Northwest Human Resource
Management Association

Salem Chapter

 

 

Position Title:                        Legislative Affairs Director                        Revised: December 2000

 

Reports To:                        Chapter President
                                         Chapter Members

 

General Position Summary:

 

Provides chapter with current legislative and regulatory information. Acts as liaison for chapter with elected officials providing input on human resource issues.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

  1. Attends and participates in all scheduled chapter and board meetings.

  2. Provides a current legislative report to members at chapter meetings and board meetings as necessary.

  3. Prepares monthly newsletter article regarding current legislation to chapter members.

  4. Maintains contact with state legislators and Member of Congress.

  5. Monitors state and local government activities and provides timely information on public policy issues to Ms/her Chapter President, State Legislative Affairs Director and the National Headquarters staff.

  6. Initiates action in response to legislative alerts under SHRM’s grassroots legislative action program after coordination with the State Legislative Affairs Director or the National Headquarters staff

  7. Works in close cooperation with the State Legislative Affairs Director, Area Legislative Affairs Director and the National Headquarters stall

  8. Serves as a program speaker and advocate at chapter activities or other professional meetings.

  9. Develops and supports workshops and seminars which address public affairs issues.

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

  11. Assists with the coordination of the bi-annual legislative seminar.

  12. Identifies interested chapter members to assist in the monitoring of legislative and legal activity.

 

Essential Qualifications:

 

  1. Must be a member in good standing.

  2. Prior background or involvement in legislative and regulatory issues preferred.

  3. PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

 

Suggested Duties and ResDonsibilities

 

What To Do When Contacting Legislators

Legislators want to hear from their constituents. You represent both a vote, a business, and an expert in

Human Resources. Your contact and expertise can often sway a legislators vote on a specific issue.

The following are some guidelines for various ways of contacting legislators:

 

 

 

Telephone:

•When the legislature is in session contact the capital officer directly; during recess contact the local office.

•Ask to speak directly with the legislator, if not available, ask to speak to the Administrative Assistant.

•It is important to identify yourself and your position, the company you represent, the professional organization you are affiliated with, and that you are from his/her district.

•State the reason for the call.

•Be specific about the bill number and author if possible.

•Explain how the proposed bill will affect your business and other employer/employee interests. Be specific as to why you support or oppose the bill.

•Discuss only one issue per call.

•Ask about the legislator’s position. Thank them for support if they agree with your position. If they are opposed do not argue but offer factual information that supports your view.

•Tell the legislator the action you would like them to take on an issue.

•Always be respectful.

 

Letter Writing:

 

Write directly to the legislator at Capital Office.

Make correspondence brief

List company and professional organization if appropriate.

Refer to the specific bill number.

State your position on the bill and ask for support. State the facts as you see them.

List the fiscal effects the bill would have on your specific industry, use honest statistics.

Write on personal or business stationary as appropriate.

Request that the office contact you for further information if needed.