Expenses for all other regional conferences attended by candidates will count against the spending limit if the candidate engages in any type of campaigning while at the conference. Candidates may not use the regional conference spending exemption for any regional conferences other than the one held in the region where he or she works and lives. The elections subcommittee will review alleged violations. Confirmed violations may be published in the NABJ Journal and Update, through the NABJ listserv, on the NABJ Web site or in mailings to the membership, on fliers or posters at the polling place on Election Day or any other means through which the majority of the membership can be reached. Confirmed violations also may result in deductions to the candidates spending limits.
Sanctions are final, binding and non-appealable.