A Resolution to Update Article VII of the Associated Students Constitution

1. This constitutional amendment redefines the responsibilities of the Associated Students’ President and Internal Vice President.

A “Yes” vote is in favor of redefining the Presidential cabinet ratifications process and designating the Internal Vice President as President of the Senate.

A “No” vote is in favor of maintaining the current ratification process and the Internal Vice President’s role as presiding officer of the Senate. 

Do you approve of the amendments of Article VII, Section 2. Executive Officers of the Constitution as follows:

Changes noted in Bold

ARTICLE VII – EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT BRANCH

SECTION 2. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The Executive Officers of the Associated Students shall be elected annually by a majority vote (50% + 1) of the Associated Students’ Membership.

1. 1. The President shall:
      1. Be the Chief Executive Officer of the Associated Students and shall coordinate and be responsible for the functioning of the A.S. Executive Director.
      2. Serve as official representative of the Associated Students in all campus, system wide, local, state and federal matters, unless otherwise provided herein.
      3. Deal with all student affairs. Oversee and deal with all undergraduate student affairs. Work closely with the offices of the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, and every other UCSB administrator and/or campus department to advance undergraduate student priorities through policy and funding changes.
      4. Appoint the Chair people of all boards, commissions, Committees, and other agencies of the Executive Department from the membership of the Associated Students.
      5. Name the Chairperson of the Judicial Council from its membership subject to a two-thirds (2/3) majority approval of the voting membership of the Senate.
      6. Appoint the membership of Judicial Council, subject to a two-thirds (2/3) majority approval of the voting membership of the Senate, from the membership of the Associated Students in the event that a seat on Judicial Council becomes vacant.
      7. Appoint all student representatives to University administration, faculty, staff, or other advisory bodies.
      8. Formulate an annual budget to be submitted to the Senate for approval by the fifth (5th) regular meeting of Spring quarter.
      9. Be a non-voting ex-officio member of all boards, commissions, Committees, and other agencies of the Executive Department.
      10. Be empowered to veto main motions of the Senate within two (2) days of its adoption.
      11. Be empowered to appoint a Cabinet of Advisors not subject to Senate ratification.
      12. Be empowered to issue reasonable and lawful Executive Orders, within the parameters set by the By-Laws of the Associated Students of UCSB. 
   2. The Internal Vice President Affairs shall:
      1. Serve as the Presidenting Officer of the Senate except when the office of the President becomes vacant.
      2. Serve as the representative of Associated Students in all internal affairs.
      3. Advise and inform the President and the Senate on all campus matters.
      4. Be responsible for facilitating the monitoring of the proliferation of student fees throughout the university.
      5. Serve as the primary representative for undergraduate students on all academic matters. Work closely with the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Academic Senate together with elected senators to advance undergraduate needs.
      6. Serve as the official liaison between Associated Students, the Office of Student Life, and Registered Campus Organizations.
      7. Supervise all departments, commissions, boards, units, committees, or other entities in the Executive Branch to ensure all entities fulfill their mission in Legal Code and that all representatives complete their expected duties. 
      8. Work to identify areas of improvement within the Executive Branch related to internal processes and efficiency.
      9. Aid in the liaisonship between BCUs and the Senate.
      10. In the event that the office of the President becomes vacant, serve as President until a new President is duly elected.
      11. Be an a non-partisan impartial representative of all undergraduate students at the University.

1. The Student Advocate General Shall:

1. 1. Provide oversight and direction to the Office of the Student Advocate.
   2. Educate the student body about students’ rights, University and Associated Students policies, laws, regulations, procedures, and promote awareness of the availability of advice and representation services offered by the Office of the Student Advocate.
   3. Be available to provide assistance and support to any undergraduate student and student group involved in disciplinary actions with the University of California, Santa Barbara and be empowered to challenge University policies on their behalf.
   4. Present the position of the Associated Students to the University’s administration concerning student rights, campus rules, and other areas of student conduct.
   5. Use information obtained from office-conducted polls regarding students’ opinions to act as a nonpartisan representative of the undergraduate student body. 
      1. Oversee and ensure the stability of the polling process and presentation of poll results. 
   6. In the event that the offices of the President, the Vice President for Internal Affairs, External Vice President for Local Affairs and the External Vice President for Statewide Affairs should become vacant, serve as President until a new President or Vice President for Internal Affairs, External Vice President for Local Affairs or External Vice President for Statewide Affairs is duly elected.
   7. Oversee the adherence to the Student Bill of Rights.