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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 11-11 Community education and engagement.">
  <section prefix="§" num="11-11" heading="Community education and engagement.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="In general.">At least 18 months prior to a general election, the Commission must conduct civic education and community engagement efforts aimed at ensuring that candidates and voters are informed on the Fund and how they may participate.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Activities.">In conducting the civic education and community engagement efforts required under this section, the Commission must:<para num="(1)">create and distribute education materials in English and in Spanish that raise awareness about the Fund among voters and potential candidates;</para>
      <para num="(2)">provide training to candidates and campaigns regarding the Fund and any applicable campaign finance laws and regulations; and</para>
      <para num="(3)">work with community-based organizations to ensure education materials are relevant and assessable to members of communities that historically have been marginalized from elections and civic processes, including making any necessary translations for Baltimore voters.</para>
    </para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 20-338</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
