Key Person Program

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PICPA's Key Person Program is an essential grassroots supplement to the Government Relations Team's efforts in Harrisburg. The Key Person Program:

• Reinforces to legislators that the views expressed by the Government Relations Team reflect the views of the legislators' constituents.
• Heightens the legislator's accountability to his or her constituents and provides a second avenue to influence public policy decisions.
• Localizes and personalizes the political impact of legislation.
  Key Persons are CPAs who recognize the difference that individuals can make in the legislative process on behalf of the profession, their clients, and the public.

The responsibilities of a Key Person are few. The PICPA carefully watches events in Harrisburg. When a "hot topic" arises that we need grassroots support for (or against) we activate our Key Persons. We supply detailed materials that provide the necessary background so they can make personal visits to their legislator, or call or write regarding the topic.

If you do not personally know a lawmaker, do not let that deter you. The Government Relations Team will assist you in the process. Also, party affiliation should not be an obstacle. Your legislator represents the entire district. You need not be member of his or her political party to establish a relationship.