NOMINATIONS RE-OPEN FOR THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL POSITIONS

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:38:06 -0400

The Graduate Student Association invites nominations for the following leadership roles:

Treasurer: As the Treasurer, you will be entrusted with managing the financial resources of the Graduate Student Association. Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing the budget and financial transactions of various committees within the GSA.

Ensuring transparent and accurate record-keeping of all financial activities.

Collaborating with committee heads to develop budgets and financial plans aligned with the goals of the GSA.

Providing regular financial reports to the GSA executive board and members.

Implementing sound financial practices and policies to safeguard the association's assets.

GAAC Chair (Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee): To be eligible for this position, the nominee must be a graduate assistant. The GAAC Chair serves as a representative and advocate for graduate assistants within the GSA. Key responsibilities include:

Advocating for the interests and concerns of graduate assistants to the relevant administrative committees and decision-makers.

Facilitating communication between graduate assistants and the administration to address issues related to employment, benefits, and working conditions.

Organizing and leading meetings and initiatives to gather feedback from graduate assistants and address their needs.

Facilitate Meet and Confer sessions.

LCC Chair (Legislative Concerns Committee): The LCC Chair is responsible for leading the Legislative Concerns Committee, which focuses on monitoring and addressing legislative issues affecting graduate students. Responsibilities include:

Center for Democracy and Civic Life (CDCL), Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs (OGRCA), Neighborhood Relations Group (OGRCA), external coalitions

Provide communications updates on current legislation of interest to the graduate student population

Promote election registration and voting among eligible UMBC students

Promote UMBC graduate student political participation at the local, state, and federal level.

Please consider these responsibilities carefully when submitting your nominations for these vital positions.

Do submit your nominations by April 25th, 8 PM on this form