Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. The selected Consultant will serve as liaison of the City to the Kansas State Legislature (“Legislature”). This includes fulfilling the duties of: i. Representing the City in all matters pertaining to the Legislature. ii. Meeting and exchanging contact information with key members of the Johnson County delegation of the Legislature. iii. Maintaining open lines of communication with legislative leadership and other members of the Legislature. iv. Monitoring legislative matters assigned to interim committees that are of concern to the City. v. Attending interim committees when pertinent issues are discussed. vi. Monitoring the progress of legislation through all stages of the legislative process and providing updates to the Governing Body and City staff. vii. Collaborate with the City’s other legislative consultants to advance the City’s legislative agenda. b. A major duty of the State Legislative Consultant is to promote and support legislative actions favorable to the City and take action against legislation actions that may be detrimental to the City. As a part of this, the Consultant must: i. Take action both in anticipation of and in reaction to legislation that may be detrimental to the City. Action includes opposing and promoting the defeat of such legislation. ii. Testify before legislative and interim committees, assist in preparing testimony, and review the testimony of City staff and elected officials that is to be given before both legislative and interim committees prior to presentation. iii. Seek opportunities to promote legislation that is in line with the City’s legislative program to key members of the Legislature.
