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.~ restriction, the Ethics Commission reviewed Section 2-11.1(q) (two year rule) and Section 2- 11.1 (s)(1) (lobbyist). The Ethics Commission ruled that the Conflict of Interest Ordinance did not prevent the consultant from appearing in support of the zoning changes as a County consultant representing the Zoning Department. According to the Ethics Commission, "the lobbying ordinance only applies to persons representing third parties who are seeking government action in their favor." 00-145 September 19, 2000 In RQO 00-145, the Ethics Commission considered the applicability of the two year rule to a former County employee who sought an of counsel position with a law firm, primarily involving his representation in connection with representing American Airline in the construction of the North Terminal project at Miami International Airport. The Ethics Commission found that Section 2-11.1 (q) (two year rule) prohibited the former County employee from lobbying any County official on any issues related to American Airlines and the North Terminal Development program. The Ethics Commission broadly construed the two year post employment restriction to include "participat(ion] in any activities in your role as a liaison between American and county departments where you seek to persuade county personnel to take a particular course of action in regard to any issue which may come before the County Commission or any county board or committee." 00-112 March 30. 2000 In RQO 00-112, the Ethics Commission addressed the applicability of the two year rule to a former biologist for DERM who was subsequently employed by an environmental consulting company. In this private employment capacity, the former County employee sought to assist companies trying to obtain permits from DERM, The Ethics Commission found that Section 2- 11.1(q) (two year rule) did not prohibit the former County employee from working with companies doing business with the County, provided he did not lobby any department official regarding permit applications from his clients. 00-08 February 9, 2000 In RQO 00-08, the Ethics Commission opined on the two year rule as it applied to a former Coral Gables employee who subsequently worked for a private engineering firm that did engineering work for Coral Gables. The Ethics Commission ruled that the former City employee was not precluded from working on engineering projects involving the Coral Gables, provided they did not engage in lobbying activities prohibited by Section 2-11.1 (q)( 1). 99-56 December 20. 1999 In RQO 99-56, the Ethics Commission opined whether a former County employee could apply for a contract to provide entrepreneurial training for youth with the Metro Miami Action Plan ("MMAP"). The Ethics Commission found that Section 2-11.1 (q) (two year rule) did not prevent the former employee from contracting with MMAP to provide entrepreneurial training for youth, provided the former employee did not lobby any county officials or department.