Glossary Definition :

Separate Segregated Funds: Separate segregated funds are PACs whose set-up, administration, and solicitation costs are paid for by another entity, usually a union or business corporation. Connected PACs can only solicit contributions from certain individuals connected to the organization sponsoring them.

Statutes and/or Regulations:

Definition: 11 C.F.R. §§ 100.5, 106.6(a)

Communications to the Public: 11 C.F.R. § 114.5(i)

Control of a Separate Segregated Fund: 11 C.F.R. § 114.5(d)

Registration: 11 C.F.R. § 102.1(c)

Statement of Organization: 11 C.F.R. § 102.2

Use of Treasury Funds: 11 C.F.R. § 114.5(b)

Related Forms :

FEC Statement of Organization for PACs: Form 1 and Instructions

FEC Notification of Multicandidate Status for PACs: Form 1M and Instructions

FEC Disclosure Form for PACs: Form 3X and Instructions

FEC Disclosure Form to Report Independent Expenditures: Form 5 and Instructions

FEC Disclosure Form to Report Communications Costs by Corporations and Membership Organizations: Form 7 and Instructions

FEC Disclosure Form to Report Electioneering Communications: Form 9 and Instructions

Commentary :

FEC Campaign Guide for Corporations and Labor Organizations

FEC BCRA Campaign Guide Supplement

Reports :

"Top 20 PAC Contributors to Federal Candidates, 2003-2004," The Center for Responsive Politics

"Foreign-Connected PACs, 2003-2004," The Center for Responsive Politics