ELECTION INFO - Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government

Monday, March 21, 2011

Want to join Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government?? Here are some facts you should know before you get started. And a list of positions and their responsibilities.


You must be a currently enrolled Steinhardt undergraduate student in good
academic standing

Campaigning is the sole responsibility of the candidate. If you wish to post flyers, a copy must first be sent to devon.pryor@nyu.edu for approval. Campaigning will take place from Monday, April 3 through Monday, April 11.

In order to be eligible for any USG Executive Board or Council position, the candidate must be available Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:45pm or at a different time for Executive Board and General Assembly Meetings as decided by the Executive Board.

Online elections will take place Monday, April 11 through Monday, April 18th.

Please attach a picture of you that you want to use for your candidate picture for elections (note: this is optional. Picture will appear by your name on online voting ballot).

President

In accordance with the Constitution, the President shall:

1. In conjunction with the Board, develop a goal statement at the beginning of each academic year; report progress on these goals at mid-year and at the end of the term.
2. Preside at the Executive Board, Council, and Assembly meetings of the USG.
3. Coordinate the organization of the agenda for these meetings.
4. Serve as a member of, or appoint an alternate to, the Committees of the University Committee on Student Life (UCSL).
5. Attend meetings of the Faculty of The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development or appoint an alternate to attend.
6. Serve as, or send, a representative on the Dean’s Budget Advisory Committee.
7. Represent or appoint representation for the USG Assembly at School and University functions and meetings.
8. Review the Constitution to confirm its accuracy.
9. Delegate additional responsibility to Executive Board members as s/he sees fit.
10. In conjunction with the Executive Board and Council, propose a calendar each semester of planned activities of the USG.
11. Be the official voice and representative of The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Undergraduate Student Government.

Vice President

In accordance with the Constitution, the Vice President shall:

1. Conduct meetings in the absence of the President.
2. Be responsible for coordinating and implementing Assembly motions.
3. Serve as an ex-officio member of all internal standing committees.
4. Initiate and oversee internal committees of the USG for proper functioning.
5. Succeed the President in an event of the resignation or removal of the latter.
6. Carry out all other responsibilities as delegated by the President.

Treasurer

In accordance with the Constitution, the Treasurer shall:

1. Implement the budget plans as outlined by the Executive Board.

2. Be informed of the financial standing of the USG and report monthly, or as necessary, to the Executive Board, Council, and Assembly.

3. Maintain all expense receipts, issue checks, balance ledger, and set next year’s budget and club allocations.

4. Attend all meetings of the USG Council and Assembly.

5. Carry out all other responsibilities delegated by the USG President.


Secretary

In accordance with the Constitution, the Secretary shall:

1. Keep the minutes of the Executive Board, Council, Assembly, and other special meetings.
2. See that cumulative minutes, committee reports and correspondence are maintained and made available upon request.
3. Take and keep records of attendance at each meeting.
4. Draft communications at the request and approval of the Executive Board.
5. Maintain an up-to-date contact list of the active members of the Assembly.
6. Review and respond to general USG voicemail messages and e-mail correspondence.
7. Carry out all other responsibilities as delegated by the President.

Senator

In accordance with the Constitution, the Senator shall:

1. Attend meetings of the University Senate.
2. Attend meetings of the Student Senators Council (SSC) and University Committee on Student Life (UCSL).
3. Submit reports to the Executive Board, Council, and Assembly of the USG reflecting the current issues of concern before the Senate.
4. Keep a file of all minutes and reports of the University Senate at the office of the USG for further reference.
5. Carry out all other responsibilities as delegated by the President.

Alternate Senator

In accordance with the Constitution, the Alternate Senator shall:

1. Assist the Senator if need be.
2. Replace the Senator in the event that the Senator can no longer remain in office.
3. Serve as the Alternate at any meeting the Senator is unable to attend.
4. Regularly review the attendance of club representatives and status.
5. Regularly report to the Treasurer and Executive Board regarding the status of USG-sponsored clubs for review.
6. Organize and maintain club status and application.
7. Carry out all other responsibilities as delegated by the President.

Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class Presidents

In accordance with the Constitution, the Class Presidents shall:

1. Help project the needs, concerns, and wishes of their respective constituents.
2. Conduct at least one event per month for their student population as is fitting and appropriate for the class.
3. Attend all meetings of the USG Council and Assembly.
4. Serve as advocates for their class in decisions of the USG.
5. Preside over regular meetings of a committee consisting of their respective populations.
6. Attend, and perhaps preside at, class-specific committee meetings (i.e. Senior Legacy Committee, USG Election Committee, etc.)
7. Carry out all other responsibilities as delegated by the President of the USG.


If you have any questions please feel free to contact Senior Class President Mitchell Weaver at mww246@nyu.edu.

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