Duties and Responsibilities
- Presides over sessions within the Senate or Assembly Chambers
- Preside over Committee sessions
- Attends any/all scheduled training sessions
- May not debate on the floor or vote except to break a tie
- Must assure that all Bills that reach the Chamber receive fair and equitable treatment
- Explains procedures to the Legislature and act decisively
- Enforces order and decorum during sessions
- Reports on Chamber activities at Closing session
- Select 3 nominees for Outstanding Statesperson with the Chamber Advisor
- Must be able to commit time to the Program throughout the year by attending Officer Training sessions
- Exemplify the Code of Conduct and YMCA Ground Rules
Election
- Submit an application for Student Leadership on Saturday evening of Conference
- Elections will be held Sunday Morning of conference. Students elected this year will serve the following year.
- Each candidate will present a short statement in support of his/her candidacy and answer several questions.Candidates must remain outside of the room until called upon to speak
- Candidate with majority of votes wins. Those elected will be announced at Closing Ceremony