Section 15.3. Candidates/nominees

(a) A candidate for State level public office shall file a Statement of Financial Interests with the Commission on or before the last day for filing a petition to appear on the ballot and a copy of the Statement shall be appended to the petition.

(b) A candidate for county and local public office shall file a Statement of Financial Interests with the governing authority of the political subdivision wherein the candidate is seeking office on or before the last day for filing a petition to appear on the ballot and a copy of the Statement shall be appended to the petition.

(c) A candidate running for office as a substitute nominee shall file a Statement of Financial Interests on or before the last day for filing a substitute nomination certificate as follows:

(1) A nominee for State level office shall file the Statement with the Commission and a copy shall be appended to the substitute nomination certificate.

(2) A nominee for county or local level public office shall file the Statement with the governing authority of the political subdivision wherein the person is seeking office and a copy of the Statement shall be appended to the substitute nomination certificate.

(d) An independent candidate not running in a primary election shall file a Statement of Financial Interests on or before the last day for filing a petition to appear on the ballot for election. The filing shall be made in accordance with subsections (a) and (b).

(e) A write-in-candidate shall file a Statement of Financial Interests within 30 days of having been nominated or elected unless the person declines the nomination or office within that period of time.

(1) The Statement shall be filed with the Commission for State level public office and with the governing authority of the political subdivision wherein the person has been elected or nominated for county or local level office.

(2) For the purposes of calculating the 30-day period during which the Statement of Financial Interests shall be filed, the time shall commence on the date that the appropriate board of elections certifies the individual as the winner of a nomination or election.

(f) A petition to appear on the ballot will not be accepted unless a copy of the Statement of Financial Interests is attached thereto.

(g) A nominee for public office shall file a Statement of Financial Interests for the preceding calendar year at least 10 days prior to the date of approval or rejection by the confirming body.

(1) A nominee for Commonwealth positions requiring Senate confirmation shall file with the Commission and the Secretary of the Senate.

(2) A nominee for county or local level public office shall file with the governing authority of the political subdivision in which the person is a nominee and, if different, with the official or body vested with the power of confirmation.