Leadership

Russel Feldman AIA

Co-chair

Larry Spang AIA

Co-chair

Christine Clements AIA

Recording Secretary

What is the Government Affairs Committee?

The AIA MA Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is the sole committee of AIA MA and open to all individual members of any of the three local member chapters. The mission of the GAC is to actively participate in the legislative process and encourage public advocacy.

How We Participate in the Legislative Process

Track current legislation filed by others
- Participate in strategic decisions to support, oppose, or ignore
Seek opportunities for drafting legislation
- Track national trends
- Seek input from membership
Develop strategic partners for legislation
Manage member contacts with the legislature and administration
- Advocate for our policy positions in meetings and legislative hearing

Our Public Advocacy Efforts

Develop specific goals for public advocacy
Identify opportunities for individual/local/AIA Mass/AIA National action
Partner with other chapter committees to spur advocacy
Invite participants and host discussions for a broader audience as part of the Committee agenda

2023 Government Affairs Committee Meeting Schedule

The GAC meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:30 A.M. virtually via Zoom. Registration is required for each meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Date Agenda Meeting Minutes Legis./Regul. Update

Wed., Jan. 10th Agenda Minutes Update