Student Government Association, Governance Board Justice Position Vacancy

Thank you for your interest in the SGA Governance Board. The Governance Board is continually seeking undergraduates of all majors to serve as Justices on the SGA Governance Board. We are looking for students with an interest in law and legal proceedings. A successful candidate is able to reason clearly, conduct themselves professionally and maintain confidentially. Freshmen and Sophomore candidates are preferred.  Interested applicants can send via e-mail completed applications to Chief Justice Tony Belton at abelton1@terpmail.umd.edu.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis however the date of best consideration is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 23.  

Student Government Association

Governance Board Justice Position Application

2014-2015

• Application can be sent via e-mail to abelton1@terpmail.umd.edu
• Please be sure to include a copy of your resume, and unofficial transcript via e-mail.
• After receiving this application, you will be notified if you are selected for an interview. Please e-mail abelton1@termpail.umd.edu if you have any general questions or would like more information regarding this process.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, however the date of best consideration is May 23, 2013 at 11.59 p.m.

Name:

UID:

Address (Local):

E-mail:

Phone:

           

Academic Information

            Major:

            Expected Graduation Date:

            Current GPA (if applicable):

Qualifications:

All SGA members, elected and/or appointed, are subject to have both their academic and judicial records checked by an official of the Office of Campus Programs (OCP) for the following eligibility criteria:

1.    Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

2.    Currently not on academic probation

3.    No serious Judicial record (what constitutes serious will be determined by OCP)

1. Do you meet the above criteria? :
   
   

Time Commitment:

Governance Board usually has 1-2 hearings per academic school year, in the week leading up to a hearing 10 hours/per week can be an expected time commitment. 

Application for:

_____Governance Board Justice

• As a Justice you would be responsible for attending all meetings where the Governance Board convenes and in making decisions regarding appeals

Short Answer Questions

Please type your answers to the following questions.

1. What qualities or experiences do you have that would be an asset to the being a Governance Board Justice and to the SGA as a whole?

2. Describe an experience when you recognized an injustice and took action to address the issue.

3.      What do you feel is the main purpose of the Governance Board?

4.      What do you have to gain from this experience?

5. List two personal goals and two organizational goals you have for the position you are applying for (organizational means for the SGA).

6. What activities and/or jobs do you anticipate participating in this year and what is the time commitment for each?

7. Describe an experience where you felt you were working towards something bigger than yourself.

8. Anything else you would like us to know about you?

I have read the position descriptions and am well aware of the time commitment, duties, and responsibilities the position I am applying for entails.  I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information in this application is true and correct.

                                                                                              

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