CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT BODY

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT BODY"

Transcription

1 CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT BODY Student Body Statutes 2012 Submitted by: David M. Kerner, Chairman Constitution Revision Commission On Behalf of the Full Commission Adopted by the University of Florida Student Body on February 24 th, 2010 AMENDED through December, 2011

2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. CONSTITUTION 2. STUDENT BODY STATUTES I. Administrative General Reserved Section Reserved for: Records, Codifications, Statutes, General Administrative Officers Affiliations, agreements and compacts with foreign governments or organizations Other 100 System of the Student Body Statutes 101 Student Government Code of Ethics 102 Government in the Sunshine Act 103 Public Records Law 104 Student Body Awareness Act 130 Student Government Separation of Powers Law II. Executive Reserved Section Reserved for: Administrative, Executive Succession, etc Executive Powers, Responsibilities, Appointive Duties, etc Executive boards, departments, divisions, officers, committees, and commissions Other 200 Executive Succession 201 Executive Cabinet 202 Executive Cabinet Operations and Responsibilities 205 Assistant Treasurer 210 University and Presidential Committees 211 Chiefs of Staff for Executive Officers 213 SG Officer Accountability and Removal Act 214 Executive Order Establishment Act 215 Finance Manual

4 III. Legislative Administrative, Procedures, Rules, Archives Officers Committees Apportionment, Attendance, Constituent Responsibility Expulsion Vacancy, Replacements, Summer Composition Awards, Recognition Other 300 Legislative Archives Act 301 Coding System 302 Legislation 303 Online Voting Records 305 Censuring of SG Officials Act 306 Impeachment and Removal of Officers Act 307 Student Government Officer Accountability and Removal Act 308 Student Senate Inquiry Powers 309 Substantive Provisions-UF Student Senate 311 Act Establishing Senate Offices 315 Student Senate Committee Responsibility 322 Apportionment 323 Senate Attendance 324 Act Assuring Constituent Responsibility 330 Expulsion from the Senate 340 Vacancy Replacements 381 John Michael Stratton Award 382 Paul Clark Memorial Award for Outstanding Senate Committee Chairperson IV. Judiciary Administrative, clerical Substantive provisions-student Honor Court Inferior Courts and Tribunals Rules, procedures, evidence Subsidiary boards, commissions, and investigative bodies Other

5 401 Judicial Powers Act 402 Judicial Disqualification 403 Judicial Records 409 Student Honor Code 430 Offenses Against the Student Body Act V. Governmental Boards, Commissions, and Subsidiary Organizations Regulations governing-generally Local representative government Inter-organizational Bodies Internal policy and advisory board Campus boards and commissions Off-Campus boards and commissions Entertainment, public functions Social Services Other 501 University Committees 502 Satellite Campuses 505 New Student Government Organization Requirements 511 College Councils 512 Board of College Councils 513 Mayor's Council 530 Student Honor Code Administration or Honor Council 531 Student Government Personnel Policy Board 532 Charter of Student-Faculty Insurance Board 533 Student Government Executive Committee 534 Student Government Executive Committee Rules and Procedure 536 Student Government ADA Allocation Committee 550 Student Government General Assembly 559 Student Government Transportation Advisory Commission 561 Student Government Diversity and Programming Committee 562 Student Government Productions 563 ACCENT 565 Gator Health and Safety 566 University of Florida External Affairs Program 567 Chomp the Vote 568 Students Taking Action Against Racism (STAAR) 569 MUSEUM NIGHTS

6 570 IMAGE 571 Nightlife Navigator Program 572 Gators Going Green 575 Student Government Constitutional Revision Commission 580 Baby Gator Educational Research Center 595 Student Government Environmental Policy Act VI. General Statutes Regulations, prohibitions Procedures Holidays, special days, deadlines Awards, recognition Other 602 Complimentary Ticket Act 621 Group Seating Law 622 University Senate and Term of Office 641 Remembrance Plaque for Fallen Gators 642 Bill Fleming Memorial Trophy Law 643 Dean Beaty Service Award 644 C. Arthur Sandeen Awards 645 William Rion Award 646 James E. Scott Bridging the Gap Award 647 Eudine McLeod Award 648 Dr. Julie A. Sina Award VII. Elections General Election Statutes 700 Student Government Election Code 710 Supervisor of Elections Act 720 Election Commission Act 730 Election Qualification Act 740 Political Parties Act 750 Election Finances Act 760 Election Campaign Act 770 General Election Act 780 Election Tabulation and Validation Act 790 Student Government Initiative and Referendum Act

7 VIII. Finances Finances General Overspending Administrative Regulations Budget Preparations Specific Funds, Administrative Other Organizational Funds Publications Other 800 Finances Generally 801 Administrative Regulations for Ensuring Fiscal 802 Accountability 802 Line Item Transfers 803 Student Government Copy Center 804 Student Government Printing 805 Overspending 806 Misuse of Student Body Funds 807 Administrative Regulations-Authorized Travel Expenses 808 Administrative Regulations-External Control 809 Administrative Regulations -Salaries, Secretarial Hiring 810 Administrative Provisions-Activity and Service Fee Usage Regulations 811 Administrative provisions-training Regulations 820 Student Government Reserves 821 Big Three Budget Preparation Law 822 Student Government Funded Organizational Budget 823 Special Events Budget 824 The Academic Organizations Budget 825 College Council Annual Budget Preparation 826 Student Government Budgets Online 831 Special Requests

200.3 A vacancy in the office of Student Body Vice President shall be filled by the following procedures:

200.3 A vacancy in the office of Student Body Vice President shall be filled by the following procedures: CHAPTER 200 EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION (67-108, 72-187, 81-112, 82-145, 84-199, 90-163, 92-120, 96-131, 97-108, 98-100, 98-122, 2000-136, 2001-122, 2004-116, 2004-127) 200.1 In accordance with Article III, Section

More information

University of Florida Student Body Constitution

University of Florida Student Body Constitution University of Florida Student Body Constitution Submitted by: David M. Kerner, Chairman 2009-2010 Constitution Revision Commission On Behalf of the Full Commission Adopted by the University of Florida

More information

I. Officers of the Senate 1 1. Senate President 2. Senate President Pro Tempore 3. Senate Parliamentarian 4. Sergeant-at-Arms 5.

I. Officers of the Senate 1 1. Senate President 2. Senate President Pro Tempore 3. Senate Parliamentarian 4. Sergeant-at-Arms 5. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THE STUDENT SENATE Issued by the Office of the Student Senate Special Committee on Rules and Procedures October 2008 Amended through September, 2016 RULES

More information

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Constitution

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Constitution Florida Atlantic University Student Government Constitution Preamble We the students of Florida Atlantic University, in order to form a Student Government that will provide effective representation in

More information

STUDENT SENATE BILL Title: Chapter and Bylaws of the Board of College Councils. Author(s): BOCC President Aaron Froug

STUDENT SENATE BILL Title: Chapter and Bylaws of the Board of College Councils. Author(s): BOCC President Aaron Froug STUDENT SENATE BILL 2015-1019 Formatted: No underline Title: Chapter and Bylaws of the Board of College Councils Author(s): BOCC President Aaron Froug Formatted: No underline CHARTER AND BYLAWS OF THE

More information

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Constitution

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Constitution Florida Atlantic University Student Government Constitution Preamble We the students of the Florida Atlantic University, in order to form a Student Government that will provide effective representation

More information

MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS CONSTITUTION

MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS CONSTITUTION MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE This Constitution, established by a representative body of students of Mt. San Antonio College, serves to promote and protect the diverse

More information

CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT BODY. History: Revised by Constitutional Amendment 10, 57 th Senate.

CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT BODY. History: Revised by Constitutional Amendment 10, 57 th Senate. UPDATED: MARCH, 2015 CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT BODY ARTICLE I THE STUDENT BODY NAME The name of this organization shall be the Student Body of the Florida State University, hereinafter referred to as

More information

Constitution of the Student Government Florida Institute of Technology As Amended January 16, Purpose

Constitution of the Student Government Florida Institute of Technology As Amended January 16, Purpose Constitution of the Student Government Florida Institute of Technology As Amended January 16, 2013 Purpose We, the members of the student body of Florida Institute of Technology, desiring to provide an

More information

Constitution of the National Education Association of the United States

Constitution of the National Education Association of the United States Constitution of the National Education Association of the United States Preamble We, the members of the National Education Association of the United States, in order that the Association may serve as the

More information

Student Government Association of East Carolina University Constitution

Student Government Association of East Carolina University Constitution Student Government Association of East Carolina University Constitution Article I. Name and Purpose Section 1 Name The name of this organization shall be The Student Government Association of East Carolina

More information

ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 10, 2008

ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 10, 2008 ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Item: AS: A-1 SUBJECT: Student Government Constitutional Amendments Proposed Committee Action Approval of the amendments to the Student

More information

401.4 The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over appeals from the Elections Commission as according to Student Body Statute 729.

401.4 The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over appeals from the Elections Commission as according to Student Body Statute 729. CHAPTER 401 JUDICIAL POWERS ACT (2001-143, 2004-116, 2011-104) 401.1 Intent The Student Senate, acting on its authority granted by Article III, Section 6(l) of the Student Body Constitution and in consideration

More information

301.3 The Senate Secretary shall maintain accurate, current records on each proposal and its number, date acted upon, and its disposition.

301.3 The Senate Secretary shall maintain accurate, current records on each proposal and its number, date acted upon, and its disposition. CHAPTER 300 LEGISLATIVE ARCHIVES ACT (Origin Unknown; 81-112, 84-151, 89-131, 94-114, 98-100, 99-101, 2004-116, 2007-143, 2012-100, 2012-112, 2015-109) 300.1 The Student Government Legislative Archives

More information

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI STAFF COUNCIL BYLAWS COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI STAFF COUNCIL BYLAWS COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI STAFF COUNCIL BYLAWS DIVISION I. ARTICLE 1. Section 3. Section 4. ARTICLE 2. COMPOSITION AND ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP REAPPORTIONMENT The Election Committee

More information

Student Government Codes

Student Government Codes Student Government Codes Student Government University of South Carolina Columbia Certified Copy Current as of November 12th, 2018 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 4 ARTICLE I. OFFICE OF

More information

Category. Student Government Association Constitution 7:00:00:03. Approval

Category. Student Government Association Constitution 7:00:00:03. Approval POLICY Category Student Government Association Constitution 7:00:00:03 Approval President s Council Approved: May 24, 2016 Effective Date/Approved: May 24, 2016 Revised: October 31, 2012; May 24, 2016

More information

Associated Student Government Constitution

Associated Student Government Constitution Associated Student Government Constitution Preamble Students have the right, as well as the obligation, to pursue a significant role in providing for their educational needs and interests. We, the members

More information

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes TITLE I. Administrative and General Chapter 100. Administrative and General Statutes 100.100 All Student Body Laws of permanent effect

More information

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes Title V. Chapter 500. Executive Branch Executive Branch Statutes 500.100 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to define and outline

More information

Student Government Association Constitution

Student Government Association Constitution Student Government Association Constitution We, the student body of Georgia State University, believe that we have the right and collective authority of self-governance and to an enhanced education. In

More information

THE CONSTITUTION. of the STUDENT ASSEMBLY. of the. COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY IN VIRGINIA Ratified January

THE CONSTITUTION. of the STUDENT ASSEMBLY. of the. COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY IN VIRGINIA Ratified January THE CONSTITUTION of the STUDENT ASSEMBLY of the COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY IN VIRGINIA Ratified January 20 2003 PREAMBLE We, the Students of the College of William and Mary in Virginia; In order to create

More information

Rochester Institute of Technology Student Government BYLAWS

Rochester Institute of Technology Student Government BYLAWS Rochester Institute of Technology Student Government BYLAWS Amended Friday, September 15th, 2017 Table of Contents Article I: Legislative Branch 4 Section 1: Membership 4 Section 2: Duties of Senators

More information

Student Constitution. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (as amended February 7, 2017)

Student Constitution. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (as amended February 7, 2017) Student Constitution The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (as amended February 7, 2017) THE CONSTITUTION FOR THE STUDENT BODY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL PREAMBLE With

More information

CONSTITUTION OF THE TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT

CONSTITUTION OF THE TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION OF THE TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT (Last revised Spring 2018) TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I: STRUCTURE Section 1: Definitions of Student Government, Student Senate, the Executive

More information

THE BYLAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

THE BYLAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION THE BYLAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Amended on March 25th, 2018 (54 th Administration) TABLE OF CONTENTS Title I: Composition and Structure of the Senate 4 Article 1:

More information

Constitution of the Truman State University Student Government

Constitution of the Truman State University Student Government Constitution of the Truman State University Student Government (Last revised Fall 2015 ) TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I: LEGISLATURE Section 1: Legislative Power Section 2: Membership Section 3: Definitions

More information

Article I- Purpose Article II- Parliamentary Authority Article III- Officers

Article I- Purpose Article II- Parliamentary Authority Article III- Officers Article I- Purpose The Bylaws of the Senate shall govern the proceedings of this body, second only to the Student Government Association Constitution. Article II- Parliamentary Authority Robert s Rules

More information

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT. ASSOCIATION Constitution

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT. ASSOCIATION Constitution KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Constitution I. Preamble a. Name a. The name of the organization is The Student Government Association (hereinafter referred to as SGA) of Kennesaw

More information

PURDUE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE

PURDUE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE PURDUE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PREAMBLE We, the students of Purdue University, in order to maintain our position as active partners in the university community, facilitate the advancement of Learning, Discovery,

More information

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT ASSOCIATION STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT ASSOCIATION STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT ASSOCIATION STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION We, the students of the Monroe Community College Brighton Campus, in order to ensure the rights as set

More information

CONSTITUTION of the UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

CONSTITUTION of the UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CONSTITUTION of the UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Revised Wednesday, April 8, 2015 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 PREAMBLE "The Institute recognizes that students

More information

BYLAWS OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PROPOSED 8/20/15. Table of Contents

BYLAWS OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PROPOSED 8/20/15. Table of Contents BYLAWS OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PROPOSED 8/20/15 Table of Contents Article I. Congressional Meetings Article II. Duties of Members of Congress Article III. Parliamentary Procedure

More information

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION Preamble: We, the students of Georgia Southwestern State University, in order to promote a college-wide atmosphere for

More information

Student Government Association Constitution Approved by Senate: January 2017 Ratified by Student Body: ++

Student Government Association Constitution Approved by Senate: January 2017 Ratified by Student Body: ++ Student Government Association Constitution Approved by Senate: January 2017 Ratified by Student Body: ++ PREAMBLE We, the students of Valdosta State University (VSU), in order to form a democratic, efficient,

More information

BYLAWS OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PROPOSED 4/12/16. Table of Contents

BYLAWS OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PROPOSED 4/12/16. Table of Contents BYLAWS OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION PROPOSED 4/12/16 Table of Contents Article I. Congressional Meetings Article II. Duties of Members of Congress Article III. Parliamentary Procedure

More information

The Constitution of the Student Government Association of Dalton State College

The Constitution of the Student Government Association of Dalton State College The Constitution of the Student Government Association of Dalton State College (Revised April 2018) Preamble In the interest of creating an environment conducive to students pursuit of academic excellence,

More information

BY-LAWS. of the ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INCORPORATED CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNVERSITY, POMONA

BY-LAWS. of the ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INCORPORATED CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNVERSITY, POMONA BY-LAWS of the ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INCORPORATED CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNVERSITY, POMONA Approved by the ASI Senate on March 13, 2018 BY-LAWS OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC

More information

Sample Student Organization Constitution/By-Laws. Preamble. Article I Name. The name of this organization shall be. Article II Membership

Sample Student Organization Constitution/By-Laws. Preamble. Article I Name. The name of this organization shall be. Article II Membership Sample Student Organization Constitution/By-Laws Preamble (This should include a statement of the purpose, goals and objectives for the organization as well as those objectives that will benefit the campus

More information

iii. Debate must be germane. iv. All comments must be directed to the Chair. v. The Chair shall not enter debate.

iii. Debate must be germane. iv. All comments must be directed to the Chair. v. The Chair shall not enter debate. This document will hereby serve as the Rutgers University Student Assembly (referred to as RUSA or the Assembly ) Standing Rules. The RUSA Standing Rules serve as an important function in the governing

More information

Constitution of the Student Body of the University of South Florida at Tampa ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP AND RIGHTS OF STUDENTS

Constitution of the Student Body of the University of South Florida at Tampa ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP AND RIGHTS OF STUDENTS Constitution of the Student Body of the University of South Florida at Tampa We, the Student Body, of the University of South Florida, in order to provide effective student representation before all vested

More information

The Constitution. of the. Morehouse Student Body

The Constitution. of the. Morehouse Student Body The Constitution of the Morehouse Student Body Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Preamble 2 Article I Name and Purpose 2 Article II Membership 2 Article III Governance Structure 2 Article IV -- Mission

More information

The name of this organization shall be the Faculty Senate of Beaufort County Community College, hereafter referred to as the Senate.

The name of this organization shall be the Faculty Senate of Beaufort County Community College, hereafter referred to as the Senate. 10.0502 Faculty Senate Bylaws Procedure ARTICLE I: Name The name of this organization shall be the Faculty Senate of Beaufort County Community College, hereafter referred to as the Senate. ARTICLE II:

More information

The Constitution of the Student Government Association. of Dalton State College

The Constitution of the Student Government Association. of Dalton State College The Constitution of the Student Government Association of Dalton State College (Revised April 2015) Preamble In the interest of creating an environment conducive to students pursuit of academic excellence,

More information

The University of West Florida Student Government Association

The University of West Florida Student Government Association The University of West Florida Student Government Association Legislation: 12-13 B XVIII Authors: Ashton Hartley Subject: Mandatory Events/Absentee Policy Sponsors: Anhar Ibrahim, Estrella Hyatt, Keffrey

More information

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES COUNCIL

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES COUNCIL Constitution Article I Name The name of this organization shall be the Western Illinois University Civil Service

More information

Florida Atlantic University. Student Government. Student Body Statutes

Florida Atlantic University. Student Government. Student Body Statutes Title V. Executive Branch Chapter 500. Executive Branch Statutes Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes 500.100 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to define and outline

More information

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Social Work Club. Constitution

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Social Work Club. Constitution University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Social Work Club Constitution Article I --- Name and Objectives Section 1. Then name of this organization is the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Social Work Club (UMHB

More information

California State University, Northridge, Inc.CONSTITUTION. Associated Students,

California State University, Northridge, Inc.CONSTITUTION. Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc.CONSTITUTION Associated Students, MISSION STATEMENT The Associated Students is the primary advocate for students at California State University, Northridge

More information

Student Constitution. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Proposed Amendments for October 2017)

Student Constitution. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (Proposed Amendments for October 2017) Student Constitution The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Proposed Amendments for October 2017) Table of Contents PREAMBLE... 1 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY... 1 CHAPTER ONE. LAWS AFFECTING ALL

More information

TITLE III: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

TITLE III: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH TITLE III: THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Chapter 300 Legislative Authority As provided for in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the Student Body of the University of Central Florida. Chapter 301 Responsibilities

More information

Revised UFS Constitution and Bylaws Approved , , ,

Revised UFS Constitution and Bylaws Approved , , , Revised UFS Constitution and Bylaws Approved 12-07-07, 04-15-10, 3-23-12, 11-02-2012 FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FACULTY CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Table of Contents Article I. Name... 1 Article II. Purpose...

More information

TITLE I FORMAT FOR THE CODE OF LAWS. CHAPTER Systems of Student Government Association Code of Laws

TITLE I FORMAT FOR THE CODE OF LAWS. CHAPTER Systems of Student Government Association Code of Laws SGA Code of Laws TITLE I FORMAT FOR THE CODE OF LAWS CHAPTER 100 - Systems of Student Government Association Code of Laws The following shall be the system of the Student Government Association Code of

More information

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT BODY CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT BODY CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT BODY CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We, the students of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, in order to produce a more effective student governing

More information

The Constitution of the University Student Senate of Saint Joseph's University

The Constitution of the University Student Senate of Saint Joseph's University Page 1 The Constitution of the University Student Senate of Saint Joseph's University Article I: Name The name of this organization shall be the University Student Senate of Saint Joseph s University.

More information

West Virginia Northern Community College Student Government Association Constitution Revised March Preamble

West Virginia Northern Community College Student Government Association Constitution Revised March Preamble West Virginia Northern Community College Student Government Association Constitution Revised March 2011 Preamble We, the students of West Virginia Northern Community College, in order to develop more responsible

More information

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS HILLSBOROUGH CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INC. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS Page 1 Contents CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE I - NAME... 5 CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE II - PURPOSE... 5 CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP...

More information

The Constitution Of The Student Bar Association. Syracuse University College Of Law

The Constitution Of The Student Bar Association. Syracuse University College Of Law The Constitution Of The Student Bar Association Syracuse University College Of Law PREAMBLE We, the students of Syracuse University College of Law, prompted by the desire to promote understanding among

More information

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE CONSTITUTION Revised October 3, 2011 (Approved by the TAMU Faculty 09/30/11)

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE CONSTITUTION Revised October 3, 2011 (Approved by the TAMU Faculty 09/30/11) TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE CONSTITUTION Revised October 3, 2011 (Approved by the TAMU Faculty 09/30/11) A university's foundation is its faculty. Therein lay the knowledge, the commitment to learning,

More information

Constitution of the Undergraduate Student Government of The Ohio State University

Constitution of the Undergraduate Student Government of The Ohio State University Preamble Constitution of the Undergraduate Student Government of The Ohio State University Amended by Student Body March 2013 W herein students have both the right and the obligation to guide their university,

More information

University of South Florida Student Government Statutes

University of South Florida Student Government Statutes University of South Florida Student Government Statutes Printed on Monday, October 16, 2000 Chapter 100 Title 1 Title Name Definitions, Interpretations, Construction of and Compliance with the Student

More information

Student Organization Constitution Guidelines

Student Organization Constitution Guidelines Student Organization Constitution Guidelines Contents Purpose and Use... 1 Requirement Checklist... 2 Constitution Formatting & Outline... 2 By-Laws Formatting & Outline... 5 Sample Constitution Squirrel

More information

CONSTITUTION OF THE DEPAUL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. Last Amended: 2/5/19

CONSTITUTION OF THE DEPAUL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. Last Amended: 2/5/19 CONSTITUTION OF THE DEPAUL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Last Amended: 2/5/19 1 Preamble...3 ARTICLE 1: ESTABLISHMENT...3 Section I: Name...3 Section II: Authority...3 Section III: Membership...3

More information

LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BYLAWS

LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BYLAWS LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY BYLAWS One University, One Board of Trustees and One President Lebanese American University is a not-for-profit institution (benevolent, charitable, literary and scientific,

More information

STUDENT SENATE MINUTES April 17th, 2018

STUDENT SENATE MINUTES April 17th, 2018 STUDENT SENATE MINUTES April 17th, 2018 The Senate President called the Senate meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. and announced that the meeting may be filmed or audio recorded and may be available to the public.

More information

The name of the organization shall be known as the Student Government Association (SGA) at Charleston Southern University.

The name of the organization shall be known as the Student Government Association (SGA) at Charleston Southern University. Preamble We, the students of Charleston Southern University, in order to form a more effective self-government, to ensure a continuous exchange of ideas and opinions between the students and administration,

More information

Bylaws of the Vincennes University Congress for Professional Staff

Bylaws of the Vincennes University Congress for Professional Staff Statement of Purpose The purpose of the Vincennes University Congress for Professional Staff is to serve as the voice of the Professional Staff as it relates to the mission and philosophy of Vincennes

More information

-1- PREAMBLE. This Constitution of the Associated Students of Green River Community

-1- PREAMBLE. This Constitution of the Associated Students of Green River Community -1- PREAMBLE This Constitution of the Associated Students of Green River Community College has been adopted for the purpose of fostering and developing student responsibility, interest, and participation

More information

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes

Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes Florida Atlantic University Student Government Student Body Statutes Title VII. Boca Raton Student Government Chapter 700. Boca Raton Student Government Statutes 702.000 Boca Raton Campus Student Government

More information

Rensselaer Union Constitution Effective as of April 10, 1987, including amendments passed by campus-wide refendum.

Rensselaer Union Constitution Effective as of April 10, 1987, including amendments passed by campus-wide refendum. Rensselaer Union Constitution Effective as of April 10, 1987, including amendments passed by campus-wide refendum. Article I: Name The name of this organization shall be the Rensselaer Union, hereinafter

More information

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY-WIDE STATUTES

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION UNIVERSITY-WIDE STATUTES FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Through the Authority of the SGA Constitution, the Student Government Association hereby establishes its statutory policies and procedures. Revised April 22, 2011 Section

More information

MEA Constitution. Article I. Name

MEA Constitution. Article I. Name MEA Constitution (As amended by the Representative Assembly, May 2001, May 2003, April 2005, May 2009, October 2013, October 2014, April 2015) Preamble We, the professional educators and education support

More information

The University of Houston Student Government Association Constitution

The University of Houston Student Government Association Constitution The University of Houston Student Government Association Constitution Proposed Amended September 5 th, 2018 (55 th Administration) Preamble We the students of the University of Houston, in order to provide

More information

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I Purpose I. The name of this organization shall be the Student Government Association (SGA). The East Carolina University Student

More information

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION 2015-2016 Article I. NAME The name of the organization shall be referred to as the Undergraduate Student Government, further more referred to in this document

More information

Guidelines For the Organization and Operation of Student Government Associations

Guidelines For the Organization and Operation of Student Government Associations 1 Guidelines For the Organization and Operation of Student Government Associations REVISED Effective May 20, 2014 The City Colleges of Chicago 226 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL. 60606 2 ARTICLE I INTRODUCTION

More information

Governing Documents Revised: April 2017

Governing Documents Revised: April 2017 Governing Documents Revised: April 2017 Table of Contents LSU STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION...5 PREAMBLE...5 ARTICLE I: THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT...5 ARTICLE II: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH...6 ARTICLE III: THE

More information

Position Descriptions

Position Descriptions Position Descriptions ASG Executive Cabinet The Executive Cabinet provides direction and vision for student programming and works with the Senate to provide meaningful feedback on important campus issues.

More information

Associated Students Of Washington State University Everett. Constitution

Associated Students Of Washington State University Everett. Constitution Associated Students Of Washington State University Everett Constitution PREAMBLE We, the undergraduate and graduate students of Washington State University at Everett, in order to initiate and coordinate

More information

Constitution of the. 66th General Assembly

Constitution of the. 66th General Assembly Constitution of the 66th General Assembly 1 Table of Contents PREAMBLE 3 ARTICLE I 3 Name 3 ARTICLE II 3 Suffrage and Membership 3 ARTICLE III 3 Organization 3 ARTICLE IV 4 Executive Branch 4 President

More information

College of Nursing Student Organization Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program Bylaws Georgia Regents University

College of Nursing Student Organization Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program Bylaws Georgia Regents University Clinical Nurse Leader Student Organization 1 College of Nursing Student Organization Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program Bylaws Georgia Regents University DEVELOPED:

More information

FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE

FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION BYLAWS Section 1.00: Executive Board 01. The President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary before placement on the ballot, the candidates

More information

CONSTITUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES COLLEGE COUNCIL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ARTICLE I. NAME

CONSTITUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES COLLEGE COUNCIL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ARTICLE I. NAME CONSTITUTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES COLLEGE COUNCIL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this organization shall be the Agricultural and Life Sciences

More information

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS PAGE Statement of Purpose 3 ARTICLE I. STUDENT SENATE SUBARTICLE A. 1. Composition 3 2. Selection of Members 4 3. Term of

More information

ARTICLE III. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

ARTICLE III. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ARTICLE III. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section 3.01 Purpose and Duties (a) Purpose The purpose and duties of the Student Senate, hereinafter referred to as the Senate, shall be to serve as the legislative body

More information

Constitution of the Northern Virginia Community College Student Government Association

Constitution of the Northern Virginia Community College Student Government Association Constitution of the Northern Virginia Community College Student Government Association ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this organization shall be the Northern Virginia Community College Student Government

More information

The Constitution Of The Student Government Of The University of New Orleans As of April 11, 2012 Preamble

The Constitution Of The Student Government Of The University of New Orleans As of April 11, 2012 Preamble Revised on December 1, 2006 Revised on April 11, 2012 The Constitution Of The Student Government Of The University of New Orleans As of April 11, 2012 Preamble Recognizing that the students must contribute

More information

Student Government Constitution and Statutes

Student Government Constitution and Statutes Student Government Constitution and Statutes 2018-2019 Updated December 6, 2018 Jenna DuPilka President Thomas Pluchon Senate President Lee Tomlins Chief Justice ++ Maria Bermudez Vice-President Sonia

More information

Constitution of the. Ratified by the 64th General Assembly on April 23 rd, Table of Contents PREAMBLE... 2 ARTICLE III... 3

Constitution of the. Ratified by the 64th General Assembly on April 23 rd, Table of Contents PREAMBLE... 2 ARTICLE III... 3 Constitution of the Ratified by the 64th General Assembly on April 23 rd, 2015 Table of Contents PREAMBLE... 2 ARTICLE I... 3 Name 3 ARTICLE II... 3 Suffrage and Membership... 3 ARTICLE III... 3 1 Organization...

More information

The Constitution. Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Constitution. Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology The Constitution of the Undergraduate Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Preamble We, the undergraduate students of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in order to improve

More information

Constitution of the Student Body of Wabash College

Constitution of the Student Body of Wabash College Constitution of the Student Body of Wabash College Preamble We, the students of Wabash College, in order to provide an organization to regulate the matters of our student body and in the spirit of the

More information

Carnegie Mellon University Graduate Student Assembly Bylaws

Carnegie Mellon University Graduate Student Assembly Bylaws Carnegie Mellon University Graduate Student Assembly Bylaws 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Article I. Purpose and Scope. A. The purpose of these bylaws is to establish the structures and operating procedures

More information

Constitution of the Student Body of the Ann Arbor Campus of the University of Michigan

Constitution of the Student Body of the Ann Arbor Campus of the University of Michigan Constitution of the Student Body of the Ann Arbor Campus of the University of Michigan Revision 1141 (9 Feb 2010) commit 451d51e Ratified: 28 Mar 2010 Michael L. Benson Rules & Elections Committee Chair

More information

Constitution of the. Associated Students. College. Southern Nevada

Constitution of the. Associated Students. College. Southern Nevada Constitution of the Associated Students of the College of Southern Nevada R 05/29/14 Table of Contents * ASCSN- Constitution * I. Name---------------------------------------------------------------------page

More information

Bylaws of the Suncoast Chapter of the International Facility Management Association.

Bylaws of the Suncoast Chapter of the International Facility Management Association. Article I: Name The name of this organization is the Suncoast Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, hereinafter referred to as the Chapter said Chapter being a unit of the International

More information

Preamble TITLE I: NAME AND MEMBERSHIP TITLE II: LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Preamble TITLE I: NAME AND MEMBERSHIP TITLE II: LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Preamble Under the charter of The University of Virginia s College at Wise, all powers and responsibilities are vested in the Chancellor and through that Office certain privileges and powers have been

More information

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Student Government Association Constitution

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Student Government Association Constitution CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Student Government Association Constitution Student Voice The Shorter University Student Government Association will serve as the student

More information

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE AUTHORITY

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE AUTHORITY FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We, the Student Body of Florida International University, in order to establish a student government that best represents

More information

Sample Student Organization Constitution/By-Laws. Preamble. Article I Name

Sample Student Organization Constitution/By-Laws. Preamble. Article I Name Sample Student Organization Constitution/By-Laws Preamble Our goal is to bring together students with an interest in graphic design to form a strong design community on campus. We aim to spread good design

More information

Student Government Association Constitution

Student Government Association Constitution PREAMBLE Student Government Association The Missouri Western State University Student Government Association (SGA) is committed to enhancing campus life and promoting a positive image of the University.

More information