Hall Government Information
What is hall government?
Every residential area has a hall government consisting of community members who agree to serve a one-year term of office. Residential colleges and some halls (i.e., Interfaith, GREEN house, and Sigma Alpha Iota) hold their government elections in the winter quarter. All other halls elect their officers at the beginning of the fall quarter. Officers elected in the fall must agree to live in the residence hall for the entire year and serve in their positions until the end of the 2011-12 academic year. Designated residential life staff members serve as advisors to each hall government and work closely with officers to ensure that they comply with all Universities policies and procedures.
Hall government officers are responsible for wisely using hall government social dues to plan and implement a wide variety of social and community development programs throughout the academic year. The hall government officers also oversee the purchase of major amenities for the hall including pool tables, ping pong tables, microwaves, and televisions. The hall government president represents the community’s residents at Residence Hall Association meetings and helps RHA plan campus wide events for students living in residence halls. If you have any questions about hall government in your building, please talk to your CA.
How to run for hall government
It is easy to run for hall government. Every interested resident must complete these four steps.
1) Submit an application to Residential Life; email the application to: hallgovernment@u.northwestern.edu
2) Meet one-on-one with your CA regarding your interest in running for hall government before the Candidate Information Session.
3) Attend the Candidate Information Session during the week of September 25th (time & location TBD by hall/house. Contact your CA for more info.)
4) Attend a Meet the Candidates Munchies during the week of October 2nd (time & location TBD by hall/house. Contact your CA for more info.) All candidates will present a brief speech about why you are interested in the position.
All candidates must be able to attend the mandatory hall officer training on October 12th from 6pm-10pm (More information about training and location to follow)
Position Descriptions
President: Leads hall government meetings, oversees committees, and is the main RHA contact. The president also attends all RHA meetings, and fulfills all duties required by the Student Organization Finance Office (SOFO).
Vice President: Assists the president in leading the government and leads meetings when the president is absent.
Treasurer: Responsible for the financial operations of social funds and fulfills all duties required by the Student Organization Finance Office (SOFO), as well as maintaining the hall budget. Submit budget reports to Government Advisor.
Social Chair: Plans resident social events and chairs activity sub-committees. The social chair also keeps and creates traditions (example: Munchies), collaborates with the Community Assistants (CA) and other hall government social chairs, and encourages resident involvement in hall government activities.
Secretary: Records attendance, takes minutes (notes) at each meeting, and distributes them appropriately. Produces regular newsletters to residents and assists with publicizing events to hall residents. Learning and using the list serves appropriately.
Eco Rep: Attends monthly Eco-rep meetings, encourages educational initiatives in the residence halls, communicates with university departments, student clubs and organizations regarding sustainability initiatives, encourages residents to develop sustainable living habits, and facilitates resident participation in the annual Green Cup competition.
Building specific officer positions. For more information, contact your Area Coordinator or CA.
• VP/Treasurer (1835 Hinman only)
• Philanthropy Chair (Allison Residential Community only)
• Communications Director (Elder Residential Community only)
• Community Service Director (Elder Residential Community only)
2011-2012 Government Positions By Building
584 Lincoln
President
Treasurer
Social Chair
1835 Hinman
President
VP/Treasurer
2 Social Chairs
Secretary
Publicity Chair
Eco Rep
4 Floor Reps
Allison Hall
President
VP
Secretary
Treasurer
2 Social Chairs
Eco Rep
Philanthropy Chair
4 Floor reps
Bobb-McCulloch
President
VP/Eco Rep
Secretary
Treasurer
Social Chair
Elder Residential Community
President
VP/Eco Rep
Treasurer
Communications Director
2 Social Chairs
Community Service Chair
Foster House
President
VP
Treasurer
Social Chair
Eco Rep
Foster-Walker
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Publicity Chair
2 Social Chairs
Environmental Chair/Eco Rep
Goodrich House
President
VP
Treasurer
Social Chair
Eco Rep
Lindgren House
President
VP
Secretary
Treasurer
Social Chairs
Eco Rep
Kemper Hall
President
VP
Secretary
Treasurer
Social Chair
Eco Rep
Mid-Quads (NMQ & SMQ w/ one government)
President
VP/Eco Rep
Treasurer
Social Chair (2
Rogers House
President
VP/Eco Rep
Treasurer
Social Chair
Secretary
Historian
Sargent Hall
President
VP/Eco Rep
Treasurer
Secretary
2 Social Chairs
President
Treasurer
Social Chair
1856 Orrington
President
Treasurer
Social Chair