Governor's Commissioners: Maine Youth In Government

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Lobby Program

CABINET MEMBER

Description of Role

The Governor’s Cabinet are the Commissioners of the various parts of State Government.
They work with the Governor to inform him about the bills that are before the various committees.
Assist in gathering information about what he should do when bills reach his desk.
There will be nine commissioner who will share the responsibilities for the 9 standing committees.
Cabinet members will be working with specific committees

Committee Name	Cabinet Member
Appropriations and Financial Affairs	State Treasurer
Criminal Justice and Public Safety	Attorney General
Education and Cultural Services	Commissioner of Education
Energy, Utilities, and Technology	Commissioner of Public Utilities
Health & Human Services	Commissioner of Human Services
Labor, Commerce, and Economic Development	Commissioner of Economic Development
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Agriculture	Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife
State and Local Government	Secretary of State
Transportation	Commissioner of Transportation

Responsibilities

Sponsor at least 1 bill
Prepare testimony to be given in committee in support of the bills in the Governor’s package.
Be familiar with Lobbying techniques as they lobby for Governor’s package.
Advise the Governor on bills from their committee.
Work with the Governor to bring in bill sponsors, and supporters to advise the Governor on bills
Attend cabinet meetings to discuss the direction the Governor wants issues to go from his package.
Cabinet members are not able to vote in committee, or speak on the floor of the House/Senate, they must work to influence members to speak for them, and then vote in their favor.
They may ask the Sgt at Arms to have a member of House or Senate meet outside Chamber to have the member speak on behalf of Youth Governor. They may not speak on the floor of House or Senate
They may not take seats on floor of House or Senate

Attend the Leadership Session:

MUST ATTEND LEADERSHIP SESSION, information about the session will be mailed to you prior to the event.

Scripts or additional Information:

Review the section on Lobbying Techniques, so you understand the role.