Purpose:

- Build coalitions and expand relationships with key decision-makers, policymakers, Central, state and local level officials.

- Participate in the development of policy positions, strategies, and execution of tactics to influence the policy making process at Central & state level legislative activity.

- Work at the intersection of business and government, offering a unique approach to identifying emerging policy risks and opportunities, to shaping legislation, policy, and government decisions to HMIL advantage.

- Work collaboratively with external & internal stakeholders across the Auto Industry to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies and member service programs.

- Inform, coordinate and mobilize member company's participation in grassroots advocacy efforts to achieve industry's government relations goals.

Govt. & Trade Bodies Networking:

- Responsible for developing networking and advocacy strategies to advance HMIL interests and to advise and support management regarding communication and advocacy with policymakers.

- Manages and coordinates participation in relevant industry associations and membership organizations.

Corporate Risk Management:

- Early indication of changes in political behavior, govt. bureaucracy, policy & regulation changes.

Proactive Government Relations:

- A proactive government relations effort for fewer regulations to minimize negative impacts on business.

- Govt. relations strategies for current and emerging issues.

- Business to government advocacy connecting members directly with policy makers.

- Analytically-based case preparation promoting evidence-based decision-making.

- Issue briefings and materials required to make a strong case for HMIL & Auto industry.

Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Management:

- Participation in regulatory consultations with key stakeholders.

- Technical bulletins containing government updates on regulatory and legislative changes, compliance information and more to remain compliant.

- Bi-weekly regulatory updates reporting on municipal, provincial, national and international regulatory activities.

- Technical advice on compliance with new and existing regulations.

- Enforcement information and updates required for compliance.

- Environmental scans of issues, legislation, regulations & government policy.

Operational Support System:

- Through Govt. Networking Channel to resolve issues and save the business losses.

- Licenses & Approvals for various imports and QCO.

- Collaboration between the internal departments and Govt. bodies & trade bodies.