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 Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) is a standing committee of the Chamber. The members of the BAC 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 BAC 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 Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) is a standing committee of the Chamber. The members of the BAC 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 BAC 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 BAC's decision making authority is autonomous from the Chamber Board of Directors in most cases.
When the BAC 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 BAC 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 BAC.
3. When an issue is referred to the Board by either the BAC or Chamber staff.
When the BAC 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 BAC 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 BAC.
3. When an issue is referred to the Board by either the BAC or Chamber staff.
Business Advocacy Committee Members
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Doris Johnston, Chair
PacificCorp Bob Grant Bob Grant Construction Helen Higgins Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis Eric Blackledge Blackledge Furniture Kip Much NW Natural Mike Corwin OSU Federal Credit Union Kelley Kaiser Samaritan Health Services Pat Lampton Inkwell Home Store Nick Fowler Perpetua Power Ron Loe Woodcastle Furniture |
James Ramseyer
Consumers Power Bond Starker Starker Forest Deborah Weaver Willamette West Real Estate Jock Mills Oregon State University Jeff Davis Linn-Benton Community College Jim Sheldon Tribmle Hal Brauner, Ex-officio City of Corvallis Bill Currier, Ex-officio City of Adair Village Jay Dixon, Ex-officio Benton County |
