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2.12.030 Registration for Lobbying Entities.

City Code Section

(Amended by Ordinances 180205, 181204, 187854, 191877, and 191973, effective January 1, 2025.)

  1. A.  Within three business days after a lobbying entity has (i) spent eight hours or more or estimates that it has spent cumulative eight hours or more during any calendar quarter lobbying, or (ii) has spent at least $1,000 during any calendar quarter lobbying, the lobbying entity must register with the Auditor by filing with the Auditor a statement in the manner provided by the Auditor’s Office and containing the following information:
    1. 1.  The name, address, email, website and telephone number of the lobbying entity;
    2. 2.  A general description of the trade, business, profession or area of endeavor of the lobbying entity;
    3. 3.  The names, addresses, emails, websites and telephone numbers of all lobbyists who are employed by or otherwise authorized to lobby on behalf of the lobbying entity. The list must include:
      1. a.  Individuals who are paid to lobby for the interests of the lobbying entity.
      2. b.  Other persons, including lobbying entity employees or volunteers, who are authorized to lobby on behalf of the lobbying entity.
      3. c.  Previous City employment status of individuals who are paid or otherwise authorized to lobby on the entity’s behalf, the affiliated bureau(s) or office(s) of employment, and the years of employment.
    4. 4.  The subjects and any specific official actions of interest to the lobbying entity.
  2. B.  A business, organization, or association that anticipates registering as a lobbying entity is encouraged to register at the beginning of each calendar year.
  3. C.  Registrations expire December 31 of every year.  Lobbying entities must renew their registrations once the eight-hour or $1,000 threshold has been reached in any quarter during a calendar year.   
  4. D.  An authorized representative of the lobbying entity must sign the registration required by this Section.
  5. E.Business day in this Section refers to a weekday other than a City holiday and days when the City is not otherwise closed for business.

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