Legislation Details

File #: Item # 2014-109    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/14/2014 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 5/21/2014 Final action: 5/21/2014
Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING ALL TOWN LOBBYISTS TO COMPLY WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS CODE OF ETHICS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Sponsors: Edward MacDougall
Attachments: 1. Reso - Lobbyist Ethics Policy, 2. Exhibit A - Lobbyist Ethics Policy Resolution

 

 

 

 

M E M O R A N D U M

 

To:                     Honorable Members of the Town Council

 

From:                     Mayor Edward MacDougall

 

Date:                     May 21, 2014

 

Re:                     Requiring all Town Lobbyists Comply with Association of Government Relations Professionals Code of Ethics

REQUESTtitle

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING ALL TOWN LOBBYISTS TO COMPLY WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROFESSIONALS CODE OF ETHICS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS

 

The Association of Government Relations Professionals Code of Ethics is used as a model by various organizations and serves to strengthen the image of lobbyists and enhance their role as a vital and respected link in the democratic process.

 

RECOMMENDATION                     

 

It is recommended that in order to ensure the highest level of ethics by its lobbyists, the Town Council adopt a resolution to require any lobbyists contracted by the Town to be subject to the Association of Government Relations Professionals Code of Ethics