POLITICAL ACTION AND LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT (PALS) COMMITTEE

Chair: Stephanie Gawlinski

• Develop questionnaires to be approved by the MCEA Board of Directors for recommendation of candidates for local offices.
• Work with the MCEA Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic plan for increasing the number of recurring contributors to the fund, and the amount given by all contributors.
• Provide lists of recommended candidates for state and federal offices to the MSEA Board of Directors, and the Fund for Children and Public Education Committee.
• Prior to the development of the MCEA Strategic Plan, prepare a county legislative program, for adoption by the MCEA Board.
• Prepare and submit annually for approval to the MCEA Board of Directors MCEA Legislative Priorities and develop a lobbying plan to include broad-based outreach to members, Building Action Teams, and education stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to the MCEA Board of Directors on legislative matters consistent with association policy.
• Make recommendations to the MCEA Board of Directors on partnering with organizations and coalitions on issues/legislation of common interest.
• Recommend to the MCEA Officers possible amendments to the MSEA legislative program.