How many people in this Role?
1 Sergeant at Arms of the Senate
Who can run for this Role?
Must be a Junior or Senior. Must have at least 1 year of experience participating in Youth and Government.
Main Role and Responsibilities
The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is one of the Senate's key leadership officers. Rather than debating legislation from the podium, the Sergeant-at-Arms is responsible for making sure the Senate chamber operates smoothly, safely, and according to the rules.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining order and decorum in the Senate Chamber during debate and legislative sessions.
- Working closely with the President of the Senate to ensure delegates follow Senate rules and procedures.
- Enforcing Chamber rules, including:
- Dress code requirements.
- Rules of debate.
- Keeping food and drinks out of the chamber.
- Escorting dignitaries and guests into and out of the Senate Chamber and during Joint Sessions.
- Helping delegates and visitors, including locating members who are needed for meetings with the Governor's Cabinet or Senate members.
- Managing movement in and around the Chamber so proceedings run efficiently.
- Serving as a full Senate member, including being assigned to a legislative Committee and participating in Committee work.
What skills are important for this Role?
- Strong leadership and confidence.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Good judgment when handling disagreements or disruptions.
- A calm, professional demeanor under pressure.
- Ability to enforce rules fairly and respectfully.
- Comfortable managing groups of people.
- Set a positive example for other delegates by demonstrating professionalism and YMCA core values.
Does this Role attend the Leadership Training beginning on Thursday?
No, but MUST attend an additional online Airtable Bill Tracker training session!
Election/Selection Procedure
The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is an elected position. At either Caucus B or C (see Caucus Agenda) when the Role is put up for nomination by the Program Director:
- Have someone from your delegation enter your name in nomination, this is done by entering your name in the chat.
- After all nominations are in you will be asked to speak about why you want this role. Please be prepared to speak about your qualifications and why you think you would be the best person to fill this Role.
- Then the election will be held, all those present will cast a vote, the candidate receiving the most votes will be announced as the winner of this Role.
