election: April 3, 2007 General Election: June 5, 2007 SEATS OPEN: Councilman Ward 2 Councilman Ward 4 Candidate Filing Period: Last day to change manner of name on ballot: January 23, 2007 (8:00 am) to February 2, 2007 (5:00 pm) February 2, 2007 (5:00 pm) Last day to withdraw candidacy (in writing): February 6, 2007 Last day to register to vote for Primary Election: March 13, 2007 (9:00 City Clerk s Office Early Voting (City Hall) for Primary Election: March 14, 2007 (8:00 am) to March 29, 2007 (5:00 pm) Early Voting (Wards 2 & 4) for Primary Election: March 17, 2007 (various hours/locations) March 30, 2007 Last day to register to vote for General Election: May 15, 2007 (9:00 City Clerk s Office Early Voting (City Hall) for General Election: May 16, 2007 (8:00 am) to May 31, 2007 (5:00 pm) Early Voting for (Wards 2 & 4) General Election: May 19, 2007 (various hours/locations) June 1, 2007

3 If for any general municipal election there are three or more candidates for the office of a particular City Council seat, a primary election for any such office must be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in April preceding the general election. If one of the candidates for a City Council seat receives a majority of the total votes cast for that office in the primary election, he shall be declared elected to office and his name must not appear on the ballot for the general election. Seats are non-partisan: Council is for 4 years and term is limited to 3 consecutive terms for a total of 12 years. Each Council Member will be voted for and elected only by the registered voters of the ward that the Council Member actually resides in and will represent (Article II, Section 2.010, Subsection 5 of the Charter of the City of North Las Vegas). Each candidate must have the following qualifications: (A) Be a qualified elector within the City of North Las Vegas. (B) Each Councilman must be a qualified elector who has resided in the ward which he represents for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy. All candidates for elective office shall, at the time of filing, produce evidence in satisfaction of their qualifications for said elective office. Said qualifications are set out in the Charter of the City of North Las Vegas as amended, and Section of the Municipal Code. One of the following forms of identification will be accepted: A government-issued valid driver s license or identification card issued by a governmental agency, containing your photograph and residential address, or A current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government-issued document, such as a check, containing your name and address, or The City Clerk s Office will access water billing history to determine residency unless other proof is provided by the candidate Each candidate shall be charged, and the City Clerk shall collect from each candidate at the time of filing a filing fee in the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) (Ord , 2000) (NLVMC ) and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the placement of political signs in North Las Vegas (NLVMC ), which shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the City. Last day for the City Clerk s Office or Clark County Election Department to RECEIVE written absentee ballot request: Primary: March 27, 2007 General: May 29, 2007 Terms of office begin: July 1, 2007

4 Contribution and Expense Reporting Periods: Period No. 1: March 27, 2007 Period No. 2: May 29, 2007 Period No. 3: July 15, 2007 The following information can be obtained from the Nevada Secretary of State s Office at (775) : C Questions regarding campaign practices The following information can be obtained from the Clark County Election Department at 455- VOTE or : C C C Registered Voter Statistics Polling Place Location Information Additional Absentee Ballot Request Forms (Political Parties/Special Interest Groups) The following information can be obtained from the North Las Vegas City Clerk s Office at : C C C Candidate Expense/Contribution Reports Voter Registration Applications Absentee Ballot Request Forms Questions regarding political sign requirements and violations can be addressed to the City of North Las Vegas Code Enforcement Division at The Candidate Filing Packet will be available January 22, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. You may pick up a candidate packet at the City Clerk s Office or download it from the City s website. Additional candidate reporting forms are also available on the City s website:

5 2007 Election Forms Requirements Form Title: Filing Location: Due Date: Comments: Declaration of Candidacy City Clerk s Office At time of filing Candidate Fact Sheet City Clerk s Office At time of filing Informational purposes only Code of Fair Campaign Practices City Clerk s Office At time of filing Optional Municipal Office Campaign Contributions & Expenses Report - Candidate Acknowledgment City Clerk s Office At time of filing Municipal Office Campaign Contributions & Expenses Report Period 1 Municipal Office Campaign Contributions & Expenses Report Period 2 Municipal Office Campaign Contributions & Expenses Report Period 3 City Clerk s Office March 27, 2007 Penalty for late filing City Clerk s Office May 29, 2007 Penalty for late filing City Clerk s Office July 15, 2007 Penalty for late filing Municipal Office Campaign Annual Filing Report City Clerk s Office January 15, 2008 Penalty for late filing Financial Disclosure Statement Nevada Commission on Ethics or Secretary of State s Office (address provided in instructions); Candidates, Incumbents: no later than 10 th day after the last day to qualify for office Penalty for late filing Political Sign Fee City Clerk s Office At time of filing IRS Filing Form 1120-POL Internal Revenue Service Center By the 15 th day of the 3 rd month after the end of the tax year. Penalties may be imposed if required to file.

6 Nonpartisan Office - Council City of North Las Vegas Declaration of Candidacy of City Council For the Office of Seat Ward STATE OF NEVADA COUNTY OF CLARK For the purpose of having my name placed on the official ballot as a candidate for the office of City Council Ward, I, the undersigned, do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I actually, as opposed to constructively, reside at, in the City of North Las Vegas, County of Clark, State of Nevada; that my actual, as opposed to constructive, residence in the state, district, county, township, city or other area prescribed by law to which the office pertains began on a date at least 30 days immediately preceding the election for this office, in addition to any other requirements required by law; that my telephone number is, and the address at which I receive mail, if different than my residence, is ; that I will not knowingly violate any election law or any law defining and prohibiting corrupt and fraudulent practices in campaigns and elections in this state; that I will qualify for the office if elected thereto, including, but not limited to, complying with any limitation prescribed by the constitution and laws of this state concerning the number of years or terms for which a person may hold the office; and that I understand that my name will appear on all ballots as designated in this declaration. Signature of candidate for office Designation of name to appear on ballot If elected, designation of name to appear on certificate of election Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of the month of of the year 2007 Notary Public or other person authorized to administer an oath Prescribed by Secretary of State NRS EL100 (rev. 3/04)

7 CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS 2007 PRIMARY AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CANDIDATE FACT SHEET NAME TO BE PRINTED ON BALLOT: HOME ADDRESS: LENGTH OF RESIDENCY: OCCUPATION: PARTY AFFILIATION (Optional): CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER: PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: PERSONAL INFORMATION (Education, hobbies, interests): SPOUSE S NAME: NUMBER OF CHILDREN: OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO VOTERS: CAMPAIGN MANAGER/CONTACT PERSON: TELEPHONE NO: ADDRESS: POLITICAL SIGN FEE : City of North Las Vegas Municipal Code: Portable political signs are permitted in any land use district, subject to the provisions and limitations contained in this chapter provided a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per candidate, issue or ballot question is first remitted to the City of North Las Vegas City Clerk s Office, regardless of the number of signs placed. The purpose of the fee is to provide the City with the name and pertinent information about the campaign manger or party responsible for repair of damaged or hazardous signs, and to monitor and remove all unclaimed signs following the election. Signs placed within the North Las Vegas city limits without first submitting the proper fee shall be removed and impounded until the said fee is paid in full.

8 2007 Municipal Election City of North Las Vegas CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES There are basic principles of decency, honesty and fair play which every candidate for public office in the State of Nevada has a moral obligation to observe and uphold, in order that, after vigorously contested but fairly conducted campaigns, the voters may exercise their constitutional right to vote for the candidate of their choice and that the will of the people may be fully and clearly expressed on the issues. THEREFORE: 1. I will conduct my campaign openly and publicly and limit attacks against my opponent to legitimate challenges to his voting record or qualifications for office. 2. I will not use character defamation or other false attacks on a candidate s personal or family life. 3. I will not use campaign material which misrepresents, distorts or otherwise falsifies the facts, nor will I use malicious or unfounded accusations which are intended to create or exploit doubts, without justifications, about the personal integrity of my opposition. 4. I will not condone any dishonest or unethical practice which undermines the American system of free elections or impedes or prevents the full and free expression of the will of the voters. I, the undersigned, as a candidate for election to public office in the State of Nevada, hereby voluntarily pledge myself to conduct my campaign in accordance with the principles and practices set forth in this code. Date Signature of Candidate NOTE: Subscription to the code is voluntary. A candidate who subscribes to the code may indicate on his campaign materials that he subscribes to the code.

9 CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS 2007 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS MUNICIPAL OFFICE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES REPORT Candidate Acknowledgment I,, hereby acknowledge receipt of the required forms and filing date schedule for the reporting of contributions and expenses pursuant to the Nevada Campaign Practices Act. I understand that: I must file the prescribed reports by: Report No. 1 March 27, 2007 Report No. 2 May 29, 2007 Report No. 3 July 15, 2007 Annual Report - January 15, 2008 A violation of the reporting of contributions and expenses is subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation and payment of court costs and attorney's fees; I must file the required Contributions & Expenses Reports even though: (1) I withdraw my candidacy; (2) I have no opposition; (3) I lose the primary; (4) My name does not appear on either the primary or general election ballot; (5) I am elected to office; (6) I do not file a declaration of candidacy, but am a candidate as defined in NRS 294A.005 because I have received campaign contributions in excess of $100; or (7) I do not receive contributions and/or expend any funds (less the filing fee). I UNDERSTAND THAT A MONETARY CIVIL PENALTY MAY BE ASSESSED TO ME FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE THESE REPORTS. (NRS 294A.420) I UNDERSTAND THAT EACH REPORT MUST BE SIGNED UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. (NRS 294A.120, 294A.200) Signature Received and Filed: This day of, 2007 Filing Officer FILING OFFICER: This form is to be signed, detached and a copy is to be given to the candidate. Any questions? Please visit our website or contact this office at the following: 101 N. Carson Street, Suite 3; Carson City, NV / nvelect@govmail.state.nv.us

10 Reporting Requirements WHO MUST FILE (NRS 294A.120; 294A A.360) Every candidate for state, district, county, city or township office FILING DATES (NRS 294A.360) Report No. 1: March 27, 2007 Report No. 2: May 29, 2007 Report No. 3: July 15, 2007 Annual Report: January 15, 2008 If sent by certified mail, the date mailed is the date filed. The report may be sent by regular mail, however, the date received by the filing officer will then be the date deemed filed, not the date mailed. WHERE TO FILE (NRS 294A.120; 294A.200, 294A.360) The report must be filed with the filing officer for the public office which the candidate is seeking. CANDIDATE DEFINED (NRS 294A.005) "Candidate" means any person: (1) who files a declaration of candidacy; (2) who files an acceptance of candidacy; (3) whose name appears on an official ballot at any election; or (4) who has received campaign contributions in excess of $100. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION and IN KIND CONTRIBUTION DEFINED (NRS 294A.007) "Contribution" means a gift, loan, conveyance, deposit, payment, transfer or distribution of money or of anything of value (including in kind contributions). The services of a volunteer are not considered a contribution. Volunteer means a person who does not receive compensation of any kind, directly or indirectly, for the services provided to a campaign. However, it is a contribution to be reported, if a person, other than a candidate, pays the compensation for the personal services that another person renders. In kind contribution means the value of services provided in kind for which money would have otherwise been paid. The donor of in kind contributions shall furnish to the recipient a statement setting forth the actual cost of those services or, the fair market value. In kind contributions and expenses must be reported separately pursuant to NRS 294A.362. For your convenience a form is attached on which to report in kind contributions and expenses. ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS (NRS 294A.190) A candidate who receives a contribution of $100 or more from an anonymous or unidentifiable contributor shall, within 10 days after receipt of the contribution, deliver the money to the state treasurer or donate it to a nonprofit entity. Any questions? Please visit our website or contact this office at the following: 101 N. Carson Street, Suite 3; Carson City, NV / nvelect@govmail.state.nv.us

11 CAMPAIGN EXPENSES DEFINED (NRS 294A.004) Campaign expenses and expenditures mean those expenditures contracted for or made for advertising on television, radio, billboards, posters and in newspapers and all other expenditures contracted for or made to advocate expressly the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate or group of candidates. REPORTS OF EXPENSES (NRS 294A.365) Each report of expenses or expenditures required pursuant to NRS 294A.200 must consist of a list of the expenditures made during the periods for reporting. NOTE : In kind contributions and expenses must be reported separately pursuant to NRS 294A.362. For your convenience a form is attached on which to report in kind contributions and expenses. PENALTY SCHEDULE (NRS 294A.420): If the report is filed 1-7 days late, $25 for each day the report is late. If the report is filed 8-15 days late, $50 for each day the report is late. If the report is filed more than 15 days late, $100 for each day the report is late, up to a maximum of $5,000 for each violation. Any questions? Please visit our website or contact this office at the following: 101 N. Carson Street, Suite 3; Carson City, NV / nvelect@govmail.state.nv.us

12 CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS POLITICAL SIGNS FEE City of North Las Vegas Municipal Code: Portable political signs are permitted in any land use district, subject to the provisions and limitations contained in this chapter provided a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per candidate, issue or ballot question is first remitted to the City of North Las Vegas City Clerk s Office, regardless of the number of signs placed. The purpose of the fee is to provide the City with the name and pertinent information about the campaign manger or party responsible for repair of damaged or hazardous signs, and to monitor and remove all unclaimed signs following the election. Signs placed within the North Las Vegas city limits without first submitting the proper fee shall be removed and impounded until the said fee is paid in full. Organization/Candidate Name: Election: Campaign Manager/Contact Name: Telephone Number: Address: I hereby acknowledge I have received a copy of North Las Vegas Municipal Code pertaining to portable political signs and have paid the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee. Signature of representative Date

13 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES REPORT INSTRUCTIONS SINGLE UNIVERSAL FORM This is the new universal form approved by the Legislative Commission to be used for reporting all campaign contributions and expenses, as well as dispositions of unspent contributions. This form replaces all the following previous forms: (1) Contributions and Expenses Report Form; (2) Disposition of Unspent Contributions Report Form; and (3) In Excess of $10,000 Report Form. ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENT The Annual Report due on January 15 is in addition to the three reports required in the applicable election year. WHO MUST FILE 1) Candidates and Incumbents: Individuals must file this Report with their filing officer on or before the appropriate due date whenever they have: (A) Received contributions in excess of $100; (B) Contributions remaining from their last campaign (unspent contributions); (C) Filed a declaration of candidacy; (D) Filed an acceptance of candidacy; or (E) Their name appears on a ballot at any election. 2) Political Parties and Committees, and Political Action Committees (PAC s), and Persons (not under candidate(s) direction and control), must file this Report with the recipient Candidate(s) or Incumbent s filing officer on or before the appropriate due date whenever they have: (A) Made a contribution to an Incumbent, Candidate, or Group of Candidates. 3) Ballot Advocacy Groups (BAG s) and any Person, including a PAC, Party, Committee or Group, Who Advocates on Ballot Questions must file this Report with the filing officer on or before the appropriate due date. Additionally, those petitioners who initiate or circulate a petition who receive or expend funds in excess of $10,000 must file. 4) Committees for Recall of a Public Officer must file this Report with the Secretary of State on or before the appropriate due date(s). Recall Committees have unique filing dates, depending on whether or not a special election is called. See NRS 294A.270 and 294A.280 FILING DATES Annual Report Due no later than January 15, 2007 For transactions during the previous year: Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, Report # 1 Due no later than March 27, 2007 For transactions during period which runs from Jan. 1 through Mar. 22, Report # 2 Due no later than May 29, 2007 For transactions during period which runs from Mar. 23 through May 24, Report # 3 Due no later than July 15, 2007 For transactions during period from May 25 through June 30, Annual Report Due no later than January 15, For transactions during period from July 1 through December 31, 2007 (candidates/incumbents who filed report number 1, 2 and 3) For transactions during period from Jan. 1 through December 31, 2007 (incumbents who are not up for re-election this cycle but have: (1) raised contributions in excess of $100; or (2) have money left over from their previous campaign. Please Note: Report Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are filed by incumbents/candidates running for office in the 2007 election cycle. Page 1 of 3

14 SUMMARY SHEET INSTRUCTIONS Line 1 Total Monetary Contributions Received in Excess of $100 This figure should reflect the total amount of all monetary contributions which were in excess of $100 that were received. Do not include loans that were guaranteed by a third party or loans that were forgiven. Line 2 Total Monetary Contributions Received of $100 or Less This figure should reflect the total amount of all monetary contributions which were of $100 or less that were received. Line 3 Total Monetary Contributions in the Form of a Loan Guaranteed by a Third Party This figure should reflect the total amount of all contributions received, in the form of loans that were guaranteed by a third party. This figure should not be included in line 1 (Total Contributions Received in Excess of $100). Line 4 Total Monetary Contributions in the Form of a Loan that are Forgiven This figure should reflect the total amount of all contributions received, in the form of loans that were forgiven. This figure should not be included in line 1 (Total Contributions Received in Excess of $100). Line 5 Total Amount of Monetary Contributions Received This figure should reflect the total amount of all monetary contributions received, both those that were in excess of $100, and those less than $100: the sum of Lines 1 through 4. Line 6 Total Amount of Written Commitments for Contributions This figure should represent the total dollar amount of written commitments for contributions, monetary or in kind. These commitments are reported on a separate page within the report until such time the commitment is satisfied. Once the commitment is satisfied, if the commitment was satisfied by monies, those monies are to be reported as actual contributions. If the commitment was satisfied through services provided in kind, then those services are to be reported in the in kind contributions section. Line 7 Total Value of In Kind Contributions Received in Excess of $100 This figure should reflect the total value of all In Kind Contributions with a value in excess of $100 that were received. Definition of In Kind Contribution: The value of goods or services provided in kind for which money would have otherwise been paid. In kind contributions include, but are not limited to: (1) paid polling and resulting data, (2) paid direct mail, (3) paid solicitation by telephone, (4) any paid paraphernalia that was printed or otherwise produced to promote a campaign, (5) the use of paid personnel to assist in a campaign, and (6) goods and services such as billboards, office space, printing, food and beverage, and yard signs. The above are provided solely as examples and do not represent the only goods and services which may constitute In Kind Contributions which are required to be reported. More Examples of In Kind Contributions: (1) A person contributes billboard space and does not charge the candidate. The candidate would report the fair market value or actual cost of the billboard space as an in kind contribution; (2) A person pays for the printing cost of political signs for a candidate. The candidate would report the actual cost or the fair market value of printing the signs as an In Kind Contribution. Donor of In Kind Contribution Required to Furnish Written Statement to Any Recipient The donor of any In Kind Contribution shall furnish to the recipient (whether the recipient is an Incumbent, a Candidate or Group of either; a PAC; a Political Party or Party Committee; a Ballot Advocacy Group; a Recall Committee; or any Person who makes an Independent Expenditure to an Incumbent, a Candidate or Group of either) a written and signed statement setting forth the actual cost of the goods or services provided, or their fair market value, within 30 days after the time the Donor furnishes those goods or services. NAC 294A.043. Line 8 Total Monetary Expenses Paid in Excess of $100 This figure should reflect the total amount of all monetary expenses which were in excess of $100 that were paid for. Page 2 of 3

15 Line 9 Total Monetary Expenses Paid of $100 or Less This figure should reflect the total monetary expenses which were $100 or less that were paid for. Line 10 Total Amount of All Monetary Expenses Paid This figure should reflect the total amount of all monetary expenses that were in excess of $100, and those less than $100, that were paid for: the sum of Lines 8 and 9. Line 11 Total Value of In Kind Expenses in Excess of $100 This figure should reflect the total value of all In Kind Expenses that were in excess of $100 during the reporting period. Definition of In Kind Expense: An In Kind Expense is the use of an In Kind Contribution received from a Contributor who makes an In Kind Contribution. In Kind Expenses include, but are not limited to, paid polling and resulting data, paid direct mail, paid solicitation by telephone, any paid paraphernalia that was printed or otherwise produced to promote a campaign and the use of paid personnel to assist in a campaign. In Kind Expenses may also include, but are not limited to, goods and services such as billboards, office space, printing, food and beverage and yard signs. Example of an In Kind Expense: (1) A person contributes the use of a large room to a candidate as an In Kind Contribution. Once the candidate utilizes the room, it becomes an In Kind Expense to be reported. Line 12 Disposition of Unspent Contributions This figure should reflect the total amount of contributions remaining, for this election cycle, that were not spent or committed for expenditure before the primary, general, primary city, general city or special election. This figure is reported in the following manner: (1) on the third contributions and expenses report if reports 1 and 2 were required to be filed by the candidate; (2) on the annual report if reports 1, 2 and 3 were not required to be filed; (3) by May 15, 2007, if defeated in the Primary Election; (4) by September 15, 2007, if defeated in the General Election; or (5) by the 15 th day of the second month, after expiration of term, if incumbent does not run for reelection. (This date will depend on the office incumbent held.) Page 3 of 3

16 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES REPORT State of Nevada Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) Mailing Address (include city and zip code) Telephone No. Address Select Appropriate Box(es) CANDIDATE PAC BAG POL PRTY IND EXP NONPROFIT CORP AMENDED ANNUAL FILING PETITIONERS WHO INITIATE/CIRCULATE PETITION & RECEIVE OR EXPEND FUNDS IN EXCESS OF 10K Annual Filing - Due January 15, 2007 Period: January 1, 2006 December 31, 2006 Report #1 Due March 27, 2007* Period: Jan. 1, 2007 March 22, 2007 Report #2 Due May 29, 2007* Period: Mar. 23, 2007 May 24, 2007 Report #3 Due July 15, 2007* Period: May 25, 2007 June 30, 2007 Annual Filing Due January 15, 2008 *Period: July 1, 2007 December 31, 2007 **Period: Jan. 1, 2007 December 31, 2007 * These Reports are filed by incumbents/candidates running for office in the 2007 election cycle ** These Reports are filed by incumbents not running for office this cycle who: (1) raised contributions in excess of $100; or (2) have money left over from a previous campaign CONTRIBUTIONS SUMMARY 1. Total Monetary Contributions Received in Excess of $100 (See page 1 of instruction sheet) 2. Total Monetary Contributions Received of $100 or Less (See page 2 of instruction sheet) 3. Total Monetary Contributions in the form of loans guaranteed by a third party. (See page 2 of instruction sheet) 4. Total Monetary Contributions in the form of loans that were forgiven (See page 2 of instruction sheet) 5. Total Amount of Monetary Contributions Received (Add Lines 1 through 4) (See page 2 of instruction sheet) 6. Total Amount of Written Commitments for Contributions (When commitment is funded, report as contribution (monetary or in kind)) (See page 2 of instruction sheet) 7. Total Value of In Kind Contributions Received in Excess of $100 (See page 2 of instruction sheet) This Period Cumulative From Beginning of Report Period #1 Through End of This Reporting Period This Period FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Cumulative From Beginning of Report Period #1 through End of This Reporting Period 8. Total Monetary Expenses Paid in Excess of $100 (See page 2 of instruction sheet) 9. Total Monetary Expenses Paid of $100 or Less (See page 2 of instruction sheet) 10. Total Amount of All Monetary Expenses Paid (Add Lines 8 and 9) 11. Total Value of In Kind Expenses in Excess of $100 (See page 3 of instruction sheet) 12. Disposition of Unspent Contributions (Only reported on Report #3, Annual Report or 15 th day of the second month after candidates defeat or incumbent does not run for reelection) (See page 3 of instruction sheet) (See page 2 of instruction sheet) EXPENSES SUMMARY AFFIRMATION I Declare Under Penalty of Perjury That the Foregoing is True and Correct. Signature Date ELPG201.doc Revised: Nov-06 PAGE OF

17 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Report Period # Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) Contributions in Excess of $100 or, When Added Together from One Contributor Exceeds $100 Transfer Total Amount of All Campaign Contributions to Line 1 of Contributions Summary CONTRIBUTOR S NAME AND ADDRESS DATE OF EACH CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT OF EACH CONTRIBUTION CHECK HERE IF LOAN NAME AND ADDRESS OF 3 RD PARTY IF LOAN GUARANTEED BY 3 RD PARTY NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON WHO FORGAVE THE LOAN, IF DIFFERENT THAN CONTRIBUTOR This page may be copied or duplicated if additional space is needed. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

18 WRITTEN COMMITMENTS Report Period # Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) Written Commitments in Excess of $100 or, When Added Together from One Entity Exceeds $100 Transfer Total Amount of All Written Commitments to Line 6 of Contributions Summary NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON WHO MADE THE COMMITMENT DATE OF EACH COMMITMENT AMOUNT OF EACH COMMITMENT This page may be copied or duplicated if additional space is needed. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

19 CAMPAIGN EXPENSES Report Period # Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) Expense Categories CATEGORIES CODE Office expenses A Expenses related to volunteers B Expenses related to travel C Expenses related to advertising D Expenses related to paid staff E Expenses related to consultants F Expenses related to polling G Expenses related to special events H ** Goods and services provided in kind for which money would otherwise have been paid I Other miscellaneous expenses J ** NRS 294A.362 requires In Kind contributions and expenses to be reported on a separate form, which is attached. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

20 CAMPAIGN EXPENSES Report Period # Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) Expenses in Excess of $100 Transfer Total Amount of All Campaign Expenses to Line 8 of Expenses Summary NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON, GROUP OR ORGANIZATION WHO RECEIVED THE PAYMENT FOR THE EXPENSE(S) CATEGORY (See Previous Page) NRS 294A.365 DATE OF EACH EXPENSE AMOUNT OF EACH EXPENSE This page may be copied or duplicated if additional space is needed. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

21 IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES REPORT IN KIND CONTRIBUTION IS DEFINED AS THE VALUE OF SERVICES PROVIDED IN KIND FOR WHICH MONEY WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE BEEN PAID. In kind contributions and expenses include: paid polling and resulting data, paid direct mail, paid solicitation by telephone, any paid paraphernalia that was printed or otherwise produced to promote a campaign and the use of paid personnel to assist in a campaign. An in kind contribution may also include, but is not limited to: goods and services such as billboards, office space, printing, food and beverage and yard signs. The donor of in kind contributions shall furnish to the recipient (candidate or other person), a written statement setting forth the actual cost of those services or the fair market value within 30 days after the time he furnishes those services. (NAC 294A.043) Examples of in kind contributions: (1) A person contributes billboard space and does not charge the candidate. The candidate would report the fair market value or actual cost of the billboard space as an in kind contribution; (2) A person pays for the printing cost of political signs for a candidate. The candidate would report the actual cost or fair market value of printing the signs as an in kind contribution. Example of in kind expenses: (1) A person contributes the use of a large room to a candidate as an in kind contribution. Once the candidate utilizes the room it becomes an in kind expense to be reported. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

22 IN KIND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Report Period # Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) IN KIND Contributions in Excess of $100 or, When Added Together from One Contributor Exceeds $100 Transfer Total Value of All In-Kind Campaign Contributions to Line 7 of Contributions Summary CONTRIBUTOR S NAME AND ADDRESS DATE OF EACH IN KIND CONTRI- BUTION DESCRIPTION OF EACH IN KIND CONTRIBUTION VALUE OR COST OF EACH IN KIND CONTRIBUTION/ COMMITMENT CHECK HERE IF LOAN NAME AND ADDRESS OF 3 RD PARTY IF LOAN GUARANTEED BY 3 RD PARTY NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON WHO FORGAVE THE LOAN This page may be copied or duplicated if additional space is needed. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

23 IN KIND WRITTEN COMMITMENTS Report Period # Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) In Kind Written Commitments in Excess of $100 or, When Added Together from One Entity Exceeds $100 Transfer Total Amount of All Written Commitments to Line 6 of Contributions Summary NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON WHO MADE THE IN KIND COMMIITMENT DATE OF EACH IN KIND COMMITMENT AMOUNT OF EACH IN KIND COMMITMENT This page may be copied or duplicated if additional space is needed. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

24 IN KIND CAMPAIGN EXPENSES Report Period # Name (print) Office (if applicable) District (if applicable) IN KIND Expenses in Excess of $100 Transfer Total Value of All In-Kind Campaign Expenses to Line 11 of Expenses Summary NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON, GROUP OR ORGANIZATION WHO RECEIVED THE IN KIND GOOD(S) OR SERVICE(S) DESCRIPTION OF EACH IN KIND EXPENSE DATE OF EACH IN KIND EXPENSE VALUE OR COST OF EACH IN KIND EXPENSE Prescribed by Secretary of State NRS 294A.120, 294A.125, 294A.140, 294A.150, 294A A.200, 294A.210, 294A.220, 294A.362 This page may be copied or duplicated if additional space is needed. EL201.doc Revised: Jan-07 PAGE OF

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48 North Las Vegas Municipal Code POLITICAL SIGNS Political signs. A. "Portable political sign" means any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or other political sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels; signs on "A" or "T" frames; moveable menu and sandwich boards signs; tethered balloons used as signs; vehicles used with the express intent of advertising a candidate for office or an action on a ballot. B. Portable political signs are permitted in any land use district, subject to the provisions and limitations contained in this chapter provided a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per candidate, issue or ballot question is first remitted to the city of North Las Vegas city clerk s office, regardless of the number of signs placed. The purpose of the fee is to provide the city with the name and pertinent information about the campaign manager or party responsible for repair of damaged or hazardous signs, and to monitor and remove all unclaimed signs following the election. Signs placed within the North Las Vegas city limits without first submitting the proper fee shall be removed and impounded until the said fee is paid in full. C. Portable political signs may be placed on private property only. D. No portable political sign may be placed at any location where it may: 1. Interfere or be confused with a traffic control signal or sign; or 2. Obstruct the vision of traffic. E. No portable political sign may be placed on any: 1. Public property or right-of-way within the city; 2. Utility pole or device; or 3. Semi-tractor trailer parked in a stationary position on private property, other than and excluding semi-tractor trailers bearing characters, designs, figures, letters, marks, words, or other symbols identifying the nature of the owner s business, activity, or service and parked or stored temporarily in the course of the owner s activities. F. Portable political signs that do not exceed one hundred twenty-eight (128) square feet in size are permitted within a commercial or industrial zoning district. G. Portable political signs placed in any residential zoning district may not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size. H. The person or persons placing or causing the placement of any portable political sign, including the person whose candidacy the sign supports, the owner of such sign, and the owner of the property upon which the sign is located are jointly and severally responsible for removing the sign. I. All portable political signs must be removed within fifteen (15) days after the election to which they pertain. (Ord , 2003; Ord , 1996)

49 North Las Vegas Municipal Code Book Chapter 2.08 ELECTIONS Elective officers--terms of office City council wards designated General elections Primary elections Posting tabulated results of elections Proclamation Qualifications of mayor, municipal court judge and councilmen Filing declaration of candidacy Filing fee Territory comprising the city City clerk--responsibilities and law governing Eligibility of electors Registration of electors Elector lists Sample ballots and notice of polling places Ballots and supplies Voting system Election precincts Election returns--canvass--certification and declaration of results Who shall be declared elected Certificates of election.

50 Tie vote procedure Qualification of officers Notice to elected mayor and councilmen of causes of forfeiture Elective officers--vacancies Elective officers--terms of office. A. The following shall be the elective officers of the city and their terms of office: 1. Mayor. A mayor shall be elected for a term of four years at the municipal election held in 1981 and at the municipal election held each four years thereafter. 2. Councilmen. There shall be four councilmen. a. Two councilmen shall be elected for a term of four years at the municipal election in 1979 and at the municipal election held each four years thereafter. b. Two councilmen shall be elected for a term of four years at the municipal election in 1981 and at the municipal election held each four years thereafter. 3. Municipal Court Judge. A municipal court judge shall be elected for a term of four years at the municipal election in 1985 and each four years thereafter. B. Each of the above shall succeed those officers whose term of office ends in the year of the applicable municipal election. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) City council wards designated. A. The city is divided into four city council wards, numbered 1 through 4, the boundaries of which are described herein. 1. Ward No. 1 shall include precinct Nos. 2410, 2424, 2425, 2426, 2903, 2904, 2906, 2907, 2909, 2911, 2912, 2917, 2918, 2929, 2931, 4022, 4390, 4391, 4392, 4393, 4395, 4396, 4022, 4403, 4404, 4405, 4410, 4411, 4412, 4413, 4414, 4415, 4416,, 4421, 4422, 4423, 4903, 4905, 4906, Ward No. 2 shall include precinct Nos. 2361, 2362, 2363, 2374, 2382, 2383, 4017, 4300, 4305, 4310, 4394, 4397, 4400, 4401, 4402, 4417, 4904.

51 3. Ward No. 3 shall include precinct Nos. 2008, 2360, 2364, 2365, 2366, 2370, 2371, 2372, 2373, 2384, 2385, 2392, 4019, 4311, Together with Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 16, and the West Half (W1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NWI/4) of Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 61 East, M.D.M. 4. Ward No. 4 shall include precinct Nos. 2375, 2380, 2381, 2390, 2391, 2393, 2394, 2395, 2400, 2402, 2403, 2404, 4301, 4302, 4303, 4304, Together with Sections 1,2,3,4,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (excepting the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWI/4)), 21 (excepting the West Half (W1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), 22, 23, 24, Township 19 South, Range 61 East, M.D.M. Section 6 and 7 of Township 19 South, Range 62 East, M.D.M. B. The city council has utilized the most currently available population figures from the Federal Bureau of the Census, together with information obtained from the city s development services department and public works department, to determine the boundaries of such wards as nearly equal in population as practicable while providing for each ward to be composed of entirely contiguous territory. (Ord , 2002; Ord , 2, 1999) General elections. Pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter of the city, as amended, the general municipal election shall be held in the city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June, 1979 and on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June each two years thereafter. If a municipal primary election is required, it shall be held pursuant to the Charter of the city and the provisions of this chapter set forth below in Section (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Primary elections. If, for any municipal election, there are three or more candidates for the offices of mayor or municipal court judge, or five or more candidates for the two city councilmen offices to be elected, a primary election for such officer or officers shall be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of April preceding such general election. After the primary election the names of the two candidates for mayor or municipal court judge and the names of the four candidates for city councilmen who received the highest number of votes in the primary election shall be placed on the ballot for the general election unless one of the candidates for mayor or municipal court judge received a majority of the total votes cast for that office in the primary election. (Ord (part), 2000; Ord (part), 1987: prior code )

52 Posting tabulated results of elections. The results of any primary, special and general election shall be posted in a conspicuous place onthe outside of city hall immediately after the vote has been tabulated. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Proclamation. By order of the city council of the city, the mayor of the city, by proclamation published in one issue of a newspaper of general circulation in North Las Vegas, the publication to appear not more than seventy-five (75) days and not less than sixty-one (61) days prior to the Tuesday following the first Monday of April preceding said general election, shall announce: A. The time and place or places of holding the primary election, if a primary election be required; B. The time and place or places of holding said general election; C. Which offices are to be filled at said election; and D. The dates during which the candidates for office may file their declaration of candidacy with the city clerk, which date shall not be more than forty (40) days nor less than thirty (30) days prior to the Tuesday following the first Monday in April. (Ord (part), 2000; Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Qualifications of mayor, municipal court judge and councilmen. A. The mayor and municipal court judge must be: 1. A bona fide resident of the city for at least six months immediately preceding his election; and 2. A qualified elector within the city. B. Each councilman: 1. Must be a qualified elector who has resided in the ward which he represents for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy for his office; and

53 2. Must continue to live in the ward he represents, except that changes in ward boundaries made pursuant to the city charter or this chapter will not affect the right of any elected councilman to continue in office for the term for which he was elected. (Ord , 2000) Filing declaration of candidacy. A. A candidate for elective office in the city shall make a declaration in the following form: DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY OF FOR THE OFFICE OF STATE OF NEVADA ) COUNTY OF CLARK ) For the purpose of having my name placed on the April, 20 official primary municipal election ballot of the City of North Las Vegas, County of Clark, State of Nevada, if a primary election is required pursuant to the charter of the City of North Las Vegas, or on the June, 20 official general municipal election ballot, if no primary election is required, I, the undersigned, do solemnly swear, or affirm that I reside in the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and have for six (6) months immediately preceding this election (thirty (30) days in the particular ward for City Council seats); that I am a qualified elector of the City of North Las Vegas; that if elected to said office, I will accept said office and will not withdraw; that I will not knowingly violate any election law or any law defining or prohibiting corrupt and fraudulent practice in campaigns and elections in this State; and, that I will qualify for such office if elected thereto; and my name shall appear on all ballots as herein designated.

54 DESIGNATION OF NAME SIGNATURE OF CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of, 20. City Clerk, City of North Las Vegas, Nevada B. The seats for city councilmen must be designated by the numbers one through four, which number must correspond with the wards the candidates for city councilmen will seek to represent. A candidate for the office of city councilman shall include in his declaration of candidacy the number of the ward which he seeks to represent. C. All candidates for elective office in the city shall, at the time of filing, produce evidence in satisfaction of their qualifications for such elective office, such qualifications being set out in the city charter as amended from time to time, and Section of this chapter. D. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement of declaration for the purpose of creating eligibility for candidacy under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the city jail not to exceed six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord , 2000) Filing fee. Each candidate shall be charged, and the City Clerk shall collect from each candidate at the time of filing a filing fee in the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00), which shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the city. (Ord , 2000) Territory comprising the city. A. The territory embraced in the city is that certain land described in the official plat required by NRS to be filed with the county recorder and county assessor of Clark County, as such plat is amended from time to time. B. The city clerk shall advise the Clark County registrar of voters of all territory annexed to the city to assure an up-to-date precinct map coinciding with the North Las Vegas city limits. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code )

55 City clerk--responsibilities and law governing. The city clerk is charged by the city council with the responsibility for the proper conduct of the primary, special and general municipal elections of the city and shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter, the Charter of the city, as amended, and the general election laws of the state so far as the same can be made applicable. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Eligibility of electors. Every person who resides within the city at the time of holding any municipal election, and whose name appears upon the official register of voters in and for the city, is entitled to vote at each municipal election whether special, primary or general and for all officers to be voted for and on all questions that may be submitted to the people at any such primary, general or special city elections. Any person may register to vote in this city when said person has attained the age of eighteen (18) or over and has continuously resided in this state and in the county thirty (30) days, and in the precinct ten (10) days preceding the day of the next succeeding primary, general or special election. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Registration of electors. The Clark County registrar of voters shall be ex officio registry agent for the city and for said services shall be compensated in accordance with the general election laws of the state of Nevada. Registration of voters shall be in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and shall close at nine p.m. on the fifth Saturday preceding any special, primary or general municipal election. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Elector lists. A list of qualified electors shall be provided by the Clark County registrar of voters as set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Sample ballots and notice of polling places. The city clerk shall cause to be mailed to each registered elector in the city a sample ballot for his precinct with a notice informing such voter of the location of the polling place at which they are to vote. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code )

56 Ballots and supplies. The city council shall authorize the city clerk to provide all necessary books, ballots and supplies for the proper conduct of each primary, special or general municipal election. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Voting system. The city council may designate the voting system to be used for all special, primary and general municipal elections. Voting system paraphernalia shall be requisitioned from the Clark County registrar of voters and the county shall be compensated for the rent thereof at the prevailing rate. The city shall bear the cost of setting up and transporting all paraphernalia to the polling places. In lieu of the council requesting bids for such services to be secured in accordance with the city s purchasing resolution, the council may, by simple majority vote, designate who shall be employed for the services of transportation and setting up of said paraphernalia and make agreements or contracts therefor. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Election precincts. The city clerk shall designate election precincts and polling places and shall use the precincts established by the Clark County registrar of voters at the preceding general state election for the city, unless the territorial limits of the city have changed since said election, in which case general election laws of the state of Nevada shall apply. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Election returns--canvass--certification and declaration of results. A. The custody of all election returns from any special, primary or general election shall be vested in the city clerk who shall file said returns in a safe place where no person shall be permitted to handle, inspect or in any manner interfere with said returns. An accuracy certification board designated by the Clark County registrar of voters which shall include the city clerk shall meet any time within seven days after any election and certify that in their judgment the ballot cards were accurately counted. B. The city clerk shall present the abstract of votes cast of any election within sixteen (16) days after any election to the city council who shall canvass and certify the abstract of votes cast of any election and declare the results. C. The election returns then shall be sealed and maintained in the custody of the city clerk for six months and no person shall have access thereto except on order of a court of competent jurisdiction or by order of the city council. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code )

57 Who shall be declared elected. A. The candidate for the office of mayor and the candidate for each council seat receiving the highest number of total votes cast for that office at the general municipal election shall be declared elected to that office unless one of the candidates for mayor or a council seat received a majority of the total votes cast for that office in the primary election, in which case such candidate shall be declared the winner. B. The candidate for municipal court judge receiving the highest number of votes cast for that office at the general municipal election shall be declared elected unless one of the candidates received a majority of the total votes cast for that office in the primary election, in which case such candidate shall be declared the winner. (Ord , 2000) Certificates of election. The city clerk, under his hand and seal, shall issue to each person declared to be elected a Certificate of Election. The officers so elected shall qualify and enter upon the discharge of their respective duties on the first day of July next following their election. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Tie vote procedure. If any election should result in a tie, the city council shall summon the candidates who received the tie vote and determine the tie by lot. The clerk shall then issue the winner a Certificate of Election. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Qualification of officers. Every person elected by the electors of North Las Vegas shall, before entering in the duties of his office, take and subscribe to the official oath provided by the Constitution of this state; and, in addition thereto, he is not under any direct or indirect obligation to vote for, appoint or elect any person to any office, position or employment by the government of the city. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code ) Notice to elected mayor and councilmen of causes of forfeiture. The city clerk shall provide to the mayor and each councilman the provisions of the Charter of the city which enumerates the causes for disqualification or for forfeiture of office. Each officer shall sign a statement that he has received said provisions and understands the nature of the disqualifications, which statement shall be filed by the city clerk. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code )

58 Elective officers--vacancies. A. A vacancy in the city council or in the office of mayor or municipal court judge shall be filled by appointment ratified by a majority vote of the members of the city council, or the remaining members in the case of a vacancy in the city council, within thirty (30) days after occurrence of such vacancy. B. The appointee shall have the same qualifications as are required of the elective official. C. No such appointment shall extend beyond the first day in July after the first succeeding election and at which election an official must be elected to fill the unexpired term. (Ord (part), 1987: prior code )

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