§ 2-2-62. FUNDING FOR AUSTIN FAIR CAMPAIGN FINANCE FUND.

(A)

The City staff shall maintain a plan setting out financing options for the funding of the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund. The staff is directed to include in the financing plan the following options for dedicated or appropriated funds:

(1)

the registration fee for persons required to register as compensated lobbyists under Chapter 4-8 ( Regulation of Lobbyists ) of the City Code;

(2)

donations from individuals and business entities;

(3)

liquidated damages and criminal fines collected for violations of campaign contracts or this chapter;

(4)

when technically feasible, a $1 voluntary check-off on City utility bills; and

(5)

all filing fees paid to the City by candidates for mayor and city council.

Source: Ord. 20080925-079; Ord. No. 20160922-005, Pt. 5, 6-1-17 .

Editor's note

Ordinance No. 20160922-005 takes effect on June 1, 2017.