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We, the students of Central Virginia Community College acting under authorization of the College administration and desiring to develop cooperation among students, administration, and faculty of this institution, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
This organization shall be known as the Student Government Association of Central Virginia Community College.
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a representative form of Student Government; to regulate organized student activities; to promote the general welfare of the College; and to develop cooperation between students, faculty, and administration.
All students of Central Virginia Community College shall have the right to nominate candidates for office and to cast their vote for candidates for offices. All qualified students have the right to hold office, to attend special sessions of the Executive and standing committee meetings, and to have representation in the Student Government.
The governing bodies of the Student Government shall consist of the Executive Committee and Standing Committees.
The Executive Committee of the Student Government shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
All executive power herein granted shall be vested in the Executive Committee of the Student Government. The President shall head the Executive Committee.
The terms of members of the Executive Committee shall be: For three semesters, beginning in the Summer following election and continuing through the next two consecutive semesters. Out-going officers and newly elected officers will meet together during the Summer Semester to provide a smooth transition and training. The Executive powers and duties as stated in the Constitution shall be vested in the newly elected officers during the Summer Semester.
Section E. Functions
The Executive Committee shall determine and publish the rules of its own proceeding (not to be in conflict with the Constitution and its By-laws). Three-fourths of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum to do business.
Student committees shall meet at least monthly to plan and organize events or to make recommendations to the Executive Committee. Ad hoc committees may be appointed by the President as needed.
All committee chairs, club presidents/or representatives, and Student Government officers shall meet as a group in an organization known as the Coordinating Council. The council shall publish minutes of its meetings by the Secretary of the Executive Committee or an appointee.
Nominations for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be held prior to Spring Semester examinations.
Any vacancy in the Executive Committee or Coordinating Council (with the exception of the President or the non-curricular members) due to death, extended illnesses, resignation, or removal from office shall be filled by election to that office within twenty calendar days of the action. Nominations shall be within five days of the action. A vacancy in the Presidency shall be filled by the Vice-President and a new Vice-President shall be elected according to the above procedures. A vacancy in the non- curricular member shall be filled by a member newly-appointed by the President.
No person shall hold more than one office. No member of the Executive Committee may serve on the Student Conduct Committee.
The Student Government shall have at least one advisor.
The advisor shall be appointed by the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs on the recommendation of the Student Government Executive Committee to serve a term of one year.
The advisor shall work with the respective committees and give opinions on proceedings. They shall attend all meetings of their committees. They shall represent the faculty at these meetings and shall inform and consult the faculty and administration of substantive matters.
The proposed amendment shall be presented to the student body within 20 days of the above action, and must also be passed by two-thirds of those students voting. The constitutional amendment proposed by the students would be referred to the faculty of the College. The faculty would be requested to approve the constitutional amendment prior to review and approval of the Local Board of the College.
Ratification of this Constitution shall revoke all previous constitutions. In order to ratify this constitution, a two-thirds vote of the student body voting is necessary. The constitution proposed by the students would be referred to the faculty of the College. The faculty would be requested to approve the constitution prior to review and approval by the Local Board of the College.
The following oath shall be taken by the officers of the Student Government: "I, (giving full name), realize the high trust and confidence placed in me by the student body of Central Virginia Community College, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution and its Bylaws and to perform the duties of my office to the best of my ability."