2008 Woodie Awards
The official statement from AS President Rentz
Note: The following is a press release
Terra Rentz
Issue date: 4/2/08 Section: Opinion
On March 12, Associated Students' Legislative Vice President Jason Robo was officially removed from office following his impeachment hearing. After receiving numerous comments from students and other members of our campus community voicing disagreement, dislike, and confusion in regards to Jason's impeachment hearing and subsequent removal, I felt it was necessary to clarify the process and shed light on the reasons Council voted for removal. It is imperative that all students critically evaluate the reasons behind removing an individual from office. It is my hope that all members of our community understand that this action was not taken to silence a voice or as a result of personal conflict.
Associated Students Council has many positions, and each position has very specific job requirements and pockets of flexibility. As an Executive Officer, the Legislative Vice President is the Chief Legislative Assistant to the President and is responsible to remain in accordance with Article III (B) of the A.S. Constitution. This outlines the duties of the Legislative VP, which are (a) to chair the A.S. Council and vote when it will affect the outcome, (b) to be responsible to receive information from Associated Students committee appointments, (c) to be responsible for the maintenance of and adherence to the A.S. Code, and (d) to sit on the Executive Committee.
In addition to these responsibilities, all Executive Officers hold committee seats by position. The Legislative VP is a voting member of the following committees: Academic Senate, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Committee, Education Policies Committee, Student Health Center Advisory Committee, and the University Curriculum Committee. These are all important elements of the job description to understand when determining whether or not an officer has adequately maintained their job.
Due to the high level of accountability and transparency required for an organization, an Executive Officer may only be removed for the following reasons: (1) continuous failure to attend Council meetings, (2) continuous failure to report to Council, (3) continuous misuse of executive power, (4) overstepping the bounds of their office without the advise or consent of Council, (5) continuous failure to attend assigned committee meetings, (6) failure to maintain regular office hours, or (7) undue interference in Council's implementing its decisions (Section 8.02, A.S. Government Code). There is not a minimum number of violations required, but in all cases with members of council we try to recognize that we are all students and we all make mistakes. Therefore, to warrant an impeachment there is usually an accumulation of reasons.
Associated Students Council has many positions, and each position has very specific job requirements and pockets of flexibility. As an Executive Officer, the Legislative Vice President is the Chief Legislative Assistant to the President and is responsible to remain in accordance with Article III (B) of the A.S. Constitution. This outlines the duties of the Legislative VP, which are (a) to chair the A.S. Council and vote when it will affect the outcome, (b) to be responsible to receive information from Associated Students committee appointments, (c) to be responsible for the maintenance of and adherence to the A.S. Code, and (d) to sit on the Executive Committee.
In addition to these responsibilities, all Executive Officers hold committee seats by position. The Legislative VP is a voting member of the following committees: Academic Senate, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Committee, Education Policies Committee, Student Health Center Advisory Committee, and the University Curriculum Committee. These are all important elements of the job description to understand when determining whether or not an officer has adequately maintained their job.
Due to the high level of accountability and transparency required for an organization, an Executive Officer may only be removed for the following reasons: (1) continuous failure to attend Council meetings, (2) continuous failure to report to Council, (3) continuous misuse of executive power, (4) overstepping the bounds of their office without the advise or consent of Council, (5) continuous failure to attend assigned committee meetings, (6) failure to maintain regular office hours, or (7) undue interference in Council's implementing its decisions (Section 8.02, A.S. Government Code). There is not a minimum number of violations required, but in all cases with members of council we try to recognize that we are all students and we all make mistakes. Therefore, to warrant an impeachment there is usually an accumulation of reasons.
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