Any candidate, referendum committee or political action committee as defined in N.C. G.S. §163-278.6 must register by filing the appropriate organizational forms. Those persons filing Campaign Finance forms with the Nash County BOE are candidates for:
Referendum committees and PACs influencing issues strictly within the confines of Nash County register with the Nash County Board of Elections.
The forms are varied, depending on the type of committee and the amount of committee expenditures and receipts. Most committees file a Statement of Organization, a Certification of Treasurer, a Certification of Financial Account Information and periodic financial Disclosure Reports. Those candidate committees with intentions of spending and/or receiving only $3,000 or less will file a Certification of Threshold in lieu of Disclosure Reports.
All Joint Fundraiser Committees, Referenda and PACs must file financial Disclosure Reports, regardless of amounts spent or received. Starting in 2009 county finance reports will be available to the public on this website under Campaign Reports. Copies of reports from previous years are available at the board office.
County committees send all forms and reports by manual delivery or by mail to the NASH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, 1006 Eastern Ave, PO Box 305, Nashville, NC 27856. If using the U.S. Postal Service, the use of certified mail is strongly recommended.
Organizational papers and the initial Disclosure Report must be filed within 10 calendar days of the first financial activity or within 10 days of filing for office, whichever occurs first. For subsequent reports, committees follow schedules set forth by NC General Statutes depending on the election. Substantial penalties may be levied for late reports.
For more campaign finance information, e-mail candidates@nashcountyboe.com or call 252-459-1350.
Media Advertisments (PDF) - Summary of requirements regarding campaign media.
Regulation of Election Campaigns – Article 22 provides the statutes governing political campaigns. Mandatory Treasurer Training - Training is available through the State Board of Elections. Campaign Finance Manual - A guide for ensuring compliance. Campaign Reporting Forms – forms, certifications and statements for filing and disclosure reporting. Campaign Reporting Software – free software that enables the storing of all campaign information required by the State Board of Elections.