Chair of Finance

AUTHORITY:
This Code is established under the authority of Article VIII, Section 3 of the Associated Students Constitution.

PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Code is to establish the office of the A.S. Chair of Finance and to outline and define the duties and responsibilities of the A.S. Chair of Finance

DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS:
This Code shall be effective when approved by a majority vote of the Associated Students Senate.

AMENDMENTS:
This Code may be amended by a majority of the total voting membership of the Senate.

I. Appointment, Tenure, and Responsibility

A. Chair of Finance:

1. The Chair of Finance shall be a student appointed by the A.S. President and confirmed by the A.S Senate.

2. The Chair of Finance shall oversee and chair the Finance Committee.

3. The Chair of Finance shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Internal Affairs Committee.

4. The tenure in office for the Chair of Finance shall be one year, to be concurrent with the term of the AS President. Should the office be vacated during the school year, the new appointee shall serve for the remainder of said term

5. The Chair of Finance may be removed only at the discretion of the AS President.

6. Refer to Code on Finance to view essential responsibilities of Chair of Finance.

a. Article 2, Line A, Section 1

b. Article 3, Line A

c. Article 3, Line E

7. The Chair of Finance shall be a paid student employee of Associated Students and must adhere to all policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the A.S. Student Employee Personnel Manual, including but not limited to employment eligibility requirements, student employee performance, and workplace conduct.

B. Assistant Chair of Finance:

1. The Assistant Chair of Finance may be appointed by the President and confirmed by a majority vote of the Senate.

2. The Assistant Chair of Finance shall assume the duties of the Chair of Finance as these duties are delineated by the Chair.

3. In the absence of the Chair of Finance, they shall assume the duties of the Chair and will carry out the individual’s duties as outlined in the Codes on the Chair of Finance.

4. The Assistant Chair of Finance shall be a paid student employee of Associated Students and must adhere to all policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the A.S. Student Employee Personnel Manual, including but not limited to employment eligibility requirements, student employee performance, and workplace conduct.

II. Review and Amendments

A. This Code shall be reviewed annually at the end of the Spring semester by the A.S. Internal Affairs Committee to ensure its relevance and effectiveness. The annual review process shall be followed in reference to the code on Codes.

B. Proposed amendments to this Code must be made in consultation with the A.S. President, Student Leadership Manager, and A.S. Human Resources Manager to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.

C. Amendments to this Code must be made during the annual review unless there is a dire need for immediate changes, as determined by the A.S. Internal Affairs Committee in consultation with the A.S. President, Student Leadership Manager, and A.S. Human Resources Manager.

REGULATION
The Chair of Legislative Affairs shall, in the execution of his/her responsibilities, conform to and abide by the policies of:

• The United States Constitution
• The State of California
• California State University, Northridge
• Associated Students
  

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY:
All meetings called by the Chair of Finance shall be conducted according to parliamentary law as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

ENABLING CAUSE:
This Code shall supersede all Codes on the AS Chair of Finance passed prior to March 3, 2025.

Approved on: October 31, 2023 (16-0-0)
Amended on: April 8, 2024 (14-0-0)
Amended on: March 3, 2025 (13-0-0)