SA History
This newest standing committee is coming into its third year!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEI)
Name the 3 types of standard SA legislation
Bill, Resolution, Statement
"shall be in charge of maintaining and enforcing the governing documents, and serving as a resource for the legislative and executive branches regarding the rules and governing documents"
Article III Section 1 Subsection D Sub-subsection c Clause 2
How many Senators is the minimum for serving on a legislative committee?
2
What are the roles of the following people:
Sarah Mangelsdorf
Nicole Sampson
Jeffrey Runner
John Blackshear
Anne-Marie Algier
Sarah Mangelsdorf - President of the University
Nicole Sampson - Interim - Provost of the University
Jeffrey Runner - Dean of the College (AS&E)
John Blackshear - VP of Student Life
Anne-Marie Algier - (Interim) Dean of Students
Senate Bill No. 47 from 2021 merged these two committees into one
(Bonus points if you can name the only two Senators at the time that voted no)
Campus Services and Student Life
(Adrija + Sybilla <3)
All motions placed on the Senate agenda should receive the approval of what body?
Senate Steering Committee
"shall act as the official representative of the SA, and as an advocate for the students, as per Article III of the SA Constitution"
Article III Section 2 Subsection A Sub-Subsection a
In a Senate of 18 Senators, what is quorum?
12
(at least 2/3 of the body)
What occurs if it is found that the details of what occurred during an executive session were discussed outside of that session?
The person shall be placed on the agenda for removal at the following Senate meeting, regardless of the term in which the executive session was held.
Name 3 pieces of legislation that were passed last year
Bill to Mandate Annual SA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training (DEI) for SA Officials (Bill No. 56)
Continuing the Bill to Establish the Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion (DEI) Committee (Bill No. 55)
Continuing LEAF Act (Bill No. 54)
Resolution to Endorse the Report on Latin Honors (No. 72)
Resolution to Endorse and Utilize the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training Report for Future Campus-Wide Training (No. 74)
Resolution to Reaffirm Support for LGBTQ+ Students (No. 70)
Resolution to Call for Thoughtful Investment and Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza (No. 73)
Statement to Support Students’ Rights to Assemble and Protest (No. 43)
Statement to Support a Fair Contract For Our Service and Healthcare Workers (No. 39)
SO MANY!
Name the type of legislation:
Legislation which the Senate has no formal authority to implement its provisions. Therefore, outcomes of ______ involve advocacy, usually undertaken by the Executive Branch or Committee Chairs
Resolution
"shall make all administrative decisions involving the SA"
Senate
Artice III Section 1 Subsection A Sub-Subsection a
It took this many signatures on an IMPACT petition from the old site to mandate SA action
250
What are the criteria for being a member of the Students' Association?
All undergraduates of the College will be full voting Members of the Students’ Association, provided the students have paid the student activities fee.
Name the previous 2 SA Presidents
(Extra 100 points for the two before that)
Daniel Pyskaty
Adrija Bhattacharjee
(Sabeet Kazmi)
(Justyna Gorka)
This is the margin to pass legislation unless otherwise stated
Simple Majority
"to assist the President with their duties, as directed, that do not fall under the responsibilities of other executive members, and to organize executive functions as needed"
Chief of Staff
Article III Section 2 Subsection C Sub-subsection e Clause 1
How many Senators in a Senate of 18 would have to vote yes to make a change to the bylaws?
12
(At least 2/3 of body)
Describe the power dynamic between the following documents:
SA Bylaws
Policy and Procedure Manuals (PPMS)
SA Constitution
Each must act within the mandates set by the document directly above:
SA Constitution - "highest law of the SA"
Bylaws
PPMs
This was the year of the ratification of the current SA Constitution
What are the three titles one may have in support of a piece of legislation
(written at the top of a piece of legislation)
Sponsor, Co-Sponsor, Endorsement
"reserves the right to withhold confidential information until such time that said information is no longer confidential"
(Name 2)
Mysterious
Chief Justice and President
Article III Section 3 Subsection B Sub-subsection c Clause 1
Article III Section 2 Subsection A Sub-subsection c Clause 1
How many Senators would be needed to enter executive session in a Senate of 14 Senators?
10
(2/3 of the body)
What is the first line of the SA Constitution preamble?
We the undergraduates of the College of Arts and Sciences and Engineering, in order to form a more perfect Association,