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Area Government

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Area Governments are responsible for providing programming and community development for each of our residential areas. Area Governments in the past have presented a wide range of programs including concerts, carnivals, BBQs, outdoor dances, and karaoke events.

Each Area Government consists of a minimum of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary and Treasurer. These positions are elected in the Spring with remaining position openings filled early in the fall.

Area Governments receive funding from the Student Activities Trust Fund (SATF) each year. This is normally increased through fundraising and petitioning the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate for additional funds. The money is spent primarily on community programming, with some money allocated for administrative overhead.

• Oversees the operations of your Area Government
• Develops meeting agendas and conducts/facilitates Area Government meetings
• Meets weekly with advisor and other Area Government officers
• Encourages interaction and discussion among group members
• Attends RHA meetings every other week to meet with House Councils from the area
• Acts as a spokesperson for your organization to other campus organizations
• Follows up with committee chairs or other officers
• Leads goal setting and group building among your team
• Has signature responsibility and attends SR Training

• Shares many responsibilities negotiated with Governor
• Takes place of Governor in case of Governor ’s absence
• Serves as the liason to House Councils
• Meets weekly with advisor and other Area Government officers

• Records meeting minutes and distributes them
• Provides minutes to RHA and advisors
• Coordinates and edits newsletters
• Maintains Area Government bulletin board or posting area
• Meets weekly with advisor and other Area Government officers

• Responsible for all money management of the Area Government including proper depositing and record keeping
• Monitors ethical money allocation
• Oversees all fundraising efforts of Area Government
• Works closely with the Director of Finance and Business Services in the Center for Student Development and reviews budget with advisors
• Submits semesterly budget report to SGA and advisors
• Meets weekly with advisor and other Area Government officers
• Has signature responsibility and attends SR training

Area Governments

There are currently six Area Governments at UMass Amherst.

North Area Government (NAG)
Sylvan Area Government (SAG)
NorthEast Area Government (NEAG)
Orchard Hill Area Government (OHAG)
Central Area Government (CAG)
SouthWest Area Government (SWAG)

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