Government Relations and Intercollegiate Affairs

Executive Commissioner of Government Relations and Intercollegiate Affairs
Shawn Affolter

Meet on a weekly basis, excluding holidays and finals week, or as deemed necessary by the Commission.
Draft legislation pertaining to state legislative action or introduce discussion regarding state legislative action to the Senate.
Direct publicity for all North Dakota Student Association (NDSA) meetings.
Assist GRIA Executive Commissioner in all GRIA activities.
Attend all NDSA meetings, unless excused by the Executive Commissioner.

Making sure the students are the primary focus in regards to higher education in the legislature
Working with student organizations to promote NDSA and current legislative issues
Bringing a full delegation to every NDSA meeting
Meeting with university officials to establish a positive avenue for student ideas and concerns to flow
Increasing publicity of NDSA around campus
Staying informed with daily searches of different news sources