Policy and Advocacy Committee
The ASO External Affairs Committee is chaired by the Director of External Affairs and focuses on creating and acting upon a local government lobbying action plan. External affairs sends delegations to speak with city government officials, state legislators, and any other local government to lobby on behalf of El Camino Students.
The External Affairs Committee researches, compiles, drafts and presents all state and local government resolutions to the Senate for debate and sponsorship. Fall 2025 committee meeting times will be published in late August once decided on by the Senate. All meetings are open to the public. A copy of the meeting agenda will be posted on BoardDocs when required by law at least 72 hours prior to each meeting.
To view ASO meeting agendas from previous academic years or semesters, visit the ASO Archives.
Committee Members
Jocelyn Coenmans - Chairperson and Director of External Affairs
Koryn Dixon and Zahra Amir - Commissioners of External Affairs
For a copy of the Meeting Minutes contact the chairperson above.
ASO External Affairs Lobbying Plan
The ASO External Affairs Committee is tasked annually with researching, creating, and publishing a formative document outlining the body's lobbying and advocacy plan for the year or over a period of years. Details of past plans are found below.
Initial Lobbying Plan - Drafted April 8, 2024
ASO External Affairs Committee Meetings
As stated above, committee meeting times for the 2025-2026 academic year are forthcoming and anticipated to be made available to the public in late August.
Standing Committee Meeting Time
Day of Week: TBDTime: TBD
Location: TBD