Section 130665 Of Chapter 6. Code Of Conduct For The Board Of The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 6.

. (a) Board members or their staff shall not accept any payment made for a speech given, an article published, participation in a program, or any other appearance at a public or private conference, convention, meeting, social event, meal, or similar gathering.
  (b) This section does not prohibit payments for actual personal services rendered in connection with a member's practice of a bona fide business, trade, or profession.