N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 3-212: § 3-212 Powers and duties of the city clerk.

(a) In addition to any other powers and duties specified by law, the city clerk shall have the power and duty to administer and enforce all the provisions of this subchapter, subpoena witnesses and records, issue advisory opinions to those under its jurisdiction, conduct any investigation and audits necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter, prepare uniform forms for the statements and reports required by this subchapter and promulgate such rules as he or she deems necessary for the proper administration of this subchapter.

(b) In addition to any audits required to enforce the provisions of this subchapter, the city clerk shall conduct random audits of the statements and reports required to be filed by lobbyists and clients pursuant to this subchapter. The city clerk shall select statements and reports for random audit in a manner pursuant to which the identity of any particular lobbyist or client whose statements or reports are selected for audit is unknown to the city clerk. In conducting such random audits, the city clerk shall require the production of such witnesses and records as may have been relevant to the preparation of the statements or reports audited.

(c) The city clerk shall prepare and post on the internet an annual report relating to the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter. Such report shall contain information regarding (i) the number of complaints received from the public and the disposition of such complaints; (ii) the number and amount of civil penalties imposed pursuant to subdivisions (a), (b), (c) and (d) of section 3-223 of this subchapter; (iii) the number and duration of orders issued pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 3-223 of this subchapter; (iv) the number of random audits conducted by the city clerk and outcomes thereof; (v) compliance programs developed and implemented for lobbyists and clients; (vi) the types and number of requests for assistance related to the lobbying law received by the city clerk, and, as soon as practicable, the average response and resolution times of such requests; (vii) the number of lobbyists filing statements of registration pursuant to section 3-213 of this subchapter for the first time; (viii) the subject matter of lobbying activity most frequently reported by lobbyists; (ix) the lobbying targets most frequently reported by lobbyists; (x) the lobbyists that received the highest compensation; and (xi) such other information and analysis as the city clerk deems appropriate. Such report shall be posted on the internet no later than March first of each year and shall contain information relating to the preceding calendar year.

(d) The city clerk shall, as soon as practicable after the issuance of an order pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 3-223 of this subchapter or imposition of a civil penalty pursuant to subdivision (a), (b), (c) or (d) of section 3-223 of this subchapter, post on the internet information identifying the lobbyist or client who committed the violation that resulted in the issuance of such order or imposition of such penalty, the provision of law violated, the duration of such order or the amount of such penalty.

(e) (1) The city clerk shall develop a protocol to review sources of information that may assist the city clerk in identifying lobbyists required to file statements of registration pursuant to section 3-213 of this subchapter who have not filed. Such review shall include, but need not be limited to, the following sources:

(i) statements of registration filed with the state joint commission on public ethics pursuant to section 1-e of the legislative law that contain information indicating that the lobbyist expects to engage in "lobbying" or "lobbying activities" as defined in paragraph one of subdivision c of section 3-211 of this subchapter;

(ii) notices of appearances compiled by city agencies, including, but not limited to, the landmarks preservation commission and the city planning commission, identifying the representative of an applicant; and

(iii) the "doing business database" as defined in subdivision twenty of section 3-702 of the code.

(2) The city clerk shall work with city agencies and the city council to develop notices and advertisements to be placed in print and electronic media intended to reach persons and organizations doing business with the city that will inform them of the requirements set forth in this subchapter.

(f) The city clerk shall develop an online training program for lobbyists. Such program shall include information and training regarding conduct that may subject lobbyists and clients to the criminal and civil penalties set forth in this subchapter. As soon as practicable, the city clerk, in conjunction with the department of investigation, shall incorporate an anti-corruption component in such training.

(g) Between thirty-six and forty-eight months after the effective date of the section of the local law that amended this subdivision, the mayor and the city council shall jointly appoint a commission to review and evaluate the activities and performance of the city clerk in implementing the provisions of this subchapter. Within six months of such appointment the commission shall report to the mayor and city council on its review and evaluation which report shall include any administrative and legislative recommendations on improving the administration and enforcement of this subchapter. The commission shall be comprised of five members and the mayor and the city council shall jointly designate a chair from among the members.