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Advisory Opinions
Report Compensation Paid to Partners Who Lobby
Indiana Lobby Registration Commission
(Ratification vote taken at public meeting of June 15, 1999)
RATIFICATION VOTE:
Chairman Bepko - yes
Vice-Chairman Krahulik - yes
Commissioner Abbs - yes
Commissioner Hicks - yes (in absentia)
Questions and written comments may be directed to Indiana Lobby Registration Commission, 115 W. Washington, Suite 1375, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-9860
Facts:
Discussion:
- Determine the total number of billable and non-billable hours worked during the reporting period; determine the number of hours recorded for lobbying, and then determine the total time that the time spent lobbying represents;
- Determine the amount of compensation allocated to the partner during the reporting period, including the value of benefits other than overhead ascribable to the partner; and
- Determine the pro-rata amount of partner compensation reportable by the firm as an employer lobbyist based upon the percentage of partner time spent on lobbying during the reporting period.