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The Inter Council Club is a group of elected officers and club representatives who help organize the clubs at De Anza College. They discuss future club events, spending of the club budget, club concerns and other issues in a structured and formal way.

George E. Smith, the chairman of ICC, said he enjoys his stay with the counsil and has established a deep connection with its members. "They become family," he said.

Students who feel up to the task and ready to make a difference are welcome to run for counsil positions. There are three counsil seats available for election, the ICC chair, ICC chair of finance, and ICC chair of programs.

The ICC chair is the general spokesman for the counsil. He or she facilitates the meetings held with the officers and keeps the meeting focused in case someone gets out of hand or violates the constitution.

According to Smith, the Chair of fi nance is the "hardest job." Among other responsibilities, this job requires one to oversee the counsel's budget.

The chair of programs is responsible for putting together all the events the clubs decide to do together. Students for this job must be very active.

Students interested in joining should contact one of the ICC officers. Although club membership is not required, having interest in clubs is highly recommended. There are also required applications.

During this process, potential offi cers voluntarily attend the officer meetings. They are required to attend two offi cer workshops. The workshops help provide the background and training for becoming an effective ICC member.

To wrap up the process, a two-to-three minute speech is given in front of the counsil members and the club offi cers. Candidates must state why they are the best person for the counsil seat. Officers are ask questions to learn about each candidate more thoroughly.

Students are not allowed to serve as an officer for ICC and the DASB senate simultaneously, because of a confl ict of interest.

Although ICC and the Senate are two different groups, the Senate provides the funds for ICC and other student programs.

Smith says that there's nothing to be afraid of because the counsil adviser is always there, ready to help students.

Joining ICC is more than something that looks good on transcripts, but is also an unforgettable experience, says Smith.

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