GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CHAIR

Position Summary: Serve as an appointed/elected member of the Chapter leadership.  Monitor and evaluate on a continuing basis pending legislative, regulatory and legal action at the federal, state, and local level that may have an impact on the management of human resources.  Present a legislative report or update to the Chapter President and fellow chapter members.  Inform elected officials of SHRM's position on legislation affecting the human resources profession.  Work in close cooperation with the State Public Affairs Director and the national headquarters staff in carrying out these tasks. 

Responsible to:

• The members of the chapter

• The Chapter President

• State Council Legislative Director

Responsibilities:

• Provides a legislative affairs report at monthly Executive Board and chapter meetings and writes regular legislative updates for chapter newsletter.

• Initiates action in response to legislative alerts under SHRM's HRVoice program after coordination with the State Legislative Affairs Director or the SHRM’s Governmental Affairs Department.

• Works in close cooperation with the State Legislative Affairs Director, Area Legislative Affairs Director and the SHRM’s Governmental Affairs Department.

• Develops and supports workshops and seminars that address public affairs issues.

• Responds to any other requirements of the Chapter President and State Legislative Affairs Director.

• Informs chapter members about HRVoice programs and how to use the letter-writing feature on the SHRM web site.

• Promotes within the chapter increased knowledge and activities for influencing legislation.

• Attends and participates in monthly Executive Board and chapter meetings.

• Participates in the development of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.

• Represents the chapter in the Human Resources community.

Revised 9/7/2006