We're basing our position here on the feedback we received from the members who completed the survey. It did come up in a couple of instances. In a couple of cases, I had contradictory views with respect to board directors.
I would lean toward what Mr. Jordan has said with respect to providing that clarification for board directors so they don't have to file two separate filings. The concern comes up when you are dealing with, again, smaller organizations and non-profits. United Way is an excellent example of that.
There's a balance between transparency and the burden that it places not only on the sometimes very limited staff capacity you have with non-profits but also when attracting board members. Some board directors may not feel comfortable being part of that. The principle is right. It's the right one, but it's about ensuring that you have the right balance when you are going to communicate that.
To your other point with respect to time frames and so forth, usually that's an issue when an organization or a consultant lobbyist is initiating an undertaking or beginning their lobbying. In terms of education and ensuring that you have compliance and awareness, it's important that you allow enough time for these organizations, which may not have ever had to file before, to ensure they come into compliance in a timely manner.
