A person who is principally employed for governmental affairs
What is a lobbyist?
Communicating with a County Commissioner, a member of a decision-making body under the Commission's jurisdiction, or any County employee who makes a recommendation to the Board or who makes a final procurement decision.
What must a lobbyist do to lobby?
Register with County Administration
Submit annual expenditure statements, now including a disclosure of any contingency fees received.
What are the penalties for noncompliance?
Board may warn, reprimand, or censure, or may suspend or prohibit a violator from appearing for up to 2 years.
What is a Cone of Silence?
Prohibition on communication during the procurement process.
Applies to Commissioners and their staffs, County Administration and anyone serving on an SNC or anyone who evaluates or recommends selection in the procurement process.
Begins upon short listing.
Terminates upon Board action
Does not prohibit communication at duly noticed meeting or in writing for clarification or additional information.
Violation could render award voidable by Board.
What are contact logs?
Sign-in sheets in each Department, Division and Office.
