Missouri Ethics Commission

Campaign Finance Electronic Filing System

Help Document

Updated May, 2014

Report Type:

Mandatory: Report that is required by law to be filed.
Conditional: Report that is required by law to be filed only if certain conditions apply or the committee meets certain criteria.

Campaign Finance Filing Requirements and Dates:

View the campaign finance filing requirements and dates calendar for report due dates and time period covered for each report.

Termination Statement:

Provides details of distribution of surplus funds, disposal of outstanding debts and person responsible for maintaining records upon the termination of committee.

A last full disclosure report must be filed with a Termination Statement to officially dissolve the committee.

Options for Terminating a Committee:

• Termination option: Select to terminate a committee between reporting periods. (This will automatically include the Termination Statement and a last full disclosure report.)
• Termination Statement option: Select to terminate a committee at the end of a reporting period. Must also select the report to be filed. (This will include the Termination Statement along with the required report being filed.)

Amending a Report:

• Modify or update incorrect information for a selected report.
• Explain what changed along with a brief explanation of why the change is required.
• Amend a report by modifying, updating or deleting the specific information. Filer does not need to re-enter the entire report.