What Does This Committee Do?
The Government Affairs Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and pursue legislative activities that relate to the AFA-CWA political agenda and to build positive relationships with candidates for office and elected officials.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
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Make suggestions on initiatives that could be pursued in legislative affairs and political matters at the MEC and local level. All problems/issues shall be discussed with the MEC and LEC Government Affairs Committees for coordination at the airline level, or for processing at the AFA-CWA International level
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Schedule and attend meetings with local elected officials and key staff
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Act on and follow through on directives as established in the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws and FlightPAC
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Provide information about the FlightPAC program to Local Council Members. Coordinate enrollment for members who wish to participate.
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Act on recommendations of the AFA-CWA Director of Government Affairs and AFA-CWA Legislative Policy Committee
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Offer timely communications and reports to the LEC regarding the status of local activities
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Review material, handle correspondence, and keep the membership well informed of current legislative developments through the Communications Committee and reports at Local Council meetings
Who Do I Contact?
For assistance, contact a member of the MEC Legislative Affairs Committee.
Committee Chair:
MEC Legislative Affairs Committee
