Defense Alliance Foundation

Government Affairs Forum

Chair. David Hayden, Smith Anderson Law Firm

• Monitor State and Federal legislative agendas to identify legislation that is relevant to NC organizations and provide recommendations to the Board as to policy positions.
• Develop strategies to advise and educate DAF Leadership on relevant legislative issues.
• Develop strategies to educate and communicate with legislators, organizations and other relevant parties regarding DAF and our position on any particular legislative issue as directed by the Board.
• Identify statewide and national associations with similar interests and provide recommendations and advice to the Board concerning opportunities to align organizations to strengthen advocacy on key issues.
•Assist in reviewing issues related to DAF and provide advice and recommendations to the Board regarding same.