How do they match: Legislators

  • Assembly Member
  • City Council Member
  • Congress Member
  • Council Member
  • Tribal Council Member

  • Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
  • Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.
  • Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.

  • Supervise employees.
  • Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities.