§ 6-22. Post-employment restrictions.

(a) Former public servants generally.

After leaving office or terminating employment, a former public servant may not assist or represent a party, other than the City, in a case, contract, or other specific matter for compensation if:

(1) the matter involves City government; and

(2) the former public servant significantly participated in the same matter as a public servant.

(b) Additional restrictions on former elected officials.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a former elected official may not assist or represent another party for compensation in any matter that is the subject of legislative action for 1 calendar year from the date the elected official leaves office.

(2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to a former elected official's representation of a municipal corporation, county, or State governmental entity.