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SGA revised constitution to go into effect next semester

SGA holds weekly meeting | Photo by Sarah Cavender | The Wright State Guardian

SGA holds weekly meeting | Photo by Sarah Cavender | The Wright State Guardian


In a recent Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, members of the organization motioned and voted to adopt a new constitution and bylaw, which, upon its final revision, will go into effect on Jan. 1. In comparison, here are the differences between the articles of the old constitution and the new:

The removal of the “Authority and Jurisdiction” article was made, leaving the total number of articles as 10, instead of the previous 11.

Article II – Organizational Structure

In Section 2.01, the position of Chief Policy Officer (CPO) has been granted voting rights to the Executive Board. In regards to the responsibilities of the Executive Board, it will no longer confirm Associate Justices suggested by the Chief Justice.

In Section 2.02, the Cabinet will consist of six positions: Director of Academic Affairs, Director of Accessibility, Health, and Safety, Director of Inclusive Excellence, Director of Student Affairs, Director of the Internship Program, and Director of Outreach and Collaboration. The new constitution will not include the position of Associate of International Student Affairs.

In Section 2.03, the Senate will consist of nine Senators and four liaison Senators, a total of 13 members of the Senate, whereas the previous constitution consisted of 12 members of the Senate. The new constitution now includes the School of Professional Psychology as an additional liaison Senator.

According to the new constitution, the Senate will approve all appointments of Cabinet members and associates and will not amend House of Representative legislation.

In Section 2.05, the Judicial Branch will no longer serve as the final appellate option for any SGA election appeal.

Article IV – Legislation The removal of House of Representative Legislation and Passed Legislation.

In Section 4.01a, revisions have been made to the House of Representatives which state that any member can submit legislation to the senate.

Shaddia Qasem

Former Wright Life Editor

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