§ 7.6. Lobbyists.

(A)

The City Council shall pass, maintain and enforce an ordinance, which requires all lobbyists as may be defined by the Miami-Dade County Code and/or as may be made more stringent by the City Council to:

(1)

Register with the City Clerk prior to lobbying any City government official i.e., City Council member, City Manager, employee, board or committee member;

(2)

Disclose in writing all persons and/or entities the lobbyist is representing and submit a letter of permission from said person or entity;

(3)

Submit a full disclosure of the comprehensive terms of all compensation or consideration the lobbyist is being paid for such activities;

(4)

Disclose in writing all City government officials directly contacted by the lobbyist, any expenditures involved, any fundraising or campaign contributions made directly or indirectly by the lobbyist to any City government officials or on their behalf;

(5)

Direct the City Clerk to disseminate to the City Council, prior to any public hearing on the event or matter for which such lobbyist may appear all disclosures required herein or as otherwise required by State or County law;

(6)

The City shall develop appropriate sanctions for violations of this section, including but not limited to rendering the issue being lobbied voidable.

(B)

Elected officials shall be prohibited for one (1) year following their term of office from lobbying on behalf of another, any elected official, employee or appointed board or committee member.