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CATEGORY ONE

Delegations may nominate one candidate to run for an office in this category.

Nomination forms due 9/29/06.

Candidates are elected by a statewide secret ballot at T&E I.

Officers in this category are the Executive Branch officials of the Model Legislature.

STATE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

Qualifications:

Has read and meets "General Qualifications for all Candidates" as outlined on the nomination categories page.
At least a Junior in high school.
Has taken part in the previous Sacramento Model Legislature/Court or Spring Conference.
Recognized leadership in school, church or YMCA activities.
Has some knowledge of accounting, budgeting controls and State Government.

Duties:

Analyze pending legislation for fiscal impact upon Model State Budget.
Determines prospective cost of implementing new legislative proposals where applicable.
Testifies in Committee and in the Legislature regarding cost and revenue on bills.
Recommends annual budget to Governor's office.
Directs staff to affect these duties.

STATE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL

Qualifications:

Has read and meets "General Qualifications for all Candidates" as outlined on the nomination categories page.
At least a Junior in high school.
Has taken part in the previous Sacramento Model Legislature/Court or Spring Conference.
Recognized leadership in school, church or YMCA activities.
Has some computer training/experience.

Duties:

Coordinate research and writing of amended legislative bills for Forum program.
Publish amendments for Legislators.
Coordinate typing and copying of various reports from other program areas (Forum, Lobbyists, Legislative Analyst, etc.).
Assists Lobbyists in drafting initiatives in correct form.
Coordinates Research and Information Center.
Direct the activities of Pages assigned to assist in carrying out these duties.

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Qualifications:

Has read and meets "General Qualifications for all Candidates" as outlined on the nomination categories page.
At least a Junior in high school.
Has taken part in the previous Sacramento Model Legislature/Court or Spring Conference.
Recognized leadership in school, church or YMCA activities.
Ability to speak in public clearly and to the point.

Duties:
Serve as presiding officer of the State Board of Education.
Offer advice and counsel to Board of Education Task Forces.
In consultation with Program Staff, lead training sessions at T&E 2.
May be called upon to introduce guest speakers at Open Joint Session, and/or may be called upon to speak at other Model Legislature/Court events.
Presents a verbal summary of the Board of Education's work at the Closing Joint Session.
If desired, may address committees or legislative houses regarding educational issues in general and/or speak for or against pending legislation.
Sits at the head table at official dinners of the Model Legislature/Court.

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