499.1. When an authorized political party decides to call a leadership campaign, the leader or interim leader of the party, or the person designated in writing by the leader or interim leader, as applicable, shall file with the Chief Electoral Officer a declaration stating the name of the person designated to oversee the leadership vote, the date on which the party leadership campaign is to begin, the final date for entering the race, the date of the leadership vote and the maximum amount of authorized expenses per candidate.