FACS Legislative Aide Program

Meet the 2012 FACS Legislative Aides (L-R): Tenacia Lovence Jorge Robles Abigail Thompson Lauren Robinson Jessica Stillwell

Internship Process

How We Got the Internship Essay application Send in Resume Interview with Dr. Hathcote

Before Starting the Internship Had a meeting with Dr. Sweaney and other students. Met some of the Representatives and had a Q&A with them. Got paired up with respective Representatives

Orientation 3 day orientation at the capital Met other interns from colleges around the state Took a tour of the capital and learned what our job responsibilities were Received our badges and name tags to gain access to the capital

Privileges Full access to the capital and restricted public areas Access to session floor Work and interact with some of GA’s influential political leaders. Learn about bills before public does FREE FOOD!!

What Does A Legislative Aide do?

Clerical tasks Answering phones Talking to constituents Scheduling calendar Taking messages Greeting the public(lobbyist, visitors, other legislators,etc.) Coordinating committee meetings Planning caucus breakfasts Running errands

Legislative work Research bill topics, interests and impact Research information for bill Prepare bill

House of Representatives Read on the floor Referred to committee Assigned to subcommittee Voted into committee Back onto the floor

Georgia Senate Read on the floor Assigned to committee Assigned to subcommittee Voted into Committee Voted out of Committee Voted on the floor

Legislative Process Interviews Police Escorts Sine Die

Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus

Let’s Hear from the Women Themselves! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Y03mB0t-w

Organizational Structure Women’s Caucus = 56 Women Legislators 47 House Representatives 9 Senate Representatives Women’s Caucus Executive Committee: Tri-chairs (Governing Body) Treasurer Secretary (Intern)

Mission Purpose Address issues that impact women in Georgia Provide support for women state legislators and their legislation Increase the participation of women in all areas of government Research, propose, and support legislation helping women, children and families Review legislation and budget appropriation affecting women Promote the equality of women

Mission In Action Host Weekly “Lunch & Learn” Sessions Confirm a Sponsor for the luncheon Contact Caterer Draft Meeting Agenda, Memos, and Minutes. Secure A Room My Role

2012 Sponsors

The Capitol Outside of Work

Special events at the Capitol: Savannah Chatham Day at the Capitol

Macon Day at the Capitol . Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver of Dekalb County and State Rep. Allen Peake of Macon County

Flavor of Georgia High Road Craft Ice Cream of Atlanta GA

Why Apply? Networking opportunities Resume builder Access to events not open to the public Once in a life time opportunity Chance to serve the state and see how our government really works

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