Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas
Board of Directors
Legislative & Public Relations Committee
Charter
Legislative &
Public Relations Purpose
Farm Credit Services of
Western Arkansas Legislative & Public Relations Committee will:
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Emphasize and support the mission of Farm Credit Services of
Western Arkansas in "maximizing our customers' financial success".
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Is an advocate for Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas
members and agricultural producers in the territory served.
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Be focused on the interests and needs of FCS members.
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Support agricultural events and agricultural causes at the
local, regional, state and national level
deemed in the best interest of Farm Credit members and agricultural
producers in the territory served.
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Be committed to legislative support and/or involvement at both
the State and Federal level.
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Other duties to promote Farm Credit Services of Western
Arkansas as required or assigned.
Committee Structure:
Membership: The Committee shall be
comprised of no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) members of the
board. The Chairman of the Board shall be a member of the committee as
available.
Appointment: The Chairman of the
Board will appoint committee members. Changes in
membership on the committee will be reviewed by the board chairman as a
part to the annual re-organization for the Board.
Leadership: Committee members shall review committee leadership annually and
determine who will serve as chairman.
Quorum: A majority of members. Meeting Schedule:
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The Committee will generally meet quarterly or at any such
time as determined necessary by the Chairman of the Committee.
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Committee members will determine date and timing of the
meetings for the coming year during their annual reorganization meetings.
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Meetings may be called to address issues assigned by the
Chairman of the Board.
Key Duties:
Make recommendations to the full
Board of Directors regarding the following:
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Legislative activities at State and Federal Level that support the
future of agriculture and the success of the Farm Credit System.
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Legislative support via the Farm Credit Council, the Farm Credit
PAC, and the Farm Credit Foundation.
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Seek effective representation through coalitions and consensus
building between all those having a stake in agriculture production.
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Focus on issues directly affecting Farm Credit Services and/or the
member customers who borrow from us.
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Participate in Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas Advisory
Committees as available.
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Media relations as needed and/or solicited.
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Working with members of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and
Board.
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Farm Credit Political Action Committee and initiatives.
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Farm Credit System initiatives i.e. Horizons Project.
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Young Beginning and Small Farmer issues and programs.
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Customer Satisfaction Issues.
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Building and enhancing relationships with Arkansas commodity
groups and agricultural related agencies and businesses.
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Other duties to promote Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas
as required or assigned.
Resources:
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The Chief Executive Officer and other association management are
available as requested.
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Association Corporate Counsel, as needed.
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Outside consultants are available as requested.
Approved by Legislative & Public
Relations Committee:
Approved by Board of Directors:
January 16, 2008
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