Number
050629
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
031604
Sponsor
ALD. D’AMATO
Title
A substitute ordinance amending provisions relating to the regulation of lobbyists.
Sections
81-73-2 am
305-43-3 rn
305-43-3 cr
305-43-4 rn
305-43-5 rn
305-43-5 am
305-43-6 rn
305-43-7 rn
305-43-7 am
305-43-8 rn
305-43-8 cr
305-43-9 rn
305-43-10 rn
305-43-11 rn
305-43-12 rn
305-45-4 am
305-51-1-j cr
305-51-1-k cr
305-51-1-L cr
305-57-1-a am
Analysis
This ordinance establishes certain definitions and revises various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors and clarifying language relating to the regulation of lobbyists. In addition, this ordinance establishes the following:
1. The fee for each license shall be $125 per principal for the first 4 principals registered by the same lobbyist in a calendar year. All subsequent principals may be registered without further charge.
2. “Lobbying” shall not include appearances by any person before a city board, commission or committee. Currently, only appearances by principals before a city board, commission or committee are excepted as “lobbying.”
3. A person employed by the housing authority of the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee economic development corporation, the neighborhood improvement development corporation and the redevelopment authority of the city of Milwaukee, or holding a staff position for any city board, commission or committee where the members of that body are not required to file statements of economic interests, shall be exempt from the provisions of the lobbying ordinance.
4. A design professional, acting on behalf of a client, while performing a duty or service within the definition of the practice of his or her profession shall be exempt from the provisions of the lobbying ordinance.
5. Sworn statements, which have been filed alleging violations of the lobbying ordinance, are not required to remain confidential.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
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