§ 12-3. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. Words not defined in this article shall be defined in accordance with state and federal law or otherwise shall be given their common and ordinary meaning, unless the context clearly provides otherwise.

Candidate shall have the meaning given to such term in F.S. Ch. 106, as amended from time to time.

Committee of continuous existence shall have the meaning given to such term in F.S. Ch. 106, as amended from time to time.

Contribution shall have the meaning given to such term in F.S. Ch. 106, as amended from time to time. An independent expenditure, as that term is defined in F.S. Ch. 106, is not included within the meaning of contribution.

Labor organization or union means any organization of any kind, or any agency or employee representation committee or plan, in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work.

Natural person shall mean any human being other than an unemancipated child under the age of eighteen (18).

Political committee shall have the meaning given to such term in F.S. Ch. 106, as amended from time to time.

Unincorporated association means any group of natural persons formed for a common purpose or objective.

Unopposed candidate shall have the meaning given to such term in F.S. § 106.011(15), as amended from time to time.

( Ord. No. C-02-09, § 2, 5-7-02 )