§ 10-87. Contents of application for certificates of eligibility.

(a)

The application for a certificate of eligibility to conduct bingo games shall contain the following:

(1)

The official name, address and affiliation of the charity;

(2)

The names and signatures of at least two officers, including the presiding officer of the organization, who will be primarily responsible for conducting bingo games. If any change in persons holding such offices occurs, the licensee shall, within ten days of the change, notify the chief of police, in writing, of such change, specifying the name, address, date of birth, and telephone number of any such officer;

(3)

The charity's official bylaws. If bylaws are changed, the charity is obligated to provide a revised version to the city within ten working days;

(4)

If applicable, information showing that the charity is city-based;

(5)

A certificate of determination of exemption under the applicable section of the state Revenue and Taxation Code or a letter of good standing from the exemption division of the franchise tax board showing such exemption; and

(6)

A statement that the applicant agrees to conduct bingo games in strict accordance with Penal Code § 326.5; this division; city administrative regulations adopted pursuant to this division; or any other applicable state, city or federal law, or administrative rule or regulation, as may be amended from time to time, and a statement that the applicant agrees that the certificate of eligibility may be revoked by the chief of police upon violation of any such provisions.

The application shall be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury.

(b)

Within 21 days of receipt of the information required in subsection (a) of this section, the director of community development shall either make a determination whether the applicant is eligible to conduct bingo games in the city or request additional information from the applicant. If additional information is requested, the eligibility determination shall be made within 14 days of receipt of the additional information. Upon making a determination of eligibility, the director of community development shall, within 14 days, provide the applicant with a certificate of eligibility to conduct bingo games. The certificate of eligibility shall state whether the applicant is deemed a city-based charity. The timeframes specified in this section are directory and not mandatory.

(Ord. No. 99-10, § 2(4.26.030), 6-9-1999)