The selected firm will perform the following services: a. Develop and implement a government relations strategy for the NFWB that is focused on obtaining funding for NFWB capital projects. Assist the NFWB with identifying potential funding sources or resources at all levels of government. b. Provide strategic consultation and planning assistance to the NFWB with respect to government relations. This will include assisting in developing support from stakeholders for NFWB initiatives in the form of letters of support or other actions. c. Represent the NFWB and advocate for its interests with the Governor’s Office, Legislature, and State Agencies. d. Monitor legislation, regulations, and executive actions that may be significant to the NFWB and advise the NFWB on how to advance its interests with respect to these. e. Meet routinely with NFWB staff and attend meetings with NFWB members as required. f. Prepare documents and briefing materials as needed. g. Prepare oral or written testimony if required before committees or subcommittees of the Legislature. h. Assist the NFWB in preparing any necessary lobbying registration and reporting documents, and properly and accurately report the firm’s own activities.
