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N A T C A I N W A S H I N G T O N 2 0 2 4 N i W To d a y 10 N i W O v e r v i e w NATCA Legislative Structure National Legislative Committee Government Affairs Department State Coordinator Facility Legislative Representative Member Activist E l i g i b i l i t y NATCA member in good standing. Shows leadership capabilities, organized, enthusiastic about the legislative process. A p p o i n t e d by Regional Vice President. R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s Point of contact for all political and legislative activity within their state; ensures a NATCA relationship with every member of Congress in their state; serves as conduit through which the local legislative activity flows back up to the NLC. E l i g i b i l i t y NATCA member in good standing. As the facility legislative representative, you work for your FacRep and E-Board. A p p o i n t e d by FacRep, unless the local constitution designates it as an elected position. R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s Point person for local NATCA members with facility issues and important contact for NATCA-wide issues; ensures grassroots initiatives are acted upon; and maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to NATCA's legislative agenda, current political candidates, and pertinent Congressional legislation. E l i g i b i l i t y NATCA member in good standing. You are a constituent, the most important person on our legislative team. You are the message carrier and the subject matter expert. All of us meet this description. All of us can be member activists. A p p o i n t e d by Self-appointed for anyone who wants to get involved! Check with your State Coordinator or NLC member to find out how. R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s The backbone of our legislative strength. These members take time to become involved, develop relationships with members of Congress and their staffs, and particpate in grassroots efforts. National Executive Board R i c h S a n t a President A n d re w L e B ov i d g e Executive Vice President C l i n t L a n c a s t e r Alaskan Regional VP A a ro n M e r r i c k Central Regional VP B r i a n S h a l l e n b e rg e r Eastern Regional VP D re w M a c Q u e e n Great Lakes Regional VP M i c k D ev i n e New England Regional VP A l ex N a va r ro I I I Northwest Mountain Regional VP D a n M c C a b e Southern Regional VP N i c k D a n i e l s Southwest Regional VP J o e l O r t i z Western Pacific Regional VP B ra d D a v i d s o n Region X VP

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