Candidate Engagement and Senate Relations Summary
Overview of Candidate Responses
- Candidates will initially answer prepared moderate questions.
- Each candidate has one minute to respond to each question.
- Candidates are encouraged to rebut questions as needed.
- The goal is to provide candidates with vital information in a digestible format.
- Informed citizens are encouraged to engage with their representatives at General Body Meetings (GBMs).
- Citizens should actively question representatives about the progress of proposed legislation or initiatives that were promised, fostering accountability.
- Example questions for citizens: "You promised to pass this legislation; what is the status? How can we assist?"
Candidate Engagement Strategies
- Candidates express their intentions to engage with current issues and enhance campus life.
- Emphasis on intentionality in their activities and leadership approaches.
Relationship with the Senate
- Acknowledgment that the ability to advance legislation is tied to the relationships established within the Senate.
- Candidates are asked how they will maintain trust and transparency in their leadership roles, particularly in relation to:
- Interns
- Current senators who attend meetings
- Senators outside of the direct Senate activities
Past Engagements
- Candidates are prompted to discuss tangible actions they have taken to engage with the Senate and the broader community.
- There is recognition of a low attendance issue among senators, with a specific observation that a small group consistently attends meetings, indicating a lack of widespread participation.
- Candidates must illustrate their proactive measures to engage with the Senate and their commitment to future engagement if elected.