- An in-depth understanding of the legislative process,
rules governing the passage of legislation, and the implementation
of new statutes.
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- Ability to analyze legislation and the state budget.
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- Skilled in preparation and delivery of testimony before
the Legislature and state policy boards.
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- Extensive knowledge of how the Legislature interacts with
state agencies with regard to policy formulation, development
and enactment of legislation, and program implementation.
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- Solid professional relationships with an ever changing
Legislature and the Administration.
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- Excellent relationships with professional, statewide and
local associations.
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- Ability to perform fiscal analysis of new and existing
programs including funding formulas, funding allocations,
funding sources and costs.
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- Expertise in local school and community college district
budgets and the use of categorical resources.
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- Institutional and historical knowledge of state government
activity as it relates to education and children's issues.
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- A working understanding of electoral campaign techniques,
campaign finance and the state Fair Political Practices
Act.
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- Experience in working with individuals and organizations
of diverse backgrounds.
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- A thorough understanding of Proposition 98, along with
other state initiatives, and its interaction with the state
budget.
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- Ability to analyze the effects of state ballot propositions.
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