| Article I – Name |
| Section I: |
The name of the organization shall be the Eastfield College Student Government |
| Article II – Purpose |
| Section I: |
The purpose of the Eastfield College Student Government is to serve as the representative body for currently enrolled students of Eastfield College.
Student Government representatives take an active role in decision making processes and serve in a variety of leadership capacities.
Student Government representatives work towards the mission of Eastfield College. |
| Article III – Membership |
| Section I: |
Eastfield College Student Government representatives are either elected or selected by qualified applications as specified:
- Completion of an official application packet
- Presentation of an official college (or school) transcript from the last attended academic institution. A minimum GPA
of 2.5 is required.
- Presentation of a current class paid fee receipt. A minimum of 6.0 credit hours per semester is required. All students must
be currently enrolled Eastfield College students.
- Presentation of an official nomination form from a current Eastfield faculty member or faculty member from another
educational institution.
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| Section II: |
Sixteen representatives serve on the Student Government for the period of one academic year.
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| Section III: |
Qualified applicants (see Section I) will be elected by the student body each fall semester. EXCEPTION: If 16 or fewer qualified applicants apply, then those applicants will automatically serve as the representatives of Student Government. No election will occur if there are 16 or less qualified applicants. |
| Section IV. |
All Student Government representatives must be currently enrolled in credit classes at Eastfield College, and must be in good standing.
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| Section V. |
Student Government representatives may serve no more than two consecutive years, and no more than three years in total. |
| Article IV – Officer Elections |
| Section I: |
Officers shall be elected each fall by the Student Government membership. |
| Section II: |
Officers shall consist of president, vice-president, secretary, and
communications officer. |
| Section III: |
Nominations for officers are to be made by the Student Government Membership. All nominees must agree to serve for the entire year. |
| Section IV: |
Student Government members may run for only one officer position. |
| Section V: |
Student Government members who are running for an officer position
must announce his/her intention at least one week prior to the election. |
| Article V – Officers |
| Section I: |
Officers serve for one full academic year. |
| Section II: |
President
It shall be the duty of the president to chair all meetings. The president
serves as the primary leader and maintains order, insures fairness, and
is neutral on positions. The president does not vote unless it is for the
purpose of breaking a tied vote. |
| Section III: |
Vice-President
It shall be the duty of the vice-president to assume the duties of the
president when the president is absent. The vice-president also
works with all committee chairs in order to insure that work is
progressing as needed. |
| Section IV: |
Secretary
It shall be the duty of the secretary to record the official minutes of
each meeting and to sumit copies to the Student Government, student
body, and director of SPAR. All minutes shall be completed within
one week of each official meeting. |
| Section V: |
Communications Officer
It shall be the duty of the communications officer to update and
maintain the Student Government web site, maintain the Student
government bulletin board, and communicate special information
to the college campus community as needed. |
| Section VI: |
All officers shall serve as the “Executive Committee”, and meet
monthly in order to plan and coordinate work and follow up on
committees. |
| Article VI – Meetings |
| Section I: |
Regularly scheduled meetings shall be held on the 1st Friday of
the month at 12:30pm. Location will be announced prior to each
meeting. Regularly scheduled meetings are open to the student body.
Regular meetings occur during the fall and spring semesters only. |
| Section II: |
Funding meetings shall be held three times per semester;
Fall: October, November, December
Spring: February, March, April
Funding meetings shall be the 3rd Friday of these months, at 12:30pm. Funding meetings are closed to the student body, and
open only to those clubs seeking special funding. |
| Section III: |
Supplementary meetings can be called by the Student Government President for specified purposes. Supplementary meetings require
a quorum in order to hold official business. |
| Section IV: |
All meetings and business conducted by Student Government shall
follow the current publication of “Roberts Rules of Order”. |
| Section V: |
Voting by proxy is not allowed at any meeting. |
| Article V – College Relationships |
| Section I: |
The director of Student Programs and Resources for Eastfield College
shall serve as the administrative liaison to the Student Government. |
| Section II: |
Coordination of all official meetings and activities must be approved
by the Director of SPAR prior to any meeting or activity. |
| Section III: |
The Student Government is financially supported through the SPAR
budget, and all business transacted on behalf of the Student
government must adhere to official DCCCD policies and regulations. |
