In general, the issue manager’s role is to identify research and track issues to frame for presentation to the Committee.
The issue manager(s) will serve as:
The primary contact for the Committee, the Board and facilitators.
The issue manager contacts for the Agencies and other parties.
The focal point for comments gathering.
The issue manager(s) is responsible for:
Monitoring the current status, new developments and Coordinating issue meetings, communicating with other issue managers and Agency staff.
Identifying other Committee members to work on the issue, including representatives
Identifying appropriate, knowledgeable individuals for issue presentations. Presenters
could be Agency staff, Board members or other experts.
Facilitating useful presentations to the Committee/Board by ensuring presenters
understand the expectations of the Committee to provide appropriate information in an
efficient presentation.
Keeping the Federal Coordinators informed as the information gathering process