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"Navigating the First 90 Days"
A Workshop for Aides of Members-elect

November 19, 2008
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
1300 Longworth House Office Building

Conducted by the Congressional Management Foundation in partnership with the House Chiefs of Staff Association.

If you missed it: First_90_Days_Handouts (2.7 MB)

additional resources

Setting Up The Office

• Setting Course: A Congressional Management Guide
• Establishing District and State Offices
• Creating a First-Year Budget
• Committee Assignments (from Setting Course)
  

Technology/Communications

• General Technology Guidance (from Setting Course)
• Technology Resources
• Web Site Tips
• Mail Management
• Mail FAQs
• Making Technology Work for You

Planning/Management Assistance

• Strategic Planning Retreat

Hiring Staff

• Hiring Core Staff (from Setting Course)
  
• Staff Employment Studies
  
• Job Descriptions – House

Official Resources

• House Members Handbook
• Senate Rules
• Housenet (House Intranet Only)
• Webster (Senate Intranet Only)

Legislative References

• Congress.gov
• Congress.org

Additional Services to Members-Elect and Staff