There is often nothing more powerful than the  opinion of a vocal, well-organized and active local group. At Sullivan & LeShane Government Relations, we know how to utilize that power, giving our clients a clear advantage when it comes to harnessing strength in numbers. Our grass-roots approach mobilizes informed, local members of the organizations crucial to your needs. This force is then used to lobby key legislators and municipal officials, through tried and true methods such as letter writing campaigns, phone banks, issues forums, and even media events. The result is message delivery through credible, local spokespersons directly to the audiences that matter most.

A Guide To State Boards & Commissions About State Boards & Commissions The Connecticut Statutes have established many state boards and commissions. Often the appointing authorities will contact Sullivan & LeShane to see if our clients and business associates are interested in serving on these various boards and commissions. Sullivan & LeShane inventoried the various boards/commissions that currently exist and has categorized them under subject headings.  If you have an interest in a particular one, contact Sullivan & LeShane. We will provide you with specific information on the charge of the board/commission, appointment qualifications, member profiles, meeting schedules and assist in securing an actual appointment. Serving on a state board/commission is a terrific opportunity to demonstrate your expertise or to participate on a subject you have a personal interest in. Many of the boards/commissions have appointments for members of the public. Each commission/board is different in its charge, number of appointments, length of term, qualifications, and meeting schedule. Most appointments to state boards and commissions are usually made by the following authorities: Governor, Speaker, President Pro Tempore, Senate and House Majority Leaders & Senate and House Minority Leaders. Although the Secretary of State has compiled a list of boards/commissions, vacancies can best be determined through contacting the Legislative Library or the Governor’s Office. Some of the appointments are competitive, while others remain vacant due to lack of interest.  Appointments to state boards/commissions can sometimes be political.  The appointing authority may ask for your political affiliation in order to balance the membership. Members of state boards/commissions serve as public servants during the length of their terms, and do not receive a salary.  However, a few boards/commissions do offer mileage reimbursement or small stipends. If you are interested in serving on a particular state board/commission contact Sullivan & LeShane.  We can not only assist you in obtaining the necessary information you will need to guide you through the appointment process but can “run interference” in negotiating the appointment process.  Arts/Historical State Commission on the Arts State Commission on Capitol Preservation and Restoration Board of Directors, Connecticut Humanities Council, Inc. Connecticut Film, Video and Media Commission Board of Trustees, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Connecticut Historical Commission State Historical Records Advisory Board State Museum of Art Advisory Raymond E. Baldwin Museum of CT History and Heritage Committee State Library Board Connecticut Tourism Council Business/Employment Connecticut State Apprenticeship Council Corporation Business Tax Credit Review Committee Employee’s Review Board Connecticut Employment and Training Commission Employment Security Board of Review Employment Security Division Advisory Board to the Labor Commissioner Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations Board of Mediation and Arbitration Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Governor’s Small Business Advisory Council Connecticut State Employees Retirement Commission Temporary Family Assistance and Employment Services & Programs Council Workers’ Compensation Commission Children Adoption Review Board Adoption Subsidy Review Board State Interagency Birth-To-Three Coordinating Council Capitol Child Development Center Advisory Committee Office of the Child Advocate Advisory Committee Child Day Care Council Commission on Child Support Guidelines Advisory Council for Children and Families Commission on Children Children’s Trust Fund Council Family Support Council Head Start Funds Advisory Commission Healthy Families Advisory Commission Out-Of-Home Placements Advisory Council Consumer Protection State Board of Accountancy Architectural Licensing Board Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians Elevator Installation, Repair and Maintenance Board Electrical Work Board Connecticut Board of Examiners of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Liquor Control Commission Plumbing and Piping Work Board State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors  Economic Development Board of Directors, Capitol City Economic Development Authority Board of Directors, Community Economic Development Program Board of Directors, Connecticut Development Authority Board of Directors, Connecticut Innovations, Inc. Governor’s Council on Economic Competitiveness and Technology Connecticut Economic Conference Board Education Board of Trustees for Community-Technical Colleges Board of Directors, Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority Board of Trustees for the Connecticut University System Board of Education and Services for the Blind Connecticut Delegation to Education Commission of the United States State Board of Education Joint Committee on Educational Technology Board of Directors, CT Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority Board of Governors of Higher Education Connecticut Delegation to the New England Board of Higher Education State-Wide Advisory Committee for Regional Vocational-Technical Schools Advisory Council for Special Education Advisory Council for School Administrator Professional Standards Teacher’s Retirement Board Advisory Council for Teacher Professional Standards Board of Trustees for UCONN Environment/Energy Governor’s Council for Agricultural Development Agricultural Technology Development Advisory Board Connecticut Delegation to the Atlantic Marine Fisheries Commission Connecticut Delegation to Bi-State Long Island Sound Marine Resources Committee Board of Directors, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority State Board of Examiners of Environmental Professionals Council on Environmental Quality Connecticut Food Policy Council Forest Practices Advisory Board Connecticut Greenways Council Eastern Long Island Sound Advisory Council Natural Area Preserves Advisory Committee Natural Heritage, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board CT Delegation to New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Residential Water-Saving Advisory Board River Protection Advisory Committee Special Contaminated Property Remediation and Insurance Fund Board State Tree Protection Examining Board Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Clean-Up Account Review Board Connecticut Siting Council Renewable Energy Investments Advisory Committee Board of Commissioners, Public Utility Control Nuclear Energy Advisory Council Authority Healthcare Connecticut Valley Hospital Advisory Council State Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired State Dental Commission Connecticut Homeopathic Medical Examining Board Board of Examiners of Hypertrichologists Medicaid Managed Care Council Connecticut Medical Examining Board Board of Mental Health and Addiction Services Council on Mental Retardation Connecticut Board of Examiners for Opticians Connecticut Board of Examiners for Optometrists Commission on Pharmacy Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists Connecticut Board of Examiners in Podiatry State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Psychiatric Security Review Board Board of Examiners for Psychologists State Rehabilitation Council Connecticut Board of Veterinary Medicine Commission on Aging Nursing Home Financial Advisory Committee CT State Board of Examiners for Nursing State Board of Natureopathic Examiners Judicial/Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Commission Compensation Commission for Elected State Officers and Judges Judicial Review Council Judicial Selection Commission Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee Governor’s Law Enforcement Council Board of Pardons Board of Parole Public Defender Services Commission Advisory Committee to the Office of the Victim Advocate Political State Elections Enforcement Commission State Ethics Commission Freedom of Information Commission Connecticut Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Investment Advisory Council – Treasurer Connecticut Law Revision Commission Commission on Uniform Legislation Public Safety E 9-1-1 Commission Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Connecticut Emergency Response Commission Fire Marshal Training Council Commission on Fire Prevention and Control Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Board Board of Firearms Permit Examiners Gaming Policy Board Board of Directors, Hazardous Waste Management Service Local Emergency Relief Advisory Committee Board of Directors, Connecticut Lottery Corporation Police Officer Standards and Training Council Commission on Prison and Jail Overcrowding Sexual Offender Registration Committee Whiting Forensic Division Advisory Board Real Estate/Housing Board of Directors, Connecticut Housing Authority Housing Advisory Committee Citizens’ Advisory Council for Housing Matters Advisory Committee, Center for Real Estate & Urban Economic Studies Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Commission Connecticut Real Estate Commission Statewide Independent Living Advisory Council

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