2. Things to consider
Positions to be elected
Election process
3. Each position requires a certain amount of
dedicated time.
◦ Consider your academic and personal time
commitments.
There are also specific duties that may
appeal to different skill sets
◦ Am I qualified or capable?
4. Platform Committee
Governing Council
Presidents’ Group
Student At Large
Cabinet
5. Sets and upholds State and Federal
Legislative Agendas.
Performs research on policies
Assists and organizes advocacy efforts
$80 stipend per month
3-5 hours a week outside of conferences
6. “Board of Directors”
◦ Fiduciary role
Regional Organizer for MSCSA
Must attend each SLC
$80 Stipend per month
5-10 hours a week outside of conferences
7. Discuss “best practices” of senate presidents
Assist with leadership training and communication
for senate president’s
Serve on the Governing Council
$80 Stipend per month
3-5 hours a week outside of conferences
8. Elected by the General Assembly
2 positions elected (Platform and GC)
Represents the underrepresented and
minority opinion
$80 Stipend per month
PC serves as Chair and GC Vice Chair of
Diversity Committee
9. Elected by the General Assembly
Significant time commitments
Treasurer
Public Relations Coordinator
Vice President
President
10. Ensure financial policies are followed and
manages travel authorizations
Chairs monthly Fiscal Committee meetings
Creates a budget proposal for the next fiscal
year
20 hours per week, $11,000 stipend
11. Works with Director of Communications to
maintain effective communication network
Chair of the Editorial Board
20 hours per week, $11,000 stipend
12. Chairs the Platform Committee
Research Policy issues
Assist with legislative and MnSCU Advocacy
efforts
30 hours per week, $13,000 stipend
13. Spokesperson of MSCSA to MnSCU, the
legislature and the public.
Chairs Governing Council
Oversees the responsibilities of Cabinet,
Executive Director, and all initiatives of
MSCSA
30 hours per week, $14,500 stipend
14. Friday, March 13th: Candidacy Packets due
for Cabinet and Student At-Large
April Spring GA:
◦ Meet and Greet
◦ General Assembly Elections
Cabinet and Student At-Large Representatives
◦ Regional Meeting Elections
GC and Platform Representative elections
◦ Presidents’ Group Meeting Elections
PG Chair and Vice Chair elections