Delegation Resource Manual: Elections Convention
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YMCA PA Youth & Government Program
If, for some reason, the governor is unable to fulfill these duties or is in violation of the Code of
Conduct, the runner-up in the Governor race will become Governor. If this should occur after the
fall elections, the Lt. Governor from the East in even years and the West in odd years will fulfill the
duties of Governor. Primary elections for Governor are held at East and West Mock with up to 3
individuals being selected from each side of the State. In order to serve as Governor, he/she must
be an active member of a Youth & Government club that is registered with the State YMCA of
Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
(During the Model Government Convention):
1.
Meets with Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, Cabinet Members and Legislative Liaisons to
discuss strategies for lobbying for bills which support the Governor's platform, and
determines the position of the administration to undertake action based upon developments.
2.
A scheduling system must be established by the governor, so that he/she can meet regularly
with officers of the administration enabling the administration to undertake action based
upon developments.
3.
Establish a press schedule.
4.
Determine accessibility of the governor to the public.
5.
Meet personally with the author of any bill vetoed to explain the reasons for veto and
possible compromise on the disagreement of the issue, and thus have the author help the
legislation be passed again in revised form which the governor would sign.
6.
Prepare and deliver opening and closing addresses to the Model Legislature.
7.
Hold press conference concerning administrative priorities.
Lt. Governor
Additional Qualifications
(g)
Is a present or past officer in his or her club.
(h)
Has participated in the immediate past Model Government Convention.
(i)
Has experience in presiding.
(j)
Has a thorough knowledge of the Rules of Procedure and function of the Senate.
Responsibilities at Model Government Convention:
1.
Presides over the Senate.
2.
Coordinates work of the Senate Officers.
3.
In the event of a tie vote in the Senate, casts the deciding vote.
4.
Presides over joint sessions of the Senate and House.
Speaker of the House
Additional Qualifications
(g)
Is a present or past officer in his or her club.
(h)
Has participated in the immediate past Model Government Convention.
(i)
Has experience in presiding.
(j)
Has a thorough knowledge of the Rules of Procedure and function of the House of
Representatives.
