Specifications include, but are not limited to: Primary Objectives 1. Act as Clatsop County’s representative to the Oregon Legislative Assembly and the Governor’s Office and lobby on behalf of the County. 2. Both proactively and at the direction of the County, advise and assist the County and its Board of Commissioners in developing and executing effective legislative strategies to protect and advance the County’s needs and priorities. 3. Educate legislators, legislative staff, State agencies, State advisory boards/committees, and other stakeholders with legislative influence or decision-making authority on the impact of legislation on the County’s ability to serve its residents. Overview of Services Both proactively and at the direction of the County: Develop and execute legislative strategies that affect legislation important to the County by leading, involving, and coordinating County activities. Establish, strengthen, and maintain relationships with legislators, legislative staff, State agencies, State advisory boards/committees, and other relevant stakeholders to gain support for the County’s legislative priorities. Assist the County in preparing position papers, exhibits, testimony, correspondence, proposed bill text, and amendments as necessary. Secure sponsors for County proposed legislation. Facilitate a process to identify and prioritize bills introduced during legislative sessions which may be of interest to the County and which may require active lobbying on the County’s behalf. Monitor and track proposed legislation, programs, and proposals of interest to the County. Furnish comprehensive reports regarding the status of such at the following frequency: o Weekly – during State legislative sessions o Monthly – outside of State legislative sessions o As necessary – regarding time sensitive information Review periodic revenue forecasts and the proposed biennial State budget and alert the County to opportunities and obstacles. Identify funding opportunities and assess program requirements and guidelines. Coordinate and facilitate regular remote meetings with County Manager’s Office representative(s) and as necessary to provide timely updates and strategic direction. Report on legislative progress at the Board of County Commissioners’ meetings on a quarterly basis and as necessary. Provide introductions to individual legislators, and arrange meetings, manage logistics, and prepare County officials for interaction with legislators, legislative staff, committees, interim work groups, and other public officials. Work directly with legislators and staff, the Governor’s Office, public officials and State agencies, special interest and industry groups, local governments, AOC, and other professional organizations to develop support for or opposition to proposed legislation, funding, policy, and regulatory decisions that may affect the County. Attend meetings (e.g. briefings, informational meetings, public hearings, work sessions, etc.) as necessary and appropriate to influence outcomes of legislation.
