Formal and informal. DOTD staff interact formally and informally with the Senate and House Transportation and Public Works committees as well as other legislators and legislative staff. The secretary and executive staff engage with the Legislature on relevant issues. DOTD general counsel and legal staff work under the direction of the executive team on drafting, tracking and providing informational testimony on legislation. The general counsel also ensures that the DOTD is in compliance with legislative mandates or expectations. Transportation committee staff members give the DOTD advance notice of expected submissions. The DOTD employs a dedicated legislative liaison who works to maintain an engaged relationship with legislators and legislative staff. The DOTD, however, does not engage in lobbying the Legislature or local government.