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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Happy Wednesday, Representatives:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Just a reminder that our organizational session will be held on
<b>Monday, November 3<sup>rd</sup>, at 6:30 P.M. </b>in the Senate Chambers!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At the organizational session, we will elect the COGS Officers for the next Congress. If you want to run for Speaker, please complete and return the attached form no later than
<b>6:30 P.M. on Saturday, November 1<sup>st</sup></b>. If you are running to be a Deputy Speaker, you do not have to complete the form. You only need to have a representative nominate you and another representative second your nomination. As a reminder, the
positions on our Executive Committee, and their duties, are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Speaker shall:
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Preside over all COGS functions.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Represent COGS and the Graduate Student Body to the University and the public.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Create and oversee the implementation of COGS functions.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Appoint Representatives to committees.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Take care that the COGS Code, Budget, and the Florida State University Student Body Statutes are faithfully executed.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Chair the Executive Committee and serve as a member of the Internal Affairs Committee.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Perform all other duties and responsibilities as may be required by law and the Florida State University Student Body Statutes and Constitution.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Deputy Speaker for Judicial Affairs shall:
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Audit the COGS Code and bylaws to ensure continued compliance with the Florida State University Student Body Constitution and Statutes.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Preside over the impeachment process.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Swear in new members of the Assembly and inform them of their responsibilities prior to their petition hearing before the Assembly.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Conduct an audit of COGS financial records no less than once per fiscal year, or upon request of the Speaker.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Assemble and disseminate to the members of the Assembly an extensive list of pertinent questions to be asked in consideration of petitions of new members.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Serve as a member of the Internal Affairs Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Assist the Speaker as needed with the administration of COGS.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="3" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Deputy Speaker for Communication shall:
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Inform all members of meeting dates and happenings.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Create and supervise COGS announcements and bulletins.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Act as the public relations liaison between COGS, Florida State University, and public press domains.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Record minutes of all Executive Committee meetings.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Work with SGA Student Publications to maintain a website.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Disseminate information concerning vacant seats in the Assembly to Florida State University students.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Serve as a member of the Outreach Committee and assist the Committee with its mission.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Assist the Speaker as needed with the administration of COGS.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="4" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Deputy Speaker for Finance shall:
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee the expenditure of the Annual Budget.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prepare budget request guidelines for the upcoming fiscal year for ratification by the Assembly.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Issue reports on the balance and expenditures of COGS accounts.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee Travel Grant disbursement.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Serve as a member of the Internal Affairs Committee.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Assist the Speaker as needed with the administration of COGS.
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="5" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Deputy Speaker for Advocacy shall:
<o:p></o:p></span></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee the advocacy work of COGS,
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Serve as a member of the Advocacy Committee,
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Work with the Advocacy Committee to implement the advocacy goals of COGS,
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Serve on the Strategic Planning Committee, as set out in Chapter 122,
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Act as a liaison between COGS and Graduate Assistants United, and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Assist the Speaker as needed with the administration of COGS.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Good luck to all candidates!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;color:#782F40;mso-ligatures:none">Jack Rowan</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none">J.D. Candidate, FSU College of Law Class of 2026</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none">Speaker, 32<sup>nd</sup> & 33<sup>rd</sup> Congress of Graduate Students</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none">Editor-In-Chief, Vol. 53,
<i>FSU Law Review</i></span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;color:#242424;mso-ligatures:none">Cell: (904) 891-4301</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><u><span style="font-family:"Century Schoolbook",serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:Jmr20b@fsu.edu" title="mailto:Jmr20b@fsu.edu"><span style="color:blue">Jmr20b@fsu.edu</span></a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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