Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the Commissioners of the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and the general public that the Citizens Clean Elections Commission will hold a regular meeting, open to the public on Tuesday, May 20, 2003. This meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m., at Citizens Clean Elections Commission, 1616 West Adams, Suite 110, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

The Commission may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for the purpose of discussing personnel matters (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(2)), and consultation with Commission attorneys, regarding pending litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4)), and/or obtaining legal advice for any item on the agenda (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)).

All matters on the agenda may be discussed, considered and are subject to action by the Commission.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order
    
   
2. Approval of Minutes of April 29, 2003 Meeting.
    
   
3. Executive Director's Report.
    
   
4. Discussion of Advertising and Public Relations Contract.
    
   
5. Discussion of U.S. General Accounting Office Report of Clean Elections Act in Arizona and Maine.
    
   
6. Consideration of Rules and Policy Statements for Proper Reporting of Expenditures and Matching Funds for Independent Expenditures.
    
   
7. Consideration and Approval of July - December 2003 Meeting Schedule.
    
   
8. Legal Report from Assistant Attorney General Todd Lang.
    
   
9. Call for Public Comment.

   This is the time for consideration and discussion of comments and complaints from the public. Those wishing to address the Commission shall request permission in advance by filling out a speaker slip. Action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter or rescheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.

10. Agenda Items for the Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 24, 2003, 9:30 a.m.
     
    
11. Executive Sessions:
    1. The Commission may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, for the purpose of consulting with Commission attorneys, regarding pending or contemplated litigation (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(4)), or obtaining legal advice (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)) pertaining to Notices of Claims filed by Matt Salmon and Matt Shaffer.
    2. Discussion and Consideration of Personnel Matter: Performance assessment and salary review of the Executive Director and staff. The Commission may vote to discuss this matter in executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(1).

12. Adjournment

Please note the following:

This agenda is subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Any person with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting The Commission (602) 364-3477. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange accommodations.