TYPES OF BILLS
What is a Category D Bill?
Bills that recommend that the University administration take specific action on a certain issue
What does it mean to abstain from voting?
To refrain from voting
Who is the Vice Chair of Public Relations?
Shree Patel
How many unexcused absences do you get?
3
Name the 3 branches of Student Government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is a Category B Bill?
Amendments or revisions to the Student Government Statutes
What is a Call to Order?
The chair's opening to a meeting. Also, the chair instruction to a member who is disruptive in some way
Who is the Vice Chair of Policy and Finance?
Randy Fitzgerald
What are Senators REQUIRED to wear to weekly Senate meetings?
Senate Polos or Business Casual
Name at least 3 Agencies of Student Government
Category 5, ECO Agency, Elections Commission, SEPA
What is a Category A Bill?
Amendment or revisions to the Student Government Constitution
What does it mean to "Second"?
To confirm that another member wants a motion considered
Who is the Chair of Public Relations?
Abigail Adeleke
How many hours of tabling are Senators required to complete a semester?
2 hours!!
What are some of the roles of Elections Commission?
Administer and conduct the organization, coordination and operation of all Student Government elections and referenda.
What is a Category C?
Bills involving the receipt of reports, informations, and/or recommendations
What is "Unfinished Business"?
Any matters carried over from a previous meeting
Who is the Chair of University Affairs?
Sri Ravipati
How many Co-Sponsored events are Senators required to go to per semester?
2 events
What is the name of the council that oversees Academic Affairs on the Executive Branch?
Academic Liason Council (ALC)
What is a Category E Bill?
Bills involving the confirmation of executive or other appointments
What is a Parliamentarian?
Someone who is an expert in parliamentary procedure
Who is essentially in charge of chairs and oversees the Council of Chairs Meetings?
Speaker Pro Tempore/Sumra Wahid
Name a Committee and what they do primarily
AA (Academic Initiatives), Policy and Finance (Co-sponsorship and SG policies), Public Relations (tabling events and social media), and University Affairs (non-academic programs and innovations)
If there is an issue involving branches of student government, who would you get in contact with? (Hint: This person oversees all member of Student Government)
Chief of Staff, Emily Gossett