Created in 1913, the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (or ASUA) serves the students of the university as the officially recognized student government. The mission of ASUA is to represent student concerns to the UA administration, Arizona Legislature, Arizona Board of Regents, and all other relevant entities.

In addition to representing over 37,000 students (2005), ASUA also provides support for programs and services on campus, including concerts, guest speakers, a transportation service (Safe Ride), a women's resource center, a diversity support program (Pride Alliance), the largest student-run carnival in the U.S. (Spring Fling), club funding resources, among others.

Legislative Branch

Senate

The ASUA senate comprises ten (10) senators that serve as the legislative body of the student government. The senate has oversight of ASUA business and must approve the budget, political appointments, club approprations, new programs and services, and stipends, among others.

Senators work on issues expressed during their campaigns, creating new and improving established programs, while eliminating programs that have become obsolete. Senators also work with the executive branch to conduct their programs.

Internal officers in the senate include the vice chair, alternate vice chair, appropriations board chair, and three (3) committee chairs (senate projects, business & professional standards, and budget oversight). In addition, senators serve as liaisons to the Greek System, Residence Life, Commuter Students Affairs, the Recreation Center on the UA campus, and the University Activities Board (UAB).

Senators may also have non-stipend senate aids for assistance.

Executive Branch

President

=Cabinet=

Executive Vice President

The main duties of the executive vice-president include managing the Club Resource Center and serving as chair of the senate.

As chair of the senate the executive vice president leads meetings. It is his/her responsibility to prepare the meeting agenda. The executive vice president votes only when there is a tie in a senate vote. He/she has minor influence over the senate but chiefly manages the Club Resource Center.

The executive vice president is next in line for the presidency.

Club Resource Center

Approprations Board

=Club Advocates=

=Administrative Vice President=

The Administrative Vice-President is responsible for assisting the directors in establishing a working budget, planning events, and being available in case of emergencies. The position basically entails overseeing all 15 programs and services and ensuring that all is functioning as planned, as well as being knowledgeable about other events in ASUA. The Administrative Vice-President also sits on various committees throughout ASUA and the University.

Programs and Services Directors

Safe Ride

Judicial Branch

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all appropriate matters concerning, but not limited to, campus organizations, election disputes, and ASUA governmental affairs.

The bench is comprised of five (5) justices appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate. One of the justices is designated Chief Justice by the president. All justices must be currently enrolled in the University of Arizona School of Law and terms are for the length of enrollment in the law school.

History

Presidents

2006-2007 Erin Hertzog

2005-2006 David Cade Bernsen (2006 Acting President Erin Hertzog)

2004-2005 Alistair Jon Chapman

*2003-2004 J.P. Benedict