All surplus funds remaining after all obligations are met by a candidate shall be returned to the Campaign Reform Fund, not to exceed the amount paid to the candidate from the Campaign Reform Fund, as follows:
A. In the case of a primary or special election where one candidate does not receive a majority of the votes cast, all candidates, except those two candidates who will appear on the ballot in a general or runoff election, must return surplus funds within ninety (90) days after the primary or special election.
B. In the case of a primary or special election where one candidate does receive a majority of the votes cast, and in general and special runoff elections, all candidates must return surplus funds within ninety (90) days after the election. (Ord. 2003-046 § 1)