I know that the state changed some gift rules for tickets to fundraisers for 501(c)(3) organizations. Do these changes impact lobbying entities?
Under the City’s Lobbying Ordinance, Lobbying Firms and Organization Lobbyists may still give City Officials tickets to non-profit events without counting the tickets toward the $10 gift threshold or reporting them on a Quarterly Disclosure Report. Under the Ethics Ordinance, however, City Officials who attend such events may be receiving a “gift.” Although the state’s new rules regarding tickets to fundraising events for 501(c)(3) organizations do not directly impact lobbying entities, these entities should be mindful that such tickets could expose City Officials to gift limit issues and reporting obligations. Contact the Ethics Commission for additional assistance.
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