June 10, 2021
1:30 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET
Virtual
Developing a smart governance structure for your PAC is more important than ever as corporate political involvement and social activism continue to intersect. Engaged PAC boards comprised of individuals passionate about the PAC, strong bylaws that guide your activities as well as contribution criteria fostering equity and inclusion will strengthen your organization’s political programs for years to come. Join us to hear how corporate and association PACs are re-evaluating their governance function and contribution criteria to promote transparency and organizational values.
Featured Topic & Speakers
In this workshop, you’ll gain insight into:
- Considerations for managing a successful PAC committee, such as the ideal board size, recruiting board members and creating formal roles for board members
- Reviewing PAC bylaws to ensure they provide an effective governance structure and contribution criteria that will guide your PAC’s disbursement strategy
- Strategies for updating contribution criteria to provide greater consideration of equity and inclusion, social justice and corporate values
Kristin Brackemyre
Director of PAC and Government Relations
Public Affairs Council
Tori Ellington
Manager, PAC and Grassroots
Public Affairs Council
John D. Mason
Senior Manager, Political Programs & Research
Altria Client Services Inc
Melissa Miles
Counsel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
This program is eligible for 2 PAC credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
Agenda
1:30 p.m. PAC Governance Fundamentals: Boards and Bylaws
A strong governance structure sets your program up for success, helps demonstrate transparency and builds trust in your political involvement efforts. We’ll start the afternoon by discussing best practices for managing a PAC board as well as what to include in bylaws, policies and procedures or other governance materials. In this session, we’ll explore:
- The purpose of PAC bylaws, including reviewing bylaws to ensure they provide both an effective governance structure and contribution criteria that will guide your PAC’s disbursement strategy
- Considerations for managing a successful PAC committee, such as the ideal board size, recruiting board members and creating formal roles
Melissa Miles
Counsel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
2:15 p.m. Reevaluating Contribution Criteria and Disbursement Strategy
The attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, was an unprecedented event that led many companies and associations to re-examine their disbursement strategies and actions. The Public Affairs Council has advised dozens of organizations and developed recommendations that can be used to manage political involvement decision-making now and in the future. This session will review best practices and updated data exploring how organizations are resuming their PAC activities and criteria moving forward.
Tori Ellington
Manager, PAC and Grassroots
Public Affairs Council
3:00 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. PAC Reengagement Essentials
This session will further explore examples of how corporate and association PACs are reevaluating their activities and communication strategies to promote inclusivity, greater transparency and organizational values. A panel of speakers will discuss strategies for updating contribution criteria, holding employee town halls and more to strengthen their governance function.
Kristin Brackemyre
Director of PAC and Government Relations
Public Affairs Council
John D. Mason
Senior Manager, Political Programs & Research
Altria Client Services Inc
4:15 p.m. Adjourn
Event Location
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*Participants joining the program virtually will receive an email one week beforehand with instructions for logging on to our web-based platform. On the platform, they will be able to listen and participate through any computer or internet-enabled device, see a video of the speakers, and ask questions and participate in the discussion via a chat box.[/vc_toggle]
Register
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- Non-Members: $499
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Non-members: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
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Kristin Brackemyre
Senior Director, Public Affairs Practice
202-787-5969 | [email protected]