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Chapter XXI — NOVATO POLITICAL FAIRNESS CAMPAIGN ACT

Novato Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Novato

21-1 - Purpose and Intent.

21-2 - Citation.

21-3 - Application of the Political Reform Act.

21-4 - Definitions.

21-5 - Prohibition of "Laundered" Campaign Contributions.

21-6 - No Transfer of Committee Funds.

21-7 - Reserved.

21-8 - Return of Contributions.

21-9 - Written Solicitations by Candidates and Controlled Committees; Notice.

21-10 - Disclosure of Contributions and Expenditures to and by Candidates and Committees.

21-11 - Additional Pre-Election Campaign Statements; Friday Before Election and Late Contribution Reports.

21-12 - Disclosure in Mass Mailings of Contributors to Independent Expenditure Committees.

21-13 - Ads and Television Promotions to State by Whom Authorized.

21-14 - Disclosure by Primarily Formed and General Purpose Committees.

21-15 - Electronic Filing of Campaign Statements.

21-16 - Information Required Before Depositing Contributor's Contribution.

21-17 - Disclosure During Unsolicited Campaign Telephone Calls to Novato Residents.

21-18 - Funds Shall be on Deposit Before Making Expenditures.

21-19 - One Campaign Committee and One Checking Account Per Candidate for City Office.

21-20 - Election Campaign Accounts.

21-21 - Naming of Independent Expenditure Committee.

21-22 - Written Acknowledgment.

21-23 - Debates.

21-24 - Recall Campaign.

21-25 - No Criminal Penalties for Violations of Chapter.

21-26 - Administrative Penalties.

21-27 - Civil Enforcement.

21-28 - Injunctive Relief.

21-29 - Prohibited Acts Defined.

21-30 - Remedies Cumulative.

21-31 - Statute of Limitations.

21-32 - Reserved.

19.34.060 D.,

19.26.050 I.3.

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