University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Student Worker - ASUN Attorney General
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
Student Worker - ASUN Attorney General
Apply locations University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0145260 The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. Job Description The Associated Students of the University of Nevada is made up of every undergraduate student at the University of Nevada. ASUN provides a means for students to voice concerns and address issues at the university, local, state, national, and international levels. Responsibilities The Attorney General shall issue advisory opinions concerning the law, legislation, or any other act of the Association. To update and distribute the Constitution for the purpose of engrossing any Constitutional Amendments as passed by the Association and approved by the Board of Regents. The Attorney General is designated the responsibility to publish current editions of the Associated Student’s Constitution. The Attorney General shall act as President if, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is no President, Vice President, Speaker of the Senate, Director of Clubs and Organizations, or Director of Programming to act as President. The Attorney General shall investigate alleged violations of the Election Code and prosecute offenders before the Judicial Council. The Attorney General shall prosecute any case, at the Attorney General’s or Judicial Council’s discretion, filed by a third party, even in cases where the plaintiff seeks to dismiss the charge. The Attorney General shall act as the representative of the Director of Elections and Democratic Education before the ASUN Judicial Council. The Attorney General shall ensure that all regulations concerning petitions are followed fully. The Attorney General shall deliver and provide for all petitions (for each election) or for initiative and referendums to the President of the Associated Students and the Director of Elections and Democratic before the Candidates’ Meeting. The Attorney General shall assist any student interested in writing a petition for initiative and referendum. The Attorney General shall certify that a petition question is an impartial and accurate description of the proposal and shall assign the petition an Official Name and Number, if the petition creates a law, prepare an Official Summary of the petition, to confer with the office of Legal Counsel or designee for approval of language on questions of student fees, and to create the petition and return to the Primary Proponent three (3) copies of the petition. The Attorney General shall verify that there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on each petition, by checking the student status of each person who signed the petition, to immediately notify the Primary Proponent(s) if the verifying official discovers that the petition submitted lacks sufficient valid signatures, and to preserve the petition for the same time period as the Director of Elections and Democratic Education preserves the ballots for the election for which the petition qualified or attempted to qualify for placement on the ballot. The Attorney General shall notify Candidates and all others cited of charges during elections. The Attorney General shall supervise ballot tabulation. The Attorney General shall release the election results as soon as possible. The Attorney General shall attend or send a representative to all physical polling locations and places where ballots are kept and tabulated, provided such representative is not a candidate or agent in the election. To carry out such other functions and duties as required under the constitution and laws. The Attorney General shall not prosecute any case to which the Attorney General is a party or in which the Attorney General has an interest in the outcome. When such a conflict occurs, the Chair of Government Operations shall act as a special prosecutor. To have a report read or spoken into record at minimum every other Senate meeting. Responsible to attend all ASUN retreats, and trainings as decided by the President and the Director of Executive Outreach. The Attorney General shall serve as an ex-officio member on the Senate Committee on Government Operations. Organize trainings and continue to provide education on Nevada Open Meeting Law for the Association. Ensure Nevada Open Meeting Law is followed and work with Officers to correct any violations. To cancel meetings that have violated Nevada Open Meeting Law. In the cancellation notice, the Attorney General must list what violation(s) occurred. The Attorney General must send a meeting cancellation notice no later than twenty-four hours before the meeting is to take place. The cancellation notice must be sent to the presiding officer and Secretary of the Senate. To invalidate meetings that have been conducted and violated Nevada Open Meeting Law. In the invalidation notice, the Attorney General must list the violation(s) that occurred. The invalidation notice must be sent to the presiding officer and the Secretary of the Senate. Ensure that Executive Department Heads are hosting regular meetings in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law at least once per month. Required Qualifications Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno. During my tenure in this appointed position, I agree to adhere to the following guidelines: Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 undergraduate credits. Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents. Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct. Meet all deadlines set forth. Attend all required meetings and training. Work scheduled hours. Properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time. Assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada. Behave in a manner that is ethical, maintaining a high level of integrity. Other duties as called upon by my position. Preferred Qualifications Experience in fields such as pre-law studies, political science, philosophy, criminal justice or related social sciences fields. Existing and in-depth knowledge of the functions and policies of the Associated Students, including familiarity with governing documents, parliamentary procedure, and Nevada Open Meeting Law. Strong written and verbal communication skills to draft opinions, present cases, and provide guidance to students through analysis. Ability to analyze complex legal issues, interpret laws and regulations, and think critically. Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct. Willingness to mentor an intern during the Fall and Spring semesters. Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 2 $5,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single term. Disclaimer The Association reserves the right to request additional documents for employment. The Association reserves the right NOT to fill this position. This ASUN Student Leader position is an appointed member of the student government. By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for the office for which they are running as stated in the ASUN Constitution and the ASUN Statutes of the Associated Students. Posting Close Date Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.
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Apply locations University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0145260 The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. Job Description The Associated Students of the University of Nevada is made up of every undergraduate student at the University of Nevada. ASUN provides a means for students to voice concerns and address issues at the university, local, state, national, and international levels. Responsibilities The Attorney General shall issue advisory opinions concerning the law, legislation, or any other act of the Association. To update and distribute the Constitution for the purpose of engrossing any Constitutional Amendments as passed by the Association and approved by the Board of Regents. The Attorney General is designated the responsibility to publish current editions of the Associated Student’s Constitution. The Attorney General shall act as President if, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is no President, Vice President, Speaker of the Senate, Director of Clubs and Organizations, or Director of Programming to act as President. The Attorney General shall investigate alleged violations of the Election Code and prosecute offenders before the Judicial Council. The Attorney General shall prosecute any case, at the Attorney General’s or Judicial Council’s discretion, filed by a third party, even in cases where the plaintiff seeks to dismiss the charge. The Attorney General shall act as the representative of the Director of Elections and Democratic Education before the ASUN Judicial Council. The Attorney General shall ensure that all regulations concerning petitions are followed fully. The Attorney General shall deliver and provide for all petitions (for each election) or for initiative and referendums to the President of the Associated Students and the Director of Elections and Democratic before the Candidates’ Meeting. The Attorney General shall assist any student interested in writing a petition for initiative and referendum. The Attorney General shall certify that a petition question is an impartial and accurate description of the proposal and shall assign the petition an Official Name and Number, if the petition creates a law, prepare an Official Summary of the petition, to confer with the office of Legal Counsel or designee for approval of language on questions of student fees, and to create the petition and return to the Primary Proponent three (3) copies of the petition. The Attorney General shall verify that there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on each petition, by checking the student status of each person who signed the petition, to immediately notify the Primary Proponent(s) if the verifying official discovers that the petition submitted lacks sufficient valid signatures, and to preserve the petition for the same time period as the Director of Elections and Democratic Education preserves the ballots for the election for which the petition qualified or attempted to qualify for placement on the ballot. The Attorney General shall notify Candidates and all others cited of charges during elections. The Attorney General shall supervise ballot tabulation. The Attorney General shall release the election results as soon as possible. The Attorney General shall attend or send a representative to all physical polling locations and places where ballots are kept and tabulated, provided such representative is not a candidate or agent in the election. To carry out such other functions and duties as required under the constitution and laws. The Attorney General shall not prosecute any case to which the Attorney General is a party or in which the Attorney General has an interest in the outcome. When such a conflict occurs, the Chair of Government Operations shall act as a special prosecutor. To have a report read or spoken into record at minimum every other Senate meeting. Responsible to attend all ASUN retreats, and trainings as decided by the President and the Director of Executive Outreach. The Attorney General shall serve as an ex-officio member on the Senate Committee on Government Operations. Organize trainings and continue to provide education on Nevada Open Meeting Law for the Association. Ensure Nevada Open Meeting Law is followed and work with Officers to correct any violations. To cancel meetings that have violated Nevada Open Meeting Law. In the cancellation notice, the Attorney General must list what violation(s) occurred. The Attorney General must send a meeting cancellation notice no later than twenty-four hours before the meeting is to take place. The cancellation notice must be sent to the presiding officer and Secretary of the Senate. To invalidate meetings that have been conducted and violated Nevada Open Meeting Law. In the invalidation notice, the Attorney General must list the violation(s) that occurred. The invalidation notice must be sent to the presiding officer and the Secretary of the Senate. Ensure that Executive Department Heads are hosting regular meetings in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law at least once per month. Required Qualifications Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno. During my tenure in this appointed position, I agree to adhere to the following guidelines: Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 undergraduate credits. Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents. Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct. Meet all deadlines set forth. Attend all required meetings and training. Work scheduled hours. Properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time. Assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada. Behave in a manner that is ethical, maintaining a high level of integrity. Other duties as called upon by my position. Preferred Qualifications Experience in fields such as pre-law studies, political science, philosophy, criminal justice or related social sciences fields. Existing and in-depth knowledge of the functions and policies of the Associated Students, including familiarity with governing documents, parliamentary procedure, and Nevada Open Meeting Law. Strong written and verbal communication skills to draft opinions, present cases, and provide guidance to students through analysis. Ability to analyze complex legal issues, interpret laws and regulations, and think critically. Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct. Willingness to mentor an intern during the Fall and Spring semesters. Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 2 $5,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single term. Disclaimer The Association reserves the right to request additional documents for employment. The Association reserves the right NOT to fill this position. This ASUN Student Leader position is an appointed member of the student government. By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for the office for which they are running as stated in the ASUN Constitution and the ASUN Statutes of the Associated Students. Posting Close Date Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.
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