The prohibition on lobbying in Section 2.07.030 shall not apply to former City officials or employees who are: employees or volunteers of a nonprofit organization, as defined in Section 2.07.020.E, so long as they are acting in that capacity; employees or elected officials of other government entities so long as they are acting in that capacity; or independent contractors of the City where it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City to retain the former City official or employee to provide transitional services. Such determination shall be made by the person or body authorized to enter into such a contract. In such event, the City shall contract directly with the former City official or employee. The rate of compensation for such services shall not exceed the former City official’s or employee’s rate of pay, including benefits, at the time City service terminated. (Ord. 7629-NS § 3 (part), 2018: Ord. 7476-NS § 1 (part), 2016)