University of Colorado

University of Colorado Student Union Legislative Council

 

January 28, 2010                                                                    72LCB#10 – Executive Structure Bylaw Changes

 

Sponsored by:                                     Alexander Schnell                    Election Commissioner

                                                                       Daniel Ramos                          Tri-Executive

                                                                       Blaine Pellicore                        Legislative Council President

                                                                       Tom Higginbotham                  Tri-Executive

                                                                       Christine Thai                          Tri-Executive

                                                                       Danielle Warly             Assistant Election Commissioner

 

Authored by:                                                   Alexander Schnell                    Election Commissioner

                                                                       Daniel Ramos                          Tri-Executive

                                                                       Blaine Pellicore                        Legislative Council President

                                                                      

 

Executive Structure Bylaws Changes

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Bill History

 

The UCSU Constitution has a relatively loose interpretation as to how the Executive Branch should be formed and operated. While the day-to-day tasks performed by Executive Staff do not require stringent structure, the guidelines pertaining to the formation of the Executive Office do. The most popular form of Executive structure thus far has been the Tri-Executive model. The position of Executive is time-consuming and therefore functions best when managed by three executives. However, without any guidelines as to how the Tri-Executive model should function, this institution suffers a number of problems.

 

This bill is written to structure the Tri-Executive model to make it not only more efficient, but foremost to allow the student body to gain a better understanding of our government by way of a recognizable structure and head of government. This bill will require that the Tri-Executive model formulate three executive positions that hold separate titles. The first shall be the President of the University of Colorado Student Union. The second shall be the Vice President of Internal Affairs of the University of Colorado Student Union. The third shall be the Vice President of External Affairs of the University of Colorado Student Union.

 

The goal of requiring the Tri-Executive model to have these separate titles is not to firmly dictate the roles and work that each Executive fills. Instead, this change will allow the student body, administration, media, and surrounding community to have a recognizable governmental structure. This bill will ensure that the President is responsible for the release and presentation of vital and pertinent information to both the student body and media. Allowing the student body to recognize this institution as having a President makes it much more recognizable and approachable. Furthermore, though the titles roughly pertain to the type of issues that the title-holding Executive handles, there is still much room for flexibility in duties. This bill shall not attempt to amend voting power or give increased decision-making influence to any of the Tri-Executives. This bill is foremost devoted to creating a recognizable structure of government for the student body we represent. This is an important step in helping to create a positive and recognizable image for our student government.

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Bill Summary

 

This bill will add an amendment to Article II section A and Article III section D of the bylaws for the UCSU Executive Branch. The amendment to Article II section A shall state the required titles that must be held by the Executives in a Tri-Executive model of government. The amendment to Article III section D of the Bylaws shall specify the duties of the President.

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THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student Union, THAT,

Section 1: Article II section B 1. of the Bylaws for the UCSU Executive Branch shall read: Should                            executives take office under the tri-executive model the title of President must be held by one              executive, the title of Vice President of Internal Affairs must be held by one executive, and                the title of Vice President of External Affairs must be held by one executive.

 

Section 2: This bill shall take effect upon passage by the Legislative Council and upon either obtaining the                  signatures of two Tri-Executives or the lapse of six days without action by the Tri-Executives.

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Vote Count:

1/28/10                                               Amended and passed on 1st reading                                    13-1-1

2/4/10                                                 Amended to remove Section 2                                            Acclamation

2/4/10                                                             Passed on 2nd reading                                              Acclamation

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Blaine Pellicore                                                                                   Thomas Higginbotham

Legislative Council President                                                               Tri-Executive

 

 

 

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Daniel Ramos                                                                                     Christine Thai

Tri-Executive                                                                                      Tri-Executive