Senator Interview Questions: Student Government Procedures & Roles

What is a resolution bill?

Basically a statement from SGA.

What is the first and second reading of a bill?

Introduction.

What bills are required to go through E&A?

Any bill regarding election codes.

What bills are required to go through J&R?

Any bills that make changes to the documents.

What are special allocation bills?

To add money to the budget for A&S Agencies.

Who is responsible for documentation of attendance and absences?

Senate secretary.

What are the types of bills?

Resolution, appropriation bill, senate bill, constitutional amendments.

Who can write a bill and how many people can do so?

Any FAMU student, 3.

Judicial and Rules Committee:

Debate & revise constitution and broaden rules within SGA.

Organization and Finance Committee:

provide knowledge of funded agencies, collect fees.

Elections and Appointments Committee:

interview applicants and recommend appointments.

Students Relations Committee:

organize projects with the student body.

Activities and Services Committee:

Assume duties and services among members, student body.

Who keeps a file of all legislation?

Senate secretary.

How many times shall the student senate meet each month?

At least 3 times.

How much of the senate must be present to hold an election?

3/4.

When can a chairperson vote in a meeting?

Whenever they are breaking a tie.

What is the order of succession?

-Senate President

-Senate Pro Temp

-Judicial and Rules Chair: Senate parliamentarian

-Elections and Appointment Chair -Organization and Finance Chair

-Student Relations Chair

-Activities and Services Chair

-IDSC Chair

Standing Committees (J.O.S.E)

Judicial and Rules, Organization and Finance, Student Relations, Elections and Appointments

A&S Fees

Activity and Service Fees, 10.50 per credit hour

Type of Bills (R.A.S.C)

Resolution, Appropriation, Senate Bill, Constitutional Amendment

Non Senate Budget

Seven (Illegal Substances and Endorse Candidates During Elections and Endorse Greek Organizations)

Quorum

50% +1

Duties of a Senator

Attend Office Hours Weekly, Write Two Bills a Semester`

How many office hours do senators need weekly?

3