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       CODE: 165.017-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): LOBBYIST (profess. & kin.) alternate titles: legislative advocate
Contacts and confers with members of legislature and other holders of public office to persuade
them to support legislation favorable to client's interest: Studies proposed legislation to
determine possible effect on interest of client, who may be person, specific group, or general
public. Confers with legislators and officials to emphasize supposed weaknesses or merits of
specific bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation
more favorable to client's interests. Contacts individuals and groups having similar interests in
order to encourage them also to contact legislators and present views. Prepares news releases and
informational pamphlets and conducts news conferences in order to state client's views and to inform
public of features of proposed legislation considered desirable or undesirable. Plans and
coordinates meetings between members and elected officials to discuss legislative issues and
proposals and allow officials to respond to membership concerns. May contact regulatory agencies and
testify at public hearings to enlist support for client's interests. May be legally required to
register with governmental authorities as lobbyist and to submit reports of regulated expenditures
incurred during lobbying activities. May attend and represent local organization at state and
national association meetings. May instruct individuals or organization members in lobbying
techniques.
GOE: 11.09.03 STRENGTH: S GED: R5 M3 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 88
ONET CROSSWALK: 34008 Public Relations Specialists and Publicity Writers
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