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Frequently Asked Questions
Who determines the position Virginia Interfaith Center will take on legislative issues?
The Center’s members and faith community leaders are polled annually to determine priorities. The poll is tabulated and reported to the Board, which in turn establishes the legislative agenda and legislative concerns.
How does the Virginia Interfaith Center promote its legislative agenda?
When the priorities have been determined (usually by mid August), statistics and ”talking points” are developed and a brochure is produced. After editing and printing, the agenda then is mailed to all of the Center’s membership for their local proactive work with legislators.
The legislative agenda is also mailed to each legislator. Further, press releases to the religious and secular press promote the agenda.
How does the Virginia Interfaith Center develop specific legislation to be introduced at the legislature?
Interfaith Center staff, in consultation and collaboration with partner religious and advocacy groups assist in the selection of specific issues for which legislation is written, introduced and promoted. We do not merely react to legislation, we help create and support legislation.
Are there public policy issues that the Virginia Interfaith Center does not address?
The Interfaith Center follows legislative issues set by its membership. The Board affirms the annual polling of the Center's members and directs the staff on policies and issues. Typically, issues where there is no clear agreement between religious traditions are not tracked closely.
Do you have questions not answered here? Contact the office.
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