Contract lobbyists have the opportunity to join PAAT at one of two levels:
Sustaining Membership: Sustaining members are those individuals or individuals employed by sponsoring firms willing to make an expanded financial commitment to PAAT's operations. Founding and Sustaining members have Full Membership benefits (outlined below) as well as the opportunity to designate an individual to serve on the PAAT Executive Committee. The dues for Sustaining Membership are $12,000 per year and include the designation of up to eight associates as PAAT members.
Full Membership: Full Membership in PAAT is an annual individual membership expiring a year from the date of sign-up. The dues for Full Membership are $1,200 per year and may be paid by credit card or by check. Full Membership entitles the individual to:
- Ethics Commission and legislation monitoring, representation and updates
- Invitations to all "members only" events and briefings
- Access to PAAT recommended forms and practice guides
- Lobby registration and filing notification reminders
- All PAAT member information and issue briefs
- Confidential consultation on Ethics Commission questions
- Notification of Ethics Commission practice and filing changes
- Inclusion in the member listing with a link to your website if applicable
- Use of the PAAT member logo on your letterhead or other materials to highlight membership and commitment to strong ethical standards
If you are interested in joining as a Full Member, please fill out the online application form or download the PAAT membership brochure.
If you are interested in joining us as a Sustaining Member to help underwrite our efforts to educate and improve the understanding of elected stakeholders, the media and the public of what you do as a contract lobbyist, please contact us directly for more information.