The executive directors and the lobbyist set a schedule of regular meetings and the circumstances under which special meetings are called. The schedule is distributed to the SAA members. B. Location Meetings are held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, except for those meetings which occur on dates when the legislature has a floorperiod scheduled. In such months, meetings are held in Madison, Wisconsin, in close proximity to the Capitol, if possible. The lobbyist prepares an agenda and distributes a copy to each member at least one week prior to each meeting.
Members contact the lobbyist if they wish to have an item included on the agenda.
D. Chairman The chairman of the SAA serves as chairman for all meetings. F. Decision-making Procedure to determine Positions or Proposed Legislation A majority vote of the legislation committee membership is required to adopt all legislative positions. Each association has one vote per CESA or region. The members prefer that positions be made by consensus whenever possible. Votes are taken by voice or roll call.