Amendment to Article III: Employees

Original

Except for the Director of Disability and Mental Health Advocacy, employees are appointed by the Senate upon the recommendation of the President. To ensure the accurate assessment of technical competency when recommending members of the Software Development Group, the President shall rely on the recommendations of existing Software Development Group members, including by allowing SDG members to spearhead their own recruiting processes. Employees are selected as needed and as soon as possible, including during both spring and fall recruiting. Senate employees serve until graduation, resignation, or a Senate vote to remove the employee. Senate employees shall, whenever possible, serve for the entire academic year. Employees shall receive hourly wages determined by the Senate. In appointing and recommending employees, the President and Senate shall encourage early involvement and longevity in positions, including by giving preference to candidates in reverse seniority, such that first-year students have the highest preference and seniors have the lowest preference.

Proposed

The staff shall carry out core duties needed for the operation of the Association as delegated by the Senate. The Senate shall thoroughly review proposals for new positions and use caution when creating new positions. Staff positions should not be created to serve specific communities, advance advocacy causes, or for similar purposes (elected positions, general committees, & ad-hoc groups may be used for those purposes). Staff appointments are recommended by the President, and confirmed by the Senate. In general, the Senate shall encourage early involvement and longevity in positions, including by giving preference to candidates in reverse seniority, such that first-year students have the highest preference and seniors have the lowest preference. When appointing new members to the Software Development Group, the Senate shall rely on the recommendations of existing Software Development Group members to ensure the accurate assessment of technical competency. Staff shall receive hourly wages determined by the Senate. In general, staff shall serve until graduation, resignation, or a Senate majority vote to remove the employee.

No current equivalent.

Director of Operations

The ASPC Director of Operations shall coordinate ASPC services and lead logistics for major initiatives. In partnership with the Vice President of Finance, they shall regularly audit ASPC services to identify and recommend changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of ASPC funds. The Director shall manage existing services and provide logistical support to the Senate and their respective committees. Additionally, they will be an active member of the ASPC and provide regular updates on their activity. The Director of Operations will report directly to the Chief of Staff and be accountable to the Senate.

The Director of Disability and Mental Health Advocacy (DMHA) shall represent the interests of students with disabilities or mental health issues by advocating for policy and procedural changes in these areas and creating relevant resources for students. The Director shall be the ASPC liaison to the Student Disability Resource Center, Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS), and Student Health Services. The Director serves on the 5C Mental Health Working Group and administers the Disability Fund for student organizations. The Senate shall appoint the Director of DMHA upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Community Relations. The Director shall be accountable to the Commissioner of Community Relations.

Position responsibilities absorbed by the Commissioner of Wellness