The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

Fred Turner is an expert in policy making and legislative work who has managed over 50 employees at a time in departments with annual budgets of more than three million dollars. In addition to his current work as the Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Fred Turner has prior experience that includes time as Chief of Staff for Congressman Alcee L. Hastings as well as working for the U.S Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

During his time with the commission, Mr. Turner was the principal liaison to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and its parliamentary assembly. The largest international organization focused on ensuring global security, human rights, and environmental health, OSCE is made up of 57 member countries that all have equal status. The parliamentary assembly is one mechanism that supports OSCE’s work.

Including 397 members and headquartered in Copenhagen, the parliamentary assembly's chief purpose is to provide a mechanism for diplomatic relations and debate, and to ensure cooperation among member countries. Meeting annually, the assembly regularly delivers recommendations on international policy and other advice to the political and operational arms of OSCE.