A. “Candidate” shall mean any person who files a declaration of candidacy for an elective office of the City; 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 to bringing about such person’s nomination or election to such office; or causes on his/her behalf, any written material or advertisement to be printed, published, broadcast, distributed or disseminated which indicates an intention to seek such office.

B. “Contribution” shall mean 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. “Election” shall mean both primary and final elections.

D. “Expenditure” shall mean 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. 03-08 (part), 2003)