# Legislators

> Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

- Code: 11-1031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-1031)
- Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations
- Tasks: 30 tasks (30 not rated)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-1031.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-1031.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.  
   Not rated · Task 15267 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
2. Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.  
   Not rated · Task 15268 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
3. Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.  
   Not rated · Task 15269 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
4. Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.  
   Not rated · Task 15270 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
5. Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.  
   Not rated · Task 15271 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
6. Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.  
   Not rated · Task 15272 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
7. Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.  
   Not rated · Task 15273 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
8. Maintain knowledge of relevant national and international current events.  
   Not rated · Task 15274 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
9. Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.  
   Not rated · Task 15275 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
10. Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.  
   Not rated · Task 15276 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
11. Prepare drafts of amendments, government policies, laws, rules, regulations, budgets, programs and procedures.  
   Not rated · Task 15277 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
12. Read and review concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.  
   Not rated · Task 15278 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
13. Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.  
   Not rated · Task 15279 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
14. Review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.  
   Not rated · Task 15280 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
15. Seek federal funding for local projects and programs.  
   Not rated · Task 15281 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
16. Serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.  
   Not rated · Task 15282 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
17. Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.  
   Not rated · Task 15283 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
18. Write, prepare, and deliver statements for the Congressional Record.  
   Not rated · Task 15284 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
19. Alert constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings.  
   Not rated · Task 15285 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
20. Attend receptions, dinners, and conferences to meet people, exchange views and information, and develop working relationships.  
   Not rated · Task 15286 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
21. Conduct "head counts" to help predict the outcome of upcoming votes.  
   Not rated · Task 15287 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
22. Determine campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.  
   Not rated · Task 15288 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
23. Encourage and support party candidates for political office.  
   Not rated · Task 15289 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
24. Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.  
   Not rated · Task 15290 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
25. Evaluate the structure, efficiency, activities, and performance of government agencies.  
   Not rated · Task 15291 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
26. Organize and maintain campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.  
   Not rated · Task 15292 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
27. Oversee expense allowances, ensuring that accounts are balanced at the end of each fiscal year.  
   Not rated · Task 15293 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
28. Promote the industries and products of their electoral districts.  
   Not rated · Task 15294 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
29. Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.  
   Not rated · Task 15295 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006
30. Speak to students to encourage and support the development of future political leaders.  
   Not rated · Task 15296 · Listed by O*NET analysts, June 2006

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## Where this comes from

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