Government Affairs

 ASCLS-ID GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. PURPOSE

• • Communicate legislative and regulatory issues to membership

2. TERM OF OFFICE

• • 1 year

3. QUALIFICATIONS

• • ASCLS Professional or Emeritus membership
  • Recommended experience: Understanding of legislative process, public speaking, and networking skills

4. DUTIES

• • Communicate legislative issues. Establish contact network and respond promptly to legislative alerts
  • Other duties performed: Attendance at Legislative Days

5. EXPECTATIONS

• • Meeting Attendance: Board meetings as necessary
  • Reports: Reports as necessary to the Board and a final report at the end of the year
  • Deadlines: N/A
  • Average time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month
  • Travel: Board meetings, conventions, Legislative Days
  • Financial considerations: Convention registration fees

6. RESOURCES

• • Mentors: Previous state and national chairs
  • Materials: Mailings from national chair
  • Helpful Hints and Suggestions: Quick response to Legislative alerts

7. BENEFITS

• • Contributions to the profession: Increase awareness of legislative issues in society and increase awareness of society among lawmakers
  • Skills developed and enhanced: Marketing, understanding of legislative process, and leadership
  • Contacts/Networking opportunities: Conventions and Board meetings, Legislative Days