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Kelly Charpentier-Berg & Justin Klander Are you thinking about running for elected office in MSCSA? If you have the time, dedication and ability…DO IT! This presentation will give you an understanding of each position that is elected during the Spring General Assembly and help you make the important decision for your next step in student leadership
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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
INSPIRE YOUR AUDIENCE
KEEP IT POSITIVE
KEEP AN EYE ON SUPPORTERS!
