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About AWSP's Legislation Committee

The Legislation Committee serves as liaison/resource to the AWSP Board on all legislative matters.

Committee functions include:

1. Identify and prioritize AWSP legislative concerns
2. Monitor legislative action, assist with AWSP testimony as appropriate
3. Recommend legislative direction/action (as necessary and when practical) to the AWSP Board
4. Channel legislative input from the membership

Legislation Committee Goals

1. To increase grassroots involvement of AWSP membership.
2. To provide a more effective voice in legislative matters (proactive vs. reactive).
3. To maintain strong internal communications.
4. To increase public relations effectiveness.

Legislation Committee Membership

1. Each of the nine (9) congressional districts in the state is represented by one (1) member each from ESPAW, AWMLP and WASSP for a total of twenty-seven (27) congressional district members who comprise the AWSP Legislation Committee.
2. The Legislation Committee has a chairperson and co-chair or chair-elect.
3. The Legislation Committee has an Emeritus Representative who represents AWSP retired members.
4. The ESPAW Federal Relations Liaison is a member.
5. Each component president is an ex-officio member.
6. The Director of Governmental Relations and Retirement Liaison are ex-officio members of the committee.

Last updated 11/21/2011