Chapter 5.10
CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL COMMITTEE REGISTRATION AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITATIONS
Sections:
5.10.010 Candidate registration and campaign finance.
5.10.020 Candidate process for registration.
5.10.030 Special elections and referendums.
5.10.035 Political committee registration and campaign finance.
5.10.010 Candidate registration and campaign finance.
A. No person may seek elected office in the City of Takoma Park unless that person is registered with the City Clerk’s office.
B. Only a registered person may accept contributions or make expenditures in a City of Takoma Park election.
C. The election laws of the City shall apply to the registered person as if that person is a candidate for office in the City of Takoma Park. (Ord. 2022-30 § 1, 2022/Ord. 2020-7, 2020)
5.10.020 Candidate process for registration.
A. Beginning on the second Monday in June during an election year, any person seeking elected office in the City of Takoma Park shall register with the City Clerk by completing a registration form prepared by the City Clerk and approved by the City Attorney.
B. A registered person may withdraw the registration at any time; provided, however, that the person is otherwise compliant with all other aspects of the City’s election laws.
C. A person who is not registered and is nominated at the City’s Caucus for an elected office shall register within three days of being nominated unless the person declines the nomination as set forth in the City Charter. (Ord. 2022-30 § 1, 2022/Ord. 2020-7, 2020)
5.10.030 Special elections and referendums.
A. The provisions of this chapter, except for Section 5.10.020(A), shall apply to any person accepting contributions or making expenditures in a special election in the City of Takoma Park.
B. Any person seeking office in a special election shall register in accordance with this chapter once the dates and times for the special election are established and publicized. (Ord. 2022-30 § 1, 2022/Ord. 2020-7, 2020)
5.10.035 Political committee registration and campaign finance.
A. A political committee shall register with the City Clerk by completing a form prepared by the City Clerk and approved by the City Attorney.
B. Only a registered political committee may accept contributions or make expenditures in a City of Takoma Park election, special election, or referendum.
C. Nothing in this section shall alter the applicability of the City’s election laws as set forth in Section 5.10.010(C). (Ord. 2022-30 § 1, 2022)
5.10.040 Interpretation.
This chapter shall be interpreted so as to promote registration and compliance with the City of Takoma Park’s election laws. (Ord. 2022-30 § 1, 2022/Ord. 2020-7, 2020)