§ 3.12.320. Liability.

A.

In addition to a committee itself, persons who qualify under the California Political Reform Act as principal officers of the committee are jointly and severally liable for violations by the committee. For committees controlled by a candidate, the candidate and the committee's treasurers are deemed to be principal officers.

B.

In addition to a person whose conduct is required or prohibited under this Act, an agent acting on behalf of that person is jointly and severally liable for a violation that arises out of the agent's actions. There is a rebuttable presumption that the following persons are agents of a committee:

1.

A current or former officer of the committee;

2.

An employee of the committee;

3.

A person who has received compensation or reimbursement from the committee; and

4.

A person who holds or has held a position within the committee organization that reasonably appears to be able to authorize expenditures for committee activities.

C.

This Section does not limit potential liability for persons who cause another person to violate this Act or who aids and abets another person in a violation.

(Ord. No. 13399, § 1, 11-29-2016)