ASOSU adds House of Representatives to its constitution
ASOSU reverts to bicameral legislative system, creating House of Representatives to complement ASOSU Senate - formerly grad, undergrad senate
Shanna Woodruff
Issue date: 3/11/09 Section: News
"As long as they can be in contact, that's all that really matters," Taylor said, explaining that a physical presence is not necessary.
The Speaker of the House, however, will be required to be physically present at the summer meetings.
"A lot of stuff gets determined in the summer months," Aljets said, referring to the many decisions that are made requiring the Speaker of the House's presence.
In addition, the constitution has been changed to include further guidelines for the elections process, such as spending limits for campaigns.
Students considering running for office will be among the first to utilize the new constitution and need to begin the process now.
ASOSU hosts elections for its executive and legislative branches, the Memorial Union Program Council and the Student Incidental Fees Committee.
The executive branch of ASOSU includes the president, vice president, task forces and other executive positions and services.
The legislative branch includes the Speaker of the House, student senators and student representatives.
For students who are interested in running for office, elections packets are available at the SLI info desk in Snell 149. The packet includes deadlines and more specific descriptions of each position.
More information is available at http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/elections/.
There are mandatory information sessions that students must attend to run for office, one of which is today at 9 a.m. in MU 110. Another session will be held March 16 at 4 p.m. in Snell 149.
"Running for office is an excellent way to be involved on campus and make positive changes," said ASOSU Vice President Kimberly Nickerson, a senior in health management and policy.
"You can serve students and gain valuable personal and professional skills."
Those involved with the constitution expect the new student government to improve with the new changes that allow more flexibility.
"Hopefully most of the kinks are worked out," Taylor said.
Shanna Woodruff, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
The Speaker of the House, however, will be required to be physically present at the summer meetings.
"A lot of stuff gets determined in the summer months," Aljets said, referring to the many decisions that are made requiring the Speaker of the House's presence.
In addition, the constitution has been changed to include further guidelines for the elections process, such as spending limits for campaigns.
Students considering running for office will be among the first to utilize the new constitution and need to begin the process now.
ASOSU hosts elections for its executive and legislative branches, the Memorial Union Program Council and the Student Incidental Fees Committee.
The executive branch of ASOSU includes the president, vice president, task forces and other executive positions and services.
The legislative branch includes the Speaker of the House, student senators and student representatives.
For students who are interested in running for office, elections packets are available at the SLI info desk in Snell 149. The packet includes deadlines and more specific descriptions of each position.
More information is available at http://asosu.oregonstate.edu/elections/.
There are mandatory information sessions that students must attend to run for office, one of which is today at 9 a.m. in MU 110. Another session will be held March 16 at 4 p.m. in Snell 149.
"Running for office is an excellent way to be involved on campus and make positive changes," said ASOSU Vice President Kimberly Nickerson, a senior in health management and policy.
"You can serve students and gain valuable personal and professional skills."
Those involved with the constitution expect the new student government to improve with the new changes that allow more flexibility.
"Hopefully most of the kinks are worked out," Taylor said.
Shanna Woodruff, staff writer
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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