Formal and informal, proactive. VDOT and the General Assembly have a proactive approach to communication. VDOT is in the process of starting regional town hall meetings with legislators to provide information of interest. VDOT reviews and provides comments on the effects of all proposed legislation, including in committee hearings during the legislative session. VDOT legislative analyses and recommendations also are provided to the secretary of transportation, the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget and the governor's office for consideration. The governor can introduce legislation either by soliciting proposals from cabinet members that then are prepared in collaboration with state agencies, or at his or her discretion with assistance from cabinet members, state agencies or other stakeholders. In either case, a proposal must be sponsored by a legislator to be considered by the General Assembly. VDOT posts key studies, project updates and financial information on its Web site. VDOT has a chief of policy and environment, who oversees VDOT's activities around legislative and regulatory affairs.