Mandatory Lobbyist Training

To ensure lobbyists are aware of, and comply with, city laws relating to lobbying, all lobbyists must complete this lobbyist training.

What to Do

Step 1.Watch the video

Go to video

Step 2.Submit your post-training quiz

Take the quiz

Need to Know

  • Oakland lobbyists must complete the PEC’s lobbyist training within 60 days of their initial registration.
  • Lobbyists who were registered in the previous calendar year, must complete a lobbyist training session within 60 days of reregistering, or by March 31 in the year of the lobbyist’s reregistration, whichever deadline is later.
  • The Public Ethics Commission may invalidate a registration for failure to comply with training requirements.