Any council candidate filing a candidates' statement pursuant to Section 13307 of the California Elections Code shall be responsible for the payment of a pro rata share of the total cost of printing, handling, and translating such statement. Such costs, in an amount estimated by the city clerk, shall be deposited by a council candidate at the time such council candidate files the candidate's statement. However, if the amount deposited by all council candidates filing a candidate statement exceeds the actual cost incurred by the city in printing, handling, and translating such candidates' statements, then the city clerk shall prorate the excess among the candidates and refund the excess amount paid within 30 days following the election.
(Ord. 1751 §1 (part), Ord. 2251 §2, Ord. 2268)