ADR Program Resolves Cases

$1,000 civil penalty Respondent acknowledged the contributions, however, contends that the error was due to the mistaken belief that the Bank was governed by New York State regulations rather than FECA. In order to resolve this matter and avoid similar errors in the future, Respondent agrees to adopt and distribute within 30 days of the effective date of this agreement a corporate policy advising Bank officers and directors that it is illegal for any national bank to make a contribution or expenditure in connection with any election to any political office or for any officer or director of a national bank to consent to any contribution or expenditure by the national bank to election campaigns and to appoint an appropriate Bank officer to attend a FEC sponsored seminar, within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement.

Conservative Leadership PAC, David Fenner, treasurer

$2,000 civil penalty

Respondents acknowledge that violations of the FECA occurred due to difficulties with the vendor that they contracted with for reporting software and compliance. Respondents were unable to file amended reports because the required information regarding “best efforts” and other matters were lost or destroyed. In an effort to avoid similar errors in the future, Respondents agree to designate a member of the committee staff to attend a FEC seminar within 12 months of the effective date of this agreement; work with FEC/RAD staff to determine how to adequately supplement the reports and file an amended Statement of Organization with a current mailing address.

Sonoma National Bank

$500 civil penalty

Citizens for Anderson, Marilyn Anderson, treasurer

Respondents acknowledged filing an incomplete Statement of Organization. Respondents stated they were unaware of the incompleteness of their reports until the complaint was forwarded to them. Respondent subsequently corrected and filed on January 30, 2004 an amended report. Respondents acknowledged their violations of the FECA and agree to work with the Reports Analysis Division (RAD) to ensure that all reports filed with the Commission are accurate and complete; file for termination and accept an admonishment for the numerous errors contained in the Statement of Organization filed with the Commission.

Risley for Congress, Jan Risley, treasurer

$200 civil penalty

Democratic Party of Arkansas, Marcus Vaden, treasurer

$1,000 civil penalty

(a)   Ciro D. Rodriguez for Congress, Juan J. Amaro,   treasurer

The ADR Office recommends the case be closed and the Commission agrees to close the file.

(a)   Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas (“ RLC TX ”),   Don Zimmerman, treasurer

(b)   Wes Riddle for Congress Campaign, J. Anthony   Van Slyke, treasurer

Missouri Republican State Committee (“MSRC”), Harvey Tettlebaum, treasurer