Vision
The mission of the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) is to be the primary vehicle through which FAMA and FEMSA will establish and maintain the reputation as a leader and strategic partner at the governmental entities as it relates to Emergency Services, Fire Apparatus, and Homeland Security.
Mission
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Monitoring and disseminating potential and enacted legislation of significant legislation programs
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Monitoring and disseminating emergency-rescue data and reports as they are released to all FAMA and FEMSA members
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Working with and providing to the respective boards and legal councils:
- Data
- Potential consequences
- Recommendations and options as they relate to potential legislation
- Developing a recommendation to the respective Boards relative to formal strategic partnerships with other organizations (e.g., CFSI)
- Developing an annual operating budget, funding plan, and strategic plan
- Interacting with the appropriate legislative and administrative agencies of the federal government
- Pursuing only those issues that are non-competitive (affect all FAMA/FEMSA members) in nature
- Developing a recommendation for a communications vehicle/network within the respective memberships and the appropriate associations that informs membership and supports the achievement of the mission
- Ensuring all activities of the Governmental Affairs Committee support the mission of FAMA/FEMSA. In those areas where it is clearly a FEMSA or FAMA issue the GAC will work collectively to support the desired
Upcoming Events
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