Legislative lobbying is a matter and a power entirely and exclusively within the sole province of city council. Absent explicit direction from city council, transmitted in writing through the city manager, the Aurora fire department shall expend no funds from whatever source derived, nor shall they expend any staff time or personnel time, lobbying any local, state, or federal legislative body, directly or indirectly, nor shall the department pay any membership dues to any organization which has a legislative lobbying component to that organization's mission. No member of the fire department is authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of the department or the city for any lobbying services absent express written permission from city council transmitted through the city manager. (Ord. No. 2020-38, § 1, 10-5-2020)