Reviewed Spring 2009 (Ratified by Student Body - _______________) Constitution of the Student Government Association of Tusculum College Preamble This organization shall be known as the Student Government Association of Tusculum College. Its membership is comprised of all students defined as full time according to the most recent Tusculum College Catalog. The role of the Student Government Association shall be to act as the official representation of the student body to the college administration and to others outside the college. This organization shall ensure justice through a system of democratic representation; protect individual rights and freedoms; promote a high standard of honor and integrity among the students; promote a respect for authority of the college; and train students in the general principles of democratic self-government. Article I Executive Council Section I. The Executive Council shall consist of three members elected by the student body: President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. The Staff Advisor may serve on the Executive Council as an ex-officio non-voting member. Section II. A. The President and Vice President shall be a junior or senior; the Secretary/Treasurer a sophomore, junior, or senior. B. Each officer shall be a full-time student and shall not be on either Disciplinary or Academic Probation during the time of office. Additionally, officers must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. C. An official wavier, provided by the Student Affairs Office, shall be signed upon declaration of candidacy by any student pursuing a position within the Student Government Association. This wavier shall authorize the Associate Dean of Students/Advisor to confirm a students eligibility. Section III. A. The President shall: 1. Faithfully and diligently execute the Constitution and the laws of the Student Government Association. 2. Deliver a “State of the College” address to the student body at Opening Convocation and in written form via campus newspaper, outlining the progress and future plans of said President’s administration.Reviewed Spring 2009 (Ratified by Student Body - _______________) 3. Act as spokesperson for the student body to the Board of Trustees, the Tusculum College community and to the external community on formal and public occasions. 4. Appoint a Cabinet and any such committees as he/she deems necessary to assist in the carrying out of the duties of his/her office. i. Qualifications for members of the Cabinet shall be the same as those for Senators. Cabinet members shall be responsible to the President and may be dismissed by him/her with just cause. The Senate may override the decision with a 2/3 majority vote. The Cabinet shall consist of, but not be limited to, a Secretary of Interior. 5. Under recommendation of the Executive Council, call special meetings of the Senate when deemed necessary. 6. Be an ex-officio, non-voting member of all committees. 7. File a written report of the year’s activities in Student Affairs office by the Monday preceding each commencement ceremony. 8. Exercise the power of approval or veto over any legislation passed by the Senate. The President may veto any action of the senate, providing written cause for veto. The senate may override a Presidential veto by a 2/3 majority vote. 9. To monitor and, at all times, have knowledge of the progress of each bill and resolution which the Senate has sent to the college administration for approval. He/she must keep the Senate up to date as to the progression of said bill or resolution. 10. Make nominations, to be approved by a 2/3 majority vote of the Senate, to serve on the Judicial Board. B. The Vice-President shall: 1. Act in the capacity of the President should the need arise. 2. Succeed to the presidency if that office should become vacant during a term. 3. Assist the President in carrying out the duties of the Executive Council. 4. Convene a meeting of the freshman class during Orientation or the first week of the first block for the purpose of explaining the possibilities for student participation in campus governance, including the election of freshman senators. 5. Preside at all meetings of the Senate, as well as prepare the agenda for such meetings with the approval of the Senate. 6. Shall vote in the Senate only in order to break a tie. C. The Secretary/Treasurer shall: 1. Keep the minutes of the meetings of the SGA. 2. Submit copies of the minutes of all SGA meetings to the President of the College, the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Dean of Students, Tate Library, the Executive Council, and the Senate, asReviewed Spring 2009 (Ratified by Student Body - _______________) well as make them available for the general student body, within 72 hours of previous meeting. 3. Keep a list of all officers, committees, and their purposes and make them available upon request to any member of the student body. 4. Keep current files in the SGA office. 5. Maintain attendance records of the Senate, and notify the Senate regarding absences in accordance with the constitution. 6. Keep an accurate account of the money of the SGA, and make a financial report at each regular meeting of the SGA. 7. Upon direction of the Senate, transact financial business of the SGA in cooperation with the Student Affairs Office and Business Office, within five school days. Section IV. A. Any officer of the Executive Council of the SGA may be removed from office with a ¾ majority vote of the senate. B. Any officer who is dismissed from Tusculum College, voluntarily drops out of Tusculum College or fails to meet the constitutional requirements, shall automatically vacate his/her seat. Article II Senate Section I. The Senate shall consist of: A. Two representatives elected from each class: i. Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior B. One representative from each Residence Hall Complex: i. Charles Oliver Gray Complex, Haynes, Welty-Craig, Apartment Buildings, Houses, Katherine C. Two representatives from the Commuter Residents Section II. Members of the Senate shall: A. Provide an official wavier, provided by the Student Affairs Office, signed upon declaration of candidacy by any student pursuing a position within the Student Government Association. This waiver shall authorize the Dean of Students/Advisor to confirm a students eligibility. B. Not be on academic or disciplinary probation during the term of office. C. Have a