Appendix B: Relevant Dates in 2006 Primary Election Calendar

Dec 30 - Feb 23
(E-158 - E-103)
SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE
The period during which candidates can pick up and file in-lieu
petitions in order to pay for all or part of their filing fee with
signatures of qualified voters.

Feb. 13 - Mar 10
(E-113 - E-88)
NOMINATION PERIOD
Nomination documents cannot be issued before Feb.13, 2006 and cannot
be returned after March 10, 2006 at 5:00 pm. Filing Fee is due upon
filing of documents.  Signatures in lieu of fee are due upon filing of
documents or Jan. 26, whichever occurs first.

March 10
(E-88)
ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN SPENDING LIMITS
The last day for candidates to file a statement with the Ethics Commission
to indicate whether they accept or reject the City's Voluntary Spending
Limits.

Mar. 11* - Mar. 15
(E-87 - E- 83)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE EXTENDED FILING
If an eligible incumbent does not file during the regular nominating
period, the candidate filing period for that office shall be extended 5
calendar days for candidates other than the incumbent. The extension period
would start March 11 and end March 15.

March 29 - April 8*, noon
(E69 -E59)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE EXTENDED PUBLIC INSPECTION PERIOD FOR CANDIDATE
QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS AND BALLOT DESIGNATIONS
This special circumstance public inspection period is applicable only
if the candidate filing period has been extended per CAEC ?10225
Period of public review for the candidate qualification statements and
ballot designations submitted during the special circumstance extended
filing period.

March 31, 5pm
(E-67)
WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDACY OR CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The last day candidates may withdraw their candidacy or Candidate
Statement by filing a signed and sworn statement of withdrawal with
the Department of Elections.

April 10 -May 23
(E-57 - E-14)
STATEMENT OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY & NOMINATION PAPERS
During this period all write-in candidates must file their Statement
of Write-In Candidacy and Nomination Papers with the Department of
Elections.

May 21* - June 5
(E-16 - E-1)
LATE FILING REQUIREMENTS
Candidates and committees must report late contributions and
expenditures within 24 hours. For more information, contact the Fair
Political Practices Commission at 866-275-3772.

June 6 (E)
ELECTION DAY
Polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm.

July 31, 2006
SECOND SEMI-ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE STATEMENT
Last day to file campaign statements for the period from May 21, 2006
through June 30, 2006.