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<br />(b) LOBBYIST - All persons, firms, or corporations employed or retained by a principal
<br />who seeks to encourage the passage, defeat, or modifications of (1) ordinance,
<br />resolution, action or decision of the City Commission; (2) any action, decision,
<br />recommendation of City Board or Committee; or (3) any action, decision or
<br />recommendation of City personnel during the time period of the entire decision-
<br />making process on such action, decision or recommendation which foreseeably will be
<br />heard or reviewed by the City Commission, or a City Board or Committee.
<br />"Lobbyist" specifically includes the principal, as defined in this section, as well as any
<br />agent, officer or employee of a principal, regardless of whether such lobbying
<br />activities fall within the normal scope of employment of such agent, officer or
<br />employee. The term "Lobbyist" specifically excludes any person who only appears as
<br />a representative of a not-for-profit corporation or entity (such as charitable
<br />organization. a trade association or trade union), without special compensation or
<br />reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, indirect, or contingent, to express
<br />support or opposition to any item; however, such person shall register with the City
<br />Clerk as required by this Section, but, upon request, shall not be required to pay any
<br />registration fees.
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<br />(c) PRINCIPAL - All persons, firms, or corporations who employ a Lobbyist.
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<br />Section 4. Lobbyist Registration, Fees, Renewal and Withdrawal. All lobbyists shall register
<br />with the City Clerk before engaging in any lobbying activities in the City. Every person required to
<br />register as a lobbyist shall:
<br />(1) Register as a Lobbyist.
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<br />a. Complete the annual Lobbyist Registration form, as prepared by the City
<br />Clerk, stating under oath his or her name, business address, and the name
<br />and business address of each person or entity which has employed the
<br />registrant to lobby. If the lobbyist represents a corporation, it shall also be
<br />identified. Without limiting the foregoing, the lobbyist shall also identify
<br />all persons holding, directly or indirectly, a five percent (5%) or more
<br />ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or trust.
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<br />b. Pay an annual Lobbyist Registration fee of $250.
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<br />(2) Register and Disclose Terms for Each Principal Represented.
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<br />a. Complete the annual Principal Registration form, as prepared by the City
<br />Clerk, prior to conducting any lobbying for each principal (client) being
<br />lobbied. Such application shall include a requirement that the lobbyist
<br />state under oath, his or her name, business address, the name and business
<br />address of each person or entity by which s/he has been employed to lobby,
<br />as well as a letter of permission signed by the person, entity, principal or
<br />the principal's representative, stating that the lobbyist is authorized to
<br />represent him/her/it, together with a disclosure of the terms and amount of
<br />compensation paid by each principal to the lobbyist. Each lobbyist and
<br />his/her principal shall attach a copy of a fee letter and specify whether any
<br />bonuses, success fees, or other consideration shall be received for such
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