D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-3804

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 3-3804 - LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF LEGAL DEFENSE COMMITTEE FUNDS

3804.1

The legal defense committee shall be prohibited from expending monies from the Legal Defense Fund for the following purposes:

(a) Expenses for fundraising, media, political consulting fees, mass mailing, or other advertising;

(b) Payment or reimbursement for a fine, penalty, judgment, or settlement; or

(c) A payment to return or disgorge contributions made to any other committee controlled by the candidate or officer.

3804.2

Legal defense funds shall be used solely for the purpose of defraying attorney fees and other related legal costs associated with a public official's legal defense to one or more civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-3804

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1402 (February 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11864 (August 16, 2013); Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3025 (3/13/2015).

Authority: D.C. Official Code § 1-1001.05(a)(14); in conformity with the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, enacted February 27, 2012 (D.C. Act 19-318; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq. (2012 Supp.)).