Governmental Affairs
The Governmental Affairs Committee meets on a monthly basis to discuss and take action on topical issues of interest to the Chamber membership. Recurring Committee projects include: Preparation of Televised Candidate Forum for elections for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, Wilmington City Council and New Hanover County School Board.
The Governmental Affairs Committee also conducts a survey of the Chamber membership concerning potential issues of interest to be included in the Chamber's Legislative Agenda For Business. The Legislative Agenda sets forth the Chamber position on specific issues for support by the General Assembly that affect the community and Chamber membership.
Process:
The Committee discusses topical issues and recommends Chamber action and involvement to the Board of Directors. Committee members assume responsibility for monitoring status of specific projects. The Committee meets with members of the New Hanover Delegation throughout the General Assembly Session to monitor legislative action on the Chamber's Legislative Agenda and report progress to the Chamber membership. When required, the Committee requests Chamber Board of Directors and membership involvement to advocate Legislature support for a particular issue. The Committee also makes personal visits to the General Assembly leadership in Raleigh during the Legislature's Session.
Opportunities:
Chamber members may participate in the State and Governmental Affairs Committees, attend special briefings on legislative issues and participate in the annual Business Issues Conference hosted by the North Carolina Delegation in Washington, D.C.
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