SIA - Deputy Speaker (h)

T he AMS Assembly will elect two students; one as a speaker and one as a deputy speaker. The Deputy Speaker will be expected to assume the roles of the speaker when the speaker is not available. The Deputy Speaker will chair at least one assembly session per term.

The AMS Deputy Speaker is a crucial governance role elected by the AMS Assembly to mediate student government proceedings and ensure meetings run efficiently. They assume the Chair in the absence of the Assembly Speaker and assist in enforcing the rules of order during debates at the discretion of the CGO or Secretariat. Overall, their responsibilities include maintaining Assembly order when directed, supporting the development of Assembly packages or reports, producing meeting minutes alongside the CGO, supporting student leaders, and fostering debate. The Deputy Speaker plays a supporting role for the CGO and Assembly Speaker and is a great opportunit y for lower years to begin their journey with AMS Student Governance .

Communication

Organization

Ownership

Attention to Detail

Cultural Sensitivity

Adaptability

Interactions with the Internal Affairs Office, and AMS Assembly M embers (Faculty Society Representatives, Rector’s Office, SGPS, ResSoc, etc. ).

In-person duties required once a month during AMS Assembly that potentially run into the night (dates for the 2026-2027 term can be found on Governance > AMS Assembly).

72-hour r emote duties required leading up to AMS Assembly as well as after.

Please note that this position is hired in accordance with the procedures outlined in the AMS Assembly Policy. All written responses will be included in a package that is made publicly available to Assembly in September. Candidates will be invited to speak to the assembly about why they want to have this role. Assembly will elect the Speaker based on the in-person presentation and written responses. There will be no interviews for this position .