(A) All money distributed to a Participating Candidate shall be used for that Participating Candidate's campaign-related purposes in the election year in which the money was distributed.
(B) A Participating Candidate shall limit total campaign Expenditures and debts to the amount of money distributed to that Participating Candidate from the Fund. A Participating Candidate shall not accept contributions or loans from any other source.
(C) Within two weeks after the regular municipal election, a Participating Candidate shall return to the Clerk for direct deposit into the Fund any amount that is unspent or unencumbered by the date of the regular local election.
(D) A Participating Candidate shall not use revenues from the Fund for personal use including:
(1) salary or payment to an individual unless that individual is providing bona fide services to the campaign and is compensated at fair market value;
(2) admission to a sporting event, concert, theater or other form of entertainment unless part of a specific campaign activity;
(3) dues, fees, parking or gratuities at a country club, health club or other recreational facility unless the costs are part of a specific fundraising event;
(4) mortgage, rent or household utility payments for any part of a personal residence;
(5) purchases of household food items or supplies; or
(6) purchase of clothing, other than items of de minimus value used in the campaign.
(E) A Participating Candidate shall not use revenues distributed from the Fund to:
(1) contribute to any other candidate, political committee or measure;
(2) support or oppose any candidate, political committee or measure not in their race;
(3) use to repay any loans, debts or penalties;
(4) use to pay for consulting services to an individual unless the individual is providing bona fide services to the campaign and is compensated at fair market value;
(5) use for out-of- state travel;
(6) the purchase of "alcoholic beverages" as that term is defined at § 13-2-2 ROA 1994; or
(7) Any payment to a registered voter in exchange for that voter agreeing to vote in an election.
(F) Additional guidance and clarification regarding permissible and prohibited uses of the distribution, only as those are identified and provided for in the City Charter and Code, may be provided in the City Clerk's rules and regulations.
(Amended at Regular Municipal Election, November 5, 2019.) (Am. Ord. 2022-042)