Attorney General
Executive Application APPLICATION PACKET Attorney General 2017-2018
Submit application and appropriate documentation to the Student Body President Barry Callahan Email: [email protected] Phone: 941-800-6629 University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Student Government Association 8350 North Tamiami Trail, SMC A111 | Sarasota, Florida 34243-0205
Attorney General Job Description The Attorney General (AG) is responsible for the clarification and enforcement of all Student Government Regulations and Laws. The Attorney General serves as legal counsel for Student Government, and the prosecutor of impeached officials in all cases before the Student Government Supreme Court; with the exception of cases brought against the Executive Board whereupon he/she will serve as council for the defendant. Ø The Attorney is allowed to work 15 hours per week.
Duties 1. The Attorney General shall be responsible for the organization and operation of all external Student Government business as pertains to the Executive Board. 2. Be involved in any Student Government committee responsible for external affairs. 3. Understand all Student Government policies and procedures. 4. Advise the President on all legal matters. 5. Be able to provide clarification of USFSM policies and procedures within five (5) business days of a student’s request. 6. Perform any other duties under the discretion of the President.
Minimum Qualification Ø Ø Ø Ø
Must remain in good academic standing with the University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee Must be able to serve for a full term: Fall 2017- Spring 2018 Must list USFSM as home campus and take at least one class at USFSM each semester (Fall and Spring) Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
University of South Florida: Sarasota-Manatee Student Government Association EXECUTIVE BRANCH APPLICATION
Name:
USF E-mail address:
Telephone: (
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Major: Anticipated Date of Graduation: Relative Experience: ALL RESPONSES MUST BE TYPED or Attach Resume Employer/ Organization
Title/ Responsibility
Dates:
Statement of Understanding I certify that all the information herein is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and I understand that any false information may result in my immediate removal from the position. Furthermore, I have read the packet and understand that failure to comply with the duties and/or expectations may also result in my removal from the position. Lastly, I authorize the Department of Student Engagement to verify my enrollment and grades. Signature________________________ Date_____________________________
Part Two: Personal Response *Please respond on a separate sheet of paper 1. What do you believe to be the fundamental role(s) of a Student Government Attorney General position? 2. What prompted you to apply for this job? What interested you the most about this position? 3. If you get the position, what initiative/service/event would you establish as it relates to the Attorney General position? 4. What are the three most important attributes or skills that you believe you would bring to Student Government if you were hired? 5. Please describe your experience with administering, drafting, and/ or participating in online surveys. 6. A person in the Attorney General position will be required to interpret and clarify Government policies and procedures. Imagine you have been hired. The President has approached you for clarification on a section of the Senate ROP. Please interpret and explain the following section as clearly as possible. 8.1.8 Senators must attend at least 75% of regular Senate meetings or they will be forced to resign. 8.1.8.1 Meetings held during a Senator’s approved Leave of Absence will not count towards that Senator’s 75% meeting minimum.
Part Three: Interview The Senate President will notify each individual by email whether or not they have been chosen to continue in the selection process. Only those considered for the position are invited for an interview with the selection committee. How to prepare for the interview: o o o o
Please attend the interview in business or business casual attire. Practice in front of friends or family Be punctual Relax! J
Submit application and appropriate documentation to the Student Body President Barry Callahan Email: [email protected] Phone: 941-800-6629 University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Student Government Association 8350 North Tamiami Trail, SMC A111 | Sarasota, Florida 34243-0205
Attorney General Job Description The Attorney General (AG) is responsible for the clarification and enforcement of all Student Government Regulations and Laws. The Attorney General serves as legal counsel for Student Government, and the prosecutor of impeached officials in all cases before the Student Government Supreme Court; with the exception of cases brought against the Executive Board whereupon he/she will serve as council for the defendant. Ø The Attorney is allowed to work 15 hours per week.
Duties 1. The Attorney General shall be responsible for the organization and operation of all external Student Government business as pertains to the Executive Board. 2. Be involved in any Student Government committee responsible for external affairs. 3. Understand all Student Government policies and procedures. 4. Advise the President on all legal matters. 5. Be able to provide clarification of USFSM policies and procedures within five (5) business days of a student’s request. 6. Perform any other duties under the discretion of the President.
Minimum Qualification Ø Ø Ø Ø
Must remain in good academic standing with the University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee Must be able to serve for a full term: Fall 2017- Spring 2018 Must list USFSM as home campus and take at least one class at USFSM each semester (Fall and Spring) Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
University of South Florida: Sarasota-Manatee Student Government Association EXECUTIVE BRANCH APPLICATION
Name:
USF E-mail address:
Telephone: (
)
-
Major: Anticipated Date of Graduation: Relative Experience: ALL RESPONSES MUST BE TYPED or Attach Resume Employer/ Organization
Title/ Responsibility
Dates:
Statement of Understanding I certify that all the information herein is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and I understand that any false information may result in my immediate removal from the position. Furthermore, I have read the packet and understand that failure to comply with the duties and/or expectations may also result in my removal from the position. Lastly, I authorize the Department of Student Engagement to verify my enrollment and grades. Signature________________________ Date_____________________________
Part Two: Personal Response *Please respond on a separate sheet of paper 1. What do you believe to be the fundamental role(s) of a Student Government Attorney General position? 2. What prompted you to apply for this job? What interested you the most about this position? 3. If you get the position, what initiative/service/event would you establish as it relates to the Attorney General position? 4. What are the three most important attributes or skills that you believe you would bring to Student Government if you were hired? 5. Please describe your experience with administering, drafting, and/ or participating in online surveys. 6. A person in the Attorney General position will be required to interpret and clarify Government policies and procedures. Imagine you have been hired. The President has approached you for clarification on a section of the Senate ROP. Please interpret and explain the following section as clearly as possible. 8.1.8 Senators must attend at least 75% of regular Senate meetings or they will be forced to resign. 8.1.8.1 Meetings held during a Senator’s approved Leave of Absence will not count towards that Senator’s 75% meeting minimum.
Part Three: Interview The Senate President will notify each individual by email whether or not they have been chosen to continue in the selection process. Only those considered for the position are invited for an interview with the selection committee. How to prepare for the interview: o o o o
Please attend the interview in business or business casual attire. Practice in front of friends or family Be punctual Relax! J
