The mission of the Government Affairs Council (GAC) is to provide a basis for the Visalia Chamber of Commerce to act on local, state and federal government issues; to establish and maintain a good working relationship with its elected officials; to advocate for actions and outcomes that are of direct benefit to The Chamber’s members; and to create a favorable and profitable business.

GAC members are expected to actively serve on at least one of the GAC’s standing or ad hoc issue committees in areas such as Community Planning and Development, economic development, culture, community security and health, natural resources and the environment, education and human development, or legislative review.