The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved amending Riverside County’s campaign finance regulations so the county superintendent of schools is required to comply with the same caps in place for other county elected officials, while also approving new requirements for so-called “intra-candidate transfers” of funds.

In a 4-0 vote without comment — and Supervisor Chuck Washington absent — the board implemented the regulatory changes, which were submitted by the county Executive Office.

“The … amendments provide greater transparency and allow everyone the right to participate and support the candidates of their choice,” according to an EO statement. “The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that individuals and interest groups continue to have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in

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