POWERS and PROCEDURES
Per 2021-2022 ASUCSB Legal Code
The Legislative Authority shall be vested in the Senate, which shall be the supreme policy-making body of the Associated Students and shall promote the welfare and interests of the Members of the Associated Students, subjected to the Limitations herein enumerated:
1. Entity Authorization
- Authorize all boards, commissions, Committees, and other agencies of the Associated Students, which shall:
- Aid in the execution of internal policies and programs
- Have the power of legislative initiative
- Report regularly of the Senate
- Keep records of all proceedings
- Maintain regular contact with said AS Entity
- Establish and disband sub Judicial Council(s)
2. Finance
- Responsible for all Associated Students’ revenues and expenditures
- Approve by majority vote (50% + 1) the annual budget
- Authorize the expenditure of investment reserve funds by a three-fourths (3/4) majority approval of the Senate Membership
3. Nominations
- Ratify all appointments of the President, the President Pro-Tempore, and the Judicial Council by a majority vote (50% + 1) of the Senate Membership
- Dismiss appointees of the President, the President Pro-Tempore, and the Judicial Council by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Senate Membership
4. Policy
- Supervise and maintain the policies, properties and conduct of the Associated Students
5. Veto
- Override a Presidential veto by a two-thirds (2/3) majority approval of the voting membership
*Note: For further duties and powers of the Senate, refer to ASUCSB legal code