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Directions to the Pre-Legislative Session at The New Jersey Statehouse

 
 

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| Chief Justice

SENATE SECRETARY

Qualifications

  • Must be in 10th grade or higher
  • Must be an active delegation member
  • Must have demonstrated ability to be a leader at home, school, and community
  • Must have basic knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure
  • Must be able to keep accurate minutes and to read them clearly and rapidly
  • Must exhibit an acceptance of Program goals, philosophy, and rules

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Is custodian of all documents of the Senate or Assembly
  • Receives and places on the official docket, Bills as they come out of Committee or
    from the other Chamber
  • Certifies and records the vote of all balloting
  • Keeps detailed records of every vote and every action taken on all Bills
  • May not sponsor legislation, debate or vote in Chambers
  • Sends all Bills to the Expeditor with a clear notation of the vote and/or action taken
    by the Chamber
  • Exemplifies the Code of Conduct and YMCA Ground Rules

Election

  • Elections are held at Pre-Leg
  • Each candidate will read, on sight, a Bill from a previous Youth Legislature. The Bill
    shall be able to be read in approximately one minute
  • Each candidate shall present a 1-minute statement in support of his/her candidacy

 

 
 
   
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