The RELACS Report offers articles on research methods, tips for committee staff, legal issues, statutory construction, grammar and punctuation, and other topics related to serving legislatures.
This webinar on Nov. 13 will discuss Georgia v. Public.Resource.org, Inc., a case where the U.S. Supreme Court will decide the deceptively simple question of whether statutory annotations may be copyrighted.
Applications are being accepted until Friday, May 3, 2019, for the 2019 Legislative Staff Management Institute (LSMI). LSMI is the nation’s premier management and leadership program for legislative staff. Dates:July 20-27 in Sacramento, California.
RELACS sessions will include Workplace Harassment Policies, What I Wish I Knew When I Started in the Legislature, Seating Members: When Challenges Occur, and the U.S. Supreme Court Roundup. Join us this summer in Nashville, where America’s issues take center stage!
Members of RELACS may join discussion groups, nominate peers for awards and request to be appointed to a committee.
Learn about the separation of powers, read online versions of legislative drafting manuals, and look at how other legislatures revise and publish their code. RELACS also maintains a library of webinars and presentations for your review.
Past co-chair of RELACS and administrative services manager, Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
“RELACS has given me professional opportunities to go beyond my comfort zone and to be more fully engaged as a legislative staff.”.
MORE
Past chair of RELACS and associate general counsel, Utah Legislature
“RELACS gives me quick access to a vast network of people and resources when I need to determine the best course of action.”
Past co-chair RELACS and executive director, Montana Legislative Services
“RELACS has provided my staff and me a place to learn new ideas and to attend training on topic areas that are unique to state legislatures.”
Chair RELACS and special assistant to the state auditor, Wisconsin Legislature
“Being able to connect with my colleagues from other states broadens my perspective and increases my knowledge for my work in Wisconsin.”
Past co-chair RELACS and deputy director for development and support, Office of Legislative Legal Services, Colorado
“By participating in RELACS, I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn from others and to share what I know with others, which has helped me grow both as a professional and as a person.”
Principal deputy legislative counsel II California Legislative Counsel Bureau
“The positive outlook, spirit of giving, and professionalism within RELACS makes me proud to be a member.”
Deputy legislative counsel California Legislative Counsel Bureau
“RELACS has given me the opportunity to grow professionally and develop professional relationships with others.”
“Connecting with other professionals working with legislators is also an opportunity to share experiences and grow professionally, which has made my job more personally rewarding.”
Legislative editor Office of Legislative Legal Services, Colorado
“Lexington was my first time at RELACS, and I was thrilled to meet editors from other states and learn about how they approach the job.”
Retired deputy clerk Committee Operations, Virginia House of Delegates
“RELACS has provided an incredible opportunity to interact and collaborate with colleagues across the country.”
Staff attorney Illinois Legislative Research Unit
“RELACS provides valuable opportunities for professional growth and engagement with other legislative staffers.”
Committee staff administrator Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky
“RELACS has developed my professional skills and provided opportunities to learn from and engage with colleagues from across the country.”
