More About Policy Committees

Role of Committee Members

CSG West policy committee members play a vital role in shaping discussions on key policy issues affecting the Western region. Their responsibilities include:

• Advocating for State Priorities – Members bring forward pressing issues from their states and suggest topics for committee discussions.

• Engaging in Policy Dialogue – Through active participation, members exchange information, share best practices, and promote regional cooperation to address policy challenges.

• Fostering Constructive Discussions – Members contribute to an open and productive dialogue by ensuring a diversity of viewpoints is heard and considered.

• Upholding CSG West’s Nonpartisan Mission – Members support CSG West’s role as a neutral convener, helping facilitate balanced, solution-focused discussions.

• Committing to Participation – Members are encouraged to attend CSG West’s Annual Meetings during the 2025-2026 biennium:

78th Annual Meeting – Jackson, Wyoming | September 16-19, 2025
79th Annual Meeting – Salt Lake City, Utah | July 7-10, 2026

Through their engagement, committee members help shape meaningful policy discussions and strengthen collaboration among Western policymakers.

Eligibility to Serve

State legislators currently serving in one of CSG West’s 13 member states are eligible to participate in CSG West policy committees.

Term of Position

Committee members serve two-year terms. The current term covers the 2025-2026 biennium.

Committee Appointments

Committee members are appointed by the highest-ranking legislative leader in each state’s legislative chamber. Legislators interested in serving on a policy committee are encouraged to fill out the form below and communicate their interest to the appointing authority in their chamber.

For questions about CSG West’s policy committees, please contact westpolicy@csg.org.