Section 1: General Duties and Responsibilities
IV.1.00 The Senate Shall:
IV.1.00.01 Read and adhere to all AS51ÁÔÆæ Bylaws and other legislation.
IV.1.00.02 Establish, determine, and execute all of the functions of AS51ÁÔÆæ committees.
IV.1.00.03 Set the time, date, and place of all supplemental meetings of the Legislative Branch with 48 hours’ notice.
IV.1.00.04 Perform other duties as assigned by the AS51ÁÔÆæ Vice President and the AS51ÁÔÆæ Advisor(s)
IV.1.00.05 Adopt legislation, bylaws or regulations necessary for the general welfare for the AS51ÁÔÆæ.
IV.1.00.06 Exercise legislative authority over funds through the approval of the AS51ÁÔÆæ budget.
Section 2: Individual Powers and Responsibilities
IV.2.00 Each Senator Shall:
IV.2.00.01 Attend all Senate meetings according to the attendance policy, as outlined in the AS51ÁÔÆæ Bylaws.
IV.2.00.02 Attend all assigned board and/or committee meetings.
IV.2.00.03 Review minutes from the previous meeting to ensure correct information has been given.
IV.2.00.04 Exist as voting members of the AS51ÁÔÆæ Senate.
IV.2.00.05 Maintain a minimum of two (2) office hours each week and record hours on the office log.
IV.2.00.06 Attend the community service projects sponsored by the Senate.
IV.2.00.07 Attend social activities outside of school to unite the Senate.
IV.2.00.08 Attend scheduled school activities as assigned.
IV.2.00.09 Give notice of any absences in accordance with the attendance policy as outlined in the AS51ÁÔÆæ Bylaws.
IV.2.00.10 Follow and stay up-to-date with Robert's Rules of Order during all Senate meetings.
IV.2.01 The Pro Tempore Shall:
IV.2.01.01 Conduct all regular and supplemental AS51ÁÔÆæ Senate meetings in the Vice President's absence; and
IV.2.01.02 In the case of a vacancy in the vice presidency, assume the position of the Vice President until the position is filled.