Legislative Affairs Committee Chair

 

 
 

Roberto C. Torres

Vice President of
Legislative Affairs

Legislative Affairs Committee Responsibilities

 

  • The CSSA Vice President of Legislative Affairs shall preside over the Legislative Affairs Committee.

  • It shall be the duty of the Legislative Affairs Committee to review, research and make recommendations on, but not limited to, legislation emanating from the California State Legislature and United States Congress.

  • The Committee shall elect a Vice Chair at the first meeting of the CSSA Board of Directors in July of each year. The Vice Chair may be responsible for taking minutes and shall assume all duties assigned by the Chair or Committee. The Vice Chair shall assume the Chair position in the absence, resignation or removal of the Chair.

  • The Committee may appoint a Recording Secretary.

  • The Committee shall direct the Vice President of Legislative Affairs and Governmental Relations staff.

  • The Committee shall take action on all legislation deemed appropriate or otherwise act on recommendations by the Vice President of Legislative Affairs.

  • The Committee shall, by the third regularly scheduled meeting of the year, create a list of legislative priorities and recommend action to the Board of Directors.

  • The Committee shall create a plan to deal with the legislative agenda and any other issues deemed appropriate by the Vice President of Legislative Affairs or CSSA Board of Directors.

  • The Committee shall aid in statewide Lobby Corps efforts.

  • The Committee shall put on a Lobby Corps Clinic annually

Last Update: June 17, 2009