The Ethics of Lobbying
The Ethics of Lobbying

Author: Woodstock Theological Center

Publisher: Georgetown University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780878409051

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Woodstock launched this project on lobbying in 1998 for three reasons. First, lobbying has grown exponentially during the past twenty years to exercise enormous influence on American politics. It has almost become a new profession in that time, and therefore deserves a new review and evaluation. Second, lobbying has simultaneously fallen under suspicion and engendered critical resentment in some quarters. Its critics would say it supports "special" (i.e. narrow and well-funded) interests and is oblivious to the general well-being of our democratic life and process. Third, reputable lobbyists have called, therefore, for a clarification of standards and principles for use within their own ranks and as an explanation to the general public of the goals, objectives, and methods of lobbying to forestall misunderstanding and misjudgment. This clarification would provide the lobbying profession with a normative statement parallel to the codes of conduct and ethical practice of the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association.

The Lobbying Manual
The Lobbying Manual

Author: William V. Luneburg

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 948

ISBN-13: 9781604424645

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This ABA bestseller provides detailed guidance for compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act. It gives practical examples of how to be compliant, and covers all of the major federal statutes and regulations that govern the practice of federal lobbying. The book offers invaluable descriptions of the legislative and executive branch decision-making processes that lobbyists seek to influence, the constraints that apply to lobbyist participation in political campaigns, grassroots lobbying, ethics issues, and more.

The Federal Lobbying System
The Federal Lobbying System

Author: Nancy Holmes

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13:

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The term "lobbying" refers generally to any effort to communicate with legislators or other public officials against or in favour of a specific cause. Lobbying at the federal level was first governed by the Lobbyists Registration Act. It came into force in 1989 and established a registration system intended to foster the public's right to know and to be informed regarding who was trying to influence government policy in Canada. In 2008, following substantive amendments brought about by the Federal Accountability Act in 2006, the Act was renamed the Lobbying Act because the Act now seeks to regulate the activities of lobbyists rather than simply monitor them by means of a registration system. Currently, more than 5,000 lobbyists are registered to lobby federal public offices. In March 2011, prior to dissolution of the 40th Parliament, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics began the five-year mandated review of the Lobbying Act. As well, the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct, which came into force in March 1997, sets out ethical standards for lobbyists to follow in order to maintain public confidence in the "integrity, objectivity and impartiality of government decision-making." As such, it complements the disclosure and registration requirements of the Lobbying Act. Lobbyists are required to comply with the Code. This paper provides a review of the legislative history of the Lobbying Act and outlines how the Act and the Lobbyists' Code of Conduct operate in practice. It also considers the issues raised thus far in the course of the Act's 2011 statutory review.

The Lobbying Manual
The Lobbying Manual

Author: Rebecca H. Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9781634254540

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This updated Fifth Edition of the ABA bestseller provides detailed guidance for compliance with the federal lobbying laws. It provides practical examples of how to be compliant, and covers all of the major federal statutes and regulations that govern the practice of federal lobbying. The book offers invaluable descriptions of the legislative and executive branch decision-making processes that lobbyists seek to influence, the constraints that apply to lobbyist participation in political campaigns, the techniques of grassroots lobbying, the professional norms of appropriate behavior that apply to lobbyists, and much more.

Lobbying Ethics and Reform
Lobbying Ethics and Reform

Author: Scott T. Harden

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9781600212536

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Lobbyists and others who seek to participate in public policy activities through the formation of coalitions and associations whose members may not be identifiable, and the use of grassroots campaigns that attempt to mobilize citizens to advance the message of a lobbyist's client have raised concerns. Some lobbying activities have also been linked to campaign finance practices, congressional procedures regarding the acceptance of gifts from lobbyists, and the inclusion of earmarks advocated by lobbyists in appropriations legislation. Legislative proposals related to lobbying focus on six broad areas, including (1) enhanced requirements for electronic filing of lobbying reports and semiannual reports required under LDA; (2) redefinition of the term "client" under the stature; (3) more detailed disclosure by lobbyists of which groups and entities are funding coalitions and associations they represent; (4) more detailed disclosure by lobbyists of the individuals in Congress and the executive branch they contact; (5) congressional rules regarding the interactions of members and staff with lobbyists; (6) the Federal Election Campaing Act of 1971, as amended, as it relates to lobbying activities.