§ 1-07 Co-Lobbyist Filing Procedure.
RCNY § 1-07
(a)Generally. When a Co-lobbyist engages in reportable lobbying activity, the lobbyist (hereinafter referred to as "Primary Lobbyist"), the Co-lobbyist and client involved in such activity must follow the reporting requirements described in this section.
(b)Reporting Requirements.
(1)The Primary Lobbyist.
(i)The Primary Lobbyist must file a statement of registration listing both its client and the Co-lobbyist together with: (A) the Retainer between the client and the Primary Lobbyist; (B) the Retainer between the Primary Lobbyist and the Co-lobbyist; and (C) a letter signed by the client designating the Co-lobbyist to lobby on its behalf.
(ii)The Primary Lobbyist must file all applicable Reports and must detail the compensation paid by the client to the Primary Lobbyist. Compensation paid by the Primary Lobbyist to the Co-lobbyist must be reported as an expense of the Primary Lobbyist.
(iii)The start date listed on the Primary Lobbyist's statement of registration must be the start date listed in the Retainer between the client and the Primary Lobbyist.
(2)The Co-Lobbyist.
(3)The Client. The client must file the client annual report listing: (i) the Primary Lobbyist; (ii) the Co-lobbyist; (iii) compensation paid to the Primary Lobbyist; and (iv) any reimbursed expenses paid to the Primary Lobbyist and/or Co-lobbyist. (Added City Record 10/5/2015, eff. 11/4/2015)
