Governmental Affairs - Overview
What is Governmental Affairs?
Governmental Affairs keeps track of legislative activity on a State and Federal level with regard to proposed legislation that may potentially affect the HR profession. When appropriate the Governmental Affairs Director will enlist the support of National SHRM to assist in the preparation of testimony either for or against a bill. In recent years WISHRM has testified in front of the labor committee with regard to expansion of FMLA, and in opposition to a bill that would have allowed unlimited punitive and compensatory damages under Wisconsin Fair Employment law.
Governmental Affairs may also enlist national SHRM to activate the HR Voice network to inform the membership of pending State Legislation that affects the HR profession and to enlist the support of the membership in letter writing campaigns to support or oppose particular bills. Finally WISHRM works with National to ensure the WISHRM message regarding legislation is in line with National SHRM objectives and legislative positions.
Legislative Conference
A Legislative Conference is held every spring. The purpose of this conference is to educate attendees on legislative activities at both the State and Federal level and provide the opportunity for attendees to meet and talk to state legislators.
Position Description
The Governmental Affairs Director is responsible for providing members with accurate and timely government-related information enabling them to assess the importance of proposed legislation affecting the entities they represent. The Governmental Affairs Director encourages all members to actively support public policy reflecting the best interests of the Society though formal ongoing communication with their elected representatives. The Director also coordinates an annual Legislative Conference for SHRM members.
Responsible To:
State Director
Responsibilities:
- Attend all State Council meetings and actively participate in Council matters.
- Encourage and support balanced and fair public policy which reflects the best interests of the Society, its members, and their employers.
- Communicate in a positive and proactive manner the Society's and each member's concern with proposed and existing legislation along with administrative rules.
- Establish and maintain a grassroots effort to effectively present the Society's position on all matters of interest and concern.
- Provide a centralized monitoring and networking source for the Society.
- Plan and coordinate an annual State Legislative Conference.
- Perform other duties as assigned by State Director.
Requirements:
- SHRM membership in good standing required.
Term:
Serves a one-year term beginning with the first day of January ending the last day of December. May be reappointed for four additional terms for a total service for five years.
Contact Information:
Governmental Affairs Director
Kris Levanetz, PHR
Team Industries, Inc
1200 Maloney Road
Kaukauna, WI 54130
PH. 920.766.7977
FX.920.766.0486
Em. klevanetz@teamind.com
Term Began 1/1/2007