Compliance Officer.
51 RCNY § 1-06
in effect§ 1-06 Compliance Officer.
(a) Generally. Any of the following persons may be a compliance officer:
(1) an individual employed by a lobbyist or client whose job duties include compliance with the Lobbying Law;
(2) a third-party entity retained by a lobbyist or client to engage in compliance with the Lobbying Law; or
(3) an attorney retained by a lobbyist or client.
(b) A compliance officer may:
(1) assist the Principal Officer or the Designee in completing Reports;
(2) communicate with the Lobbying Bureau regarding specific Reports filed by the lobbyist or client represented by the compliance officer;
(3) submit an extension request pursuant to 51 RCNY § 1-11(a)(1);
(4) submit any item listed in 51 RCNY § 1-04(b)(5); or
(5) submit payment of any late filing or civil penalty incurred by the lobbyist or client represented by the compliance officer.
(c) A compliance officer need not be designated in e-Lobbyist.
(d) A compliance officer must not:
(1) certify Reports; or
(2) have access to the Principal Officer's or Designee's e-Lobbyist password.
(Added City Record 10/5/2015, eff. 11/4/2015)
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-97179Fetched: 10/24/2026