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Exhibit 1 POLITICAL REFORM ACT VIOLATIONS Referred to: Fair Political Practices Commission( (FPPC) Mission of the Enforcement Division: The mission of the Fair Political Practices Enforcement Division is to fairly, effectively and efficiently enforce the provisions of the Political Reform Act. What We Do: The Act gives the Division the authority to investigate and administratively prosecute violations of the Political Reform Act. A violation of the Act may be prosecuted for a penalty fine of up to $5,000 for each violation. The team of Enforcement Division investigators, attorneys, auditors, political reform consultants and support staff works vigorously to ensure that cases are handled swiftly, effectively and fairly. Enforcement Process: A matter will be fully investigated when there is sufficient information to believe that a violation of the Act has occurred. Information regarding potential violations of the Act comes from citizen complaints, referrals from other governmental agencies, media reports, audit findings or may be identified internally. When sufficient evidence exists to prove a violation of the Act, the Enforcement Division will bring a prosecution action to the Commission, or may issue a Warning Letter, depending upon the facts of the case and the public harm caused. If the evidence is insufficient to warrant prosecution, a case may be closed with an Advisory Letter or without violation. The Enforcement Division also operates a campaign audit program of both mandatory and discretionary audits. 19C-7