What key terms mean in this lobbying law

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Agency. Has the same meaning as defined in Charter § 13-101. Contribution. A gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value and includes a contract, promise, or agreement, whether or not legally enforceable, to make a contribution. Lobbying. Certain activities of a person who is included in the definition of a “lobbyist” as defined in this section and not specifically excluded under § 3-13.3 (e). Lobbying shall be deemed to include the representation, by any person, whether or not compensated, of an association, corporation, or organization that accepts membership dues or contributions with the understanding that a portion of the funds so received will be used to influence the policy making process of the City and County of Honolulu. Lobbyist. Any person who engages oneself for pay or other consideration for the purpose of influencing, directly or indirectly, and whether by such person or through any agent or employee or other person in any manner, the policy making process of the City and County of Honolulu. A person who accepts membership dues or contributions made, or a fee or salary paid, with the understanding that the person accepting the same intends to devote a portion of the funds contributed or the time for which the salary is paid to lobbying activities shall be deemed to have “engaged oneself” to conduct such activities. Officer or Employee of the City and County of Honolulu. Any officer or employee as defined in Charter § 13-101. Person. An individual, partnership, committee, association, corporation, and any other organization or group of individuals. The Policy Making Process. Any action taken by an officer or employee of the City and County of Honolulu with respect to any bill, resolution, or other measure in the council, or with respect to any rule, regulation, standard, rate, or other regulatory enactment of any city agency.