§ 2.22.020. Registration; form for filing.

(a)

Registration. Prior to any communication with a policymaker, a lobbyist shall complete and file a registration form with the city clerk, in a form prescribed by the city clerk. If a communication occurs prior to the completion of the registration form, a registration form must be filed with the city clerk prior to the next scheduled city council or planning commission meeting, as applicable, or within five working days after the communication, whichever is earlier.

(b)

Form of filing. At a minimum, the registration form shall contain the following information:

(1)

The lobbyist's full name, permanent address, place of business and business address while lobbying, if different from place of business; and

(2)

The full name and complete address of each person, if any, by whom the lobbyist is retained or employed or on whose behalf the registrant appears; and

(3)

A description of the principal areas of interest on which the lobbyist expects to lobby, including the names and addresses of any employer, individual or entity from which the lobbyist will receive a salary or compensation for lobbying said area of interest; and

(4)

A listing of any direct business associations or partnerships involving the policymaker and the lobbyist, any person by whom the lobbyist is retained or employed, or any household member or family member of the lobbyist. The listing must include any such association or partnership constituting a source of income or involving a debt or an interest in real estate. The listing must include the name of the policymaker that the lobbyist, any person by whom the lobbyist is retained or employed, or any household member or family member of the lobbyist has provided consulting, advertising or other professional services in connection with a political campaign.

(5)

Signature of lobbyist and certification that all the information contained in the form is true and complete to the best of his or her knowledge, information and belief.

(c)

Continuing duty. The duty to register shall be a continuing duty. A lobbyist shall file a supplemental registration with the city clerk whenever anyone engages the lobbyist to communicate with a policymaker to influence them to take action on any matter over which the policymaker has supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power. If any communication occurs prior to the completion of the supplemental registration form, a supplemental registration form must be filed with the city clerk prior to the next scheduled city council meeting, or within five working days after the communication, whichever is earlier.

(d)

The registration form shall be a public document. The city clerk shall maintain a registration database which shall be made available to the public.

(e)

The registration form may be filed with the city by delivering or mailing a hard copy, via electronic mail or via fax machine.

(Ord. No. 6415, § 1, 10-12-16)