SGA Speaker Senate

Position Title:

SGA Speaker of the Senate

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Student Hourly Job Profile:
Student Help

Reports to the General Assembly and works office hours throughout the fall and spring semesters. Provides resources and support to Senators, facilitates the connection between the Senate and the Executive Branch, and ensures adherence to University policies and Robert’s Rules of Order.

• Deliver training sessions on University, System, and Finance policies;
  Shared Governance; and Robert’s Rules of Order to new Senators.
• Chair Rules Committee and coordinate Senate agendas and minutes; post agendas in compliance with Wisconsin Open Meeting Laws.
• Create a welcoming environment at weekly Senate meetings and serve as Parliamentarian for the Student Government Association.
• Nominate a Speaker Pro Tempore and Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms for approval by the Senate.
• Attend all Senate and Executive Board Meetings.
• Appoint three Associate Justices to the Judicial Branch.
• Collaborate with the Speaker Pro Tempore to develop the Student Senator Handbook.
• Maintain a Bill Binder and continue the Bill numbering system for bills passed the General Assembly.
• Meet with the Executive Director at least once a month and with the Speaker Pro Tempore at least bi‑weekly.
• Assign outreach hours and organize submitted outreach hours.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable protected class, in accordance with federal and state law and UW System policies.