There shall be appointed members (referred to as "Commissioners for...") to advocate for issues deemed necessary by graduate students. Commissioners shall put together events and/or initiatives in support of the identified issue, serve on a specific committee, and/or do further research to effectively advocate for a specific issue.
4.02 Appointment
Commissioner positions shall be available beginning the day after the last general body meeting of the spring semester.
Applications for Commissioner positions shall be submitted to the VP and evaluated by the Executive Council. The Executive Council shall be the sole entity to appoint Commissioners to their respected positions.
Minimum eligibility shall be determined by Article IV of the Constitution.
4.03 Term Length
Commissioners shall serve for more than one academic year depending on their interested in continuing service on GSS, if in good standing, and if the work of the Commission to which they are appointed is relevant for a continuing term appointment. The terms are renewable with concurrence of votes in the Executive Council, or concurrence of votes in Executive Council and the Senators, or concurrence of votes in Executive Council and the Senators, or a concurrence of votes at a GSS General Body Meeting.
4.04 General Duties
Ensure open and timely communication of interests, concerns, and needs of their constituents with the GSS and among their fellow Senators, Commissioners, and Department Representatives.
Act in accordance with the Constitution and R&P.
Attend all general meetings of the GSS in person or by appropriate proxy.
Attend all committee meetings to which they have been assigned.
Serve on at least two GSS committees or Ohio University standing committees as determined by the Executive Council.
No Commissioner shall have more than one vote for any reason
Hold at least three office hours per week.
Commissioners are encouraged to make contact and collaborate with campus and community offices and departments relevant to their positions.
Attend all training as mandated by the Executive Council.
