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.

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.

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 October 31, 2023.

Approved on: October 31, 2023 (16-0-0)