1. “Personal use” means any use of contributions to fulfill a commitment, obligation or expense of:
(a) A candidate that would exist irrespective of his or her campaign.
(b) A public officer that would exist irrespective of the duties of his or her public office,
Ê as applicable.
2. The term does not include, without limitation, the use of contributions to fulfill a commitment, obligation or expense for personal security incurred in direct connection to the campaign of the candidate or public office of the public officer.