REGISTRATION OF LOBBYIST:

In accordance with Chapter 63, Palm Bay Code of Ordinances, the City of Palm Bay has established a lobbying registration program as the official policy of the City.  Any person who lobbies, for compensation as a lobbyist, any officer or employee of the City, or of an independent agency, shall be registered with the City Clerk.

All lobbyists shall pay a registration fee in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00), payable to the Palm Bay City Clerk.   No lobbyist shall be required in any calendar year to pay more than the amount specified, regardless of the number of principals represented and/or amendments filed.

A lobbyist who attempts to persuade or influence a Council Member, a Council committee, or the Council as a whole; or an independent agency board member, committee, or the independent agency as a whole; on any project, contract, development, ordinance, resolution, or agenda item, shall, prior to commencing lobbying efforts, file with the City Clerk a disclosure revealing whether the lobbyist has a financial interest in the contract, development or project that extends beyond its approval, and the percent of that interest.

Lobbyist Registration Form, Oath, and Ordinance

• Lobbyist Registration Form
• Lobbyist Statement and Oath
• Chapter 63, Palm Bay Code of Ordinances

Lobbyist Registration Database

To request a copy of the lobbyist registration database, please contact the Office of the City Clerk by calling (321) 952-3414 or emailing terese.jones@palmbayfl.gov.