(a) To prevent a former administrative official from making or providing a statement, which is based on the former administrative official’s own special knowledge in the particular area that is the subject of the statement, provided that no compensation is thereby received other than that regularly provided for by law or regulation for witnesses; or
(b) To communications made solely for the purpose of furnishing information by a former administrative official if the administrative agency to which the communication is directed, makes findings in writing that (1) the former administrative official has outstanding and otherwise unavailable qualifications; (2) the former administrative official is acting with respect to a particular matter which requires such qualifications and (3) the public interest would be served by the participation of the former administrative official; or
(c) With respect to appearances or communications in a proceeding in which a court or administrative agency has issued a final order, decree, decision or judgment but has retained jurisdiction, if the administrative agency of former County employment gives its consent by determining that (1) at least five years have elapsed since the termination of the former administrative official’s employment or term of office and (2) the public interest would not be harmed.
(d) To any former administrative official who has left County employment or service for other government employment or service as long as he or she is employed or serves in that capacity.
(Ord. 3293, passed - -1988)