The Ethics Commission will consider adopting draft regulations related to the Lobbyist Ordinance at the next regular meeting on July 28, 2014. The drafts include preparation and research in the definition of “lobbyist services” and count a single conversation with […]
The Ethics Commission will consider adopting draft regulations related to the Lobbyist Ordinance at the next regular meeting on July 28, 2014. The drafts include preparation and research in the definition of “lobbyist services” and count a single conversation with multiple officials as multiple “contacts” for purposes of the new registration threshold.
The new regulations are designed to interpret and otherwise provide guidance concerning recent amendments to the ordinance taking effect on July 26, 2014.
July 26, 2012 •
Hollywood, Fla. Lobbying Ordinance Takes Effect August 1
Current registered lobbyists must file new registration statement
Hollywood’s new lobbyist ordinance takes effect August 1, 2012. Lobbyist registrations now expire yearly, and will be effective from August 1 to July 31 of the following year. All current lobbyist registrations will expire July 31, 2012, and a new registration statement must be filed.
There will also be an annual registration fee of $50 for each principal or client identified on the registration statement, except for those principals or clients that do not compensate the lobbyist for lobbying. Lobbyists who do not receive compensation are now required to register.
The city clerk will also offer electronic filing of lobbyist registrations beginning August 1.
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