Government Code § 84100
ARTICLE 1. Organization of Committees
The Legislature's export lists more than one version of this section and does not state which is in force on September 28, 2026. All versions are shown below. Check the official source.
(a) Every recipient committee, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 82013, shall have a treasurer. An expenditure shall not be made by or on behalf of a committee without the authorization of the treasurer or the treasurer’s designated agents. A contribution or expenditure shall not be accepted or made by or on behalf of a committee when the office of treasurer is vacant.
(b) A recipient committee, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 82013, may designate one assistant treasurer on the committee’s statement of organization. The assistant treasurer may sign and verify a campaign statement on behalf of the committee if the assistant uses reasonable diligence to prepare and review the statement and signs to that effect under penalty of perjury as required by Section 81004.
Other version (effective January 1, 2026): status not stated in the export
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 278, Sec. 12. (AB 808) Effective January 1, 2026. Conditionally operative pursuant to Sec. 78 of Stats. 2025, Ch. 278. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.
(a) Every recipient committee, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 82013, shall have a treasurer. An expenditure shall not be made by or on behalf of a committee without the authorization of the treasurer or the treasurer’s designated agents. A contribution or expenditure shall not be accepted or made by or on behalf of a committee when the office of treasurer is vacant.
(b) A recipient committee, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 82013, may designate one assistant treasurer on the committee’s registration. The assistant treasurer may sign and verify a campaign report on behalf of the committee if the assistant uses reasonable diligence to prepare and review the report and signs to that effect under penalty of perjury as required by Section 81004.