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An Area Government's responsibilities include area-wide issues, area-wide programming and supporting its House Councils. 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.

General Election Timeline for House Councils

Area Government elections are held every Spring. Please see the SGA website for further details.

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Position Descriptions for House Council Officers

President

  • Oversees the operations of your House Council
  • Develops meeting agendas and conducts/facilitates bi-weekly House Council meetings
  • Meets weekly with advisor and other House Council officers
  • Encourages interaction and discussion among group members
  • Attends weekly Area Government meetings or confirms designee is in attendance and sharing information effectively
  • 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
  • Responsible for co-signing on monetary matters

Vice President

  • Shares many responsibilities negotiated with President
  • Focuses on “in-building” leaders such as floor reps or committee chairs
  • Takes place of President in case of President’s absence
  • Often serves as activity coordinator for House Council
  • Meets weekly with advisor and other House Council officers
  • Serves as spokesperson to community

Secretary

  • Primarily responsible for communicating with the cluster community
  • Records meeting minutes and posts them
  • Provides minutes to Area Government, Secretary of Administrative Affairs, and advisor
  • Coordinates and edits newsletters
  • Markets and designs publicity or activity promotions
  • Maintains House Council bulletin board or posting area
  • Meets weekly with advisor and other House Council officers

Treasurer

  • Responsible for all money management of the House Council including proper depositing and record keeping
  • Monitors ethical money allocation
  • Oversees all fundraising efforts of House Council
  • Works closely with Dawn Briggs as primary money advisor and reviews budget with A/RD advisor
  • Submits semesterly budget report to Area Government and advisor
  • Meets weekly with advisor and other House Council officers
  • Responsible for co-signing on monetary matters

Area Governments

There are currently six Area Governments at UMass Amherst. Click the Area Government below to be taken to the Area Governments webpage.

North Area Government (NAG): N/A
Sylvan Area Government (SAG): N/A
NorthEast Area Government (NEAG): http://www.umass.edu/rso/neag/
Orchard Hill Area Government (OHAG): http://www.umass.edu/rso/ohag/
Central Area Government (CAG): N/A
SouthWest Area Government (SWAG): http://www.umass.edu/rso/swag/

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Contact Information

Southwest Area Government 545-0960
SWAG - Area Government Office located in Hampden
Adam Gentile Governor
Chris Faulkner Lt. Governor
Stephanie Marchese Secretary
Shannon McCarthy Treasurer
Molly Bettencourt Public Relations Chair
Amanda LeBlanc Events Coordinator
Dicky Gilmore House Council Relations
Michael Williams Infor Tech Chair
Margarita Bezpalko possible chair position
Elise Lehotsky possible chair position
Samantha Rafferty possible chair position
Sheila Ratham

Orchard Hill Area Government 545-1385
http://www.umass.edu/rso/ohag/
OHAG - Area Government Office located in Grayson
Timothy Alden Governor
Pearline Ngauv Lt. Governor
Jen Sherman Secretary
Marissa McGarry Treasurer
PR/Events Coordinator

Central Area Government 545-2080
CAG - Area Government Office located in Brett
Michael Megaro Governor
Bilal Janjua Lt. Governor
Secretary
Jason Dell'Orfano Treasurer

Northeast Area Government 545-2770
http://www.umass.edu/rso/neag/
NEAG - Area Government Office located in Dwight (room 15?)
Sahil Shangavi Governor
Nekelle Lemoine Lt. Governor
Stephen Brown Secretary
Rishab Mehira Treasurer

NAG - Area Government Office located in…???
Governor
Lt. Governor
Secretary
Treasurer

Sylvan Area Government 545-1392
SAG - Area Government Office located in Cashin (room 06)
Elizabeth Sweeney Governor
Amanda Sceusa Lt. Governor
Mike Greehan Secretary
Brian Hueter Treasurer

SGA -
Aaron Buford President
Ruth Thompson Student Trustee
Mallary Kohlmeyer SAA

Commuter Area Government 545-2145

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