Government Liaison Council

The Government Liaison Council acts as an agent of the Board to provide liaison and advocacy in relation to the Arizona State Legislature, the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and such other agencies as the Board may designate. Per the ASURA Bylaws, the Council is charged to exert influence on targeted agencies as approved by the ASURA Board and in consultation with the ASURA officers. The members of the Council serve at the pleasure of the ASURA Board.

In its meeting of December 10, 2008, the Board approved Jerry Aronson as the designated lobbist for ASURA, and Alan Johnson, Bob Mings, and Rose Minetti as the authorized lobbyists. These lobbyists are registered with the Arizona Secretary of State and have legal authority to speak at various State agencies and the Arizona Legislature on behalf of ASURA. Their advocacy is limited by the ASURA Bylaws and approval of their specific activities by the ASURA Board.

The designated lobbyist is responsible for making the authorized lobbyists aware of their responsibilities and for filing quarterly reports and certain other forms required from ASURA regarding its lobbying activities by the Secretary of State.