Mission: To assure that SLMA's lobbying efforts and regulatory oversight activities are relevant to the needs of the organization and are effectively carried out
Role: To provide input and guidance on policy direction and to provide linkage between lobbying activities and membership. To provide input and guidance on the impact of regulatory developments
Staff Liaison(s): Debbie Burns, Christy Sammon
Areas Covered: Certification, Legislation, Regulatory Issues (Stormwater, Air emissions), Forestry Issues, National Forest Set Aside Program
Responsibilities include:
- Develop policy direction and recommend priorities
- Represent SLMA at legislative activities
- Actively promote SLMA's political agenda
- Provides support and guidance to the PAC
- Provide insight and awareness on emerging issues at the local level
- Provide insight into the practical impact of legislation and/or regulations
- Monitor and provide input on both public and private forestry issues
- Monitor and provide input on activities that impact or restrict trade of forest products
- Other responsibilities as necessary