As you may be aware, the University policy concerning employee contacts with state and federal elected, appointed, and career officials both in the executive and legislative branches requires the Penn State employees consult with the Office of Governmental Affairs before contacting these officials on a particular issue on behalf of Penn State. A copy of the University's policy is available in my office for your reference if needed. With the passage of the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, it is now more important than ever that any lobbying efforts on behalf of Pem State be coordinated through the Office of Governmental Affairs. Generally, the Lobbying Disclosure Act requires the University to track and report certain contacts with federal officials made on behalf of Penn State.

The University currently employs two individuals who are authorized to engage in federal lobbying efforts on the University's behalf. As required by the Lobbying Disclosure Act, these individuals have been registered as lobbyists employed by the University. In addition to registering lobbyist employees, the University is required to report lobbying expenditures of all employees incurred on Penn State's behalf. Therefore, it is important that any lobbying activities undertaken on behalf of Penn State be centrally coordinated through the Office of Governmental Affairs. Only by adhering to a system of centralized effort and coordination will the University be able to meet its reporting obligations under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

In light of the above, please understand that any lobbying contacts or activities made by University employees without the knowlcdge of the Office of Governmental Affairs could jeopardize the University's efforts to comply witb the Lobbying Disclosure Act and may result in the imposition of fines upon the University.

On occasion, employees other tban the University's registered lobbyist employees are encouraged to engage in lobbying efforts on Penn State's behalf. Any ernployee requested to do so will be provided with tbe appropriate forms that must be completed in conjunction with any University lobbying activities. The University's approach to compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act is in no way intended to limit the right of employees to present their views to government officials. Rather, tbis letter is to stress to all University personnel that lobbying efforts on behalf of Penn State may only be made after prior consultation with the Office of Govemmental Affairs. Should you have any questions regarding past, present or intended future activities which may be considered lobbying efforts on behalf of Penn State, please contact the Office of Govemmental Affairs for appropriate guidance.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in the University's compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act. An Equal Opportunity University