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As a congressional clerk, you are a | As a congressional clerk, you are a member of the [[Office of Congressional Affairs]] and are in charge of assisting the presiding officers of the [[House of Representatives]] and [[Senate]] in their administrative duties<ref name=":0">{{Cite bill|url=https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/legislative-standards-act.5478/|name=Legislative Standards Act|section=6|author=Lord_Donuticus & xEndeavour|introducer=xEndeavour|publication_date=23 April 2021|access_date=12 August 2026}}</ref>. The Clerk may also use Senate or House Announcements to ping all of those required to vote.<ref name=":1">{{Cite forums|url=https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/information.14392/|title=Information|author=Congress|publication_date=14 September 2022|access_date=12 August 2026}}</ref> Clerks are vital to congressional operations and manage the updating of statutes following amendments.<ref name=":0" /> The only requirements for applying as a clerk are to have a linked forums account and Discord.<ref name=":2">{{Cite forums|url=https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/congressional-staff-eois.13894/|title=Congressional Staff EOIs|author=Congress|publication_date=13 July 2022|access_date=12 August 2026}}</ref> Traditionally, the majority of clerks have been current or former members of [[Congress]]. | ||
== | == Responsibilities == | ||
* Maintaining the congressional calendar (Discord events tab) | * Maintaining the congressional calendar (Discord events tab)<ref name=":1" /> | ||
* Pinging Representatives and Senators who are yet to vote, part-way through voting | * Pinging Representatives and Senators who are yet to vote, part-way through voting<ref name=":1" /> | ||
* Administering the Oath at swearing-in ceremonies | * Administering the Oath at swearing-in ceremonies<ref>{{Cite bill|url=https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/legislative-standards-act.5478/|name=Legislative Standards Act|section=18|author=Lord_Donuticus & xEndeavour|introducer=xEndeavour|publication_date=23 April 2021|access_date=12 August 2026}}</ref> | ||
* Updating relevant sections of the Constitution and rules and laws when bills are passed into law | * Updating relevant sections of the Constitution and rules and laws when bills are passed into law<ref name=":1" /> | ||
* Making all necessary changes to the law, in accordance with amendments | * Making all necessary changes to the law, in accordance with amendments<ref name=":0" /> | ||
* Assist the Speaker and the President of the Senate with their administrative duties | * Assist the Speaker and the President of the Senate with their administrative duties<ref name=":0" /> | ||
* Assist with the Management of the Office of Congressional Affairs | * Assist with the Management of the Office of Congressional Affairs<ref name=":2" /> | ||
== Applications == | == Applications == | ||
To express your interest in being a clerk, simply apply [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/congressional-staff-eois.13894/ here] | To express your interest in being a clerk, simply apply [https://www.democracycraft.net/threads/congressional-staff-eois.13894/ here] | ||
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As a congressional clerk, you are a member of the Office of Congressional Affairs and are in charge of assisting the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and Senate in their administrative duties[1]. The Clerk may also use Senate or House Announcements to ping all of those required to vote.[2] Clerks are vital to congressional operations and manage the updating of statutes following amendments.[1] The only requirements for applying as a clerk are to have a linked forums account and Discord.[3] Traditionally, the majority of clerks have been current or former members of Congress.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the congressional calendar (Discord events tab)[2]
- Pinging Representatives and Senators who are yet to vote, part-way through voting[2]
- Administering the Oath at swearing-in ceremonies[4]
- Updating relevant sections of the Constitution and rules and laws when bills are passed into law[2]
- Making all necessary changes to the law, in accordance with amendments[1]
- Assist the Speaker and the President of the Senate with their administrative duties[1]
- Assist with the Management of the Office of Congressional Affairs[3]
Applications
To express your interest in being a clerk, simply apply here
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Legislative Standards Act, section 6, a bill written by Lord_Donuticus & xEndeavour and proposed by xEndeavour on 23 April 2021. Accessed on 12 August 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Information" by Congress on the DemocracyCraft forums. Published 14 September 2022, accessed 12 August 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Congressional Staff EOIs" by Congress on the DemocracyCraft forums. Published 13 July 2022, accessed 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Legislative Standards Act, section 18, a bill written by Lord_Donuticus & xEndeavour and proposed by xEndeavour on 23 April 2021. Accessed on 12 August 2026.