Student Assembly

R.14 Resolution Amending the Responsibilities of the Vice President for Public Relations

Whereas, during the past month, the Vice President for Public Relations has established alternative ways of efficiently communicating with the undergraduate student body (via the Guest Room column in the Cornell Daily Sun);

Whereas, university guidelines prohibit any type of mass e-mail from being sent out to all undergraduates;

Whereas, the SA Appropriations Committee has allotted for only two newsletters in print form for this semester (Fall 2006) and next (Spring 2007);

Be it therefore resolved that the Vice President for Public Relations is responsible for only two newsletters per year to be distributed to as many individuals as possible in print;

Be it further resolved that the following addition be placed in the SA charter, creating:

Bylaw 4.2.c.5 The responsibilities of the Vice President for Public Relations are as follows:

1. Serve as editor of SA newsletter to be sent over email to the entire undergraduate student body strike: three add: two times/semester. The newsletter should include the current month�s accomplishments and next month�s plans, accompanied by the name of a contact person to whom comments and questions may be addressed.

2. Serve on Executive Committee.

3. Consult with the Director of Elections regarding elections� advertising.

4. Chair Communications Committee. Propose communication yearly budget by last meeting in September.

5. Arrange all advertising, postering, banners, etc.

6. Ensure all SA meetings, forums, committee meetings, etc. are listed in Sun Daybook. Advertise resolutions of particular interest to the general student community.

7. Assist SA members and committee chairs in their outreach programs.

8. Devise and implement mechanisms to increase participation of student organizations in SA processes.

9. Promote student advocacy role that the SA can play on campus.

10. Establish and maintain relations with college newsletters, other University publications and CUINFO, and provide copy for placement therein.

11. Respond with letters to the editor, etc. to inaccurate editorials, articles, and letters published in the Sun.

12. Speak at orientation events promoting SA to viable candidates in the fall and spring.

13. Remain in contact with Sun beat reporters.

Respectfully submitted,

C.J. Slicklen �09 Vice President for Public Relations Representative, School of Hotel Administration Chairman, Communications Committee