Item number 1 is an ordinance amending the campaign and government conduct code to expand the definition of a lobbyist; expand the definition of an officer of the city and county; expand the list of reportable lobbying contacts; hold employers and clients of lobbyists jointly and severally liable for violations of this ordinance committed by the lobbyist on behalf of that employer or client; enhance lobbyist training, auditing, and recordkeeping requirements; require public reports about city officials who fail to file statements of economic interest; require a public guide to local Campaign Finance laws; require permit consultants to register with the Ethics Commission and file regular disclosure reports; and require Major Developers to disclose donations to nonprofits active in the city and county of San Francisco. ~ lobbying regulations. All right. With that ill turn this over to supervisor david chiu, the author of this ordinance. Thank you, madam chair. I want to thank you and thi
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