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NIW Today 2016

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NATCA LEGISLATIVE TEAM NiW Today n i w . n a t c a . n e t MEMBER ACTIVIST ELIGIBILITY WHO APPOINTS THEM? ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Any member in good standing. You are a constituent, the most important person in our legislative team. You are the message carrier, the subject maer expert. All of us meet this description. All of us can be member activists. NATCA member in good standing. As the facility legislative representative, you work for your FacRep and E-Board. Shows leadership capabilities; NATCA member in good standing; organized, enthusiastic about the legislative process. The backbone of our legislative strength. These members take time to become involved, develop relationships with members of Congress and their staffs, and participate in grassroots efforts. 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. Point of contact for all po- litical 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 po- litical and legislative activity flows back up to the NLC. Self-appointed for anyone who wants to get involved! Regional Vice President FacRep, or it is an elected position if their local constitution calls for it. If the position does not exist, the FacRep appoints. FACILITY LEGISLATIVE REP. STATE COORDINATOR 12

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