§ 2-2019. Retaining Records and Audits.

(a)

A periodical that is paid to publish advertising as part of this program must retain for three years the following records for each year in which it received advertising:

(1)

Copies of publications;

(2)

Printers receipts showing the number of copies of each issue printed;

(3)

Copies of checks or other form of payment to the printer showing proof that the printer was paid for printing the issues;

(4)

The distribution points where the paper is distributed.

(b)

Audits. Any periodical that participates in this program, whether or not it receives advertising, is subject to audits by officers and agents of the County to ensure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. The periodical will make its accounts and records, including, but not limited to, the records mentioned above, available to the County at reasonable times and places as the County determines necessary to conduct the audits. These audits may include investigations to insure that the periodicals statements regarding circulation are accurate and that the periodical has complied with the qualifications required under Section 2-2014 during the preceding three years.

(Ord. No. 12-25, § 1, 4-3-12)