MUR #7586
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS, INC.Summary
RESPONDENTS: International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.; International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC); Laird, Betsy R.
COMPLAINANT: Richardson, Susan
SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Other
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MUR 7586:
1. Accept the conciliation agreement, as recommended in the
Memorandum from the Acting General Counsel dated May 3, 2019.
2. Approve the appropriate letter.
3. Close the file.
The Commission failed by a vote of 1-3 to:
a. Open a MUR.
b. Find reason to believe that International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
violated 52 U.S.C. §§ 30118(a) and 30102(b)(2) and 11 C.F.R. §§ 102.6(c)(4) and
102.8(b).
c. Find reason to believe that International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
Political Action Committee and Betsy R. Laird in her official capacity as
treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. §§ 30118(a), 30102(b)(2), and 30104(b) and 11
C.F.R. § 102.6(c)(1).
d. Enter into pre-probable cause conciliation with International Council of
Shopping Centers, Inc. and International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
Political Action Committee and Betsy R. Laird in her official capacity as
treasurer, prior to a finding of probable cause to believe.
e. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General
Counsel’s Report dated February 28, 2019.
f. Approve the proposed Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the First
General Counsel’s Report dated February 28, 2019.
g. Approve the appropriate letter.
The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to:
a. Open a MUR.
b. Find reason to believe that International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
violated 52 U.S.C. §§ 30118(a) and 30102(b)(2) and 11 C.F.R. §§ 102.6(c)(4) and
102.8(b).
c. Find reason to believe that International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
Political Action Committee and Betsy R. Laird in her official capacity as
treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. §§ 30118(a), 30102(b)(2), and 30104(b) and 11
C.F.R. § 102.6(c)(1).
d. Enter into pre-probable cause conciliation with International Council of
Shopping Centers, Inc. and International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
Political Action Committee and Betsy R. Laird in her official capacity as
treasurer, prior to a finding of probable cause to believe.
e. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General
Counsel’s Report dated February 28, 2019.
f. Approve the proposed Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the First
General Counsel’s Report dated February 28, 2019, . . . REDACTED . . .
g. Approve the appropriate letter.
Disposition
Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
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Approved by Commission | International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
|
Laird, Betsy R. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
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Approved Recs. | International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
|
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
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Laird, Betsy R. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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Case Activated | International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
|
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
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Case Activation | International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
|
International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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Conciliation-PPC | Laird, Betsy R. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
|
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
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International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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First General Counsel Report | International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
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Pre-PCC Commenced | International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
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Laird, Betsy R. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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Received | Richardson, Susan | ||
RTB Finding | International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
|
Laird, Betsy R. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30104(b) 52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(1) |
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International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
52
U.S.C.
§30102(b)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 102.6(c)(4) 11 CFR 102.8(b) |
Documents
Participants
Relationship | Name |
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Primary respondent | International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. |
Previous respondent | International Council of Inc. Political Action Committee (ICSC PAC) |
Laird, Betsy R. | |
Complainant | Richardson, Susan |