Whereas, the Student Advocate General is a position outlined in the by-laws,

Whereas, the duties of the Student Advocate General are:

1. Reading weekly all Legislations passed by Legislative Council and accompanying recommendations from the Judicial Board.

a. In the event that the Student Advocate General considers a legislation to be a violation of the ASUCI governing documents or an infringement of student rights, they may initiate a complaint to the Judicial Board.

2. Investigating charges of violation of this Constitution, the Bylaws and all other governing documents.

3. Initiating and prosecuting potential violations of the ASUCI Constitution, Bylaws and other governing documents.

4. Being available to advise students who independently initiate complaints against ASUCI

5. Serving as an ex-officio member of the ASUCI Legislative Council Rules Committee

6. Maintaining a strong knowledge of the ASUCI governing documents and a working knowledge of the University Policies and Student Conduct process.

7. Providing assistance and support upon request to any undergraduate student and student group involved in disciplinary actions with the University of California, Irvine

a. They Student Advocate General is available to advise students, but not to represent them. Advising entails giving the student the tools and information necessary to receive due process and remedy their situation.

b. The Student Advocate General may accompany students to informal disciplinary meetings or hearings, but they may not speak on behalf of the student. They can only offer advice and assist them in preparing statements.

8. Pointing out issues with University policies to ASUCI and advocating for the amendment of said policies.

9. Representing the position of ASUCI in discussions with the University or campus administration concerning student rights, campus rules, and other areas of student conduct.

10. Educating the student body about students’ rights, University and ASUCI policies, laws, regulations, and procedures, and to promote awareness of the availability of advice and representation services offered by the Student Advocate General pursuant to this section.

Whereas, the Student Advocate General spends approximately 15 hours a week to accomplish these duties,

Whereas, the Student Advocate General needs a budget to successfully perform said duties,

Whereas, the Student Advocate General’s budget should be monitored by Legislative Council

Whereas, the current Student Advocate General started working on November 11^th, 2012

Let it be resolved, that $3,700 be allocated for the budget for the Student Advocate General (recommended $300 stipend per month and $1,000 budget) from ASUCI’s yearly budget after this current academic year (Fall 2012-Spring 2013),

Let it be resolved, that the current Student Advocate General be given a stipend of $300 per month, including back-pay and a budget of $1,000 from ASUCI Reserve Account 3010 (3010-Unrestricted General)

Let it be further resolved, that the following be added to the duties of the Student Advocate General:

11. The Student Advocate General is required to have their budget set by Legislative Council four (4) weeks after the Student Advocate General’s appointment.