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Legislative

The Legislative Branch of ASUCM is made up of 16 senators, 10 at large and two from each of the three schools. The Senate is chaired by the Internal Vice President (IVP).

The Senate has the power to:

  • Constitute tribunals inferior to the Court;
  • Make rules for the student government and regulations of the established budget;
  • Approve requests of the Associated Students from the Administration;
  • Promote the progress of inspirational endeavors useful in education for the general welfare of the ASUCM; and
  • Enact impeachment proceedings against officers of the legislative and executive bodies of the ASUCM.

Officers of the Senate:

  • President pro tempore: presiding officer of the Senate in the absence of the Internal vice president
  • Sergeant at arms: officer charged with the general safety during Senate meetings
  • Secretary: officer charged with the duty of maintaining records of the Senate
  • Liaisons: officers acting as primary communication method and provides updates for representing organization
  • Any other Senate officers as deemed necessary by 2/3 majority vote of members present for fair and efficient proceedings.

The following standing committees shall be established annually in the Senate:

  • Budget and Finance
    Raul Nunes
    Manar Ahmed 
    Juliana Torres
    Zulette Orduna
  • Academic Affairs
    Manar Ahmed
    Sahil Shelat
    Evan Martin 
  • Student Activities
    CJ Oderinde
    Jacqueline Azevedo
    Yiannis Karydis
    Miranda Bada 
  • Student Advocacy
    Jasmine Okinsha
    Isaiah Nguyen
    Carlo McCallick
    Jacqueline Galvan 

Here are the Senate Leadership Positions for Spring 2025:

Senator Pro Tempore: Manar Ahmed

Sergeant-at-Arms: Juliana Torres

Secretary: Miranda Bada

Court Liaison: TBD

CAB Liaison: CJ Oderinde

ASUCM Commission of Sustainability Senate Liaison: Victor Oregon

ASUCM External Office liaison: TBD