1. What a Senator needs to know…

2.  Attend all Student Government Association/Council meetings  Secure a replacement with the Alternate Senator/Delegate or an Executive Board member from the organization if absent  Take notes on all important information and discussions throughout the SGA/Council meetings  Give a report during all organization meetings  Keep SGA/Council updated on all important information in regards to the organization  Help train and transition the incoming Senator/Delegate  Act as a representative/the voice on behalf of the organization  Be an advocate on behalf of the University

3. 10. Make sure your voice is heard…  You should make a report:  SGA/Council Meetings  Organization weekly meetings  Speak up during  Speak up during:  BMS discussions  New business  Announcements  Open Discussion

4. 9. FilterRelay 9. Filter & Relay important information  Know what information interests your group  DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS, CONTACTS!!!!  Email your notes right after SGA/Council meeting to org members (Orgsync)  Give highlights from your report at your organization meeting

5. role and purpose 8. Know your role and purpose…  Review role and responsibilities in your organization’s constitution  Talk with your advisor about your role  Attend all trainings, retreats, and special meetings

6. advocate 7. Be an advocate…  For the members of your organization  For Student Government Association  Governing Council  For Student Development and Campus Activities  For more student involvement

7. throughout campus 6. Be a representative throughout campus  YOU ARE A CAMPUS LEADER NOW…  Improving campus life for Pace students  Remember that Pace students represent more than just the 30% of those involved on campus

8. 5. TRANSITION, TRANSITION, TRANSITION  Old to new and vice versa  Mentoring…  Shadowing…  Reaching out to Senators from other organizations

9. report time 4. Utilize your report time  Be prepared for your report  Know important dates no matter how far in advance they are  If you “do not know,” follow up with more details via email (or at next SGA/Council meeting)

10. personal agenda 3. Separate personal agenda from the mission of your organization  Especially in voting…  Think how does this program/event/policy effect the members of my organization/community  How will decisions affect Pace students  IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU…

11. 2. Know 2. Know what you are voting on…  Maintain focus during meetings  Familiarize yourself with Robert’s Rules of Order (http://www.robertsrules.org/)http://www.robertsrules.org/  Point of clarification…

12. motion 1. Know how a motion works…  Motions are basically group decisions  Know the steps  Motion is presented (from VP of SGA or from another Senator)  Motion needs a second  Discussion (this is when you should ask questions)  Vote (approve, deny, abstentions)

13.  Access SGA by-laws - SGA: Files » SGA Constitution and By-Laws Access SGA by-laws  Important information on how to run a meetinghow to run a meeting  Access weekly SGA meeting minutes Access weekly SGA meeting minutes You must be logged in to access the links above…