(a) Candidates may be required to return matching funds if they are disqualified from or violate the terms of the program or for other reasons specified in the Municipal Code or this Chapter.
(b) Matching funds must be returned within the following time periods:
(1) Surplus matching funds must be returned within 90 calendar days after the election or, if the candidate withdraws from the election, within ten calendar days after the withdrawal.
(2) If Ethics Commission staff notifies a candidate in writing that matching funds must be returned, the matching funds must be returned with 15 calendar days of the date on the written notice.
(c) Matching funds must be returned through a cashier's check payable to the Ethics Commission for deposit into the Fund.
(d) Candidates who do not return matching funds as required are subject to legal action for collection of the funds.
SECTION HISTORY
Added by Ord. No. 182,265, Eff. 10-29-12.
Amended by: Ord. No. 183,237, Eff. 10-30-14.