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University Daily Kansan
Monday, Nov. 9, 1964
ASC Constitution Provides Checks. Balances
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NEITHER EXECUTIVE officer is a voting member of the legislative branch, but both have speaking privileges. Instead the student body president is the final student authority with power of approval or veto on any action of the legislative branch.
The final authority over all student government is, of course, the Chancellor.
The student body president is required by the Constitution to make three addresses to the legislative branch each year. In these he may suggest legislation, evaluate the legislative branch and report on the activities of the executive committees.
THE ALL STUDENT COUNCIL is the legislative branch of KU's government. Each KU student is represented on the ASC by two people: one from his living district and one from his school in the University.
These representatives compose the ASC. The ASC selects its own officers: a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and treasurer.
Walter Blackledge, managing editor of Alumni Association publications, reported weekend burglaries in the alumni and extension offices this morning.
Two KU Offices Report Thefts
Blackledge said that a portable TV, travel alarm clock and brief case were taken from the alumni office. Locks on a cabinet and desk were broken.
A filing cabinet was opened and some checks may have been stolen in the extension office, he said.
Lawrence and KU police are investigating the burglaries, but have not released official reports.
Prof. Makes Plans For Speaking Tour
Dr. E, E. Smissman, professor of pharmacy, will be making a tour this week of various states, speaking to college students and various groups of the American Chemical Society.
Prof. Smissman's tour will begin today and extend until Friday, including in his itinerary Marshall University and the University of Louisville.
He will speak on "The Relationship between Plants and Insects" to the college students.
The ASC is a one-house legislature. A two-house legislature existed between 1953 and 1957. The House of Representatives was composed of representatives from living districts, while Senate members represented the schools.
Any ASC member may propose legislation to be enacted by the Council. This legislation may take the form of resolutions, bills or amendments. Bills are submitted at one ASC meeting and are referred to the Committee on Committees and Legislation before the next meeting.
THE COMMITTEE may not change or veto a bill, but may
submit recommendations and suggested revisions to the Council. The Council may then make these changes and pass the bill by a simple majority of members present.
THE FINAL BRANCH of student government is judicial which consists of the Student Court.
The amendment procedure is the same as with a bill, and requires a simple majority for passage.
One other area on the legislative level of student government is the ASC committee system. These committees are separate from the executive committees. They include an elections committee, a secretarial committee and a Constitutional committee. They function mainly to facilitate the work of the Council.
A Constitutional amendment, when it is presented to the Council is treated like a bill, referred to the Committee on Committees and passed by a two-thirds majority. It then must be approved by a majority of students before it becomes an addition to the Constitution.
A faculty member also serves as adviser to the ASC and may offer suggestions and interpretations of the Council's actions. In addition, the student body president appoints the members of a faculty advisory committee. The committee may offer suggestions and assist the Council in its legislative function.
The Court is composed of six members, usually law students, who are appointed for two-year terms by the student body president. Each year a chief justice is
The Student Court may interpret the ASC constitution and bills. It has jurisdiction over parking and smoking violations and disputes between students or between groups.
appointed by the dean of the law school.
Old Spice...with that crisp, clean masculine aroma!
Learn if you are eligible for the Navy Officer Candidate School NAVY INFORMATION TEAM WILL BE TESTING AND INTERVIEWING AT THE KANSAS UNION
From Monday, Nov. 9-Friday, Nov.13 ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
The Classical Film Series presents
LES DAMES
DU BOIS
DE BOULOGNE
By Robert Bresson in collaboration
with Jean Cocteau
Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
Admission 60c
Fraser Theater