Chapter 1-8
CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE
SECTION:
1-8-3: FILING OF DISCLOSURE REPORTS
1-8-5: PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
1-8-1 DEFINITIONS:
The following definitions shall be applicable to this chapter:
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CANDIDATE: |
Any person who files a declaration of candidacy for an elective office of the city; or is nominated by a committee, party or petition; or received contributions or made expenditures or consents to another person receiving contributions or making expenditures with a view to bringing about such person's nomination or election to such office; or causes on his/her behalf, any written material or advertisement to be printed, published, broadcast, distributed or disseminated which indicates an intention to seek such office. |
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CONTRIBUTION: |
Monetary and nonmonetary contributions such as in kind contributions and contributions of tangible things, but shall not include personal services provided without compensation by individuals volunteering their time on behalf of a candidate. (Ord. 1-2001, 10-19-2005) |
1-8-2 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED:
All candidates for elective municipal office shall comply with the campaign finance disclosure requirements set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1-2001, 10-19-2005)
1-8-3 FILING OF DISCLOSURE REPORTS:
A. Filing With City:
1. Each candidate for elective office who either receives more than fifty dollars ($50.00) in campaign contributions or spends more than fifty dollars ($50.00) in campaign expenses shall file with the city recorder dated and signed financial reports which comply with this chapter.
2. Forms shall be made available by the city.
B. Time Of Filing:
1. The reports required by this chapter shall be filed at least seven (7) days before and within thirty (30) days following the general election. A candidate losing in the primary election shall file the final report within thirty (30) days of the date of the primary election.
2. Reports must be received by the city recorder by five o'clock (5:00) P.M. on the due date or be postmarked three (3) days before the due date. (Ord. 1-2001, 10-19-2005)
1-8-4 CONTENTS OF STATEMENT:
A. Filing Before Election: The statements filed seven (7) days before the election shall include:
1. A list of each contribution of more than fifty dollars ($50.00) received by the candidate, and the name of the donor;
2. An aggregate total of all contributions of fifty dollars ($50.00) or less received by the candidate; and
3. A list of each expenditure for political purposes made during the campaign period of ten (10) days before the date of the election, and the recipient of each expense.
B. Filing After Election: The statement filed thirty (30) days after the election shall include:
1. A list of each contribution of more than fifty dollars ($50.00) received after the cutoff date for the statement filed seven (7) days before the election, and the name of the donor;
2. A total of all contributions of fifty dollars ($50.00) or less received by the candidate after the cutoff date for the statement filed seven (7) days before the election; and
3. A list of all expenditures for political purposes made by the candidate after the cutoff date for the statement filed seven (7) days before the election, and the recipient of each expense.
C. Accounting For Contributions And Expenditures: All contributions and expenditures related to the candidate's candidacy should be accounted for between the preelection and postelection statement. (Ord. 1-2001, 10-19-2005)
1-8-5 PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE:
The municipal clerk or city recorder shall, at the time the candidate for municipal office files a declaration of candidacy and again fourteen (14) days before each municipal general election, notify the candidate in writing of:
A. The provisions of statute or municipal ordinance governing the disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures;
B. The dates when the candidate's campaign finance statement is required to be filed;
C. The penalties that apply for failure to file a timely campaign finance statement, including the statutory provision that requires removal of the candidate's name from the ballot for failure to file the required campaign finance statement when required. (Ord. 1-2001, 10-19-2005)