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Governmental Affairs Council

 

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

 

Council Chair: Bill Harris

 

Staff Liaison: Jason Harrison

 

Event Director: Kim Woolsey

 

Council Members: By Appointment Only

 

Council Meets:  Monthly-1st Wednesday, 11:45 am

 

Description: The Governmental Affairs Council researches and identifies national and state legislative issues affecting businesses in Amarillo and the surrounding area.  The council has final approval of legislative issues presented to them for inclusion in the concerns presented to the Texas Legislature during each session.  The council prepares resolutions and position papers regarding national and state issues that are presented to the Chamber Board of Directors for approval.  The council strives to increase community awareness of national and state legislative issues through special programs and projects.