How do they match: Legislators

  • Assembly Person

  • Alert constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings.
  • Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
  • Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.
  • Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.
  • Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.

  • Hire personnel.