Unless otherwise indicated, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the interpretation of this chapter.
"Campaign advertising or communication" means a communication authorized by a candidate or a candidate's controlled committee as defined in Section 82016 of the Government Code, or by a committee making independent expenditures, as defined in Section 82031 of the Government Code, for the purpose of advocating the election or defeat of a qualified candidate through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, direct mailing of five or more identical or nearly identical pieces of mail, or any other type of general, public, political advertising.
"Candidate" means any individual who seeks election to any elective office for the city of Sacramento.
"City clerk" means the city clerk for the city of Sacramento.
"Code" means the Code of Fair Campaign Practices set forth in Section 1.20.030 of the Sacramento City Code.
"Nomination documents" means the nomination papers and the verified affidavit of acceptance of nomination of candidacy specified in California Election Code Sections 10220 and 10223. (Ord. 2007-098 § 1; prior code § 62.06.300)