HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-1948 ORDINANCE NO. /5m,4"
AN ORDINANCE relating to city personnel, municipal officers and
employees; authorizing the employment of representa-
tives for gathering, analyzing and presentation of
information to legislative and administrative bodies;
111 authorizing payment for such services and reimburse-
ment for expenses incurred in connection therewith;
and enacting Chapter 2.44 as a new chapter of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Chapter 2.44, "Lobbying by City Personnel",
is hereby enacted as a new chapter of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code, which new chapter, and the various sections thereof, shall
be numbered and shall read as follows:
"Chapter 2.44
Lobbying by City Personnel
2.44.010 Declaration of Necessity. It is determined
by the City Council of the City of Yakima that the study
and collection of information, data and opinions on the
0 administrative and enforcement efficiency and costs atten-
dant therewith and the societal effects of proposed, pend-
ing or enacted legislation is necessary for legislative
planning or revision, and that a prompt, informative res-
ponse to inquiries from legislators and public administrators,
and attendance at legislative committee hearings, relating
to the effect of legislation on municipal finances, services
and authority, is necessary and helpful to the legislator
in the enlightened performance of the legislative function
and serves the best interests of the citizens and the public,
and is declared to be a municipal purpose.
2.44.020 Authorizing Emeloyment of Representative.
The City Manager of the City of Yakima is authorized to desig-
nate city employees or representatives to collect, accumulate
and analyze information concerning the effect of enacted
legislation or the anticipated effect of proposed or pending
legislation; to consult with employees or representatives
of other municipalities or counties and associations thereof;
to respond and provide data and informatian and give testimony,
to state legislators, legislative committees, state adminis-
trative officers, or other municipalities investigating the
• city's experience or anticipated costs, benefits or ptobiems
from such enacted or proposed legislation.
2.44.030 Permitted Activities of RepresentatiV, In
all matters in which an official, staff employee, or other
representative appears on behalf of the city, such represen-
tative shall observe, carry out or support the known relevant
policies of the City Council and shall consult the City
Manager or the City Council for advice and guidance when
required. All such informational activity shall' be conducted
with prudence and good judgment and within all legal regulation
of such activity. Such representative shall not have any
authority to make any statements; commitments or promises
binding upon the City, but may speak to influence the passage,
defeat or amendment of legislation affecting the City in
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accordance with the policy or position approved by the City
Council.
2.44.040 Pa ment for Services of Resresentative. While
engaged in such informational, educational and testimonial
activity, a city employee shall continue to receive his or
her current salary as a city employee. No additional com-
pensation shall be paid or accrue to an elected official
during his or her term of office with the City for such
research, informational or lobbying services to this city.
An employee or official shall receive reimbursement for
the reasonable costs of travel, lodging, and personal meals
reasonably incurred in the course of such service, in accor-
dance with the City's regular policies and rates as to such
reimbursement.
2.44.050 Prohibited Expenditures. No expenditures from
city funds for the hosting, entertainment or campaign assis-
tance of any legislator or state officer shall be authorized,
expended or reimbursed.
2.44.060 Ethical Practices and Conduct. The City's 0
employee or representative in such informational or lobby-
ing activities shall comply fully with all state regulations
relating to ethical practices and conduct, and comply with
all regulations relating to the reporting of expenditures
in connection therewith."
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty days after its passage, approval and publication as provided
by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this /211-Aay
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