Scope and Purpose

The Director of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance has the power and authority to investigate the legality, validity, completeness and accuracy of all reports and actions required to be filed and taken by candidates, treasurers, political committees, and any other person pursuant to M.G.L. c. 55 and any other laws of the commonwealth pertaining to campaign contributions and expenditures. 970 CMR 3.00 governs investigations and hearings conducted by the Office. They have been adopted to guide the Office in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities in a fair and effective manner. They are also intended to protect the rights of candidates, treasurers, witnesses and all others involved in any hearings or investigations conducted by the Office. The Director may, in his or her discretion, permit certain activities and procedures relative to the conduct of investigations and hearings which are not covered by 970 CMR 3.00, but which are not inconsistent with 970 CMR 3.00, M.G.L. c. 55 or any other law. The Office may also adopt internal guidelines to enable it to effectively and efficiently fulfill its statutory mandate.