CCIM Institute

• To equip CCIM Chapters with the skills necessary to develop a legislative presence

• To teach members how to effectively influence legislators to adopt laws and policies favorable to property management

Part I. Introduction

Part II. Getting Started

Part III. Executing the Legislative Agenda

Part IV. Lobbying Techniques

Why become involved?

EVERY aspect of day-to-day business is affected by some law or regulation EVERY

day.

• Involvement in Legislative Process• Monitor and Analyze legislation and

regulation• Research Issues• Assess potential impact if legislation

becomes law• Draft position

• CCIM as a Resource• File Collection-Legislative Archive

• Legislative Staff Assistance• Issue Papers• The Bulletin• Calls-to-Action• Bill Tracking-StateNet

www.ccim.comPublic Policy under Resources

• Select a Legislative Affairs Contact

• Organize Legislative Affairs Committee

• Develop a Legislative Agenda/Set Goals

• Evaluate past and possible legislation that may help or hinder commercial real estate

• Consider:• Strengths• Weaknesses• Opportunities • Threats

• Communication and Mobilization• Strength in numbers—coalitions• NAR PAC• Other effective ways to communicate

• Press Releases• Press Conferences• Letters to the Editor

• Elected officials will act on issues that effect their constituents

• Effective ways to communicate with elected officials• Letter writing• Phone calls or email• Personal Visits• Testimony