Seminar for Executives on Legislative Operations
(5 days)
The Seminar for Executives on Legislative Operations is designed for members of the Senior Executive Service, SES candidates, and high-performing GS 14s and 15s (or uniformed service equivalent) who need more detailed knowledge of the legislative process and are more likely to interact directly with Congress.
In addition to providing in-depth coverage of the functions, organization, and multiple activities of the legislative branch, the program also provides participants with specific skills needed to work more effectively with Members of Congress and congressional personal and committee staff.
This five-day course will better enable participants to:
- understand the role of executive branch officials in the legislative process
- identify and understand critical stages in the legislative process, and how legislation is modified and refined at the various stages
- recognize and analyze the practices of congressional committees, including the context and purposes of committee hearings
- understand the roles of individual Members and outside interests
- appreciate the rules and procedures that govern the legislative process, including the current authorization, budget, and appropriations processes
- understand House and Senate floor procedures
- prepare testimony for agency officials to deliver at congressional hearings
Enrollment in the Seminar for Executives on Legislative Operations is limited so that all participants have the opportunity to engage in discussion with program speakers, including Members of Congress and congressional staff.
Time will be provided to attend congressional hearings, observe the House and/or Senate floor and participate in roundtable discussions. All sessions will be conducted on Capitol Hill.
Course Dates and Tuition
December 7 - 11, 2009
March 22 - 26, 2010
June 21 - 25, 2010
Tuition - $ 1,750
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