Government Relations & Communications Committee

Mandates & Objectives

Chair – appointed by the Board.

Purpose: to advise CHBA – Alberta Board of Directors on Government Relations & Communications activity and issues, while lobbying effectively through an integrated Government Relations and Communications Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Review and execute the CHBA - Alberta Government Relations & Communications Strategy;
• Ensure effective communications with targeted messaging both dispersed to members and seen by targeted audiences;
• Identify and discuss issues with, and initiatives of; Government of Alberta that impact the residential construction industry and advise the Board of Directors;
• Lead activity to influence government decision making; and
• Remain apprised of emerging issues and their potential impact on the industry, focusing on CHBA – Alberta effective communications regarding thes issues.

Membership:

This 10 person committee will be structured as follows:
- 6 representatives from member companies
- 4 Staff members including:

• T.J. Keil; Manager, Government Relations, CHBA – Alberta;
• CHBA - Edmonton Region staff representative;
• CHBA – Calgary Region staff representative; and
• an additional CHBA regional staff representative.

Each member serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and shall be appointed for a two year term.  All members will be confirmed by the CHBA – Alberta Board of Directors.  The committee chair will act as the spokesperson and will have the responsibility to report to the CHBA – Alberta Board of Directors.  Committee members should have an interest and familiarity with the Alberta Government.

The combination of company members and CHBA staff will participate to ensure a balance of industry expertise and adequate resourcing.

Meetings:

• Monthly discussions will be held via conference call, with quarterly meetings being held through half day sessions, in-person.
• Discussion Notes will be distributed promptly following each meeting.

Facilitation:

Manager, Government Relations, for CHBA – Alberta provides administrative support and facilitation including:

• Setting up meetings,
• Preparing agendas,
• Preparing draft budgets and financial reports,
• Providing minutes,
• Bringing relevant information forward to the committee for discussion, and
• Assisting in the preparation of reports to the Board of Directors of CHBA – Alberta.
  

Support
Meeting costs and travel for committee members and volunteers to attend Government Relations & Communications Committee meetings is administered by CHBA - Alberta.