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Board adopts lobbying and ethics reform ordinance on first reading; expands definitions and disclosure rules
Summary
The Board of Supervisors on June 10 approved, on first reading, a package of lobbying and ethics reforms that broadens the definition of lobbyist, narrows an attorney exemption, creates developer disclosure requirements and adds reporting for permit expediters above a $1 million permit value threshold.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on June 10 passed, on first reading, a package of amendments to the city's campaign and governmental conduct code that supervisors said will expand public disclosure and oversight of lobbying, permit expediters and developer donations to nonprofits.
President Chu (chairing the session) presented the ordinance as a transparency package that "will increase public confidence in the everyday workings of our local government," and cited the need to broaden who is considered a lobbyist and to require additional training and disclosures.
Major elements - Lobbyist definitions: The ordinance expands the definition of "lobbyist," distinguishing between in-house and contract lobbyists. In-house employees would be…
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