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(9) DESCRIPTION CITY OF SANTA ANA EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES EXHIBIT A The City of Santa Ana is seeking statements of qualifications from a qualified firm to provide legislative advocacy services. The firm works under the policy direction of the Mayor and City Council and is administratively responsible to the City Manager. The principle responsibility of the firm will be to provide legislative advocacy services to augment the City's existing relationships with federal legislators and policy administrators. 11. SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. HELP SET LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES: Work with the City Council, the City Manager, and other City staff to discuss goals, objectives, opportunities and priorities. 2. ADVOCATE ON THE CITY'S BEHALF: Advocate the City's position to members of the State Assembly, State Senate, State agencies, and other interested parties. Identify opportunities for elected officials and City officials to participate in the legislative process and make recommendations. Those opportunities include, but are not limited to, communication to legislators, providing testimony at legislative hearings, and communication with the Governor and the Governor's staff. 3. LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: At the request of the City, research, provide information, and prepare written reports on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, the following: a. State laws/regulations or proposed legislation b. Legislative hearings, reports and testimony c. State funding opportunities d. Reporting and data that may impact City operations 4. KEEP THE CITY UPDATED ON PERTINENT LEGISLATION: Provide updates on state legislation that affects the City's legislative priorities. Identify potential future legislative issues or opportunities that may interest the City, and help position the City to benefit from new laws/regulations/policies, programs, or funding opportunities. 5. RELATIONSHIP -BUILDING WITH THE STATE: Support a positive relationship with the Governor's office, State Legislature, Governor's office, and other State agencies. Assist in establishing relations between councilmembers/City staff and legislative persons, including chairs and consultants of key committees and other important policymakers. Coordinate meetings with State Legislators and state agency leaders to provide the City the opportunity to meet with key decision -makers on pertinent City issues. 6. RELATIONSHIP -BUILDING WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERS ON STATEWIDE ISSUES: When appropriate, coordinate and cooperate with other organizations, municipalities, companies and firms having similar legislative objectives as the City. Where appropriate, advocate positions on legislation and work to secure language in law that will advance the City's interests. 7. PREPARE POSITION LETTERS AND DRAFT LEGISLATVE LANGUAGE: At the request of the City, assist with drafting position letters on legislation or language for City policy resolutions. 8. MONTHLY REPORTS: Provide regular updates on the political landscape in Sacramento to help provide context, and identify opportunities and potential issues. Provide monthly reports of activities pursued or RFQ No. 22-005 State Legislative Advocacy Services