(1) For a period of two years following separation of employment, or expiration of term of office, no former specified employee or official shall personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the District in connection with any matter where the person participated personally and substantially, within their last two years of employment or service on the board, and where the person has actual knowledge of the matter.
    (2) Such representation is prohibited unless the Executive Director consents to such representation.
    (3) This section shall apply to all specified employees hired after November 1, 1997; all employees promoted to a position which is included in the definition of specified employee after November 1, 1997; and all officials appointed after November 1, 1997.
    (4) This section does not apply to former specified employees or officials working for another government agency.
    (5) For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions shall apply:
    (a) “”Matter”” shall include any judicial or other proceeding, application, request for ruling or other determination, contract, claim, controversy or investigation.
    (b) “”Official”” shall mean any member of the Basin Board(s) or Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District.
    (c) “”Represent”” or “”Representation”” shall mean actual physical attendance on behalf of an individual or entity, for compensation, at a proceeding before the South Florida Water Management District or personal communications made with any officials, employees, or advisory board members of the South Florida Water Management District in their official capacity, on behalf of an individual or entity, including the filing of documents or the writing of letters on behalf of said individual or entity.
    (d) “”Specified employee”” shall mean any management position within the Executive Council of the District.
Rulemaking Authority 112.311, 112.313(13), 373.044 FS. Law Implemented 112.311, 112.313(13) FS. History-New 10-22-97.