SCOTT A.

MORRIS, CAE
Arlington, VA 22209-2847
(571) 214-1594 scottmorris1600@gmail.com

SUMMARY: extensive experience in public policy issues; in-depth knowledge of local, state, and
federal government; accredited in association management by the American Society
of Association Executives as a Certified Association Executive (CAE)

EMPLOYMENT

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International Washington, DC

Director, State and Local Affairs July 2012 Feb. 2017
Worked with BOMA local associations around the country to enhance BOMA Internationals
effectiveness with state/local advocacy issues.
Provided training to BOMA local association staff and volunteers on tools available, as well as
leadership and how to training for government affairs committees.
Enhanced BOMA Internationals effectiveness through continued involvement in public policy
organizations such as the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Association of Counties, and the
National Conference of State Legislatures. Focused on developing relationships with the
Washington, DC-based staff of these organizations.
Worked with the BOMA Internationals Association Services Department to identify BOMA local
associations that did not meet the advocacy-related baseline standards; worked with BOMA local
associations to improve their advocacy offerings.
Served as staff for Industry Defense Fund Oversight Committee, which approves funding to BOMA
local associations for unbudgeted advocacy challenges, and State Government Affairs Committee.

National League of Cities (NLC) Washington, DC

Manager, State Municipal League Programs Dec. 2000 May 2012
Developed and managed a broad range of programs and activities tailored to assist and support
NLCs state municipal league members.
Advocated state league interests in all NLC activities and worked with NLC staff to develop
effective NLC-state municipal league working relationships.
Organized and conducted annual training workshop for state municipal league staff, annual summer
meeting for state league executive directors, and programs for state municipal league executive
directors and staff at NLCs two annual conferences.
Staffed eight-member steering committee of league directors that served as the executive board for
all forty-nine state league executive directors.
Edited and published a regular monthly newsletter as a primary information sharing device among
the state municipal leagues.
Conducted surveys and published reports on state municipal league activities, policies, and practices.

Senior Policy Analyst Oct. 1998 Dec. 2000

Developed NLCs policy positions through the NLC policy committee process.
Served as staff for three committees of local elected officials and assisted in formulating policy
statements for consideration by committee memberships.
Conducted research and analysis of policy issues on behalf of the committees.
Developed briefing papers to keep committees and general membership informed regarding policy
matters.
Organized working meetings for the committees, including agenda development, speakers, and
logistics.
Tracked cross-cutting issues among NLCs seven policy committees.
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Connecticut Conference of Municipalities New Haven, CT

Lobbyist/Legislative Analyst Dec. 1993 Oct. 1998
Lobbied members of the CT General Assembly on municipal issues of importance and concern.
Researched and analyzed municipal impact of state legislation and regulations.
Prepared and presented testimony at state legislative committee public hearings.
Produced reports and bulletins to inform and encourage member participation in organizations
legislative agenda.

Connecticut General Assembly Hartford, CT

Committee Administrator, Transportation Committee Nov. 1991 Dec. 1993
Researched transportation issues for state legislators.
Organized and coordinated committee meetings and public hearings.
Prepared agendas and minutes and tracked bills through the legislative process.

Independent Community Affairs Activities Aug. 1989 Nov. 1991

Elected Member (6 terms), Stamford, Connecticut City Council. Analyzed and monitored activities
of Connecticut Legislature and U.S. Congress (12/83 1/94).
Member and Vice-Chair of Board of Directors of CTE, Inc., anti-poverty agency for Stamford,
Connecticut (6/86 11/91).
Member, Rotary Club of Stamford, a service organization composed of community, business, and
civic leaders (3/85 11/91).

Citizens Utilities Company Stamford, CT

Revenue Requirements Specialist Aug. 1984 July 1989
Involved in the preparation, filing, and processing of tariff-related matters.
Analyzed the results of operation, investment, and other financial data to determine cost of service
and earnings requirements for regulatory presentation.
Acquired thorough knowledge of the regulatory commission environment.

New York Power Authority New York, NY

Policy Analyst and Licensing Specialist July 1981 Aug. 1984
Managed the capital budget and monitored expenditures for a proposed transmission line.
Served as principal contact between the Project Development and Licensing Division and other
Power Authority Departments.
Managed research projects on energy and environmental issues.
Performed economic feasibility studies for hydroelectric projects.

CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Vice Chair, 2016-17 Government Relations Section Council, American Society of Association Executives
Chair, 2015 American Society of Association Executives Government Relations Symposium
Chair, 2015-16 ASAE Government Relations Section Council Subcommittee on State Relations
Treasurer and Board of Directors, Washington Area State Relations Group, one of the nations
largest organizations dedicated exclusively to serving state government relations professionals

EDUCATION
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Master of Public Administration (1980)
Concentration: Budgeting and Finance

Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Arts (1977)
Major: Political Science Minor: History