ASUC Housing Commission

Q: What is the Housing Commission's official standing within UC Berkeley?

It is a chartered body established by the ASUC, UC Berkeley's student government, giving it formal standing to advocate on housing policy at both the university and local level.

Q: What issues does the Housing Commission actually work on?

The commission addresses UC Berkeley's student housing crisis, which affects students and the broader East Bay community. Its work spans local housing policy and housing owned and operated by UC Berkeley.

Q: Where can I read the Housing Commission's governing charter?

The charter document is publicly available via a Google Docs link on the About page of the commission's website.

Q: Are meeting records publicly accessible?

Yes, the website maintains a dedicated page for agendas and minutes from commission meetings.

Political Advocacy Groups

The Housing Commission is a chartered body of the ASUC, UC Berkeley's student government, focused on addressing the student housing crisis in Berkeley and the East Bay. Commissioners educate, coordinate, and advocate on housing policy for both local issues and UC-owned housing. Members engage directly with housing policy work and have access to a resources hub and meeting agendas and minutes that document the commission's ongoing efforts.