Mandatory Training

Mandatory Training for Committee Treasurers

N.C.G.S.§ 163-278.7(f), effective October 1, 2006, states that “Every treasurer of a political committee shall participate in training as to the duties of the office within three months of appointment and at least once every four years thereafter. The State Board of Elections shall provide the training as to the duties of the office in person, through regional seminars, and through interactive electronic means. The treasurer may designate an assistant treasurer to participate in the training, if one is named under subdivision (b)(8) of this section. The treasurer may choose to participate in training prior to each election in which the political committee is involved. All such training shall be free of charge to the treasurer and assistant treasurer.”

Further, in regard to disclosure reports, N.C.G.S.§ 163-278.9(k), effective October 1, 2006, states that “All reports under this section must be filed by a treasurer or assistant treasurer who has completed all training as to the duties of the office required by G.S.163-278.7(f).”

For more information, see “Treasurer Training Workshops” on the Campaign Finance page of the NC State Board of Elections website using the following link: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/