Government Affairs Committee

Government & Regulatory Affairs Committee

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): Bryan Smalley, Will Telligman

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