§ 1-06 Compliance Officer.
RCNY § 1-06
(a)Generally. Any of the following persons may be a compliance officer: (1) an individual employed by a lobbyist or client whose job duties include compliance with the Lobbying Law; (2) a third-party entity retained by a lobbyist or client to engage in compliance with the Lobbying Law; or (3) an attorney retained by a lobbyist or client.
(b)A compliance officer may: (1) assist the Principal Officer or the Designee in completing Reports; (2) communicate with the Lobbying Bureau regarding specific Reports filed by the lobbyist or client represented by the compliance officer; (3) submit an extension request pursuant to 51 RCNY § 1-11(a)(1); (4) submit any item listed in 51 RCNY § 1-04(b)(5); or (5) submit payment of any late filing or civil penalty incurred by the lobbyist or client represented by the compliance officer.
(c)A compliance officer need not be designated in e-Lobbyist.
(d)A compliance officer must not: (1) certify Reports; or (2) have access to the Principal Officer's or Designee's e-Lobbyist password. (Added City Record 10/5/2015, eff. 11/4/2015)
