Lobbyists

Lobbyist Registration

The District is strongly committed to preserving the integrity of its governmental and contractual processes. Therefore, all individuals and firms performing District lobbying activities, and those engaged in lobbying the District, shall be governed by, and adhere to, the applicable provisions of Broward Health policy GA-001-120 Lobbying and Lobbyist Activities.

If you wish to register as a lobbyist, please read below to determine if you meet the criteria.

Who needs to register as a lobbyist?
Any Non-District lobbyist who seeks to lobby the District.

Who is deemed a Non-District lobbyist?
Any person who is employed and receives payment, or who contracts for economic consideration, for the purpose of lobbying the District, its Board and/or employees, or a person who is principally employed for governmental affairs by another person or governmental entity to lobby the District, its Board and/or employees on behalf of that other person or governmental entity.

What it means to “lobby the District” or “lobbying the District”?
To communicate directly or indirectly, either in person, by telephone, letter, or any other form of communication, with any Board member, or any member of a Board Committee, or any District employee, whereby the lobbyist seeks to encourage the passage, defeat, modification, or repeal of any item which may be presented for vote before the Board, or any Board Committee, or which may be presented for consideration by a District employee or agent as a recommendation to the Board or Board Committee, or any employee making a final District procurement decision.

If you are a person who is employed and receives payment, or who contracts for economic consideration, for the purpose of lobbying the District, its Board and/or employees, or a person who is principally employed for governmental affairs by another person or governmental entity to lobby the District, its Board and/or employees on behalf of that other person or governmental entity, please submit the below documents to register.

• A completed, signed and notarized lobbying registration form.
• For new registrations only: a signed and completed principal authorization form.

By continuing with registration, you are agreeing to comply with the policy and all applicable laws, rules, regulations and related terms and conditions related thereto. Keep in mind that there may be updates from time to time.

At the end of the fiscal year, each Non-District Lobbyist shall submit a statement of expenditures related to lobbying activities before the District, its Board and its employees and agents, disclosing each lobbying expenditures in excess of $100.00 to any person or entity.

Mail completed forms to the below address.

Broward Health Corporate Offices
Attn: Vice President, External Affairs
1800 NW 49th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

The submitted lobbyist registration is valid for the fiscal year in which the form is received or as noted. All registrations expire at the end of Broward Health’s fiscal year. Broward Health’s fiscal year is July 1 – June 30.

Forms and Additional Information

• Lobbyist Policy
• Lobbyist Registration Requirements
• Lobbyist Registration Form
• Principal Authorization Form – For New Registrations Only
• Lobbyist Cancellation Form
• Expenditure Form – Only to be submitted if expenditures exceed $100 to any person or entity

As a reminder, the submitted lobbyist registration is valid for the fiscal year in which the form is received or as noted. All registrations expire at the end of Broward Health’s fiscal year. Broward Health’s fiscal year is July 1 – June 30.