FY 2012 Operating Budget and FY 2013-2017 Financial ... - Septa

Public and Government Affairs
EXPENSES
Amounts in Thousands (‘000)
Net Material
Labor & Services Total
Public Affairs - Administration $ 109 $ 737 $ 846
Public Affairs - Media Relations 429 8 437
Marketing and Promotion 311 1,960 2,271
Government Affairs - Region & Community 446 19 465
Government Affairs - State & Federal 308 25 333
TOTAL $ 1,603 $ 2,749 $ 4,352
MEDIA RELATIONS
Principal Responsibilities
Development and distribution of news releases, direction of emergency response
communications and generation of advocacy speeches and articles are among the
communications responsibilities of this department. This department also manages and
oversees other corporate and external public events such as coordinating with the
Philadelphia Film office for filming on SEPTA property.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS – STATE AND FEDERAL
Principal Responsibilities
State - Maintain continuing contact with members of the Senate and House from the five
county delegation, legislative leaders and members of relevant Committees, including but
not limited to Appropriations and Transportation, the Administration and appropriate staff.
Review and analyze all legislation and regulations introduced in both houses for potential
impact on SEPTA. Notify SEPTA senior management and appropriate staff of such
legislation. Where the impact is negative, work to amend or defeat proposed legislation.
Where impact is positive, work toward passage. Serve as focal point for legislative
inquiries on both legislative and constituent issues. Serve as board member and liaison
with the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA). Act as liaison with
SEPTA’s state legislative consultants. Work with PennDOT and PPTA to develop
implementing regulations for Act 44 of 2007. Advocate for additional capital funds to
address state of good repair funding needs
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