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Resolution 6: Engaging Unelected Community Members Through Associate Membership
Sponsored by: Cameron Pritchett ‘15, Don Muir ‘15, Geoffrey Block ‘14
Whereas, the Student Assembly has long struggled to effectively engage unelected community members
Whereas, the Student Assembly must take effective measures to represent all undergraduate students and communities on campus
Whereas, giving community members a seat at the table will allow them to truly contribute to the SA’s legislative process
Whereas, an associate membership position will help engage communities who may be adverse to running in public elections
Whereas, an associate membership position allows those who lose elections to still remain engaged with the Student Assembly
Be it therefore resolved, that the SA support the views and initiatives presented in the Associate Membership report
Be it further resolved, that the 2012–2013 Standing Rules be amended with the following being added as Section I Rule 9:
The Student Assembly is empowered to select two ex-officio members, hereafter referred to as Associate Members, to be seated at the table during the Student Assembly’s regularly scheduled meetings. These Associate Members will have debating, but not voting, privileges.
Respectfully Submitted,
Don Muir ‘15
Arts & Sciences Representative
Cameron Pritchett ‘15
Minority Representative
Geoffrey Block ‘14
At-Large Representative
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