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Government Affairs Committee
Purpose
To provide leadership, information, and advocacy that enhances the
economic environment and represents the political interests of the
Columbia business community. To develop cooperative relationships
with organizations and to establish and nurture positive relationships
with local, state and national elected officials.
Goals
- To research, develop, educate, and recommend issue positions to
the Chamber Board of Directors
- Hold discussions for members to establish the legislative concerns and opinions of the Chamber membership
- Sponsor forums that present both sides of an issue
- Provide speakers of stature and expertise on critical issues
- To advocate issue positions in the interest of the Chamber within
philosophical guidelines set by Chamber Board of Directors
- Annually review and update Legislative Policy Manual to reflect the concerns and opinions of the membership
- Identify, research, and address key issues
- Establish ad hoc committees, as necessary, to research and address issues of importance
- To fully educate members about critical issues and inform members,
the general public, and appropriate officials of Chamber positions
adopted by Board of Directors
- Utilize current methods of communication, such as Voter Voice, to inform members
- Recommend and assist the issuance of press releases to media announcing adopted positions
- Sponsor public forums on issues and for candidates
- Provide support for positions taken by Chamber Board of Directors through communication with city council and county commission members and attendance at meetings
- Establish positive, interactive relationships with organizations
and elected local, county and statewide officials
- Host events to recognize public officials
- Provide networking opportunities between members and elected officials
- Encourage participation and support of MUPAC and MIZZOU PAC
- Foster cooperation and collaborative efforts between city and county leaders
Benefit
A strong advocate in governmental affairs will maintain and advance
the City’s business climate, attract new membership and be an
effective, respected voice of the business community.
