Government

This page consists of important ASUCD information, such as announcements and senate records. The information found below is updated weekly.

ASUCD Elections

ASUCD elections occur twice each academic year where the undergraduate student body votes for Executive Officers, Senators, and referendums. Senators guide the operations of ASUCD and supervise its units, committees, and commissions. Interested in running for office? Visit the ASUCD elections page for more details.

Executive

The executive office consists of the ASUCD President, Vice President and ASUCD Controller as well as their respective staff. Elections for the offices of ASUCD President and Vice President are held annually during the seventh week of winter quarter.

After this election, the new President appoints the ASUCD Controller. The executive office oversees all ASUCD units, but the President often takes a more direct role in Advocacy Units, while the Controller manages Business Units.

Executive Office of the ASUCD President

He/Him/His

Kyle Krueger

President
chiefofstaff@asucd.ucdavis.edu

Office hours: 4:30PM-6:30PM (Fri), 9:00AM-10:30AM (Sat)

Zoom Link

She/Her/Hers

Emily Barneond

Internal Vice President
vicepresident@asucd.ucdavis.edu
Office hours: 7:00-10:00AM (Mon)
Zoom Link

She/Her/Hers

Shruti Adusumilli

External Affairs Vice President
eavp@asucd.ucdavis.edu 
Office hours: By Appointment

He/Him/His

Alexis Lopez-Perez

Controller
controller@asucd.ucdavis.edu
Office hours: By Appointment

She/Her/Hers

Allie O’Brien

President
chiefofstaff@asucd.ucdavis.edu
Office hours: By Appointment

She/Her/Hers

Ashley Lo

Student Advocate
studentadvocate@asucd.ucdavis.edu
Office hours: By Appointment

Legislative

The legislative branch of ASUCD is headed by the ASUCD Senate. Under it is a large support network containing seven commissions, and various committees.

The ASUCD Senate meetings are held on Thursdays at 6:10PM and can be joined via Zoom.

The ASUCD Senate is the body which introduces, and commonly writes, legislation. Once legislation is submitted to the Senate, it gets referred to any number of the relevant commissions who scrutinize the legislation and offer their specialized opinion on it. Other committees also exist to serve specific functions.

Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 971 9144 8551
International Numbers: Information Here
Passcode: 145702

Senate Members Fall 2020

She/Her/Hers

Sanaaz
Nourkhaladj

Senate Recorder

He/Him/His

Amanjot Gandhoke

Office Hours:
 5:00-8:00PM PST/ By Appointment

She/Her/Hers

Annoushqa Bobde

Office Hours:
8:00-9:30AM (Tues, Thurs) / by Appointment

He/Him/His

Devin Santiago-Vergara

Office Hours:
9:00AM-12:00PM (Fri)

zoom
Passcode: DSV

She/Her/Hers

Fauziya Faruk

Office Hours:
10:00AM – 1:00PM (Fri)

He/Him/His

Kabir Sahni 

Office Hours:
3:30-5:00PM (Mon, Thurs)

She/Her/Hers

Kristin Mifsud

Office Hours:
12:00-3:00PM (Fri)

She/Her/Hers

Lauren Smith

Office Hours:
12:00-1:30PM (Thurs, Fri)

She/Her/Hers

Maahum Shahab

Office Hours:
4:00-5:30PM (Wed, Fri)

She/Her/Hers

Mallika Hari 

Office Hours:
1:00-4:00PM (Mon)

zoom
Password: 724253

He/Him/His

Michael C. Navarro

Office Hours:
2:00-5:00PM (Mon)

He/Him/His

Ryan Manriquez

Office Hours:
11:00AM-2:00PM (Fri)

She/Her/Hers

Tenzin Youedon

Office Hours:
12:00-1:00PM (Tues, Wed, Fri)

Senate FAQ

How can I speak during a Senate Meeting?

The agendas for Senate meetings are announced 72 hours in advance and can be found on Government Documents page of the ASUCD Website. The meetings follow Parliamentary Procedures. If you are unfamiliar with these procedures you can follow the guidelines here. To speak at a virtual Senate meeting use the virtual “raise hand” feature during public discussion.

When and where are the Senate meetings held?

If you would like to place an item on the agenda email the ASUCD Vice President at vicepresident@asucd.ucdavis.edu no later than 11:59pm on the Sunday prior to the Thursday Senate meeting.

How can I place an item on the agenda?

If you would like to place an item on the agenda email the ASUCD Vice President at vicepresident@asucd.ucdavis.edu no later than 11:59pm on the Sunday prior to the Thursday Senate meeting.

How can I contact the ASUCD Senate?

If you would like to contact the ASUCD Senate regarding any issue on campus, you may reach out to any ASUCD Senator listed below or send an email to the Senate Listserv at senate@ucdavis.edu.

Commissions

Seven Commissions comprise the subordinate legislative bodies of the ASUCD Senate. The primary duty of a commission is to advise the ASUCD Senate on matters relevant to their individual specialty. Many commissions also plan events and activities that pertain to their field of expertise and benefit the student body in educational or entertaining ways.

Commissions hire new members at the end of Fall and Spring Quarter each year, though vacancies often occur mid-year as well. Each commission has nine voting members and up to four alternate members.

Seven Commissions comprise the subordinate legislative bodies of the ASUCD Senate. The primary duty of a commission is to advise the ASUCD Senate on matters relevant to their individual specialty. Many commissions also plan events and activities that pertain to their field of expertise and benefit the student body in educational or entertaining ways.

Commissions hire new members at the end of Fall and Spring Quarter each year, though vacancies often occur mid-year as well. Each commission has nine voting members and up to four alternate members.

Committees

The ASUCD Senate several permanent committees. The primary duty of each committee is to delegate responsibilities of the ASUCD Senate into smaller components in order to efficiently handle administrative roles and tasks. Each committee is administrative and has a scope pertaining to its field of expertise. Most of the committees consist of members of the ASUCD Senate, Commissions chairs, and career staff.

Judical

The judicial branch of ASUCD is headed by the ASUCD Judicial Council. The Judicial Council serves as the adjudicative body of ASUCD. The ASUCD constitution gives the Judicial Council the authority to issue binding rulings on disputes that arise under the Constitution and Bylaws. Including the resolution of all disputes arising under official actions of ASUCD Elected Officials, Appointed Officers, and all subordinate bodies of the ASUCD Senate.

For more information regarding the judicial process, consult the ASUCD Judicial Codes or reach out to the Judicial Council directly at judicialcouncil@asucd.ucdavis.edu.

Judicial Council meetings are held on Fridays from 3:10PM-4:00PM and can be joined via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 821 7482 7800
Passcode: 123

Members

He/Him/His

Nathan Chan

Chair

She/Her/Hers

Jenna DiCarlo

Member

She/Her/Hers

Destiny Zelaya

She/Her/Hers

Noreen Au Young

Vice Chair

She/Her/Hers

Mikka Vapor

Member

She/Her/Hers

Victoria Anne Harper

Judicial Council FAQ

How do I open a case with the Judicial Council?

To open a case with the Judicial Council a Complaint Form must be filled out and submitted to the Student Government Administrative Office (SGAO) via email sgao@asucd.ucdavis.edu.

What happens once I open a case?

The petitioner and respondent will receive a formal notice from the Judicial Council Chair with information regarding their rights and the procedure moving forward. The Judicial Council will consider a case within five (5) academic days of receiving the complaint. When considering a complaint the Judicial Council will vote whether to dismiss the case or schedule a hearing.

Can I appeal the verdict given by Judicial Council?

The Petitioner or Respondent may appeal the Judicial Council’s decision on a case, and if the Judicial Council chooses to accept the appeal, the case can be reopened. 

Decisions made by the Judicial Council may be appealed by filling out the Judicial Council Appeal Form, and submitting it to the Student Government Administrative Office (SGAO) via email: sgao@asucd.ucdavis.edu.

Where can I find previous Judicial Council verdicts?

Previous Judicial Council verdicts can be found in the Judicial Council folder on the Government Documents page of the ASUCD website.

ASUCD Elections

ASUCD elections occur twice each academic year where the undergraduate student body votes for Executive Officers, Senators, and referendums. Senators guide the operations of ASUCD and supervise its units, committees, and commissions. Interested in running for office? Visit the ASUCD elections page for more details.

He/Him/His

Kyle Krueger

President
chiefofstaff@asucd.ucdavis.edu
Office hours: 9AM-12PM (Thurs)
Zoom Link

He/Him/His

Kyle Krueger

President
chiefofstaff@asucd.ucdavis.edu
Office hours: 9AM-12PM (Thurs)
Zoom Link

He/Him/His

Kyle Krueger

President
chiefofstaff@asucd.ucdavis.edu
Office hours: 9AM-12PM (Thurs)
Zoom Link

Legislative

        The legislative branch of ASUCD is headed by the ASUCD Senate. Under it is a large support network containing seven commissions, and various committees.

         The ASUCD Senate is the body which introduces, and commonly writes, legislation. Once legislation is submitted to the Senate, it gets referred to any number of the relevant commissions who scrutinize the legislation and offer their specialized opinion on it. Other committees also exist to serve specific functions.

Zoom Meeting
Webinar ID: 971 9144 8551
International Numbers: Information Here
Passcode: 145702

Senate Members Fall 2020

She/Her/Hers

Sanaaz
Nourkhaladj

Senate Recorder

See All Senate Members

Sanaaz Nourkhaladj 

Senate Recorder

Email: recorder@asucd.ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

About the Recorder

 

Amanjot Gandhoke 

Email: asgandhoke@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Office Hours: 5:00-8:00PM PST

Office Hours Also by Appointment

Meeting Location: Zoom

Instagram: @amvnjot_

 

Annoushqa Bobde 

Email: asbobde@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Office Hours: 8:00-9:30AM (Tues, Thurs)

Office Hours Also by Appointment

Meeting Location: Zoom

Instagram: @asucdsenatorannoushqa

Website

 

Devin Santiago-Vergara 

Email: dsantiagovergara@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Office Hours: 9:00AM-12:00PM (Fri)

Office Hours Also By Appointment

Meeting Location: Zoom

Passcode: DSV

 

Fauziya Faruk 

Email: faruk@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Office Hours: 10:00AM – 1:00PM (Fri)

Meeting Location: Zoom

 

Kabir Sahni 

Email: ksahni@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Office Hours: 3:30-5:00PM (Mon, Thurs)

Meeting Location: Zoom

Instagram: @senatorsahni

 

Kristin Mifsud

Email: kgmifsud@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Office Hours: 12:00-3:00PM (Fri)

Meeting Location: Zoom

 

Lauren Smith [lor-ehn smith]

Email: lkasmith@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Office Hours: 12:00-1:30PM (Thurs, Fri)

Meeting Location: Zoom

 

Maahum Shahab 

Email: mhshahab@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Office Hours: 12:00-3:00PM (Fri)

Meeting Location: Zoom

Instagram: @senatormaahum

Website

 

Mallika Hari 

Email: mvhari@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Office Hours: 1:00-4:00PM (Mon)

Meeting Location: Zoom

Password: 724253

 

Michael C. Navarro [MYE-kell nuh-var-OH]

Email: mcnavarro@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Office Hours: 2:00-5:00PM (Mon)

Meeting Location: Zoom

Website

 

Ryan Manriquez [RYE-ehn man-REE-kez]

Email: rmmanriquez@ucdavis.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Office Hours: 11:00AM-2:00PM (Fri)

Meeting Location: Zoom

Instagram: @ryanmanriquezz

Website

 

Tenzin Youedon [tehn-zihn yOO-din]

Email: tyouedon@ucdavid.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Office Hours: 12:00-1:00PM (Tues, Wed, Fri)

Meeting Location: Zoom

Instagram: @asucd_tenzin

Senate FAQ

How can I speak during a Senate Meeting?

The agendas for Senate meetings are announced 72 hours in advance and can be found on Government Documents page of the ASUCD Website. The meetings follow Parliamentary Procedures. If you are unfamiliar with these procedures you can follow the guidelines here. To speak at a virtual Senate meeting use the virtual “raise hand” feature during public discussion.

When and where are the Senate meetings held?

If you would like to place an item on the agenda email the ASUCD Vice President at vicepresident@asucd.ucdavis.edu no later than 11:59pm on the Sunday prior to the Thursday Senate meeting.

How can I place an item on the agenda?

If you would like to place an item on the agenda email the ASUCD Vice President at vicepresident@asucd.ucdavis.edu no later than 11:59pm on the Sunday prior to the Thursday Senate meeting.

How can I contact the ASUCD Senate?

If you would like to contact the ASUCD Senate regarding any issue on campus, you may reach out to any ASUCD Senator listed below or send an email to the Senate Listserv at senate@ucdavis.edu.

Commissions

       Seven Commissions comprise the subordinate legislative bodies of the ASUCD Senate. The primary duty of a commission is to advise the ASUCD Senate on matters relevant to their individual specialty. Many commissions also plan events and activities that pertain to their field of expertise and benefit the student body in educational or entertaining ways.
       Commissions hire new members at the end of Fall and Spring Quarter each year, though vacancies often occur mid-year as well. Each commission has nine voting members and up to four alternate members.

Commissions

       The ASUCD Senate several permanent committees. The primary duty of each committee is to delegate responsibilities of the ASUCD Senate into smaller components in order to efficiently handle administrative roles and tasks. Each committee is administrative and has a scope pertaining to its field of expertise. Most of the committees consist of members of the ASUCD Senate, Commissions chairs, and career staff.

Judicial

       The judicial branch of ASUCD is headed by the ASUCD Judicial Council. The Judicial Council serves as the adjudicative body of ASUCD. The ASUCD constitution gives the Judicial Council the authority to issue binding rulings on disputes that arise under the Constitution and Bylaws. Including the resolution of all disputes arising under official actions of ASUCD Elected Officials, Appointed Officers, and all subordinate bodies of the ASUCD Senate.
       For more information regarding the judicial process, consult the ASUCD Judicial Codes or reach out to the Judicial Council directly at judicialcouncil@asucd.ucdavis.edu.
       Judicial Council meetings are held on Fridays from 3:10PM-4:00PM and can be joined via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 821 7482 7800
Passcode: 123

Members

He/Him/His

Nathan Chan

Chair

She/Her/Hers

Jenna DiCarlo

Member

She/Her/Hers

Destiny Zelaya

Member

She/Her/Hers

Noreen Au Young

Vice Chair

She/Her/Hers

Mikka Vapor

Member

She/Her/Hers

Victoria Anne Harper

Clerk

Judicial Council FAQ

How do I open a case with the Judicial Council?

To open a case with the Judicial Council a Complaint Form must be filled out and submitted to the Student Government Administrative Office (SGAO) via email sgao@asucd.ucdavis.edu.

Can I appeal the verdict given by Judicial Council?

The Petitioner or Respondent may appeal the Judicial Council’s decision on a case, and if the Judicial Council chooses to accept the appeal, the case can be reopened. 

Decisions made by the Judicial Council may be appealed by filling out the Judicial Council Appeal Form, and submitting it to the Student Government Administrative Office (SGAO) via email: sgao@asucd.ucdavis.edu.

What happens once I open a case?

The petitioner and respondent will receive a formal notice from the Judicial Council Chair with information regarding their rights and the procedure moving forward. The Judicial Council will consider a case within five (5) academic days of receiving the complaint. When considering a complaint the Judicial Council will vote whether to dismiss the case or schedule a hearing.

Where can I find previous Judicial Council verdicts?

Previous Judicial Council verdicts can be found in the Judicial Council folder on the Government Documents page of the ASUCD website.