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Draft lobbying, disclosure and post-service rules draw detailed questions from Multnomah County commissioners
Summary
Commissioners and county counsel discussed a draft ordinance to require registration and quarterly reporting for paid lobbying of county public officials, and to create a one-year post-service restriction on certain contracts or employment; key issues included thresholds, exemptions, calendars and implementation costs.
Commissioners reviewed a draft ordinance on March 11 that would require persons paid to lobby Multnomah County public officials to register and file periodic reports, and would establish limits on certain post-service employment and contracting by elected officials.
County attorney staff presented the draft as a "discussion draft," noting it pulls elements from ordinances used by Portland, Metro and other jurisdictions and is intended to increase transparency while remaining implementable. Jenny Madcore, county attorney staff, said the proposal defines "lobbying" as attempts to influence county legislative action or to obtain the goodwill of a county board member, and defines a "lobbyist" as a person or entity paid for that purpose.
Key points in the draft that drew commissioner attention included:
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