The Purpose of Advocacy
The Chamber is not a government entity, but we know it is important to have a good relationship with local and state government officials and organizations. Engaging at this level enables us to be part of the decision making process when issues affecting local businesses are discussed.
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is a standing committee of the Chamber. The members of the GAC advocate on behalf of Chamber members through participation in the development and implementation of policy, legislation, and regulation. Most of the committee's time is focused on City and County issues.
Members of the GAC must apply to be part of the committee, and are approved for membership by the Chamber Board of Directors. There is no consideration as to the political affiliation of any applicant or committee member
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is a standing committee of the Chamber. The members of the GAC advocate on behalf of Chamber members through participation in the development and implementation of policy, legislation, and regulation. Most of the committee's time is focused on City and County issues.
Members of the GAC must apply to be part of the committee, and are approved for membership by the Chamber Board of Directors. There is no consideration as to the political affiliation of any applicant or committee member
Who Makes Decisions?
The GAC's decision making authority is autonomous from the Chamber Board of Directors in most cases.
When the GAC chooses to take a position on an issue or endorse/not endorse a ballot measure or candidate, at least two-thirds of the committee must agree with the decision.There are times, however, when the GAC will refer an issue up to the Board of Directors. Those are:
1. Any decision that passes by a margin of less than two-thirds will be referred to the Board.
2. When the opinion of the Board of Directors is desired by the GAC.
3. When an issue is referred to the Board by either the GAC or Chamber staff.
When the GAC chooses to take a position on an issue or endorse/not endorse a ballot measure or candidate, at least two-thirds of the committee must agree with the decision.There are times, however, when the GAC will refer an issue up to the Board of Directors. Those are:
1. Any decision that passes by a margin of less than two-thirds will be referred to the Board.
2. When the opinion of the Board of Directors is desired by the GAC.
3. When an issue is referred to the Board by either the GAC or Chamber staff.
Government Affairs Committee Members
Bob Grant, Chair
Bob Grant Construction Doris Johnston, Past Chair PacificCorp Eric Blackledge Blackledge Furniture Judy Corwin Corvallis Clinic Mike Corwin OSU Federal Credit Union Kelly Keizer Samaritan Health Services Pat Lampton Inkwell Home Store | James Ramseyer
Consumers Power Bond Starker Starker Forest Deborah Weaver Willamette West Real Estate Jock Mills, Oregon State University Hal Brauner, Ex-officio City of Corvallis Bill Currier, Ex-officio City of Adair Jeff Davis, Ex-officio Linn-Benton Community College |
