Specifications include, but are not limited to: The awarded CONSULTANT’(s) primary focus will be to assist in the development and implementation of strategies for advancing actions at the state level that are beneficial to the AGENCIES and their programs. The anticipated workload will encompass the AGENCIES’ public transportation priorities and the advancement of other projects specified in the AGENCIES’ updated Transportation Expenditure Plan. This will include, but not limited to, the following: • Identify, track and assess the impact of pending state legislation, regulations and other statelevel policy related actions with potential to affect the AGENCIES and their interests; • Assist the AGENCIES in developing and implementing advocacy strategies that promote actions at the state level that are beneficial to the AGENCIES and their programs; • Represent and advocate on behalf of the AGENCIES to support their interests before all relevant state legislative representatives and entities, regulatory bodies, agencies and related interest groups. Furthermore, CONSULTANT shall possess the proven ability to work successfully with executive management team.