Lobbyist Portal

Broward County Code of Ethics and Oakland Park Code of Ordinances require lobbyists to register prior to communicating with elected officials, city advisory board or committee members, or City staff during the time of the entire decision making process.

The following requirements apply to all lobbying activity.

1. Lobbyists must complete a contact log contemporaneously with the lobbying activity or as soon thereafter as practicable, but no later than three (3) days following the lobbying activity;
2. The contact log completed by the lobbyists must include the name of each person attending or participating in the lobbying activity as well as the location;
3. The lobbyist's obligation to complete the contact log applies irrespective of where the lobbying activity occurs or whether the communication occurs in person, by telephone, email, video conference or in writing; and
4. Each municipality must create and maintain a contact log accessible by registered lobbyists.

There is no fee to register as a lobbyist with Oakland Park.

Once registered, the lobbyist must log in each lobbying activity as soon as possible, but no later than three (3) days following the lobbying activity.

Please call the City Clerk's office at 954-630-4300 for assistance.

Authority - Broward County Code of Ethics Sec.1-19 and City Code Section 2-16.5 -