Wiess College Constitution

Who is Wiess named after?

Harry Carothers Wiess

Who is Wiess' president?

Grant Wilson

Who is the Chief Justice?

Ben Bridges

Who are the magisters?

Flavio Cunha & Fabiana Santos

Who is the College Coordinator?

Jenny Toups

Who are the RAs?

Carissa & Nick (3rd floor); Kari & Lach (4th floor)

Who is the highest ranking faculty associate?

Magister

Who recommends the Magisters & RAs?

A committee with two chairman appointed by the President and no fewer than six Wiessman on it; president acts as ex officio member

When is Cabinet?

Every Wednesday in Upper Commons or Large Classroom or Zoom (anyone can come)

What is Section 13 about in the Wiess Constitution?

Wiess College Court- There shall be a record kept of the hearing and the trial when an issue is brought up

When do elections need to be held?

By final week in Feb of spring semester (except for First Year Reps which are elected in the first six weeks)

Can you hold two positions concurrently?

No

How many voting members are there?

17

What do the sophomore reps do?

Chair New Student Committee and organize freshman service points

Who organizes the State of Wiess?

The Senior Rep (also chairs Senior Committee)

What position has a two year term?

Treasurer (first year is Assistant Treasurer)

True or False- a student placed on probation will be immediately removed from their cabinet position

True

How many Vice Presidents are there?

3 types (internal/external/two social ones)

Who has the power to veto the Cabinet?

Magister

Who are some of the non-voting members?

Senator and Historian

How is Chief Justice selected?

From a vote among Associate Justices

How many Associate Justices are there?

6

What is a quorum?

A quorum should consist of a simple majority (9) of the voting members of cabinet

Who is the Deputy Justice?

A new student elected in the first 6 weeks

What does the Ombudsman do?

Help w/ the procedure of the court

What average should Fellows have?

B- or higher

Who presides over cabinet meetings?

Parliamentarian

How many times a semester do committees have to meet?

At least twice a semester

How many committees are there?

8

How long after a vacancy must there be an election?

3 weeks (besides for president)

Can you be on Court + Cabinet at the same time?

No, you can't

What is the 4th letter of the 2nd word of the 1st article of the constitution?

A

How does Cabinet convict for impeachment?

3/4 vote in closed session

How can a non-cabinet member submit a proposed amendment?

With a petition that has signatures of at least 5% of the college population

How are amendments approved?

Must be at least a 2/3 vote with at least 2/5 of the college participating