A. Every political committee supporting or opposing a candidate or issue shall file a statement of organization with the city clerk no later than fifteen days after opening a bank account as required by Section 2.72.110 or twenty days prior to the election, whichever is earlier.

B. The statement of organization shall include:

1. The name, the address and phone number, the candidate or issue it supports or opposes, and any other purpose or interest of the committee;

2. The name, phone number and address of the campaign treasurer of the political committee;

3. Proof of the existence of a bank account as required in Section 2.72.110 and proof of the date of the initial deposit made therein;

C. Any political committee whose purpose is the recall of any elected official shall file a statement of organization with the city clerk no later than fifteen days after the filing of the statement of organization and every thirty days thereafter until the date of the recall election has been established, at which time the political committee shall follow the provisions of Section 2.72.120.

D. When any political committee is organized, the treasurer or other officer of such committee shall certify, by affidavit at the office of the city clerk, within ten days of filing the required statement of organization, a statement that the person signing the affidavit is familiar with and understands the provisions of this chapter. Previously organized political committees are likewise required to file an affidavit. (Ord. 1997-16 § 1 (part))