For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CANDIDATE. Any person who files a declaration of candidacy for an elective office of the city; or is nominated by a committee or party; 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 or her behalf, any written material or advertisement to be printed, published, broadcast, distributed or disseminated which indicates an intention to seek such office.
CONTRIBUTION. Any monetary and non-monetary 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.
ELECTION. Both primary and final elections.
EXPENDITURE. A purchase, payment distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value made for the purpose of influencing the nomination or election of any candidate.
(Prior Code, § 9.02.010)