Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce

Governmental Relations Council
Chair: Nick Massey & Brian Bush
Staff Liaison: Ken Moore

Objective: Represent the legislative interests of business on local, state and national levels and inform members of issues which impact business and Edmond.
Participation: Open to all members

Goals:

• Meet monthly to discuss legislative and local issues.
• Host two legislative breakfasts during 2011 that allows Chamber members and Edmond citizens the opportunity to communicate with state officials.
• Host sessions for members and/or citizens to communicate with county, city and other elected officials.
• Coordinate annual Washington D.C. trip in September 2011 in conjunction with The State Chamber to communicate Edmond’s needs on a federal level.
• Host a “State of the City” and Congressional Luncheon during 2011.
• Develop policy positions on local, state & national issues for adoption by the Board of Directors at the December 2011 board meeting.
• Survey members on a regular basis to get feedback on their views relating to critical local and state issues.
• Conduct candidate forums for city council candidates and open State Senate Seat.