Role of the Government Relations Chair
Guiding WABO forward through leadership, service, and collaboration.
The WABO Government Relations Chair supports WABO’s engagement with legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters that affect building officials, code administration, and building safety across Washington. This role helps ensure WABO remains informed, responsive, and represented in discussions that may impact jurisdictions and the communities they serve.
The role typically includes:
- Legislative monitoring: Tracks proposed legislation, regulations, policies, and state agency actions relevant to building codes, permitting, inspections, and public safety.
- Policy communication: Shares timely updates with the Executive Board and membership about issues that may affect WABO members or local jurisdictions.
- Advocacy coordination: Helps coordinate WABO’s position, testimony, comments, or participation in policy discussions when directed by the board.
- Stakeholder engagement: Works with legislators, agencies, partner associations, and other organizations to support informed decision-making.
- Member input: Gathers feedback from WABO members to help identify policy impacts, concerns, and recommended responses.
- Strategic alignment: Ensures government relations efforts support WABO’s mission, values, and long-term goals.
- Reporting to leadership: Provides updates, recommendations, and summaries of key legislative or regulatory activity to the Executive Board.