Resolution 95-19: HOW DO I BECOME CHAIR?

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Number	95-19
Description	Student Congress committee assignments, chairs, and co-chairs be subject to approval by the executive committee
Authored by	Unknown
Sponsored by	Unknown
Date Submitted	Tuesday, October 31, 1995
Committee	Rules and Appropriations
Result	n/a
Remarks	FAILED - No further information is available about this resolution.
Whereas	Student Congress committee assignments, chairs, and co-chairs are currently assigned by the President of Student Congress; and
Whereas	All members of Student Congress seek to obtain leadership positions; and
Whereas	A diversity of opinion is a benefit to Congress and is treasured by all students; and
Whereas	Chairs and Co-chairs hold various positions that can affect the success of resolutions; and
Whereas	When experienced members are overlooked for leadership positions, it causes dissatisfaction with the group as a whole; and
Whereas	Inclusion of more people in the selection process will create a higher degree of objectivity.
Be It Further Resolved That	Student Congress committee assignments, chairs, and co-chairs continue to be assigned by the Student Congress President and be subject to approval by the executive committee; and
Be It Further Resolved That	Considerations that play a major role in the selection of chairs and co-chairs be seniority in Student Congress, outstanding past service, seniority in committee assigned, and desire for position in committee; and
Be It Further Resolved That	Committee chairs' and co-chairs' selection accurately represent Student Congress and the student body as a whole; and
Be It Further Resolved That	This resolution shall take effect immediately.