In addition to the breakdown of ASWOU’s relationship with OSA and Oregon Senator’s Letter to the Editor, here is a summary of the amendments concerning ASWOU’s involvement with OSA:

Bill 1.15

Senate Bill 1.15 pertains to the operations of ASWOU and ASWOU senate, specifically the ASWOU president’s ability to use executive orders. Bill 1.15 would give the ASWOU president a broader scope in which to use executive orders, and it would modify the current standards for communication between the president and the senate when utilizing executive orders.

A vote of YES on Bill 1.15 would expand the ASWOU presidential power to use executive orders as explained above.

A vote of NO on Bill 1.15 would maintain current standards for use of executive orders by the ASWOU president.

Bill 4.15

Senate Referendum 4.15 asks the Western student body whether or not they want to maintain ties to the Oregon Student Association (OSA). OSA is a student-run organization that works with state legislators to increase the access to, and affordability of higher education in Oregon. Currently membership to OSA costs Western students a total of $28,839 per year, and the total will increase to $29,679 in the 2015-2016 academic year.

A vote of YES on Referendum 4.15 would end Western Oregon’s relationship with the Oregon Student Association.

A vote of NO on Referendum 4.15 would maintain Western Oregon’s relationship with the Oregon Student Association.

Bill 6.15

Senate Bill 6.15 proposes the creation of the ASWOU Representative Assembly. The ASWOU Representative Assembly would be a monthly gathering of student groups, clubs, and service departments (NonTrad, Veterans, etc.) to discuss issues and concerns around Western’s campus. These meetings are intended to address concerns of ASWOU interaction and representation of student groups and organizations.

A vote of YES on Bill 6.15 would create the ASWOU Representative Assembly.

A vote of NO on Bill 6.15 would maintain current ASWOU representation of student groups.