Whereas, the Charter of the Student Assembly exists to help outline the rules and operations of the Assembly;

Whereas, Appendix A of the Charter of the Student Assembly outlines the guidelines that should be followed when handling matters of the student activity fee;

Whereas, Appendix B of the Charter of the Student Assembly outlines the guidelines that should be followed for organizations that are funded by the Student Assembly;

Whereas, Alhassan Bangura helped found the Student Assembly Office of Ethics in the 2021-2022 term and was an inaugural member of the Office;

Whereas, Alhassan served as Director of the Office of Ethics for the 2023-2024 term, providing invaluable support to the Assembly and adjudicating complex Assembly crises including presidential succession, governing document conflicts, and officer misconduct allegations;

Whereas, Jessica Withers and Erik Kalweit have served tirelessly in support of the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly, Faculty Senate, University Assembly, and the Constituency-Elected Trustees;

Whereas, Jessica and Erik have been essential resources in ensuring that actions of the Student Assembly are carried out;

Whereas, public transportation is a crucial service that facilitates accessibility, affordability, and sustainability for graduate and professional students, many of whom rely on TCAT for commuting to campus, housing, and essential services; and