Government Relations

Lt. Col. Jeffrey Wiswell

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• Government Relations Staff
• Duties of the Government Relations Officer

Government Relations Staff

Legislative Relations Officer (WIGRLR)

Lt. Col. Ronald Houser

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Duties of the Government Relations Officer

• Advises and assists the commander in the areas of state appropriations and congressional activities to include:
• - Keeping congressional delegations informed on CAP activities.
• - Maintaining liaison with local and state government officials.
• - Monitoring legislation on matters affecting CAP..
• - With wing commander’s concurrence, initiates and monitors wing fund-raising activities to include the obtaining of grants from major industries within the wing.
• The Government Relations Advisor should be familiar with the Civil Air Patrol Constitution and Bylaws; CAPP 110-1, Federal Statues Affecting Civil Air Patrol; and all other legislation affecting CAP at local and state levels. Should also be familiar with current CAP regulations on fund raising activities.

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