ECPA Recommendations: Hiring Public Affairs Consultants
Summary of Recommendations from an ECPA Working Group This document sets out the steps and considerations to be taken into account when requesting proposals from public affairs agencies. The success of a project, both for the ‘client’ and for the ‘agency’, can often depend on how the decision to work together is taken at the outset. For Clients, we want to stress that this is only a tool to help with your decision to select the right consultant or agency. It is not a rigid process to hinder you. Adapt this tool as necessary. Use your best judgment as to which performance and...
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Please note that the information below is outdated due to the introduction of the new Transparency Register, therefore we would like to refer you to the revised SEAP guidelines. 1. Calculation What geographical base have we chosen to report on? Have we checked with the Commission Guidance which PA and PR expenditures should be included? What percentage of our total public affairs expenditure have we defined as direct lobbying activities? Do we anticipate a substantial difference between our submission for this year and next year? If so, why? 2. Internal preparation How much...
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