Public Policy Council Information
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Investors expect their chamber to stand up for them on business issues that impact their
bottom line. Additionally, the ability of the Chamber to support members by driving
economic development and job growth through advocacy is the reason many join.
This council will address issues that impact the region’s competitiveness and quality of
life. Our Public Policy Sector is responsible for creating and executing strategies
designed to unify the voices of the Chamber’s business and economic development
leaders on important policy issues.
It is also important to increase investor understanding of challenging business issues
and our Chamber’s stance on those issues by publishing our legislative priorities.
Purpose: Become the voice of business.
Mission: Create legislative support for the successful implementation of each of our
priorities.
The Chair of the Public Policy Council also serves as the Sector Chair for the Public
Policy Sector on the Chamber Board. The Public Policy Council has three components:
1. Investor Representatives – Individuals who are in good standing and actively
support the Chamber through their investment.
2. Subject Matter Experts – Individuals with expertise in key areas of public policy,
including but not limited to transportation, workforce development, military affairs,
Fort Hood, education, and local, state, and national government.
3. Chamber Staff – Chamber team members who serve in a non-voting capacity to
provide administrative support, facilitate meetings, coordinate communications,
and ensure alignment with the Chamber’s mission.
The Public Policy Council will be composed of up to 15 Investor Representative
members, including the Chair and are the voting members. The Council will meet
monthly on the first Wednesday of each month.
Applicants seeking to join the council must submit an application and receive majority
approval from a quorum of voting members. A quorum is defined as five voting
members. Each eligible voting member shall have one vote, which may be cast in
person or virtually, as permitted.
Members of the Public Policy Council are expected to attend all regularly scheduled
meetings. Active and consistent participation is essential to the success of the council’s
work.
If a member misses three consecutive meetings or four meetings within a calendar year
without prior notice or valid reason, their membership may be subject to review and
possible removal by a vote of the council.
Members may attend meetings in person or virtually, as permitted. If unable to attend,
members are encouraged to notify the Chair or Chamber staff in advance.
While not subject to the same attendance policy as voting members, consistent
engagement is expected to maintain active status.
Council Responsibilities
The Public Policy Council will:
● Plan and conduct meetings of the Public Policy Council to achieve its objectives
● Plan Public Policy Events
● Create a system to develop Public Policy positions
● Plan Public Policy Events
● Create a system to develop Public Policy positions
o Develop and uphold Public Policy Legislative Priorities. These priorities,
once approved by the Board of Directors, will authorize the Council to
establish positions and act on legislative issues as outlined in the
legislative agenda and consistent with Chamber priorities.
once approved by the Board of Directors, will authorize the Council to
establish positions and act on legislative issues as outlined in the
legislative agenda and consistent with Chamber priorities.
Objectives
Objective 1. Events: Create events that inform the business community of issues
impacting business and economic vitality, and build support for community needs
among federal and state officials.
● Organize and conduct quarterly luncheons.
● Conduct a legislative familiarization tour during each legislative session.
● Conduct a legislative familiarization tour during each legislative session.
● Organize an Annual State of the City/Region Event (featuring the Mayor of the
City of Killeen and the Bell County Judge or their designees).
City of Killeen and the Bell County Judge or their designees).
Objective 2. Advocacy and Relationships: Focus on issues aligned with the
Chamber’s mission. Build an informed membership that understands the impact of the
political process and takes appropriate action. Build relationships that permit the
Chamber to effectively serve as the voice of business in Killeen.
● Gather input from investors.
● Develop and recommend public policy/legislative agendas at the local, state, and
federal levels.
● Monitor, analyze, and prioritize public policy issues that impact Chamber
members and the broader business community.
● Advocate for the passage of key issues and activate directors and investors to
engage.
● Collaborate with the Texas Association of Business on shared issues.
● Maintain strong relationships with the legislative delegation.
political process and takes appropriate action. Build relationships that permit the
Chamber to effectively serve as the voice of business in Killeen.
● Gather input from investors.
● Develop and recommend public policy/legislative agendas at the local, state, and
federal levels.
● Monitor, analyze, and prioritize public policy issues that impact Chamber
members and the broader business community.
● Advocate for the passage of key issues and activate directors and investors to
engage.
● Collaborate with the Texas Association of Business on shared issues.
● Maintain strong relationships with the legislative delegation.
Objective 3. Communications and Planning: Ensure transparent, timely
communication of policy positions and legislative updates.
● Share public policy/legislative agendas with elected officials and investors.
● Provide legislative updates at appropriate Chamber events.
● Develop content for inclusion in Chamber communications.
● Share public policy/legislative agendas with elected officials and investors.
● Provide legislative updates at appropriate Chamber events.
● Develop content for inclusion in Chamber communications.
Council Sponsors:
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