Senate Rules Test

The SGA president shall be in the office no less than ----hours per week.

10 hours

What is the GPA requirement for Student Government officers?

2.75

By what percentage/fraction of a vote does the student senate has the authority to override a presidential veto?

2/3

How many absences from SGA related meetings shall be grounds for dismissal from a member's respective branch of SGA?

3

How many justices compose the Student Court?

5

The vice president, treasurer, and secretary shall be in their offices no less than --- hours per week.

5 hours

SGA senators have to score what percentage on the rules test?

75%

SGA Executive Officers have to score what percentage on the rules test?

90%

In order to run for a collegiate senator seat, the candidate must submit what two things?

A declaration of candidacy and a verification of their enrollment in their specific college.

What are the qualifications of a Representative of the Student Senate?

A. Enrolled in the University of North Alabama as a full-time student. The student must fill out an application to serve as a Senator before the election. B. Maintenance of a cumulative scholastic grade point average of 2.5 or higher. C. Not serving on any other branch of SGA. D. Present a verification of enrollment within the academic college that a Collegiate Senator is running. If a student is not enrolled in their academic college, then they must present a statement of intent to enroll in the academic college once academic qualifications are met. To also present a statement of purpose for a Senator's intended service to the student bod at the University of North Alabama. E. Taking an oath to uphold the Constitution of the Student Government Association for the University of the North Alabama.

Who may file a report if one feels that there is evidence to believe that the SGA Constitution has been violated by any person(s), group(s), or organization(s) affiliated with student allocated money?

Any person within the University of North Alabama Community (faculty, staff, or student)

When should the Pro-Tempore be elected?

At the first regular meeting of the new Senate held at the end of the spring semester.

Who is responsible for the formation of Ad Hoc Committees?

President

Who keeps a complete and permanent record of all the proceedings of the student senate meetings?

SGA Secretary

Who makes monthly reports to the senate on current financial status, including total appropriations and items for which expenditures are made?

SGA Treasurer

Who acts as presiding officer of the meetings of the student senate and refers bills to standing or special committees for consideration?

SGA VP

Who is the official spokesperson of the SGA?

SGA president

In the event of a called Executive session all proceedings that occur should be what?

Secret

How many members in the student senate will constitute a quorum?

Simple majority

In regards the Inter-President Council, if an active president cannot be in attendance, then what should happen?

They can send a member of their organization as their proxy

What is the purpose of the Freshman Forum?

To provide education and leadership opportunities for freshman at the University of North Alabama.

Name one declaration of purpose

to uphold the constitution and code of laws of the Student Government Association

List the committees

• Elections and recruitment • Budget oversight • Student Welfare • Academic affairs • Legislative affairs