Quick Links |
Running for a Leadership Position If you choose to have a leadership role you must be elected or selected for that position. This list will explain if you are elected or selected for each position and explain the process to have this office. Every participant in Youth and Government who will be attending the Augusta Session will be assigned a position in the House of Representatives.
Youth Governor- Being elected Youth Governor is a 2 step process Step 1: Caucus Session You must be elected as 1 of the 2 candidates that will be elected at each caucus session. Create of 2-5 minute video and submit to Youth and Government office. Your name will be placed in nomination at the Caucus Session, be prepared to speak about your qualifications and interest in the program at the Caucus. Caucus attendees will vote, and top 2 vote getters will be candidates for Youth Governor
Step 2: Augusta Weekend
Up to 4 Candidates will campaign during the Augusta weekend, holding media interviews, and posting campaign materials. They will participate in Town Hall debate on Saturday afternoon. They will make their campaign speech at Banquet on Saturday evening. Sunday morning all participants will cast a vote, the winner will be announced at the closing ceremony, and be sworn in.
Governor’s Cabinet-- Must have participated at least 1 year in Youth and Government or be a Junior or Senior. Complete the Cabinet Nomination form Governor Elmore will select the members of her cabinet President of Senate Must have participated at least 1 year in Youth and Government or be a Junior or Senior. At Caucus A, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. President of Senate– Pro Temp Must have participated at least 1 year in Youth and Government or be a Junior or Senior. At Caucus A, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with 2nd most votes will be elected. Can decline to run for another office Secretary of Senate At Caucus A, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Asst Secretary At Caucus A, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Sargent at Arms of the Senate– At Caucus A, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the nominee those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Senate Committee Chair-- Must have participate in Youth and Government at least 1 year to be a Senate Chair. Complete the Senate Committee Chair a committee of advisors will select the Senate Committee Chairs. Senate Member- Every delegation of 3 or more gets 1 Senator and larger delegations get extra Senators. Speaker of House- Must have participated at least 1 year in Youth and Government or be a Junior or Senior. At Caucus B, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Speaker of House-Pro Temp Must have participated at least 1 year in Youth and Government or be a Junior or Senior. At Caucus B, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate candidate with 2nd most votes will be elected. Can decline to run for another office Clerk of the House- At Caucus B, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Journal Clerk-- At Caucus B, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Sargent at Arms of the House– At Caucus B, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. House Committee Chair-- At Caucus B, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. House Member- Everyone who isn’t elected or selected to a role become a member of the House of Representative
If you would like to be a member of the Supreme Court for 2025, you must complete the Supreme Court Justice Nomination Form.During the Youth and Government weekend in Augusta, the Youth Governor will interview all Candidates for the Supreme Court. The Governor will submit their choices to the Senate who will approve the new Supreme Court. Supreme Court members will be announced and sworn in at Closing Ceremony Supreme Court Clerk-- At Caucus A, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Supreme Court Advocate- At Caucus A, have someone nominate you, and then you will be able to speak about your qualifications for this role, and the those attending the caucus will vote and the candidate with most votes will be elected. Media Editor– The Media Editor at is selected must be a Sophomore or Junior who has participated at least 1 year. The editor will serve for a full year they will be the Editor the current year program, and then will assist Program Director and Youth Governor throughout the year working on newsletter, and developing a social media campaign for the entire year. To be selected Media editor you must submit a nomination on MEDIA NOMINATION FORM Media Member--Anyone can be a part of the media you must complete Media Nomination. MEDIA NOMINATION FORM |