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1. Who is a lobbyist?

A lobbyist is any person who, on behalf of another, seeks to encourage or persuade the passage, defeat or modification of any item by conveying information and opinion to a final decision-making body.

2. When should a lobbyist register with the City?

A lobbyist must register with the City Clerk’s Office before engaging in lobbying activities.

3. What information will a lobbyist be asked to provide?

Every person required to register as a lobbyist will be asked to provide information relating to his or her name, business address, the name and business address of each person, on whose behalf lobbying will be performed, and the subject matters that lobbyist will seek to influence. Separate registrations shall be required for each specific issue and for each employer.

4. What are the penalties for violation?

Whenever a violation exists, the City Commission may publicly reprimand, censure, and/or prohibit such lobbyist from lobbying before the agency for a period of up to but not to exceed 2 years.

5. Is there a registration fee?

An annual lobbyist registration fee in the amount of $100 for each lobbyist shall be paid to the City Clerk at the time the lobbyist files a registration form. Make checks payable to the City of Miramar. This fee is necessary to cover the administrative expenditures required.

6. Who is not required to register as a lobbyist?

City employees who are acting in their own capacity, and individuals or organizations who communicate with the City for the purpose of self-representation must register as a lobbyist.

7. Are registration forms and annual disclosure statements public records?

All registration forms and annual disclosure statements shall be public record, which is subject to inspection and examination as provided for in section 119.07 of the Florida statutes.

8. Should a lobbyist file and disclose their annual expenditures?

All lobbyists registered shall submit to the City Clerk a signed statement under oath listing all lobbying expenditures for the preceding calendar year. A statement shall be filed even if there have been no expenditures during the reporting period. Annual statements shall be required until the lobbyist files a notice of withdrawal of lobbying activities with the City Clerk.