Committees

The Select Committee to Consider Reforms on AI Curriculum and Policy is a temporary committee established by USR 108-063 to meet with Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Students to gather information and provide guidance about university AI policy.

The Select Committee on Designs is a temporary committee established by USR 108-051 in 2026. It is charged with reviewing the branding of the Undergraduate Senate and producing updated designs to be used for Senate logos and brandmarks.

The Permanent Select Committee on Ethics is a special standing committee consisting of seven members, including five randomly selected Senators serving a one-semester term per academic year, one member with prior Senate experience serving a full academic year, and the Ethics Committee Chair serving for a full academic term. The committee is tasked with investigating alleged violations of the Ethical Code of Conduct, the Undergraduate General Statutes, or Standing Rules by Senators or officers within the Senate. Furthermore, any member of the Undergraduate Student Body may submit complaints regarding improper actions of Senators or officers of The Senate of the Undergraduate Student Body to the Ethics Committee.

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Appropriations (Finance, F&A) is responsible for various financial matters within the Undergraduate Student Government. This includes reviewing legislation related to fund generation, allocation, budget establishment, and amendments to the Undergraduate Financial Regulations. The committee also oversees the inventory of Undergraduate Student Government purchases, and conducts audits in cases of suspected wrongdoing or errors in expenses. Additionally, the Finance Committee considers appointments, nominations, and recommendations as outlined in the Student Law.

The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs by USR 108-057 in 2026 to assist the State and External Affairs Department of the Executive Branch in funding ACC Advocacy Day trips, wherein student government leaders meet with lawmakers to promote the interests of UNC students.

The Permanent Select Committee on Government Oversight is charged with ensuring compliance with the law by political subdivisions of student government. It ensures that laws passed by the Senate are being properly executed and holds members of student government accountable to the student body.

The Senate Standing Committee on Rules and the Judiciary (R&J) is primarily responsible for reviewing various legislative aspects within the Undergraduate Student Government. They consider legislation related to The Student Law, appointments, nominations, and recommendations outlined in the Student Law. The committee is also responsible for reviewing changes to the Instrument of Student Judicial Governance. Additionally, the Committee Chair defends The Senate of the Undergraduate Student Body against complaints in the Student Supreme Court and may initiate complaints on behalf of The Senate of the Undergraduate Student Body.

The Senate Standing Committee on Student Affairs (COSA) is responsible for addressing grievances, complaints, injustices, and ideas from the Student Body. They maintain a petition webpage for students to submit suggestions, review Undergraduate Student Government stipends and, propose changes to student fees. They also ensure initiatives, reviews, and recalls conducted are carried out as required by the Student Law. Additionally, the committee considers appointments, nominations, and recommendations outlined in the Student Law.