The provisions of § 2-706 do not prohibit an elected official or his or her staff from mailing, as official mail, any of the following: The whole or part of any record, speech, debate, or report of the Council or any committee thereof; The tabulation of an official’s vote or explanation thereof; Matter which expresses condolences to a person who has suffered a loss or congratulations to a person who has achieved some personal or public distinction; provided, that mass mailings of a congratulatory nature which are substantially the same except for individualized addresses are not authorized; Information concerning the official’s schedule of meeting constituents; Information concerning the meeting schedule and agenda for committees and subcommittees upon which the official serves; Information concerning financial disclosure information, whether or not required by law; Matter which consists of federal, state, or local laws, regulations or publications paid for by public funds; Questionnaires which relate to matters respecting public policy or administration; and Matter which contains pictures of the member or biographical or autobiographical data whenever such matter is mailed in response to a specific request therefor.
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