Specifications include, but are not limited to: The lobbyist shall be responsible for monitoring, identifying, and prioritizing challenges and opportunities for the MOA with respect to legislative and regulatory issues under consideration by the State Legislature and State Executive branch and agencies ; 1. Identify state legislation and legislative proposals that may impact the MOA; 2. Identify proposed state regulatory change that may impact the MOA; 3. Work with the mayor and staff to develop positions on relevant legislation, as appropriate; 4. Provide assistance to the mayor and staff in arranging legislative visits, as needed to help ensure productive meetings; 5. Draft legislation and amendments, as necessary; 6. Maintain close working relationships with the mayor and staff; 7. Lobby for the MOA’s position on legislation and regulatory matters of interest, including: a. Direct contact and communication with state legislators and staff on behalf of the MOA; b. Direct contact and communication with state agencies on behalf of the MOA; c. Direct contact and communication with other municipalities on behalf of the MOA; Tracking and reporting; a. Provide written briefing reports for the mayor and staff on key issues and legislative committee activity during the legislation session; b. Provide briefings in person and periodically to the mayor and staff on key issues, legislative committee or legislative session status.