(a) Qualification. To qualify as a certified candidate:
(1) An applicant candidate for County Executive shall collect from County residents at least:
(i) 500 qualifying contributions; and
(ii) an aggregate total of $40,000; and
(2) An applicant candidate for Councilmember shall collect from County residents at least:
(i) 75 qualifying contributions; and
(ii) an aggregate total of $7,500.
(b) Receipt of funds. An applicant candidate shall deposit all eligible contributions received into the applicant candidate’s publicly funded campaign account. An applicant candidate shall deliver to the Board a copy of a receipt for each qualifying contribution.
(c) Certification. An applicant candidate shall apply to the Board for certification during the qualifying period.
(Bill No. 25-23)