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Although young in years and lacking in tradition, Portland State College has established itself as a leader among Northwest colleges in student government. Because of its urban location it was necessary for student government to keep pace with the ever-growing metropolis. Under the leadership of Student Body President Dale Ward, Portland State has attempted to meet this challenge by effective long-range legislation. The main vehicle for this legislation at Portland State College was the Representative Assembly. It has since been replaced by the Student Senate, a new and larger group, formed under the new constitution that was passed by the students early in the spring. In conjunction with the student body president and the R.A., the Election Board formulates eIc­ tion rules and tabulates ballots. This body is also in charge of the polling places. The student court functions primarily as a judge and jury in handling student government gnevances. Student activities within the College Center are both sponsored and regulated by the College Center Board and Directorate. The board is responsible for initi.ating and developing extra-cur­ ricular functions for the entertainment of the student body. Organizational activities are approved and scheduled by the Inter-Organizational Council, composed of representati ves of all campus organizations. The new constitution abolished the council. Each of these bodies has been created to meet the challenge of a new student body as it attempts to establish itself as a leader in student government. These bodies develop interest and activities in which student may further his social and academic life through participation. CABINET The executive cabinet assists the student body president in policy making. The 1960-61 cabinet was, seated from left: Jim DeChaine, Inter­ Organizational Council president; Ed Wester­ dahl, College Center Board chairman; Cal Du­ Pas, financial chairman; and Sondra Brockbank, execut'ive secretary. Standing, from left, Dave Roberts, athletic chairman; Charles Cassidy, Election Board chairman; Dale Ward, student body president; and Roy Sampsel, National Stu­ dents Association coordinator.