OBJECTIVE:
This committee shall be responsible for keeping the Dallas CPA Society (DCPAS) membership informed on matters of state legislation - present and prospective - affecting the accounting profession, and of keeping members of the Legislature of Texas acquainted with the functions of and rendered to the public by the accounting profession.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:

• Annually review committee charge and modify objectives, responsibilities, and activities as necessary to accomplish the goals of the DCPAS Strategic Plan. (Reference "Political Involvement" of the Plan.)
• Develop leadership skills of committee members in order to have a smooth leadership transition from year to year.
• When necessary, hold monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month.
• Keep close contact with the development of legislative policies and programs.
• Invite legislators to DCPAS meetings to discuss the profession's program before any adverse legislation has been introduced.
• Develop a continuing program for maintaining interests and contacts during and between sessions of the Legislature of Texas with particular attention to important proposed accounting legislation.
• Maintain a current, active "key persons" list for legislative contact and follow-up. Ensure that every legislator has one key person.
• Promote member involvement in the legislative arena.
• Coordinate the activities of the Political Action Committee, a subcommittee of the Public Affairs Committee.