The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meaning unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
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 behalf, any written material or advertisement to be printed, published, broadcast, distributed or disseminated which indicates an intention to seek such office.
CONTRIBUTION: Monetary and nonmonetary 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 general 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. (Ord. 01-10-9-12-A, 10-10-2001, eff. 10-10-2001; amd. 2003 Code)