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LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE

    Position Summary

    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 SHRM headquarters staff in carrying out these tasks. It is advisable that the Chapter Legislative Representative serve a multiple-year term.

    Responsible To

    • The members of the chapter
    • The Chapter President
    • State Council Legislative Director

    Responsibilities

    • Attend and participate in all scheduled chapter meetings.
    • Provide a legislative affairs report to members at chapter meetings.
    • Maintain contact with state legislators and Member of Congress.
    • Monitor state and local government activities and provide timely information on public policy issues to the Chapter President, State Legislative Affairs Director, and the SHRM’s Governmental Affairs Department.
    • Initiate 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.
    • Work in close cooperation with the State Legislative Affairs Director and SHRM’s Governmental Affairs Department.
    • Serve as a program speaker and advocate at chapter activities or other professional meetings.
    • Develop and support workshops and seminars that address public affairs issues.
    • Respond to any other requirements of the Chapter President and State Legislative Affairs Director.
    • Inform chapter members about HRVoice programs and how to use the letter-writing feature on the SHRM web site.
    • Promote within the chapter increased knowledge and activities for influencing legislation.
    • Represent the chapter in the Human Resources community.
    • Attend all monthly membership meetings.

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