November 8, 2016 •
Chicago, IL Board of Ethics Wants Electronic Filing for Lobbyists
The Chicago Board of Ethics recently submitted two amendments to City Council, potentially affecting lobbyist filing procedures.
One amendment would require lobbyists to file all documents electronically in the Electronic Lobbyist Filing (ELF) system. The other amendment would establish enforcement provisions related to the electronic filing requirement.
Unless a majority of aldermen vote to disapprove them, the amendments will become effective on December 11, 2016. Once effective, the Board of Ethics will implement the new procedures beginning January 1, 2017. Paper filings will no longer be accepted after December 31, 2016.
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