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
Date Considered	Wednesday, January 1, 1000
General Body Vote	Thursday, January 1, 1970
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.