Individuals at federal, state and local levels who have been elected to public office and develop, enact and emend laws that affect their constituents daily. Included are U.S. senators and representatives; state senators and representatives; and others who have lawmaking authority. Legislators introduce, examine, and vote on bills to pass official legislation. In preparing such legislation, they study staff reports and hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in the issue under consideration. They usually must approve budgets and the appointments of nominees for leadership posts. Some bodies have elected chief executives or managers, or else the legislative council appoints the city, town, or county manager.
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