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8 appointees and career staff in each of the federal agencies. Our staff often work in concert with the Offices of Congressional and Intergover nmental Affairs of each department represented within the President’s Cabinet. We believe it is important to maintain a good working relationship with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, identifying select opportunities to collaborate on m utual goals, while sharing concerns in response to other executive actions that do not align with your federal platform or principles of governance. The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs coordinates efforts with key Departments and decisionmakers across the Administration. We will ensure that city officials continue to have the chance to engage with the appropriate contacts from federal agencies – whether it is a Cabinet member, political appointee, or career official who has a deep understanding of the issues at hand or oversight authority of relevant programs or regulations of interest. Sometimes, it may be appropriate to request a meeting with the Secretary or Assistant Secretary; conversely, there are instances in which it can be more effective to speak directly with the mid-level officials who oversee grant programs or with teams who have dedicated years of research to a specific policy question. Our team coordinates in-person or virtual meetings and all associated logistics. A member of our staff will always be available to attend those meetings, take notes, and facilitate any necessary follow- up activities on your behalf. David, Aly, and Stephanie will oversee planning of meetings. Jen will brief Members of Congress and Administration officials in advance of and in follow up to discussions with San Leandro officials. As we identify grant opportunities that align with specific projects for our clients, we believe that engagement with the relevant federal agency regarding forthcoming or pending applications is critical. We will connect you with those involved in the decision-making process. Jen will provide a peer review of your proposals. She offers guidance on how to ensure that requests for federal funding are competitive, seeking to advance the goals of lawmakers and the Administration, and in compliance with program requirements. We have a keen understanding of what each Department has to offer for project funding and financing as well as the Administration’s discretionary priorities. Our staff will ensure that the objectives of your legislative, regulatory, and funding priorities are responsive to the goals being pursued by the Administration and Congress. It is critical that your platform remains current throughout the year to reflect the ever-changing political landscape of Washington, DC. It is necessary to understand the relationship between the federal agencies and their corresponding authorizers and appropriators in Congress; therefore, our monitoring of legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities is a key component of our daily work. The team collectively reviews more than 100 public agency websites daily to ensure we communicate developments to clients in a timely manner. We rely on primary public sources including the Federal Register, Grants.gov, and the websites of all federal agencies, Senate and House leaders, and Congressional committees. Our staff are subscribed to press alerts from all Members of the California delegation. We also maintain a subscription to Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Roll Call and POLITICO for legislative updates and news alerts. These sources enable our staff to communicate the latest developments rapidly and effectively. David and Aly will monitor key pieces of legislation of concern to the local government and provide real-time updates on those bills. We review the Majority Leader’s Schedule and other materials circulated by House and Senate leadership to be able to anticipate the weekly schedule ahead. We monitor Committee hearings and markups in real time. Our staff will review proposed amendments submitted to House or Senate committees and communicate any concerns. Our team will draft communications to express your stance on legislation, articulate your position to the delegation, and work to garner their support. DocuSign Envelope ID: 96DFE48D-519D-44F7-9CDC-44AC4D3EAE4A