Discussion of Public Policy and Role of Chambers and Associations

1. Chambers effectiveness in policy
advocacy

5. Public Policies Include:
 Laws and other legislative acts
 Regulations
 Court decisions
 Executive decrees and orders
 Political party platforms
 Institutional policies
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7. Lets!
 Becomes a serious player in the
policymaking arena;
 Raises profile and reputation
among policymakers and business
community;
 Increases membership base, as
success brings more supporters
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8. How to go about?
 Policy Advocacy Committee
 Embed advocacy in your vision
statement
 Engage members and board to
prepare an advocacy agenda
 At each board meeting discuss
progress in advocacy agenda
 Educate yourself and your members
on policy issues

9. What else?
Who will act first?