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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE N0 . 3014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL 0�'FICERS AND EMPLOYEES ;
AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES
FOR GATHERING, ANALYZING AND PRESENTATION OF
INFORMATION TO LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
BODIES ; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SUCH SERVICES
AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REN'FON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I : It is hereby determined by the City Council of the
City of Renton that the study and collection of information, data and
opinions on the Administrative and Enforcement efficiency and costs
attendant therewith , and the societal effects of proposed, pending
or enacted legislation is necessary and desirable for legislative
planning or revision. A prompt , informative response to inquiries
from legislators and public administrators , and attendance at
legislative committee hearings relating to the effect of legislation
on municipal finances , services , authority and planning 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 hereby declared a proper municipal purpose.
SECTION II : The Mayor is hereby authorized to designate City
employees or repr�entatives from time to time to collect, accumulate
and analyze information concerning the effect of enacted legislation
or the anticipated effect of proposed or pending legisation; to
consult with employees or representatives of other municipalities
or counties and associations thereof; to respond and provide dat�.
and ir�formation and give testimony to members of the State Legislature ,
its legislative committees , State and Regional Administrative officers ,
or� other municipalities investigating the City' s experience or
anticipated costs , benefits or problems from such enacted or
proposed legislation.
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SECTION III : In all matters in which an official , staff
employee or other representative appears on be�alf of the City ,
such representative shall observe, carry out or support the known
relevant po�icies as �eclared by the Renton City Council and sha11
consult the Mayor andlor the City Council for. advice and guidance
when required. All such informational ac��:vities shall 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 accordance with the policy or
pqsition approved by the City Council.
SECTION IV : While engaged in such informational , educational
and testimonial activity, a City employee shall continue to receive
his or her regular current salary as such City employee. No
additional compensation of any type shall be paid or acc��e to
an elected official during his or her term of office with the City
for such research , informational or lobbying services to the City.
An employee or official shall receive reimbursement for the reasonable
costsof travel , lodging and personal meals reasonably incurred
in the course of such service in accordance with the City' s
regular policies and rates as established by ordinance.
Whenever such official , staff employee, or other
representative appears on behalf of the City before any such
legislative or administrative body as hereinabove specified, he
shall thereafter make a report in writing addressed to the Mayor ',
� and City Council summarizing his testimony or other activity,
together with copies of any written memoranda or briefs submitted
to such agency.
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SECTION �'V: No expenditures from City funds for the hosting,
entertainment or campaign assistance of any legislator or State
officer shall be authorized, expended or reimbursed at any time.
SECTION VI : The City' s employee or representative in such
informational or lobbying activities shall comply fully with a11.
State and City regulations relating to ethical practices and conduct ,
and comply with all regulations relating to the reporting of
expenditures in connection therewith.
_ S�CTIOI� VI�I : Thi� ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage , approval and five days after its legal publication. ,
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this lst day of March � 1976 .
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Maxine E . Motcsr,, Deputy C`�i�y Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this lst day of March ; 1976 .
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Charles �'J/. Delaurenti , Mayor
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G�rard M. Shellan, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 3-5-76
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