Government Relations
Effectiveness and efficiency of operations
A. Management participates in the standard setting process.
- Are personnel experienced in government affairs hired and trained?
- Has a process been implemented to ensure compliance with rules and regulations regarding lobbying?
- Has a formal code of conduct been communicated to all appropriate personnel that address ethical and expected actions in this area?
- Are management and/or board of trustee approval required of donations and lobbying efforts?
- Is regulatory and other government information monitored and changes or developments communicated to appropriate personnel?
- Are industry or trade organizations joined that lobby legislative or regulatory bodies?
- Is management engaged to speak publicly about industry issues?
- Are opportunities pursued to serve on government standard setting boards or advisory committees?
- Is management required to prepare responses to requests for public feedback on proposed
standards?