SGA Constitution

SGA 3 Branches

Executive Legislative Judicial

The Student Government Association President shall also have the power to appoint:

1. Chief of Staff 2. Deputy Chief of Staff 3. Finance Director 4. Activities Coordinator (2) 5. Director of Public Relations 6. Business Manager (2) 7. Elections Commissioner 8. Deputy Elections Commissioner

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 19

A majority of the Senate shall constitute a quorum to do business, if no less than one (1) Senator from each undergraduate class be present. If there are vacancies in various seats during the organizational session(s) immediately following spring elections, a simple majority of the newly elected Senators will constitute a quorum. (5 PRESENT)

SGA Membership

All full-time (twelve course hours and above) enrolled undergraduate students of the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes of the University shall be members of the Student Government Association, and therefore, eligible to vote in all Student Government Association elections.

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 1

All legislative powers herein shall be vested in a Student Senate of the Student Government Association of Southern University and the duties of this Student Government Association shall be administered by the Student Senate.

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 17

By two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senators present and voting at any duly constituted Senate meeting, the Senate may: a.) Approve Judicial Branch nominations b.) Approve nominations to the Student Senate c.) Impeach any officer of the Student Government Association d.) Amend the Senate Rules of Order e.) Amend the Bylaws. (The Bylaws of this organization shall only affect the policies of this organization) f.) Amend the Election Code

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 24

If a vacancy occurs on the Student Senate, the Senate President will have the right to nominate a sufficient replacement (one who has fulfilled all requirements for holding office) within one (1) calendar week of the vacancy.

4 Student Government Associations

SGA Royal Court Association for Women Students (AWS) Mens Federation (Mens Fed)

Top Tier Positions

SGA President Vice President Miss Southern Chief Justice

Executive Branch Consists of:

SGA President, Class Presidents, Class Vice Presidents, and Executive Cabinet.

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 9

The Senate shall also have the authority to choose, by MAJORITY VOTE and secret ballot, a Secretary of the Senate, who will transcribe all actions taken by the Senate, and a reasonable number of Sergeants at Arms to maintain order.

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 2

The Senate shall consist of twelve (12) Senators, with each undergraduate class electing three (3) to serve as representatives. One International Senator shall serve in the Senate and shall be appointed by the Office of International Education with the approval of the Senate by the end of the Spring Semester. In the event that no representative is appointed by the office of International Education, the Student Senate shall be considered complete with a membership of twelve (12).

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 12

The Senate shall have the authority to recommend the hiring or removal of the Student Government Association Faculty/Staff advisor(s) through the form of a Senate Resolution passed by TWO-THIRDS (2/3) vote of the Senators present.

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 8

The Senate, by MAJORITY VOTE, shall also have the authority to choose a President Pro-Tempore of the Senate by secret ballot, and both the President and President Pro-Tempore of the Senate shall exercise all the duties and privileges of their respective positions.

Article V. Legislative Branch- Section 14

The Senate, by THRE FOURTHS (3/4) MAJORITY OF THE SENATORS PRESENT , may censure any elected official from the benefits of office for major offense in behavior not positively reflecting on the University, or the abandonment or negligence of duty, and/or procedure, as stated in this Constitution or Bylaws, or for infractions of the Student Code of Conduct after just reason and a sufficient defense from the accused has been provided to the Senate. An elected official can be censured for no less than two (2) days and no more than fourteen (14) business days. An elected official may only be censured once. After this, he shall immediately be impeached.

Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the general welfare of the Student Body and the University as a whole, and to provide both general and specific policies for the perfection of the overall function of the system.

Duties of the SGA Class Presidents shall be

a.) Must do at minimum of 4 programs a semester. b.) Act as official spokesperson for respective class c.) Promote the general welfare of the class d.) Attend all student body meetings as the official representative of the class e.) Call special meetings of the class as needed f.) Supervise and coordinate all action of the class cabinet g.) Endorse all official class documents h.) Submit a plan of action to the SGA President by August 1st of the ensuing school year via email or hard copy i.) Must serve on the SGA President executive committee j.) Class presidents must hold class meetings at a minimum of 1 per semester class meeting with their respective class.