§ 2-64. Exceptions.

The following persons shall not be required to register as lobbyists:

(1)

An elected official or government employee acting in his official capacity or in connection with his job responsibilities.

(2)

A person who appears at the specific request or under compulsion of the commission, board or staff member.

(3)

Expert witnesses or other persons who give testimony about a particular matter or measure but do not advocate passage or defeat of the matter or measure or any amendment thereto.

(4)

Any person who appears at a public hearing or administrative proceeding or quasi-judicial proceeding before the county commission, and has no other communication on the matter or subject of the public hearing, administrative hearing or quasi-judicial proceeding.

(5)

Any person in contractual privity with the county who appears only in his or her official capacity.

(6)

Any person who lobbies only in his or her individual capacity for the purpose of self-representation.

(7)

Law enforcement personnel conducting an investigation.

(Ord. No. 2007-48, § 2, 10-2-07)