Committees

Judicial Standing Committees

Attorney General:

The Attorney General is to promote equity, inclusion, and improvement through effective compliance of policy and procedure dictated to the organization by GPSA's Governing Documents. The AG and committee ensure that all branches of GPSA are acting in accordance of stipulations for professional and graduate students at UNM.

    Duties:

  • Issuing advisory opinions concerning the law, legislation, or any other act of GPSA when requested
  • Providing a current copy of the GPSA Governing Documents at the request of any individual or group
  • Assisting the President in the execution of their duties
  • Serving as an advisor to all branches of GPSA
  • Providing advice and counsel concerning all acts of GPSA when requested to do so
  • Providing counsel for the government in all suits against them
  • Updating and distributing the Constitution for the purpose of engrossing any Constitutional Amendments as passed by GPSA Council and approved by the UNM Board of Regents
  • Codifying of the Bylaws in consultation with the President and the Council Chair

Chief Justice:

The primary responsibility of the Chief Justice is to head the Judicial Branch of the GPSA. S/he will have jurisdiction over disputes arising under the GPSA Constitution and Bylaws, and provide leadership to a minimum of two Associate Justices.

    Duties:

  • Hear complaints brought forth by a GPSA member regarding
    • Matters arising under the GPSA Constitution and Bylaws
    • Acts of the President, Council Chair, GPSA Staff, or other GPSA official when acting under the authority of GPSA
  • Determine questions of constitutionality and adherence to GPSA law as a result of official complaints
  • Create a written record of all decisions and actions of the Court to be maintained in the GPSA office
  • Provide an annual written report of the Court to be included in the annual GPSA report
  • Hear cases as deemed appropriate under the Bylaws
  • Provide timely updates to the President and Chief of Staff as required
  • Adhere to the Constitution and Bylaws in the execution of his/her responsibilities, power and duties
  • Other duties as defined by the GPSA Constitution and Bylaws