(A) General. All candidates for elective municipal office shall comply with the campaign finance disclosure requirements set forth in this section.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, 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 town; or is nominated by a committee, party or petition; or received contributions or made expenditures or consents to another person receiving contributions or making expenditures with a view of 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. 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.
(C) Filing of disclosure reports. Each candidate for elective office shall file with the Town Clerk dated and signed financial reports which comply with this section. Forms for such reports shall be made available to candidates by the town.
(D) Time of filing. The financial reports required by this section, listing the candidate’s itemized and total campaign contributions and expenditures, shall be filed at least once seven days before the municipal general election and at least once 30 days following the municipal general election, A candidate who is eliminated at a primary election shall file a signed campaign financial statement containing the information required by this section not later than 30 days after the primary election.
(E) Contents of financial reports. The financial reports required by this section shall include contributions of $50 or less received by the candidate that may be reported as an anonymous contribution (see UCA § 10-3-208(4)).
(F) Penalty for non-compliance. Any candidate who fails to comply with the provisions of this section is guilty of an infraction.
(Ord. 2001-02, passed 7-27-2001)