(A) The City Attorney shall adopt procedures for processing complaints and notifications of violations, and for monitoring lobbyist registration and reporting in order to identify potential violations.
(B) Upon notification from the City Clerk, or the sworn complaint of any person who has reason to believe, and presents an affidavit listing the basis for such complaint, that there is, or has been a violation of the Lobbyist and Lobbyist Organization Registration and Disclosure Ordinance, the City Attorney shall investigate the allegation when there is reason to believe such person, lobbyist, lobbyist organization or lobbyist's employer is, or has been, acting in violation of the Lobbyist and Lobbyist Organization Registration and Disclosure Ordinance.
(C) When the City Attorney has reason to believe that any person, lobbyist, lobbyist organization or lobbyist's employer has violated or is violating any provision of the Lobbyist Registration Ordinance, he shall notify the suspected violator of the alleged violation and hold an informal meeting before initiating further action.
(D) In addition to any other powers and duties specified by law, the City Clerk shall have the duty to administer the provisions of this subchapter, prepare uniform forms for the statements and reports required by this subchapter, and promulgate such rules as he or she deems necessary for the proper administration of this subchapter. Any rules promulgated by the City Clerk for the purposes of administering the Lobbyist and Lobbyist Organization Registration and Disclosure Ordinance shall be submitted for receipt to the City Council.
(E) The City Clerk shall work with city agencies and the city council to develop notices and advertisements to be placed in print and electronic media intended to reach persons and organizations doing business with the city that will inform them of the requirements set forth in this subchapter.
(F) The City Clerk shall develop an online training program for lobbyists. Such program shall include information and training regarding conduct that may subject lobbyists and clients to the criminal and civil penalties set forth in this subchapter. As soon as practicable, the City Clerk, in conjunction with the City Attorney, shall incorporate an anti-corruption component in such training.
(G) The City Clerk shall develop a protocol to review sources of information that may assist the City Clerk in identifying lobbyists required to file statements of registration pursuant to section 2-3-4 of this subchapter who have not filed. Such review shall include, but need not be limited to, the following sources:
(1) Statements of registration filed with the Secretary of State Lobbyist Regulation;
(2) Notices of appearances or meetings compiled by city departments, the City Council, or other City Boards or Commissions; and
(3) Any other source the City Clerk determines appropriate to identify lobbyists.
(Ord. 62-2001; Am. Ord. 5-2003; Am. Ord. 2019-031)