3.12.040 - Interpretation of this Act.

Unless the term is specifically defined in this Act or the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions set forth in Government Code Sections 81000 et seq., as they appear in 1998 shall govern the interpretation of this Act.

"Broad-based political committee" means a committee of persons which has been in existence for more than six months, receives contributions from one hundred (100) or more persons, and acting in concert makes contributions to five or more candidates.

"City offices" for the purposes of this Act include: Mayor, City Attorney, City Auditor, City Councilmembers and School Board Directors.

"Election" means any election held in the City of Oakland for City office.

"Election cycle" means a four-year period preceding a term of office as defined by the Oakland City Charter, beginning on January 1st, and ending on December 31st of the fourth year thereafter.

"Person" means an individual, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate, business, trust, company, corporation, association, committee, and any other organization or group of persons acting in concert.

Qualified Campaign Expenditure.

1.

"Qualified campaign expenditure" for candidates means and includes all of the following:

a.

Any expenditure made by a candidate, officeholder or committee controlled by the candidate or officeholder, for the purpose of influencing or attempting to influence the actions of the voters for or against the election of any candidate for city office.

b.

A nonmonetary contribution provided at the request of or with the approval of the candidate, officeholder or committee controlled by the candidate or officeholder.

2.

"Qualified campaign expenditure" does not include any payment if it is clear from the surrounding circumstances that it was not made in any part for political purposes.

"Redevelopment Agency" means the Oakland Redevelopment Agency.

(Ord. No. 12998, § 1, 3-2-2010; Ord. 12158 (part), 1999)