Appointment Advocacy Policy
Kristine Profit Martin
January 29, 2008
Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce – Appointment Advocacy
Policy
For the AAACofC to endorse or recommend an interested
business person for a Board, Task Force, or Commission of any
governmental unit, the business person must:
- be a member in good standing of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of
Commerce; and
- be a resident of the City of Ann Arbor for City of Ann Arbor
appointment opportunities; or
- be a resident of Washtenaw County for Washtenaw County
appointment opportunities
Community Involvement
In 2007, Business
Advocacy efforts of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
recognized a need for increased participation by the business
community in policy-making venues.
Part of our 2008 agenda includes an effort to assist and
encourage Chamber members with their involvement in our community
through a board or commission or a community opportunity. To
further facilitate this effort we conducted a membership-wide
survey. The purpose of the survey was to measure businesses
current engagement and interest in civic and community
opportunities.
Encouraging community involvement was discussed in detail at
Impact 2007. A large percentage of Impact attendees agreed that
participation through civic engagement with our elected leaders is
necessary so our community leaders may develop policies in a way
that is reflective and informed of the business community
needs. Our leaders can only represent their whole constituency if
they are informed of their constituency needs and desires for our
community.
With this in mind, the Chamber will support your efforts to get
involved and participate in the governmental process – Benefiting
our community and in turn your business. There are many
opportunities available through Washtenaw County, the City of Ann
Arbor, and the Ann Arbor Public Schools.
For more information on how to take advantage of the
opportunities available, please contact
Kristie
Martin or look online at the county, city, and school
websites:
Washtenaw County:
www.ewashtenaw.org
City of Ann Arbor:
www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us
Ann Arbor Public Schools:
www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.home/aaps_home
- Contact the AAPS directly for existing opportunities
Washtenaw Intermediate School District:
www.wash.k12.mi.us
- Contact the WISD directly for existing
opportunities
