Overview

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Day-to-Day

• Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
• Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
• Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
• Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
• Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.

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