Ethics Commission Regulations Implementing Lobbyist Ordinance (as of February 15, 2010)

Regulation 2.145(a)-1:  Holidays and Weekends Not Included in Calculation of Certain Late Fines 

In calculating the number of days late for which a late fine will be assessed under Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code section 2.145(a), when a filing deadline falls on the day before a weekend or holiday, the Commission will not count any weekend days or holiday that immediately follow the filing deadline.  For purposes of this regulation, the term “weekend” means Saturday and Sunday and the term “holiday” means any holiday on which the Ethics Commission is authorized by law to close.

Regulation 2.105(d)(1)(Q)-1:

A person communicating with a City officer on behalf of a labor union to influence a decision regarding a legislative or administrative matter other than the working conditions of employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding with the City is making a contact under the Ordinance. 

Regulation 2.110(b)-1:

At the time of registration with the Ethics Commission, the lobbyist must supply a digital color photograph of the lobbyist’s head and shoulders.  The photograph must be delivered via email or compact disc and must be recent and of professional-like quality.

Regulation 2.110(d)-1:

A business, firm or organization may register and submit reports on behalf of individual lobbyists who are employed by the business, firm or organization.  Such business, firm or organization must comply with the provisions of Section 2.110 regarding registration and disclosures.

Regulation 2.140(a)-1: 

Under Chapter 1, Article 2 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code (“Lobbyist Ordinance”), each individual lobbyist must register with the Ethics Commission and submit information required under the Lobbyist Ordinance using the Commission’s online filing system.  

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