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The University

The University. student. Government. [SY 2009-2010]. Why does it. matter?. (to you at least…). Here are some reasons:. It affects how we deliver services to YOU. It forces the people YOU elect to become more accountable—both for their actions and the money that YOU give them.

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The University

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  1. The University student Government [SY 2009-2010]

  2. Why does it matter?

  3. (to you at least…)

  4. Here are some reasons: • It affects how we deliver services to YOU. • It forces the people YOU elect to become more accountable—both for their actions and the money that YOU give them. • The SC becomes more advocacy and service-centered.

  5. DLSU Student Council Legislative Assembly President Convention of Leaders Secretary Treasurer VP Academics VP Activities VP Operations College Assembly Presidents Council of Student Organizations Batch Representatives Student Body

  6. LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIARY Chief Legislator Chief Magistrate President Convention of Leaders Majority Floor Leader Magistrates Executive Secretary Executive Treasurer Minority Floor Leader Commission on Elections VP-Internal Affairs VP-External Affairs Legislative Assembly Representatives Commission on Audit College Presidents Batch Presidents Batch Vice-Presidents Student Population

  7. 1. The President’s veto power. The SC Executive Board could simply object and file for the LA to reconsider its decision. EB rarely ever objects and there is no defined process for how reconsiderations are made. Veto may be overturned by a 2/3 vote of the body concerned. The President may veto policies, resolutions, programs and projects by the EB, AA, and LA.

  8. 2. Presidential Pardon Sanctions are made arbitrarily by the ethics committee and there really is no process for appeal. Some felt that sanctions were not justified and ethics and no strict guide to sanctions given. USG officers found guilty may be charged, but without sanction. President may grant pardon to any USG officer found guilty of violation, provided pardon is with just cause.

  9. 3. Vice-President for Internal Affairs VP-Academics handles some academic concerns/grievances, VP-activities handles activities, VP-Operations handles physical facilities. Responsibilities can be construed as the responsibility of any VP and even the President. Easy to determine which VP to approach, not only for the students, but for the admin as well. 1) Supervise planning and implementation of projects of USG in campus; 2) address operational efficiency concerns; 3) conduct research on University policies/structures

  10. 4. Vice-President for External Affairs Both President and VP-Operations handle external affairs. VP-Operations’ involvement in external affairs depends on priorities of the one seated. Better DLSU involvement in external affairs; Better networking and stronger linkages for resource building 1) Establish liaisons; 2) Establish alliances for specific issues or campaigns

  11. 5. Batch Student Government 2 Batch Representatives, 2 LA Representatives Batch representatives should have equal responsibilities, but one always bears more burden. Position is not based on skill, but on popularity. Clear difference of responsibility among elected officers. 1 Batch President, 1 Batch Vice-President, 1 LA Representatives

  12. 6. Chief Legislator SC President chairs the Legislative Assembly. Executive officer influences the legislative body. More autonomy (and accountability) for the LA Representatives. LA Representatives elect among themselves a chief legislator.

  13. 7. Appeals for COMELEC cases Cases are normally elevated to the Election Board, where the DSA and SC President sit. Issues of political biases come into play. Appeal to an unbiased body composed solely of students. Cases may be appealed to the judiciary body.

  14. USG innovations

  15. 1. The Executive Departments • Department of Activity Approval and Monitoring • Department on Community Development • Department on Student Services • Department on Advocacy More coordinated, focused and efficient efforts coming from the Activities Assembly.

  16. 2. Majority & Minority Floor Leaders • Serve as spokespersons for each side • May call separate meetings outside the LA sessions to convene respective side • - Better articulated views coming from both political parties • More accountability from both parties • Protects the interest of the minority group

  17. 3. The Judiciary • Sole body vested with judicial power. • May settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable • May determine whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion Judgement for controversies are less biased and there is better guarantee of consistency in decision making.

  18. 4. Magistrates 1 magistrate from each college. From the pool of 6, 1 will be appointed as chief magistrate. • Appointed by outgoing EXECOM and judiciary • Chief magistrate is appointed through joint EXECOM, AA and LA session, chaired by the President

  19. 5. Hearings of the Judiciary Decisions made by a sole judiciary can be appealed to the remaining magistrates. Judiciary hearing the case will come from the same college. Appeal process allows for true due process to be heard. Details of the appeal process are to be given in the Rules of Court.

  20. 6. Commission on Audit Tasked to examine and audit all accounts pertaining to the revenue and receipts of, and to the expenses and disbursements of every USG unit. Allows for more vigilant monitoring of financial activity of all USG officers.

  21. What’s a plebiscite?

  22. All undergraduates MAY vote for the plebiscite. • We need majority of “Yes” votes of the votes cast in the plebiscite to RATIFY the constitution. • At least 50% + 1 of entire student population needs to vote

  23. When’s the plebiscite?

  24. October 13-19, 2008 (Monday - Sunday)

  25. How will the plebiscite take place?

  26. Just log into your MyLasalle Account. • Available 24/7 • Click link Vote to Plebiscite • Slides will be presented giving a brief overview of USG • You can vote either yes, abstain or no.

  27. Questions? Inquiries? Clarifications? Your LA Reps are available!

  28. Jess Labaja • 0927.967.27.21 • jessica.labaja@gmail.com • Tori Gialogo • 0927.408.66.01 • tori.gialogo@delasalle.ph • YM: torigialogo

  29. Thank You!

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