Kelly Charpentier-Berg, MSCSA President

Justin Klander, MSCSA Executive Director

Things to consider

Positions to be elected

Election process

Each position requires a certain amount of dedicated time. ◦ Consider your academic and personal time

commitments?

There are also specific duties that may appeal to different skill sets◦ Am I qualified or capable?

Platform Committee

Governing Council

Presidents’ Group

Student At Large

Cabinet

Sets and upholds State and Federal Legislative Agendas.

Performs research on policies

Assists and organizes advocacy efforts

3-5 hours a week outside of conferences

“Board of Directors”◦ Fiduciary role

Regional Organizer for MSCSA

Must attend each SLC

5-10 hours a week outside of conferences

Discuss “best practices” of senate president’s

Assist with leadership training and communication for senate president’s

Serve on the Governing Council

3-5 hours a week outside of conferences

Elected during the General Assembly

2 positions elected (Platform and GC)

Represents the underrepresented and minority opinion

PC serves as Chair and GC Vice Chair of Diversity Committee

Elected by the General Assembly

Significant time commitments◦ THESE ARE JOBS!

Treasurer Public Relations Coordinator Vice President President

Ensure financial policies are followed and manages travel authorizations

Chairs monthly Fiscal Committee meetings

Creates a budget proposal for the next fiscal year

20 hours a week of MSCSA work

Works with Director of Communications to maintain effective communication network

Editor in Chief of Students’ View

Chair of the Editorial Board

20 Hours per week

Chairs the Platform Committee

Research Policy issues

Assist with legislative and MnSCU Advocacy efforts

30 hours per week

Spokesperson of MSCSA to MnSCU, the legislature and the public.

Chairs Governing Council

Oversees the responsibilities of Cabinet, Executive Director, and all initiatives of MSCSA

40+ hours per week

Friday, March 11th: Candidacy Packets due for Cabinet and Student At-Large

April Spring GA: ◦ Meet and Greet◦ General Assembly Elections

Cabinet and Student At-Large Representatives◦ Regional Meeting Elections

GC and Platform Representative elections◦ Presidents’ Group Meeting Elections

PG Chair and Vice Chair elections

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