Judicial Branch
Members of the Court
CHIEF JUSTICE
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Vincent MiliantaTampa |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- To preside over all meetings and proceedings of the Supreme Court
- To run meetings and arrange dockets and agendas for said meetings
- To administer the Oath of Office to the President and Vice President of the Student Body, and all incoming Justices
- To have first speaking rights on issues
- To rule on objections during trials
- To receive and review all complaints and appeals first
- Initially review and provide copies of any case that may come before the Court to
all
Justices - Read all official Student Government documents and relevant case materials
- Shall be the accountable financial officer for the Supreme Court and shall ultimately be responsible for all fiscal records
- Shall have the power to assess points and to recommend removal of a Justice to the
Judicial Review Committee for violation of policies outlined in the Rules of Procedure - Prepare and screen all press related materials before relaying such materials to the Public
- Maintain contact and organize regular meetings with the Office of Parking and
Transportation Services - Any duties deemed necessary by a majority of the Supreme Court
RANKING JUSTICE & SENIOR JUSTICE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RANKING JUSTICE
- Preside over all meetings in the absence of the Chief Justice
- Preside over at least one meeting per semester at the discretion of the Chief Justice
- Review all complaints and appeals with the Chief Justice
- Review all Justice absence excuse forms
- Ensure minutes for each meeting are being taken by the Ranking Justice or a designee
- Any duties deemed necessary by a majority of the Supreme Court
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR JUSTICE
- Preside over all meetings in the absence of both the Chief and Ranking Justices
- Preside over at least one meeting per semester at the discretion of the Chief Justice
- Be responsible for all financial records, purchase orders, and budget for the branch,
under
the supervision of the Chief Justice - Any duties deemed necessary by a majority of the Supreme Court
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES
Ninad Deshpande
Tampa
Olivia Borek
St.Petersburg
aBIGAIL sANDERS
St. Petersburg
vACANT
St.Petersburg
Siobhan Walsh
Sarasota-Manatee
VACANT
Sarasota-Manatee
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATE JUSTICES
- Attend all Regular Meetings and Court Meetings, read all official Student Government documents, and relevant case materials
- Perform any duties deemed necessary and proper to execute the mission of the Judicial
Branch