Government Affairs Committee

The government affairs committee shall consist of twelve members.
 

1. Five faculty, at least two of who are senators.
    
2. Three students
    
   1. One graduate student.
       
   2. One professional student.
       
   3. One undergraduate student.
       
3. One staff member, appointed by the university staff advisory committee.
    
4. Three non-voting, ex-officio members.
    
   1. Vice president for government affairs or designee.
       
   2. Senior vice president and general counsel or designee.
       
   3. The secretary of the university senate.

Review local, state, and federal legislation and regulatory changes that have potential to impact the work of university faculty, students, and staff. Communicate information to and gather feedback from relevant senate committees and constituent groups. Provide information on legislative and policy issues as requested by university senate or any of its committees or constituent bodies. Exchange ideas and insight with the office of government affairs through regular communication, and work with the office to identify faculty, staff, and student expertise when it might support their work on legislative and policy issues. Regularly engage with the office of university compliance and integrity regarding new or potential compliance issues resulting from legislative actions at the local, state and federal levels.

As a standing committee of the senate, this committee is also governed by the provisions of rules 3335-5-46 and 3335-5-48 of the Administrative Code.

(Board approval date: 5/16/2024)