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Approach, Continued J <br />Objective 4: Foster Relationships that Get Things Done <br />• Relationships with the Governor and the Legislature: TPA maintains strong working <br />relationships with the Governor, state agencies, and legislature. TPA will work to <br />establish and maintain effective working relationships among legislative committees, <br />individual legislators, public officials, and business organizations directly affecting the <br />City. <br />• Relationships with Other Organizations: TPA will continuously coordinate and <br />cooperate with other organizations and firms having similar legislative objectives as the <br />City. <br />• Advocacy Trips: Upon request, TPA will organize trips for the City in Sacramento <br />including scheduling meetings and preparing briefing materials. <br />Objective 5: Work as an Extension of the City Staff <br />• Communication Protocol: TPA will develop and execute a protocol for regular formal <br />and informal communication matching the City's needs. Consistent and clear <br />communication is imperative to coordinate and execute a robust advocacy agenda. TPA <br />will respond to City inquiries and/or requests within 24 hours or less (unless otherwise <br />requested). <br />• Meet with City Officials: TPA will participate in regular planning and coordination <br />meetings with City staff as requested. <br />• Provide Status Reports: TPA will provide written monthly updates on the firm's <br />achievements on behalf of the City. This includes, but is not limited to, providing a <br />legislative matrix and funding opportunities. TPA will also submit an annual report giving <br />an overview of the work completed and a forecast of important issues in the upcoming <br />year. <br />• Prepare and File All Required Reports: TPA will prepare and file all applicable Fair <br />Political Practices Commission lobbying documents and reports within all applicable <br />deadlines. <br />• Provide Access to Sacramento Office: TPA has an office in Sacramento directly <br />across from the State Capitol. The City will have access to a designated work space, <br />conference rooms, WiFi internet, phone, fax, email and even temporary storage if <br />needed. <br />0 Proposal for State Legislative Advocacy Services I City of San Leandro Page 17 <br />