GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

The Governmental Affairs Director is responsible for providing members with accurate and timely government-related information enabling them to assess the importance of proposed legislation affecting the entities they represent. The Governmental Affairs Director encourages all members to actively support public policy reflecting the best interests of the Society though formal ongoing communication with their elected representatives. The Director also coordinates an annual Legislative Conference for SHRM members.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
State Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend all State Council meetings and actively participate in Council matters.
2. Encourage and support balanced and fair public policy which reflects the best interests of the Society, its members, and their employers.
3. Communicate in a positive and proactive manner the Society's and each member's concern with proposed and existing legislation along with administrative rules.
4. Establish and maintain a grassroots effort to effectively present the Society's position on all matters of interest and concern.
5. Provide a centralized monitoring and networking source for the Society.
6. Plan and coordinate an annual State Legislative Conference.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by State Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• SHRM membership in good standing required.

TERM:
Serves a one-year term beginning with the first day of January ending the last day of December. May be reappointed for four additional terms for a total service for five years.