REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 16, 2025
FROM
JOANI FINWALL, Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT
Title
San Bernardino County Campaign Accountability Commission Bylaws
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve San Bernardino County Campaign Accountability Bylaws.
(Presenter: Joani Finwall, Registrar of Voters, 387-2100)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not require the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the San Bernardino County Campaign Accountability Commission (Commission) Bylaws are non-financial in nature.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On September 10, 2024, (Item No. 85), the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Ordinance No. 4479, known as the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance. Among its provisions, the ordinance established the Commission, pursuant to Section 12.4314, which is responsible for enforcing the ordinance.
The Commission, in collaboration with outside legal counsel, has developed the bylaws to provide a framework for the Commission’s operations and enforcement of the Ordinance.
The Commission Bylaws outline the structure, duties, procedures, and ethical standards governing the Commission. The Commission is bound by applicable local and state laws, including the Brown Act and the Political Reform Act. Amendments to the Commission Bylaws may be made at any regular Commission meeting by a majority vote of present members. Once approved by the Commission, any amendments must then be submitted to the Board for final approval. The Commission Bylaws are to be reviewed annually or as necessary.
The submitted Commission Bylaws were approved by the Commission on September 16, 2025, and are recommended for consideration and approval by the Board in accordance with County Code Section 12.4314(g).
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Jolena Grider, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on October 3, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Elias Duenas, Administrative Analyst, 387-4052) on October 9, 2025.