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ROLES FOR ADVISORS
During the weekend we ask our advisors to be an active part of the program by taking on one of the following roles
COMMITTEE ADVISORS
WHEN WILL I DO THIS?
- Friday afternoon from 3:30pm to 8:00pm
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Be in the committee room and make sure the committee chairs run the Public Hearings, and then Work Sessions correctly.
- Make sure that every member of the committee is able to speak and have input.
- Ensure that the committee is following the parliamentary procedure and Youth and Government procedures.
- Make sure that every bill gets a recommendation at the end of Work Sessions
WHERE WILL I DO IT?
- You will be assigned to one of the 9 committees
SPECIAL INFORMATION
- We ask the Advisors to not become actively involved in discussion and debate unless you see the process getting out of bounds.
- To give input about ideas for amendments is fine but shouldn't be influencing the debate and discussion.
- Be in the room the entire time
- Make sure the group breaks for dinner at the correct time
- Dismiss committee on schedule not too early
MEDIA ADVISOR
WHEN WILL I DO THIS?
- Friday afternoon until Sunday morning --All weekend
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Work with editors to develop the Newspaper
- Read articles that are written to make sure they are appropriate for the Youth and Government Program
- Make sure the newspaper office and staff are professional
- Help make sure newspapers get printed (Friday night, Saturday Afternoon, and Sunday at the closing session)
WHERE WILL I DO IT?
- Newspaper and Media have an office on the first floor of State House.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
- Feel free to be active with the group with ideas for articles, suggestions for the way articles are written
- Make sure that everyone on the media staff is engaged and active during the weekend
- Don't allow Media office to be a place for kids to hang out rather than being involved.
PRESIDENT OR SPEAKER ADVISOR
WHEN WILL I DO THIS?
- Saturday all day and Sunday morning.
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Sit with the Speaker or President off to the side
- Help them if they get stuck on a procedural element
- Help them keep control of the body
WHERE WILL I DO IT?
- Sitting upfront in the House and Senate off to the side of the presiding officer.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
- You don't have to be an expert in Parliamentary Procedure, only assist leadership in finding the correct direction.
- You aren't going to do this all weekend, we can tag team and get folks in the role every couple of hours.
LEGISLATION ADVISOR
WHEN WILL I DO THIS?
- Saturday all day and Sunday morning.
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Work with the Director of Legislation to track all the bills
- Make sure all bills get to the House and Senate to start
- Make sure the Director of Legislation keeps the chart of bills updated
- Sunday morning work to make sure that Non-Concurrent matters and vetoes get handled correctly
- Make sure every bill gets heard on the floor of House and Senate at least 1 time.
WHERE WILL I DO IT?
- Director of Legislation will work in the rotunda on the third floor and in Governor's Office.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
- You will be helping the Director of Legislation keep track of bills all weekend, once you get them prepared should be able to step away until they have a problem.
- Sunday morning is keep time to make sure we keep House and Senate busy, and that all bills get through both bodies at least 1 time
- Non-Cons and Vetoes are used to fill in both houses.
GOVERNOR AND CABINET ADVISOR
WHEN WILL I DO THIS?
WHAT WILL I DO?
- Work with Youth Governor to make sure they have a legislative package and plan
- Help Cabinet develop plans for what bills to testify on at Public Hearings
- Have the Cabinet work on Legislative package all weekend.
- Help Governor with how to get amendments made on floor of House and Senate
- Keep Cabinet engaged all weekend.
WHERE WILL I DO IT?
SPECIAL INFORMATION
- You won't have to spend every minute with the cabinet but be a resource so they have someone to keep them on task
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