By means of steady communication and financial contributions, representatives of producer groups build close relationships with the senators and representatives who serve on relevant committees in Congress, state legislators who act in the same capacity at the middle tier of government, and local officials who serve on special boards and commissions that affect the well - being of the producer group. (educationnext.org)
One of his most recent is called «Cleaning up Copyright» and proposes that politicians take a pledge to not serve as Minister of Canadian Heritage or sit on relevant committees if they have taken financial contributions from copyright lobby groups. (slaw.ca)
The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Abdulrazak Namdas, told The PUNCH that it was not enough for government officials to forward the budget documents to the National Assembly, but that they must also appear before relevant committees to defend the content. (punchng.com)