The Government & Community Relations Department coordinates the interactions of the Network with the Federal government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the local municipalities of the communities we serve. Our department links the needs of the Network with the resources of the public sector. The department serves as the primary point of contact for Federal, state and local officials for advocacy issues, funding requests and legislative policy matters. In addition, the department monitors federal and state legislation and provides guidance to Network Administration and the Board of Trustees on these matters. The department maintains relationships with our elected officials, local and county planning boards and municipal agencies and strives to develop positive relationships between them. Members of the department maintain relationships with our elected officials, serve as a resource to these offices and represent the Network on committees, boards and task forces coordinated by local governments in the municipalities we serve. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Shafer, Assistant Vice President Government & Community Relations.