Federal Government Relations Advisor

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.