Amendment to Article II, Section I: Student Committees

Original

Budget Committee

The committee shall distribute allocations from the "unallocated" account. Allocations shall be reported to the Senate on a regular basis. Requests for controversial groups or events and allocations of more than $1,000.00 shall be brought before the Senate with a specific recommendation, or set of recommendations. At the end of the semester, outstanding allocations shall return to the “unallocated” account. Reimbursement for claims will be paid within a month of filing. During the second semester of every year, the committee shall recommend to the Senate a general budget of the income and expenditures for the ASPC for the following year. The Senate shall ratify a general budget prior to the end of the academic year. This committee shall also oversee the investment of the ASPC Reserves. At the beginning of the academic year, the committee shall communicate with the investment firm to review current investments and investing guidelines and shall issue a resulting recommendation to the Senate. This committee shall be chaired by the Executive Vice President and shall consist of the President, the Vice President of Campus Events, the North and South Campus Representatives, and the Commissioner of Clubs and Organizations. The Senate advisor(s) shall be non-voting member(s) of the Budget Committee. When elections precede budget hearings, the President-elect and the Executive Vice President-elect shall serve as voting members of the committee, with one-half vote each.

Proposed

Budget Committee

The committee shall distribute allocations from the "unallocated” account. Allocations shall be reported to the Senate on a regular basis. The Committee shall present to the Senate any allocations above $1,000.00 or requests for which it seeks additional consultation. At the end of the semester, outstanding allocations shall return to the “unallocated” account. Reimbursement for claims will be paid within three weeks of the completion of the event. During the end of the second semester of every year, the committee shall recommend to the Senate a general budget of the income and expenditures for the ASPC for the following year. The Senate shall ratify a general budget prior to the end of the academic year. This committee shall also oversee the investment of the ASPC Reserves. At the beginning of the academic year, the committee shall communicate with the investment firm to review current investments and investing guidelines and shall issue a resulting recommendation to the Senate. This committee shall be chaired by the Vice President of Finance and shall consist of the Senior Class President, Junior Class President, Sophomore Class President, First Year Class President, and Commissioner of Campus Events. The Senate advisor(s) shall be non-voting member(s) of the Budget Committee. When elections precede budget hearings, the President-elect and the Vice President of Finance-elect shall serve as voting members of the committee, with one-half vote each.

No current equivalent.

Wellness Committee

The committee shall address concerns from students in regards to campus and individual holistic health, focusing on issues like mental health, accessibility, and physical and spiritual wellness. The committee shall advise on policy and collaborate with community stakeholders to create an overall campus culture of wellness through education and engagement initiatives. The committee shall be chaired by the Commissioner of Wellness, and will comprise of at least three at--large student advocates in the following areas: Title IX, Disability Services, and Mental Health. The additional student members will be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Wellness and the Vice President of Student Affairs. Furthermore, the committee shall be advised by the Accessibility Coordinator, and the Senior Associate Dean of Students for Student Personal Success, or at least one non-voting professional member at the Deans’ recommendation.

Executive Council

The council is empowered to act for the ASPC Senate between the dates of Commencement and the election of the ASPC Senators in the fall of the following academic year. This committee shall be chaired by the President and shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Vice President of Campus Events, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Commissioners.

Executive Council

The council is empowered to act for the ASPC Senate between the dates of Commencement and the first full convening of the ASPC Senate in the fall of the following academic year. The Executive Council is composed of the President, Vice President for Finance, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Vice President of Academic Affairs; the Chief of Staff shall serve as an ex-officio non-voting member.

Student Clubs and Organizations Committee

The committee shall support clubs and organizations to ensure that they are fulfilling the mission of their charters. This committee shall be chaired by the Commissioner of Clubs and Organizations and shall consist of at least three students at-large.

External Affairs Committee

The committee shall seek to strengthen relations between the college and the surrounding community, including but not limited to the town. The committee shall seek to strengthen relationships between the ASPC and the other Claremont Colleges’ student governments. The committee shall advocate on behalf of the ASPC on matters regarding the greater Claremont community, including the Claremont University Consortium’s policies and resources. The External Affairs Committee shall be chaired by the Commissioner of External Affairs. In addition to the chair, the committee shall consist of at least five student members at-large, including at least one Draper Center Student Coordinator.

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