Delegates to each biennial LWVMD convention (conventions are held during odd years) reconfirm existing Positions and adopt Studies for the next two year period. Our Action agenda is determined by the LWVMD board, with input from Local Leagues, prior to each session of the General Assembly and also as issues arise during the year.

After adoption of a Study, the LWVMD board appoints a Study Committee which researches the issues, prepares informational material for members, and develops questions on which member agreement (consensus) is sought. The consensus is then reformatted into Positions, made known to members, and becomes our basis for Action.

Although we take Action at all levels of League--national, state and local-- our tools are similar. Here are some of the ways LWVMD takes Action on issues:

1. Present testimony to committees of the General Assembly and to commissions established by the General Assembly.
2. Issue Action Alerts so that members are able to lobby their legislators.
3. Write letters and articles for local media.
4. Provide information for Report from State Circle, a League publication.
5. Join coalitions with the same goals as the League.
6. Monitor implementation of legislation.

Yes, we do! We promote informed discussion of issues, and we have often heard a legislator, or others attending hearings, say "The League is here." What a tribute to our professionalism, objectivity, and "staying power"!