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In fulfilling its mission and the mission of the American Association of Law Libraries, the Washington Affairs Office monitors legislative, judicial and regulatory activities and represents the views of the AALL in accordance with its Government Relations Policy and the resolutions endorsed by the AALL Executive Board or the membership. The Government Relations Committee consults with, advises, and provides general direction and guidance to the Washington Affairs Office.

Formal comments in support of AALL policy are expressed through letters and statements developed by the Washington Affairs Office in consultation with the Government Relations Committee and, where necessary or appropriate, the President or Executive Board of the Association. These statements adhere to AALL's Government Relations Policy and resolutions adopted by the AALL Executive Board or the membership.

Congressional testimony and legal briefs are developed by the Washington Affairs Office in consultation with the Government Relations Committee and, where necessary or appropriate, the President or Executive Board of the Association, in support of AALL policy. These documents adhere to AALL's Government Relations Policy and resolutions adopted by the AALL Executive Board or the membership.