Two recently removed Associated Students of Madison officials announced Tuesday that student council representatives will fill their roles while they await the outcome of their appeals.
ASM held a press conference to discuss Vice Chair Beth Huang and Nominations Board Chair Niko Magallon's futures as well as legislation that could raise tuition at UW System schools.
The Student Judiciary ruled last Thursday not to extend the leaders' time in office until their Oct. 4 appeals.
The SJ removed the leaders from council after questions were raised about whether the pair met the deadline for completing the service hours assigned as penalty for violating ASM bylaws last spring.
Huang said that while she is confident she will win her appeal, other members of student council will effectively fill her role while she is away.
""Although I'm concerned about the halting of progress while my position is vacant, I believe I'm leaving my task and responsibilities in the hands of very capable leaders,"" Huang said.
Magallon said he felt similarly. ASM Rep. Libby Wick-Bander will be taking on the administrative duties of the Nominations Board Chair until the outcome of his appeal is determined.
Also at the conference, ASM representatives said preliminary legislation is circulating at the state level that could increase tuition at some UW System schools.
While UW-Madison is not one of the universities currently included in the legislation, council members want to ensure the administration knows students are opposed to being added to it.
ASM Chair Allie Gardner said increased revenue to the university should not come from tuition dollars.
""I think there are alternative revenue sources that don't stem from students' pockets,"" Gardner said.
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