Committee on Basic Needs

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Charge of the Committee

The Basic Needs Committee focuses on all basic needs-related issues within the Associated Students. They are tasked with staying aware of basic needs progress locally, in the district, statewide, and nationally. The committee is also responsible for assisting local basic needs organizations, building coalitions with other basic needs stakeholders, organizing relevant projects, relaying important information affecting basic needs security on both the UCSB campus and the UC system as a whole, and serving as advocates for basic needs efforts. Finally, the committee is also responsible for reviewing input from other basic needs organizations, collaborating and assisting with these organizations whenever necessary, and giving suggestions for ALL legislation within UCSB Associated Students concerning basic needs.