Many times backbenchers are the committee chairs and help develop policy or have good rapport with the upper management.
Globe and Mail (2003)
I had a good rapport with the fans.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They appeared to have struck up a good rapport.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is really just about building a good rapport.
The Sun (2016)
In only five matches the two of them have established a good rapport.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)