1.30.120 Candidates' statements.

   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)

ARTICLE III. DISTRICT ELECTIONS

1.30.210 Purpose.

   This article is adopted for the purpose to change the method of electing members of the City Council of the City of Chico in furtherance of the purposes of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 14025) of Division 14 of the Elections Code).

(Ord. 2547 §2)

1.30.220 City council districts established.

   Seven City Council districts are hereby established in the City of Chico. The boundaries and identifying number of each district shall be as described on the official "Council District Map" on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

(Ord. 2547 §2)