Memorandum of Agreement Between
NAMI Virginia & Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP)
2016 General Assembly Deliverables
NAMI Virginia
Be the public face of the legislative effort
Participate and provide testimony in relevant legislative hearings
Take prominent role in media events
Participate in meetings with key legislators such as bill patrons, committee chairs, and
ubec ittee chairs, Administration, etc.
Direct lobbyist activities in coordination with VADP & coalition partners
Continually update VADP and coalition partners on all legislative interactions
Develop member engagement through conference calls, action alerts, and other outreach
Invite members to district meetings scheduled by VADP and other partners
Ask members to send letters, emails, and calls to legislators in support of legislation
No door knocking during Session; meetings with key legislators only
No responsibilities in Senate other than meeting with patron as needed and presenting bill
in subcommittee and committee
No organization of media events or district meetings
Lobbyist
Alexander Macaulay register for NAMI
Draft legislation in cooperation with ABA and coalition partners
Attend coalition strategy meetings on afternoon of September 15 & November 10
Recruit House patron
Handle all communications with House patron and respond to his/her requests
Handle all negotiations with other stakeholders, including opponents, Administration, and
Crime Commission
Keep VADP and coalition partners apprised of all House developments
Coordinate with VADP and coalition partners on House strategy
Continually update VADP and coalition partners on all legislative interactions
Review and discuss all amendments with VADP
Present legislation in cc i and subec i
Schedule and meet with key legislators such as committee and subcommittee chairs
Advise on strategy and tactics
Obtain meeting with Secretary of Public Safety if feasible
No door knocking during session; meetings with key legislators only
No responsibilities in Senate other than meeting with patron as needed and presenting bill
in subcommittee and committee
Participation in media events or district meetings only when feasible or advisable
andum of Agr it Between NAMI Virginia & VADP
VADP and other partners (Virginia Catholic Conference, ACLU of Virginia)
Obtain grant funding for NAMI in the amount of $15,000
Meet with and enlist the support of all relevant House and Senate subcommittee and
committee members and, if bill is reported out of committee, with all members
Continually update lobbyist on all legislative interactions
Implement Death Penalty Strategic Plan
In consultation with lobbyist, organize and schedule district meetings between
community influencers and all key legislators prior to General Assembly
Consult with lobbyist on messaging for district meetings
Recruit Senate patron
Handle all communications with Senate patron and respond to his/her requests
Notify lobbyist of all Senate developments.
Review and discuss all Senate amendments with lobbyist
Coordinate all Senate strategic decisions with lobbyist
Testify at all relevant committee and subcommittee meetings
Organize all relevant media events
Consult with lobbyist on messaging for media events, op-eds, etc.
Direct lobbyist in coordination with NAMI
Post-Legislative Session Understandings
NAML and legislative partners to meet after the General Assembly to debrief the session.
Come to common understanding of the lessons learned and opportunities for the future.
Create an action plan for building support toward the 2017 General Assembly.
Submit funding application in summer 2016 to support the action plan for 2017.
Financial Arrangements
VADP to send $15,000 to NAMI Virginia to enhance their capacity.
Payments of $5,000 are to be made to NAMI Virginia on November 1, 2015; January 1,
2016; and March 1, 2016.
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