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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

ADR 575

Vern Buchanan for Congress

Summary

REFERRING OFFICE: FEC Reports Analysis Division

RESPONDENT: Vern Buchanan for Congress

ELECTION CYCLE: 2010

OPENING DATE: 06/10/2011

CLOSING DATE: 11/29/2011

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 5-1, on an amended pre-meeting tally, to take the following actions in ADR 575:1. Approve the settlement agreement of Vern Buchanan for Congress and Joseph R. Gruters, Treasurer, as recommended in the Memorandum from the Chief Compliance Officer and the Director, ADR Office dated September 21, 2011.2. Approve the appropriate letters.3. Close the file on this matter.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Settlement Agreement $1,500.00 Gruters, Joseph R. 2 U.S.C. §441(a)
11 CFR 110.1(b)(3)
Settlement Agreement DeLacy, Christopher 2 U.S.C. §441(a)
11 CFR 110.1(b)(3)
Adopt and distribute policy regarding contributions to federal elections; Attend FEC seminar Non-monetary term Vern Buchanan for Congress
Gruters, Joseph R.

Documents

Date Type Title
12/01/2011 ADR Settlement Agreements Vern Buchanan for Congress and Joseph R. Gruters, Treasurer 168 KB
09/21/2011 ADR Memoranda, Notifications and Responses Recommendation to Approve Settlement 46 KB
06/28/2011 Commitment to Submit Matter to ADR Program and Statement of Designation of Representative/Counsel 52 KB
06/23/2011 Notification to Vern Buchanan for Congress and Joseph R. Gruters, Treasurer 87 KB
06/13/2011 Informational Memo on Assignment 40 KB
06/10/2011 Reports Analysis Division Referral to Alternative Dispute Resolution Office 218 KB
11/29/2011 Certifications Vern Buchanan for Congress and Joseph R. Gruters, Treasurer (RAD 11L-14) 27 KB
11/25/2014 Civil Penalties, Disgorgements, Other Payments and Letters of Compliance Memorandum of Compliance 35 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Respondent Vern Buchanan for Congress
Treasurer Gruters, Joseph R.
Representative DeLacy, Christopher
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