II) Student Government

A) Definition and Purpose

1) The St. Cloud State University Student Government consists of all individuals serving as elected or appointed members of Student Government.

2) The purpose of Student Government is to serve as the legislative and representative body of the Student Association.

3) The Assembly is composed of Senators, Executive Officers, and other officers as designated within the Student Constitution and operating documents.

B) Rights and Responsibilities

1) Student Government shall have the right to make recommendations prior to final University actions affecting the Student Association.

2) Student Government shall establish services for the Student Association as may be desired or needed, unless it is financially or logistically unfeasible.

3) Student Government shall have autonomy in selecting faculty advisors and in its other operations. Student Government will consult with the University prior to confirming their advisor.

4) Student Government shall hold open meetings of the Assembly once per week during the academic year, excluding term breaks, finals week, and as otherwise determined by Student Government.

5) Student Government may, with approval of two-thirds of the Assembly, hold additional special meetings.

6) Student Government shall adopt operating documents to supplement this Constitution to assist in establishing responsibilities, procedures, and areas of interest.

C) Membership

1) Eligibility

a) To be eligible for a Student Government office, a Student Association member must maintain enrolled status throughout their term of office.

b) A Student Association member must not be on academic or disciplinary probation at the University.

i) If a member is or will be on disciplinary probation during their term, the University shall determine eligibility according to guidelines established by Student Government.

c) A member who does not satisfy requirement 1.a shall not receive a probationary period and is ineligible for any Student Government office.

d) If, for their two most recent enrolled academic terms, a member is on academic probation or has a cumulative or term GPA below 2.00, the member is ineligible to serve and shall be removed from office.

2) Responsibilities

a) All Student Government members shall agree to abide by the provisions of this Constitution and the Student Government operating documents.

3) Discipline and Removal

a) Disciplinary action against Student Government members shall follow the process prescribed in the operating documents and the Judicial Council.

i) Disciplinary action by individuals or bodies other than the Judicial Council shall be limited to censure only.

b) This section does not restrict the Student Association's right to remove a member per Article VIII.A.4 of this Constitution.

c) Any member suspected of willfully neglecting duties or violating the University Student Code of Community Standards may be brought before the Judicial Council according to established procedures.

i) Neglect of duty, further defined in the Bylaws, includes but is not limited to:

(a) Inadequate attendance at Student Government functions.

(b) Willful violation of the reasonable directions of an authorized individual or body.

D) Summer Student Government

1) Summer activities shall follow processes outlined in the operating documents and shall have the full authority and scope of Student Government as defined in this Constitution.

2) Actions taken during the summer term are subject to approval and appeal procedures as outlined in this Constitution and the operating documents.

3) The President shall notify Student Government within five days of any actions taken on its behalf.

E) Resignations

Resignations of Student Government members shall be submitted to the Executive Committee in writing or by email.