Whereas, the Speaker Pro Tempore is currently elected by majority vote of Legislative Council at the beginning of each quarter,

Whereas, the newly elected Speaker Pro Tempore would benefit from having a transition period to allow for training and preparation for responsibilities enumerated by the ASUCI Bylaws,

Whereas, the Speaker Pro Tempore would benefit from having Spring, Winter, or Summer break to prepare for his or her responsibilities to Legislative Council in the upcoming quarter,

Let it be resolved that Legislative Council amend the ASUCI Bylaws to reflect the amendments proposed below (additions in bold):

“B. Council Provisions:

1. The Legislative Council shall elect a Speaker Pro Tempore from amongst themselves by a majority vote of Legislative Council two weeks prior to the end of each quarter and shall begin the term at the beginning of the next quarter and serve for the entirety of that quarter and assume all responsibilities enumerated in the ASUCI Bylaws. In the event that this position becomes vacant, the Legislative Council shall elect, by majority vote at their next official meeting, a new Speaker Pro Tempore from amongst themselves to serve for the remainder of that quarter.

a.       Speaker Pro Tempore job description and duties:

1)      Serves as the official representative of the Legislative Council.

2)      Serves as coordinator for Council and, as such, is responsible for maintaining the functions of the Council as outlined in the Council by-laws including, but not limited to, agenda and minutes of meetings, correspondence relating to bills and resolutions and meeting places, and adequate publicity for all meetings of the Council.

3)      Calls special meetings as necessary with majority approval of the Legislative Council.

4)      Assists the Executive Vice President in facilitating. the initial orientation and continued education for Council members.

5)      Serves as an ex-officio member of the Executive Cabinet to facilitate communication between the branches.

6)      Reports to the Legislative Council the status of all legislation passed at the previous meeting.

7)      Collaborates with the President to issue a quarterly report on the ASUCI Advocacy Agenda.”

Let it finally be resolved that the Rules Committee ensures that the ASUCI Bylaws be immediately updated to reflect these changes.