policy committee
Mission statement:
To promote the role of the Chamber relating to proactive and thoughtful advocacy and public policy initiatives on behalf of the greater Williston area business community.
objectives:
To monitor and track local, state, and federal matters that may impact the business community. To proactively advocate on behalf of the business community and its workforce as well as to encourage a resilient and thriving economic climate. To recommend policy and positions to the Board of Directors
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee strives to be informed of local, state, and federal issues. This core working group recommends policy and positions of the Chamber on the local, state and federal levels. This committee reviews legislation and regulations and recommends positions the Chamber should take on given issues.
The Policy Committee also coordinates, plans, and executes any “legislative action days” in Bismarck, candidates’/officials’ visits to Williston, candidate forums during elections, and any other events or activities that support the committee’s mission and objectives.