Appendix 21001. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is:

(a)

To require full disclosure of the identity of all contributors to campaigns in support of or in opposition to candidates for the city council and city ballot measures;

(b)

To eliminate the possibility of corruption or any appearance of corruption in local elections by limiting the amounts of money any person may contribute, or otherwise cause to be available, to candidates for the city council, and by prohibiting cash contributions as a means of avoiding disclosure;

(c)

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 85706, to impose contribution limitations, disclosure requirements, and prohibitions that are as or more stringent than those imposed by state law; and

(d)

To fully implement the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1996, passed by the voters as Proposition 208 at the November 5, 1996 statewide election.

(Ord. No. 163 & 163U, § 1, 7-12-89; Ord. No. 97-273U, § 2, 4-16-97)