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Senate Leadership
The 2007 - 2008 Senate
Leadership
Chairman of the
Student Senate - Jeremy Harrell
The Chairman of the Senate is the Executive Vice President
of the Student Body. Elected by the entire student body,
the Chair of Senate directs all of the activities of
the Senate and its various committees. The Chair forwards
all legislation passed by the Senate on to the upper
university governing bodies, such as the University
Senate, Student Affairs Council, and the Board of Trustees.
The Chair, as Executive Vice President, must also fulfill
Executive branch duties.
President Pro Tempore - TBD
The President Pro Tempore serves as the second highest
ranking officer within the Senate and chairs the Senate
Oversight Committee. Elected by the Senate, the pro
tempore works closely with the Chair of the Senate in
order to keep the legislative agenda moving. As chairman
of the Oversight Committee, the pro tempore ensures
that all elected officers of ASG are doing their duties
properly and serving the student body with integrity.
Chairperson of the Administrative
Committee - Melonia Bennett
The Chair of the Administrative Committee is also elected
by the entire Student Senate. This position oversees
the progress of legislation passed by the Senate in
the other various governing bodies in the university
governance structure. The chair also reviews the ASG
Constitution, By-laws and Senate Standing Rules for
needed revisions and adjustments.
Chairperson of the Committee
on the Budget - Brendan Buholzer
The Chair of the Budget Committee convenes said committee
which has the authority and responsibility to review
all expenditures by any branch, body, agency, committee,
council, or ancilliary organization of the Associated
Student Government.
Chairperson of the Elections
Committee - Jeremy Harrell
The Chair of the Elections Committee works to ensure
that all campus elections for student leaders are run
according to the established rules. The position also
organizes and directs the activities of the various
polling stations on Election day. The Chief of Staff
oversees Senate elections, ASG Officer elections (including
the election for the Student Body President), and various
other elections held by the Senate such as the Cabinet
appointments.
Senate Historian - Communications
Committee
The Historian is charged with maintaining the legislative
records and history of the Student Senate. All legislation
passed by the Senate from previous years may be viewed
in the Senate legislative record.
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