I. POLICY
The POA will establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with local media, elected officials, community leaders, public/private organizations and the general public of Dawson and Pickens counties
The POA may engage in appropriate advocacy activities as they may further the interests of the Association and/or Big Canoe.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES
POA Board and General Manager.

III. SCOPE
This policy governs POA relationships and activities with other organizations, groups and entities outside of Big Canoe.

IV. DEFINITIONS
External Relations: Any relationship, informal or formal, with organizations, groups, entities and individuals that are external to Big Canoe. Advocacy: Support for or against a cause or proposal; Attempt to influence public opinion or resource allocation decisions; Protection of assets of interest. This can include position papers,
media campaigns, public speeches, etc. Unless otherwise decided by the POA board, it does not include legislative lobbying efforts.

V. RELATED POLICIES OR DOCUMENTS

QUESTIONS?