Statutes - (100 - 300)

CHAPTER 100 SYSTEM OF THE STUDENT BODY STATUTES 72- 185, 79- 180, 81- 112, 84- 148, 89- 129, 90-159)

100.1 All Student Body Laws of permanent effect and general public interest, or of legal or historical significance, shall be compiled in a codification known as Student Body Statutes. This codification shall include the constitution in its entirety and all by- laws of the Senate. Except in unusual circumstances, this codification shall exclude non- governmental organizational charters, authorizations, resolutions, proposed constitutional amendments, the Budget and amendments thereto, and contracts of limited duration.

100.2 The Student Body Statutes shall be arranged by subject matter within eight (8) titles, each composed of a number or numerically- designated chapters, according to the following scheme:

Title I (Ch. 100- 199) Administrative- General

Title II (Ch. 200- 299) The Executive

Title III (Ch. 300- 399) The Legislature

Title IV (Ch. 400- 499) The Judiciary

Title V (Ch. 500- 599) Governmental Boards, Commissions, Subsidiary Organizations

Title VI (Ch. 600- 699) General Statutes

Title VII (Ch. 700- 799) Elections

Title VIII (Ch. 800- 899) Finance

100.3 Each chapter may be subdivided by means of a decimal arrangement. For example, Chapter 152 may be divided into Sections as 152.1, 152.2, 152.3, etc., and each Section may in turn be further divided into more decimal places so that as many subsections are obtained as necessary.

100.4 The Student Senate Judiciary Committee shall further classify laws according to Section 100.2 to provide a logical, orderly, and comprehensive arrangement of the Student Body Statutes by subject matter. Such classification shall be made prior to debate on a proposed statute in the Student Senate.

100.41 The Student Senate Secretary has the authority to make corrections only to spelling and non- punctuation typographical errors.

100.5 There shall be a separate codification entitled the Amended Student Body Budget which shall contain the budget law for the current fiscal year, all amendments thereto including fund transfers, allocations from the Special Requests and Contingency Funds, Title VIII, Student Body Statutes (the Finance Law), and the Finance Manual as promulgated by the Treasurer's Office. The Amended Student Body Budget shall be arranged as follows:

Section 1. The law or laws originally establishing the budget for the current fiscal year.

Section 2. All laws which amend the budget or allocate funds, in chronological order.

Section 3. The current budget, i.e., including all amendments enacted as of any given time.

Section 4. Allocations from the Special Request and Contingency Funds and any other specific fund over which the Senate has direct control.

Section 5. The current Title VIII, Student Body Statutes, as amended.

Section 6. The current Finance Manual as promulgated by the Treasurer's Office, as amended.

100.6 There shall be one official copy of the Student Body Statutes and one official copy of the amended Student Body Budget. Both books shall be kept in the office except by the specific order of the Senate President. The Student Senate Secretary is responsible for continuous maintenance of both books such that at any given time they reflect all legislation enacted as of that time. Legislation shall be considered enacted when all Student Government action on it is completed. There shall be a presumption of approval by the University Administration until a specific veto is received therefrom by the office of the Senate President.

100.7 Prior to February 15 of each year, the Student Senate Secretary shall see that the Student Body Statutes, as they stood on the previous January 1st, are copied in quantities sufficient to supply all interested members of the academic community. A copy shall be retained for any necessary subsequent copying during the year. These publications shall be titled by the year of publication, e.g., Student Body Statutes, 1974 shall reflect the statutes as of January 1, 1974.

100.71 The Senate Secretary or the Senate President's designee shall be responsible for the distribution of the Student Body Statutes and Procedures, and shall document this distribution.

100.72 The Senate Secretary shall prepare, no less than once per term, a periodical supplement to the Student Body Statutes and the Senate Rules and Procedures of all statutory amendments enacted during that period. This supplement shall be made available to all students.

100.8 Copies of each year's Student Body Statutes shall be supplied in special loose- leaf format to any appropriate person or agency, including the following offices: Student Body President, Student Body Treasurer, Student Honor Court, Law Library, Student Traffic Court, Office of Student Development, Main Library, "The Independent Florida Alligator", and the University Police. At the end of each term following publication of the Student Body Statutes and prior to the third week of the following term, the Student Senate Secretary shall prepare a supplement containing all statutory amendments enacted during that term and shall mail said supplement to every holder of a loose- leaf copy of the Statutes, as described above.

100.81 A copy of the Student Body Statutes and the Senate Rules and Procedures shall be made available to each newly elected Senator and each newly appointed Senator at the orientation session prior to their first Senate meeting. Provision shall be set forth in the Senate Rules and Procedures.

100.9 To the extent feasible, the Student Senate Secretary shall prepare and maintain accurate, current indexes for all codifications.

CHAPTER 101 STUDENT GOVERNMENT CODE OF ETHICS (77- 200, 79- 180, 81- 112,

82- 144, 83- 144, 83- 228, 87- 146, 89- 129, 89- 130)

101.1 This act shall be known and may be cited as the Student Government Code of Ethics.

101.2 Legislative intent and declaration of policy:

1. It is essential to the proper conduct and operation of Student Government that its officials be independent and impartial. Student Government officers and employees hold their positions for the benefit of the Student Body. Such officers and employees are bound to observe in their official acts, the highest standards of ethics consistent with this code.

2. It is the intent of this act to protect the integrity of Student Government by prescribing restrictions against conflicts of interest and unethical practices.

101.3 Definitions: As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise specifies:

1. "Benefit" means gain or advantage, or anything regarded by the person to be benefitted as a gain or advantage, including the doing of an act beneficial to any person in whose welfare he is interested.

2. "Conflict" or "Conflict of Interest" means a situation in which regard for a private interest tends to lead to a disregard of a public duty or interest.

3. "Corruptly" means done with a wrongful intent and for the purpose of obtaining, or compensating or receiving compensation for, any benefit resulting from some act or omission of a public servant which is inconsistent with the proper performance of his public duties.

4. "Student Government Officer or Employee" means any officer, agent, or employee of Student Government whether elected or appointed, including but not limited to, any executive, legislative, or judicial officer, and any person participating as a special master, juror, or judge in performing governmental function.

5. "Harm" means.

a. Any verbal, written, or printed communication which directly or by inference is:

1) defamatory to another person's reputation, or

2) could reasonably cause the denial or termination of membership of another in any campus organization without due process of the law,

b. Or, any unlawful interference with the person and/or property of another person.

101.4 Standards of Conduct

101.41 Conflict of interest: No officers or employee of Student Government shall participate in any private business or professional activity or have any direct or indirect financial interest which would place that person in a position where there is a conflict between that private interest and the best interests of the Student Body.

101.42 Misuse of Student Government Property: No officer or employee shall use or allow the use of Student Government property, facilities, or personnel of any kind for other than official approved Student Government business.

101.43 Unlawful compensation or regard for official behavior: No person shall corruptly give, offer, or promise to any Student Government officer or agree to accept, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by Student Body Law, for the past, present, or future performance or non- performance of any act which the person believes to have been, or the officer, or employee represents as have been, within the official capacity of the officer or employee.

101.44 Intentional Wrongful Harm: No officer or employee of Student Government shall intentionally and wrongfully harm or threaten to intentionally and wrongfully harm any person by the performance or omission of any act.

101.45 Inducing to Act: No office or employee of Student Government shall aid, advise, procure, or in any way induce another to act in violation of this chapter.

101.5 Penalties: A violation under this chapter may be cause for impeachment, suspension, or removal from office, suspension or dismissal from employment or public censure and reprimand by any individual or body having lawful authority to take such action.

101.6 Commission on Ethics: There is hereby created a Commission on Ethics, the purpose of which is to serve as guardian of the standards of conduct for the officers and employees of Student Government which shall be convened pursuant to Section 101.73.

101.61 Membership: The commission shall be composed of fifteen (15) students selected at random from the Student Body by the Clerk of the Student Court. No member may hold any office, or employment in Student Government. No member shall be a relative, fraternity brother or sorority sister, roommate, or personal friend of the complainant or the person named in the complaint.

101.7 Procedures

101.71 Upon a written complaint of any student, the Attorney General of the Student Court shall make a preliminary investigation into any alleged violation of this chapter.

101.72 Upon request, the Chancellor may appoint a special investigator to assume the responsibilities of the Attorney General as described herein.

101.73 Upon a showing of probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has been or is being committed, the Chancellor, or Vice- Chancellor in case of the investigation of the Chancellor, shall convene the Commission on Ethics to hear evidence and argument on said violation and all related violations.

101.731 The commission may use the subpoena power of the Student Court to obtain evidence and testimony under oath. The judicial officer who convened the commission shall preside over it and sign all subpoenas. The Attorney General shall direct the investigation of the commission, question witnesses before it, and shall be its legal advisor.

101.732 Upon the conclusion of its investigation, the commission, with the assistance of the Attorney General, shall present its findings and conclusions in a written report which must be approved by ten (10) members of the commission. The approved report shall be submitted to the presiding officer for review, and then to all individuals accused of violations in the report.

101.74 Investigations under this chapter shall remain confidential until the final approved report is reviewed by the presiding officer and any appeals have been exhausted. At such time, copies of the approved report shall be submitted to the President of the Student Body, the President of the Student Senate, the University of Florida Office of Student Judicial Affairs and the public relations cabinet of the student body.

101.75 Violation of the confidentiality of the commission's proceedings, perjury before the commission, and the filing of complaints without reasonable basis and with malicious intent shall be violations of this chapter and subject to the penalties contained herein.

101.76 In all cases pertaining to slander or libel, the burden of proof shall rest with the party accused of slander or libel. In cases which involve a public official, the burden of proof shall be an absence of malice. In all other cases, failure to provide sound substantial evidence of the complaint basis shall be a violation of this chapter and will subject the accused party to the penalties contained herein.

101.1 Judicial review: All individuals accused of a violation of this chapter shall have the right to demand suppression of the report before the Student Honor Court of Appeals. All commission findings and conclusions must be based on substantial evidence and reasonable interpretation of the law.

CHAPTER 102 GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE ACT (73- 117, 79- 180, 81- 112,

82- 145, 83- 227, 89- 129)

102.1 All meetings of any committee, subcommittee, board, commission, council or other legislative or executive group of student government are declared to be public at all times, and no resolution, rule, or other formal action shall be considered binding, except as made at such public meeting.

102.2 The Student Government Office shall be afforded reasonable notice of such meeting prior to such meetings. A public notice of twenty- four hours shall be presumed to be reasonable.

102.3 Whenever members of any group defined in Section 1 of this act meet in such numbers as are capable of prevailing at an official meeting and where business is discussed or action is or may be taken, such meeting shall be deemed to be a public meeting.

102.4 Any person who knowingly participates in a meeting when such meeting is required under this act to be open to the public and such meeting is not open to the public, such person shall be guilty of an offense against the Student Body, and may be punished in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 7 of the Student Body Constitution.

102.5 Any person responsible for a meeting who intentionally fails to give reasonable notice of such meeting when so required by this Act shall be guilty of an offense against the Student Body, and may be punished in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 7 of the Student Body Constitution.

CHAPTER 103 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW (73- 118, 81- 112, 83- 227, 84- 164)

103.1 SG records open to examination: All Student Government records shall be open for a personal inspection of any person and those in charge of such records shall not refuse this privilege to any person.

103.2 Definitions: For the purpose of this act:

1. "Student Government Records" shall mean all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency.

2. "Agency" shall mean any committee, division, or similar structure of either the executive or legislative branches of Student Government including joint committees, agencies or similar structures of those branches, including the branches as entities in themselves.

103.3 Specifics of examination: Every person having custody of Student Government records shall permit them to be inspected and examined at reasonable times during normal operating hours and under this supervision by any person, and shall furnish certified copies thereof on payment of appropriate fees, if any.

103.4 Fees shall not exceed the actual cost of duplication.

CHAPTER 130 STUDENT BODY SEPARATION OF POWERS LAW (80- 166, 81- 122,

82- 145, 89- 129, 90-163)

130.1 Student Government consists of an Executive Branch, a Legislative Branch, and a Judicial Branch as outlined by the Student Body Constitution.

130.2 A student may not hold an exclusionary position in more than one branch of student government as outlined and defined in this Chapter.

130.3 A student that holds an exclusionary position in one branch of student Government must resign that office before accepting an exclusionary position in another branch of student government.

130.4 Exclusionary offices in the Executive Branch shall include the following:

a) Student Body President

b) Student Body Vice President

c) Student Body Treasurer

d) Assistant Treasurer

e) Cabinet Directors

f) Lobby Director

g) ACCENT Chairman

h) SGP Chairman

i) Supervisor of Elections

j) Elections Commission member

k) Yearbook Editor

130.5 Exclusionary offices in the Legislative Branch shall include:

a) Student Senator

130.6 Exclusionary offices in the Judicial Branch shall include:

a) Board of Masters member

b) Student Honor Court Chancellor

c) Student Honor Court Justice

d) Honor Court Attorney General

e) Honor Court Chief Defense Council

f) Honor Court Chief Clerk

g) Chief Justice of the Traffic Court

h) Associate Justice of the Traffic Court

130.7 Any amendment(s) to this statute that add(s) offices to any of these list(s) shall not cause any student holding the added office and another exclusionary office prior to the change to lose either office due to this statute.

CHAPTER 200 EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION (67- 108, 72- 187, 81- 112, 82- 145, 84- 199,

90-163, 92-120)

200.1 In accordance with Article II Section 3, of the Constitution of the Student Body of the University of Florida, the Student Senate does hereby provide by law for the succession to the Student Body Offices of President, Vice President, and Treasurer.

200.2 In the event of a vacancy in the office of President of the Student Body the Vice President of the Student Body shall immediately assume the full power and duties of the office of President.

200.3 A vacancy in the office of Vice President of the Student Body shall be filled by the following procedures:

A. The President of the Student Body shall appoint the successor to the office of Vice President.

B. The Student Senate shall give its advice and consent by majority vote of the members present and voting.

C. The Student Senate by a 2/3 vote of its members present and voting shall refuse the appointment, in which case the President shall again begin with subsection A.

D. Should the Senate fail to approve and should there NOT be a 2/3 vote of its members present and voting to reject the appointee, the appointee's name will be withdrawn and the President shall again appoint another individual for consideration of the advice and consent of the Senate.

200.4 In the event of simultaneous vacancies in the offices of President and Vice President, the Student Senate shall meet to elect a President and Vice President prior to the fourth full day of classes following the occurrence of the latter of said vacancies. The Replacements and Agenda Committee is vested with the authority to call a special meeting of Student Senate for this purpose. (A reasonable attempt must be made to notify each Senator of the meeting prescribed at least twenty- four (24) hours in advance). Said officers being elected by a two- thirds majority shall serve until the next general campus election. Until said officers are elected and sworn in, the Senate President shall serve as acting Student Body President.

200.51 A vacancy in the office of Treasurer of the Student Body shall be filled by the following procedures if the Treasurer vacating said office is physically able to do so, he shall nominate to the Student Senate the names of three persons to succeed him to the office of Treasurer of the Student Body.

1. The Student Senate by a 2/3 vote of its members present and voting shall elect one of the three persons nominated to succeed to the office of Treasurer of the Student Body,[2] except that,

2. By a 2/3 vote of its members present and voting, the Student Senate shall have the power to refuse all three names; and in such case:

3. The Treasurer of the Student Body shall nominate the names of three different persons to the Student Senate for the election of a successor to the office of Treasurer. Procedures as stated in 200.5, Part A, Sub- parts 1 and 2 shall continue to be valid.

200.52 If the Treasurer vacating said office is physically unable to nominate to the Student Senate the names of three persons to succeed him the President of the Student Body shall nominate to the Student Senate the names of three persons to succeed to the office of Treasurer.

1. The Student Senate by a two- thirds vote of its members present and voting shall elect one of the three persons nominated to succeed to the office of Treasurer of the Student Body, except that,

2. By a 2/3 vote of its members present and voting, the Student Senate shall have the power to refuse all three of the Presidential nominations, in such cases,

3. The President shall nominate to the Student Senate the names of three different persons for the election of a successor to the office of Treasurer of the Student Body. Procedures as stated in 200.5, part B, sub- parts 1 and 2 shall continue to be valid.

200.55 The Treasurer vacating said office, or the President of the Student Body, pursuant to 200.52, shall have two opportunities to submit in writing, the names of three persons to succeed to the office of Treasurer of the Student Body. If the Student Senate does not select any of these persons nominated, then the office shall be filled by an at-large election by the Student Senate. The Student Senate by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its members present and voting shall elect one person to succeed to the office of Treasurer of the Student Body.

200.6 Except as provided in 200.4, any person succeeding to the Student Body offices of President, Vice President, or Treasurer shall immediately assume the full powers and duties of that office and shall serve for the remainder of the regular term of that office.

200.7 All elections to provide for executive succession shall be held in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order (75th Anniversary Edition). Each member of the Student Senate voting in such an election shall cast only one vote for one of the three nominated candidates. In the event that a two- thirds majority of the members of the Student Senate is not cast for one of the three candidates nominated, then the candidate receiving the smallest number of votes shall be eliminated from the three nominations and a run- off election between the two remaining candidates shall be held to determine the successor to the executive office.

200.75 If no nominee receives a 2/3 vote in a run off election, then both nominees shall be rejected.

200.8 A vacancy by resignation shall only exist when the officer submits a notarized letter to the Student Senate President and a copy to the Chancellor of the Honor Court of said letter.

200.9 If either the Vice President or Treasurer shall be appointed by the above methods due to a vacancy created by the last day of Summer B, then the remaining half of the term shall be placed on the Fall ballot as a general election for the respective office.

CHAPTER 205 ASSISTANT TREASURER (87- 169, 90-141)

205.1 In accordance with Article III, Section 7 of the Constitution of the Student Body of the University of Florida, the Student Senate does hereby create the office of Assistant Treasurer, as provided by law for the well- being of the Student Body.

205.2 The Student Body Treasurer shall have the power to appoint as many Assistant Treasurers as is deemed necessary to insure the efficient operation of Student Government Finance. Appointments are subject to a required two-thirds approval by senators present and voting in the Student Senate.

205.3 The Assistant Treasurer(s) shall assist the Student Body Treasurer in any capacity that the Treasurer deems appropriate.

205.4 An Assistant Treasurer may, upon written consent of the Treasurer, act in the Treasurer's behalf in the capacity of Chief Finance Officer of the Student Body of the University of Florida in the absence of the Treasurer.

CHAPTER 210 UNIVERSITY AND PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEES (AM- B117, 69- 100, 69- 117, 81- 112, 84- 150)

210.1 University and Presidential Committees are extremely important institutions of University governance and idea formulation and inaction. As such, student participation on these committees is in most cases of the utmost importance to the Student Body and to the entire University. The communication between the administration, the faculty, and the students which is so important to mutual understanding within our University can only be enhanced by interaction between these three groups on these committees.

210.2 It is recognized that the University President is the ultimate resident authority of the University and of its institutions, governance and administration, with the aid of Faculty Senate and Student Government each representing their respective constituencies in University affairs.

210.3 Membership on all committees governing the University shall be determined by the University President unless otherwise specified in the University Constitution, the Student Body Constitution, or charters under which some committees may operate.

210.4 Student Government shall reserve the right to make all nominees for student membership on University and Presidential Committees to the University President. Such nominees shall not be made in conflict with the University Constitution, the Student Body Constitution, committee charter, or Student Body Law.

210.5 All faculty and administration membership in University and Presidential Committees shall be made by the University President or as specified in the University Constitution or committee charters.

210.6 Unless otherwise specified in this law or a committee charter, a single term for student membership on all University and Presidential Committees shall be for one year.

210.7 The University President may remove any student member of a University or Presidential Committee.

210.8 The Student Body President may nominate, through the same process as nominating student University and Presidential committee members, one student alternate to each Committee contingent upon approval of the University President.

210.9 The University President together with Student Government may issue charters to individual committees under which said committees shall operate.

CHAPTER 212 EXECUTIVE CABINET OPERATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (90-139)

212.1 The Executive Cabinet of Student Government shall consist of each Cabinet Director as defined by By-Law 1, XI and shall be presided over by the Vice President of the Student Body.

212.2 The Executive Cabinet will meet at least bi-weekly during the school year at times set by the Student Body Vice President.

212.21 The Vice President may set any formal or informal structures or reporting techniques that he/she deems appropriate for the efficient and productive operation of the Executive Cabinet.

212.3 Each Cabinet Director is noted as being the official representative of the student body for his/her particular subject area.

212.4 Each Cabinet Director has the responsibility to formulate projects and programs relating to their division that will benefit the student body. Each program and project will comply with student body law and be executed as determined by the Vice President.

212.5 Each Cabinet Director will be required to keep at least five office hours per week when class is in session to insure that the student body can contact and share concerns and opinions with the members of the Executive Cabinet. These hours will be recorded and kept on file with the Vice President of the Student Body.

212.51 The Vice President of the Student Body will insure that Cabinet Directors are available and hold their office hours. Cabinet Directors not holding their assigned office hours may be removed from office.

212.6 All Students assigned to any cabinet in any position must be approved by the President or Vice President of the Student Body.

212.62 Each Cabinet Director may appoint eligible students to serve as cabinet staff to assist the director in insuring that the goals and objectives of the cabinet are fulfilled. In addition assignments to cabinet staff may be made by the President or Vice President of the Student Body.

212.63 Each Cabinet Director, acting with the consent and approval of the President and Vice President, may set any formal or informal chains of command or structure needed for the overall efficiency of his/her individual cabinet.

212.99 Any and all eligible students desiring the opportunity to become involved in Student Government shall be given the opportunity to do so, and will work with the elected leadership of the student body to insure the overall success of the organization.

CHAPTER 220 ACT ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (75- 141, 77- 165,

81- 112)

220.1 There shall be established the position of Community Liaison Officer.

220.2 This officer will be Student Government's liaison officer with the Gainesville City Commission and Alachua County Commission and all committees of agencies thereof.

220.3 This officer shall be in attendance at all city and county commission meetings, as well as attend all committee and agency meetings at which matters of student concern will be discussed.

220.4 This officer shall attempt to insure student representation on all commission advisory boards.

220.5 This officer shall be appointed by the President of the Student Body with the approval of a majority vote of the Student Senate present and voting at a regular meeting. No officer shall serve for more than fourteen (14) calendar days without first appearing before the Student Senate Information and Investigation Committee for the purpose of being interviewed. After being interviewed, no person shall serve as officer for more than fourteen (14) additional calendar days without being approved by the Student Senate. The Student Senate Information and Investigation Committee shall have the power to grant temporary excuses when deemed necessary and proper. This provision shall not apply when the Student Senate is not in session.

220.6 The officer shall be responsible for keeping the Student Body President, the Student Senate President, and the Student Body Vice President advised of his/her activities.

220.7 This officer shall have speaker's privileges, excluding debate, in the Student Senate.

CHAPTER 300 LEGISLATIVE ARCHIVES ACT (Origin Unknown; 81- 112, 84- 151, 89- 131, 94-114)

300.1 The Student Government Legislative Archives shall consist of all official enactments of the Student Senate, including but not limited to laws, authorizations, resolutions, by- laws, proposed constitutional amendments, charters and rules of procedure. The Archives shall also consist of all correspondence, speeches, reports, documents, and tapes pertaining to said enactments or to other Senate business, including veto message from Student Body President or Student Body Treasurer and correspondence evidencing any official action by the University Administration which affects Student Body Law.

300.2 The Archives shall be permanently bound into one or more clothbound volumes and shall be submitted to the bindery prior to March 31st of each year by the Student Senate Secretary who shall have compiled for such purpose all the legislative enactments of the proceeding calendar year and all records and papers pertaining thereto. There shall be at least five (5) copies of each annual compilation bound and distributed as follows: Senate Archives (which shall receive the set containing the original papers, if any), Student Body President, Student Honor Court, Office for Student Services, and University Archives.

300.3 The Archives shall also contain the volumes of the Amended Student Body Budgets as described herein, compiled by fiscal year and other documents and papers as provided by law.

300.4 Prior to April 30th of each year the Student Government Secretary shall prepare a cumulative index covering all matters contained in the Archives beginning with the 1967 volume and extending through the compilation for the immediate past calendar year. At least ten (10) copies of said index shall be prepared, bound in temporary format, and distributed to requesting agencies, provided that at least one copy shall be provided each office receiving copy of the previous year's Archives compilation.

300.5 Within sixty (60) days following the end of each fiscal year the Student Body Budget codification for the fiscal year just ended, provided for by law, shall be permanently bound into one or more clothbound volumes and placed in the Archives. No duplicates of these codes are required to be made if deemed appropriate.

CHAPTER 301 CODING SYSTEM (72- 189, 81- 112, 94-114)

301.1 All proposals, regardless of their nature, on which formal action by the Senate is desired shall be labeled Senate Bills and numbered sequentially as received by the Senate Secretary with a prefix indicating the calendar year. The use of the term "proposals" shall include, but not be limited to, laws, by- laws, authorizations, resolutions, constitutional amendments, rules of procedure, establishments of ad hoc internal committees, and any formal motion desired to be in writing. The sequential bill numbering shall begin with "1000".

301.2 All enacted laws, by-laws, authorizations, resolutions, and proposed constitutional amendments shall be labeled with the names of the sponsor(s) and/or Author(s) of the said bill and individually designated according to the following scheme:

A. All laws and by-laws shall be entitled Student Body Laws and be designated by the last two digits of the calendar year followed by a hyphen and the chronological order of the enactment, beginning with "100". For example, Student Body Law 70-138 would be the 39th law enacted during the calendar year 1970.

B. All authorizations shall be entitled Student Body Authorizations and be designated in the same manner as laws. For example, Student Body Authorization 70-129 would be the 30th authorization enacted in the calendar year 1970.

C. All resolutions and proposed constitutional amendments shall be entitled Student Body Resolutions and be designated in the same manner as laws. For example, Student Body Resolution 70-154 would be the 55th resolution enacted during the calendar year 1970.

301.3 The Senate Secretary shall maintain accurate, current records on each proposal and its number, date acted upon, and its disposition.

CHAPTER 306 THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL OF OFFICERS

ACT (76- 228, 77- 102, 81- 112, 89- 130, 94-114, 95-106)

306.1 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Student Government Impeachment Procedure Act.

306.11 The following terms and phrases, when used in this chapter shall be defined as indicated in the section.

1. "Impeach" means the submission of formal charges so as to accuse a student body officer of misconduct which, if found guilty thereof, results in removal from office.

2. "Impeachable offense" means the basis upon which the impeachment of a student body officer is brought and shall include only the following ground where an officer is deemed to have:

(a) been found in violation of law, be it student, state, or federal (and including local ordinances or university regulations) of such nature to affect that officer's performance of the duties of office; or

(b) abused the powers and responsibilities of the office presently held; or

(c) failed to faithfully discharge the duties of the office.

3. "Impeachment Resolution" shall refer to that statement formally accusing a particular officer of specific conduct which may constitute an impeachable offense and which may be approved in its entirety or in part.

4. "Articles of Impeachment" shall refer to that impeachment resolution or parts of adopted by two thirds (2/3) vote of the total membership of the Student Senate and shall be the instrument which formally impeaches.

5. "Student Body Officer" refers to those students serving as President of the Student Body, Vice- President, Treasurer of the Student Body, Chancellor of the Student Honor Court, Members of the Board of Masters, Justices of the Honor Court, and Chief Justice of the Traffic Court.

6. "Total Membership" means the total authorized number ofStudent Senators minus the number of vacancies.

7. "Removal from Office" shall be the result of a guilty verdict rendered by the Court of Impeachment Jury as specified in 411.5 Student Body Statutes.

306.2 In accordance with Article II, Section 3, Paragraph K of the Student Body Constitution. The Student Senate may impeach any Student Body Officer or other officials as provided by law for committing an impeachable offense.

306.3 Impeachment proceedings shall begin with the submission of an impeachment resolution jointly by no fewer than five members of the Student Senate. This resolution shall be submitted to the Judiciary Committee and shall explicitly and specifically name the person to be impeached, which statutory grounds for impeachment as defined in 306.11 (2) are relied upon, and that conduct by the officer constituting an impeachable offense.

306.4 No later than four (4) school days after the submission of an impeachment resolution, the Judiciary committee shall, in a duly called and noticed meeting, consider the resolution. The resolution shall have been made available to both committee members and the accused prior to the meeting, and should a majority of the members present and voting find sufficient cause to proceed with a formal consideration of impeachment, the committee shall conduct a thorough review of the conduct of the officer named in the impeachment resolution in a manner determined by the Committee. The chairperson of Judiciary at his/her discretion may enlist the aid of the Information and Investigation Committee of the Student Senate in the review.

306.5 No later than seven (7) days following the first committee vote specified in 306.4; the Judiciary Committee shall meet to consider the impeachment resolution and should two- thirds (2/3) of the total membership of the Committee concur with the resolution in whole or in part, the matter as approved shall be reported to the Student Senate.

306.51 Within 24 hours of the Judiciary Committee voting to report the impeachment resolution to the Student Senate, the Chairperson shall notify the Student Senate President who shall call a special meeting of the Student Senate to consider only the impeachment resolution. This special meeting shall be called for a day that is no less than seven (7) nor later than (10) days following the Judiciary Committee verdict.

306.52 The Student Senate President shall insure that all members of the Student Senate receive notice of the meeting and a copy of the impeachment resolution at least forty- eight hours prior to the meeting. The Student Senate President shall likewise notify the officer cited in the impeachment resolution. The Articles of Impeachment shall be published in local media a minimum of 48 hours prior to the Senate meeting during which the Impeachment resolution shall be heard.

306.6 The Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee and other members of the committee shall present the impeachment resolution to the Senate and any findings of the Committee regarding the resolution.

306.7 The Senate shall designate those members of the Senate to formally present the Articles of Impeachment before the Court of Impeachment, and those members selected may at their discretion secure other council to assist them.

306.71 Following approval of the Articles of Impeachment, the Student Senate President shall notify the Official impeached and shall formally notify the Chancellor, then the Vice- Chancellor, of the vote of the Student Senate. Upon receipt of the Articles of Impeachment, which shall constitute notification, the Chancellor or the Vice- Chancellor shall proceed to convene the Court of Impeachment as specified in Chapter 411.

CHAPTER 309 SUBSTANTIVE PROVISIONS - UF STUDENT SENATE (87- 129, 90-151, 94-113, 94-114)

309.1 Adoption of this title.

309.11 This title is adopted in compliance with Article II, Section 3 of the University of Florida Student Body Constitution.

309.12 This title shall become effective by passage by the Student Body Senate and signed into law by the President of the Student Body and the President of the University of Florida.

309.2 The University of Florida Student Senate shall meet during the following terms:

A) The Fall Term shall be the period of time coinciding with Fall Classes as defined in the official university calendar.

B) The Spring Term shall be the period of time coinciding with Spring Classes as defined in the official university calendar.

C) The Summer Term shall be the period of time coinciding with Summer Classes as defined in the official university calendar.

309.21 Any student senator may appoint a temporary replacement for the summer term as defined in 309.2 by submitting an eligible student's name to the Senate President Pro-Tempore two weeks prior to the last regular Spring Term meeting. This temporary replacement may serve only during the summer term.

309.22 The Summer Senate, consisting of those duly elected & appointed members of the Student Senate attending the Summer term shall retain and may exercise, full legislative powers in the same manner as the normal Fall and Spring Senate Terms.

309.5 Offenses Against the Student Body

309.51 A Senator who receives an unexcused absence from any duly notified compelled Senate meeting shall be guilty of an Offense Against the Student Body.

309.515 The Student Senate shall determine whether the absence was excused or unexcused.

309.52 Any Senator who votes for or attempts to vote for any other Senator without the authorization of that Senator shall be guilty of an Offense Against the Student Body. The Senator must be present in the Chambers at the time of the vote.

309.53 Any student, other than a Senator, who votes for or attempts to vote for a Senator shall be guilty of an Offense Against the Student Body.

309.54 Any student who forges and/or falsifies a voting record shall be guilty of an Offense Against the Student Body.

CHAPTER 311 ACT ESTABLISHING SENATE OFFICES (72- 201, 81- 112, 94-114)

311.1 There shall be a President of the Student Senate elected by secret ballot majority vote after each canvassing of elections by the Senate. The President shall be the executive and administrative officer of the Senate under the authority of the Replacement and Agenda Committee; the President shall preside at all Senate meetings.

311.2 There shall be a President Pro Tempore of the Student Senate elected at the same time the Senate President is elected. In the absence of the President, the President Pro Tempore shall preside over the Senate. In the event of death, resignation, or removal of the Senate President, the President Pro Tempore shall succeed to the office of President and shall serve out the remainder of the term. The Senate, may proceed to fill the office of President Pro Tempore for the remainder of that term.

311.3 Through its Rules of Procedure, the Senate may provide for other internal officers, their duties and privileges and their selection.

311.4 There shall be a Senate President's Trophy which shall be a simple plaque upon which are named all the Senators who have served, or will serve, as President of the Senate for at least one term. Also listed shall be the year or years during which each President served. This plaque shall be permanently and prominently displayed in the offices of the Senate.

CHAPTER 315 STUDENT SENATE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITY (88- 135, 94-114)

315.1 Adoption of this title.

315.15 The standing committees of the Student Senate, as currently defined by the Senate Rules and Procedures, shall meet regularly.

315.16 The Senate Committee Chairman, or their designee, is required to record all business of the committee each meeting. The recording shall be in written form and published within three days following the meeting, and shall be referred to as "the minutes".

315.17 Minutes from each meeting shall include the name and title of presiding officer, committee members present, committee members absent, and all motions and votes taken. Any group, incident, hearing, nominee, candidate, or bill before the committee shall be included in the minutes, along with the committee's action to that business.

315.18 All committee minutes shall be compiled into one set, entitled "Senate Committee Business", which must be made available to any member of the Student Body upon reasonable request.

315.19 Failure to comply with guidelines set forth in this Chapter shall result in review of the committee Chairperson by the Affairs and Ethics Committee. The Affairs and Ethics Committee may recommend, to Student Senate, appropriate action to be taken against the chairperson, including removal from the committee chairmanship, with a 2/3 vote of Senators present and voting.

CHAPTER 322 APPORTIONMENT (67- 107, 72- 118, 72- 172, 72- 183, 75- 184, 77- 123, 79- 127, 80- 180,81- 142, 82- 147, 83- 176, 84- 104, 84- 149, 87- 150, 87- 156, 87- 164, 88- 122, 89- 122, 90-124, 90-149, 91-107, 91-131, 92-105, 92-129, 94-114, 94-115, 94-122)

322.1 The forty (40) members of the Student Senate elected in the Fall elections shall be divided into "on-campus" districts and "off-campus" districts.

322.11 On-campus shall be defined as University of Florida residence halls and family housing controlled by the Division of Housing and the residence hall controlled by University Athletic Association.

322.113 The following residence halls are controlled by the Division of Housing: Hume East, Hume West, Graham, Simpson, Trusler, Tolbert, South, Weaver, East, North, Murphree, Thomas, Sledd, Fletcher, Buckman, Yulee, Mallory, Reid, Broward, Rawlings, Jennings, Beaty West, Beaty East, and New Residence Facility.

The following family housing villages are controlled by the Division of Housing: Tanglewood, Schucht, Diamond, Corry, Maguire, University Village South.

The following residence hall is controlled by the University Athletic Association: Yon Hall.

322.117 Off-campus shall be defined as everything not included in the on-campus district.

322.12 One student, who resides in the living areas represented in each of the prescribed districts, shall be elected by the students residing in the respective district in the Fall elections:

District Living Areas Represented

Family Housing A Tanglewood, Schuct, Diamond, Corry

Family/New Residence New Facility, Maguire, University Village South

Beaty Area Beaty East, Beaty West, Reid

Broward Area Broward, Mallory, Yulee

Jennings Area Jennings, Rawlings

Hume Area Hume, Simpson

Murphree Area Murphree, Fletcher, Sledd, Buckman

Tolbert Area Tolbert, Weaver, East, South, North

Graham Area Graham, Trusler, Thomas, Yon

322.121 Off-campus students shall be elected by zip codes formed into voting districts, with each district having anumber of Senate seats based upon relative student population compared to other off-campus districts. The following designates such districts, zip codes represented, and Senate seats per district:

District A: 32601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

District B: 32603, 32605, 32606, 32609. . . . . . . . . . . . 6

District C: 32607 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

District D: 32608 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

District E: All other zip codes off-campus. . . . . . . . . . 2

322.125 A Senator must live in the district that he/she represents. If a Senator does not live in the district he/she represents, the Affairs and Ethics Committee shall call for the Senator's resignation, unless the Senator is filling the seat pursuant to 322.14. The Information and Investigation Committee shall have the power to investigate any complaints dealing with the Senator's place of residence.

322.13 Should an on-campus Senate seat representing a living area become vacant while said living are is temporarily closed, the Replacement and Agenda committee shall accept applications from any interested student who resided in that living area the semester immediately prior to its closing.

322.135 For the period of time between the beginning of the Fall term and the Fall district elections, Senators may use the residence of their most previous semester to determine the district of residence.

322.14 Off- Campus Senators may choose a Summer replacement from any off- campus district.

322.15 Off- Campus senate seats shall be identified by a number, designated after each Fall Election by alphabetical order, where the first letter is the district and the last two digits form the seat number within each district (for example A- 07). Any replacements for elected Senators shall assume the said Senator's seat number and it shall subsequently transfer until the next Fall Election. This is for the purpose of identification and management.

322.2 The forty (40) members of the Student Senate being elected in the Spring election from the colleges and schools of the University of Florida shall be apportioned in the following manner:

Accounting 1

Agriculture 2

Architecture 1

Building Construction 1

Business Administration 2

Dentistry 1

Education 1

Engineering 4

Fine Arts 1

Forestry 1

Health and Human Performance 1

Health Related Professions 1

Journalism 1

Law 1

Liberal Arts and Sciences 6

Medicine 1

Nursing 1

Pharmacy 1

Undergraduate Freshman Class 6

Undergraduate Sophomore Class 5

Veterinary Medicine 1

322.203 The Undergraduate Freshman Class shall contain all undergraduates with a "1" classification according to the Registrar's Office.

322.207 The Undergraduate Sophomore Class shall contain all undergraduates with a "2" classification and a "3" classification not admitted to upper division college according to the Registrar's Office.

322.21 College Senate seats for which there is more than one Senator shall be identified by a number, designated after each Spring Election by alphabetical order, where the first group of characters is the college and the last digit is the seat number within that college (for example EG-2). Any replacements for elected Senators shall assume the said Senator's seat number and it shall subsequently transfer until the next Spring Election. This is for the purpose of identification and management.

322.3 Reapportionment

322.31 The Student Senate Judiciary Committee, with the assistance of the Supervisor of Elections, shall review the geographic distribution of the student population by obtaining a printout of student population according to zip codes from the Registrar's Office and determine, no later than three weeks before the end of the Spring Semester, the proper apportionment of Senate seats by living areas, pursuant to Article II, Section 2, Subsection A of the Student Body Constitution.

322.32 During the Fall Term of odd- numbered years, the Student Senate Judiciary Committee, with the assistance of the Supervisor of Elections shall make recommendations on the proportional distribution of Student Senate membership by college and school of the University, pursuant to Article II, Section 2, Subsection B of the Student Body Constitution.

322.5 Any Senator knowingly in violation of Statute 322.125 shall be subject to trial for "Offenses Against the Student Body" as outlined in Article IV. of the Student Body Constitution.

322.6 Chapter 322 will cease to exist on April 1, 1995.

CHAPTER 323 SENATE ATTENDANCE (73- 150, 74- 133, 75- 182, 76- 204, 76- 206, 76- 245, 77- 118, 80- 180, 81- 112, 82- 177, 82- 122, 82- 170, 83- 111, 83- 115, 88- 133, 94-114)

323.1 Student Senators are required to attend Senate meetings.

323.2 A roll call shall be made at the beginning and end of each Senate meeting. Absence from either or from a quorum call shall constitute one half (1/2) absence. Absence from both roll calls shall constitute one (1) absence, provided that only one absence may be accumulated per meeting.

323.3 Upon accumulation of two (2) absences in a given term (see 309.2), a Senator shall be placed on attendance probation and shall be notified that accumulation of additional absences totaling three (3) unexcused or a total of four and one half (4 1/2) combined absences (excused or unexcused) from the Senate shall constitute resignation by non- attendance. (But see 340.72.)

323.31 All senators, whether elected or appointed, shall submit an affiliation form to the Senate President by the second meeting after the Senator's election or appointment as provided by the Rules and Procedures.

323.32 During summer term, upon accumulation of one absence, a Senator shall be placed on attendance probation and shall be notified that accumulation of an additional absence totaling one and one half (1 1/2) unexcused or a total of two (2) combined absences (excused or unexcused) from the Senate shall constitute resignation by non- attendance. The two six (6) week terms shall be dealt with independently.

323.33 Upon resignation by nonattendance of a senator, the Affairs and Ethics Chairman shall notify the President Pro-Tempore before the next regularly scheduled Senate meeting.

323.4 The Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee shall hear appeals from this chapter.

323.41 Section 323.4 may be waived by a 2/3 vote the Committee to the extent of removing up to two (2) absences per term for good cause shown, provided such Senator has not been replaced in accordance with Chapter 340.

323.42 If a Senator appeals after having resigned by non- attendance such Senator may be reinstated and up to two (2) absences removed for good cause shown, upon recommendation by 2/3 of the Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee and majority vote of the Student Senate, provided such Senator has not been replaced in accordance with Chapter 340.

323.421 Any newly- elected Senator, whether elected for the first time or re- elected to the Student Senate will begin the term of office with "zero" absences. Senators not subject to an election are accountable for all their absences until the end of the said semester.

323.43 The following guidelines shall be used for unacceptable reasons for absences from the regular Senate meetings.

1. "Regular" class attendance.

2. "Regular meetings of organizations, clubs, committees, etc."

3. Studying.

4. Out- of- town trips not pertaining to approved Student Senate, Student Government, or University of Florida business, (out- of- town trips for reasons of unavoidable personal emergencies may be approved).

5. Regular employment schedules.

The Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee reserves the right to determine the validity of all excuses.

323.44 Guidelines to be used for acceptable reasons for absences from the regular Senate meetings shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Death in the family

2. Exam

3. Illness

4. Car accidents

5. Acts of God

323.6 When the Senate meets more than one time per week, any Senator present at four (4) attendance roll calls during a week shall receive an attendance credit of one- half absence against past or future absences, provided that such Senator has not accumulated the number of absences that would constitute resignation by non- attendance.

323.7 Absences, attendance credits, and waivers under this Chapter shall apply only during the term in which they accumulate.

CHAPTER 324 ACT ASSURING CONSTITUENT RESPONSIBILITY (79- 221, 81- 155, 82- 105, 82- 139, 82- 164, 82- 165, 83- 102, 83- 200, 84- 139, 87- 163, 88- 117, 88- 134, 89- 117, 89- 118, 89- 130, 90-126, 91-118, 92-101, 92-143, 94-114, 95-102)

324.1 Student Senators, representing a particular constituency council, excluding 1LS and 2LS Senators, shall fulfill a constituency requirement by satisfying the following:

1. Meeting minimum attendance requirements at regular meetings of their respective SG recognized constituency council, said minimum being specified in the constitution of each constituency council, if the Senator is a voting member of the council.

2. If the Senator is a non- voting member of the council, he/she will attend a minimum of 50% of said constituency council meetings each semester.

3. Those Senators who represent two campus housing areas shall fulfill half of their constituency requirements in each of the two respective housing areas.

324.11 Failure to attend council meetings pursuant to SBS 324.1 shall be grounds for removal of said Senator as recommended by the Affairs and Ethics Committee and as approved by majority vote of the Student Senate.

324.2 Student Senators, for whom there does not exist a constituency council, and 1LS and 2LS Senators, must substitute the following as his/her constituency requirements:

1. Attendance at a minimum of three organized meetings per term (i.e. Fall election to Spring election and Spring election to Fall election) of any Student Government funded organization or organization applying for funding, to be coordinated by the Information and Investigation Chairperson or committee designee.

2. These meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the student organization to ask questions and receive information on what Student Government and Senate can do for their organization.

3. For verification purposes, Senators must turn in to the Information and Investigation Committee, no more than two weeks after the meeting, a proof of attendance and report form.

4. Failure to attend a meeting will count as a one-half absence from Senate. Appeals will be handled in the same manner as regular Senate absence appeals.

5. No Senator shall be granted credit for attending a meeting of the same organization more than once per semester.

6. The Information and Investigation Chairman or committee designee shall submit a copy of all reports to the Senate Budget Committee and Senate Finance Committee Chairpersons.

324.3 When there are council meetings which respective Senators cannot attend the said Senator must notify the council that they will be absent so council and senators may keep each other aware of relevant issues. The respective council may contact the Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee and recommend appropriate action if the Senator fails to contact his council upon such unnotified absences.

324.4 Senators are excused from Council meetings due to serious illness, classes, Student Government business or meetings, or any other conflict the respective council deems acceptable. Each Council meeting missed must be excused individually by the Council and the Senate Affairs and Ethics Committees.

324.5 If for some reason any senator receives an approved absence by the Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee, yet in turn is not excused for the same excuse by their respective councils, a representative of both the Affairs and Ethics Committee and the respective Council shall discuss the opposing positions' rationale. And, in turn, this Affairs and Ethics Committee will hold override jurisdiction as to the excuse at hand.

324.6 For purposes of this chapter, an established active council shall be defined as a SG organized council, village commission, area government, or other student governmental body having a charter, offices, and an official membership exclusive to a particular college or living area.

CHAPTER 330 EXPULSION FROM THE SENATE (73- 159, 76- 245, 81- 112, 84- 152 89-150

90-151)

330.1 Any student senator may request expulsion of another student senator by filing written charges with the chairperson of the Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee. (SB Statute 314.523)

330.2 Upon receipt of written charges under Section 330.1, the Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee shall investigate the charges. Investigation procedures shall be established by the committee. If two- thirds (2/3) of the Committee members feel that the charges are well- founded and serious enough to warrant expulsion, the matter shall be brought before the entire Student Senate.

330.3 The Senate Affairs and Ethics Committee must give the subject Senator written notice of the charges at least seventy- two (72) hours prior to the Senate meeting at which expulsion will be considered.

330.4 When the matter of expulsion is brought before the Student Senate, the charges shall be announced, the committee's evaluation given, and the subject Senator shall be afforded a complete opportunity to reply to the charges.

330.52 No Senator shall be expelled from the Student Senate except upon the vote of two- thirds (2/3) of the total senate membership, vacant seats not withstanding. The subject Senator may vote.

330.6 If a student senator is expelled in accordance with the foregoing procedures, the expulsion shall be complete upon announcement of the vote, and the subject ex- senator shall not be permitted to participate further in Student Senate activities.

330.7 If the subject senator submits a resignation to the President of the Student Senate prior to the matter being voted out of committee, the charges shall be dropped. If the subject senator submits a resignation to the President of the Student Senate after the matter is voted out of committee, but before being considered by the Senate as a whole, the matter shall be dropped.

330.8 If the committee shall fail to bring the matter before the Senate at the second weekly meeting following receipt of written charges, the Senate may place the matter on the following week's agenda by a two- thirds (2/3) vote of those present and voting.

330.9 A Senator who is duly expelled pursuant to this chapter, or who resigns while charges pursuant to this chapter are pending, is ineligible for appointment as a Senator. Such Senator shall regain eligibility if later elected or re- elected to the Senate.

CHAPTER 340 VACANCY REPLACEMENTS (Origin unknown; 68- 132, 68- 138, 72- 108, 72- 166, 72- 193, 73- 221, 76- 135, 76- 201, 76- 202, 77- 206, 81- 112, 82- 101, 82- 118, 81- 121, 82- 166, 83- 123, 84- 134, 84- 166, Fall Election 1985 Initiative passed 340.72, 86- 155, 86- 156, 87- 138, 87- 159, 90-133, 90-151, 91-119, 94-114, 94-122)

340.1 A Student Senate seat shall be vacant when the incumbent Senator:

1. Fails to maintain the legal qualifications for office (SB Statutes 700.314 except for Senators who fail to enroll for the Summer Term with the stated intent of registering for the following Fall Term.

2. Representing a living area fails to maintain residence in that living area, except where non- residence is unavoidable due to the temporary closing of that living area.

3. Representing a college or school transfers from that College or School; but transferring from Undergraduate Freshman Class or Undergraduate Sophomore Class shall not cause the seat to be vacated. (SB Constitution II- 2B)

4. Submits a written resignation to the President of the Student Senate.

5. Is expelled from the Student Senate, in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 330.

6. Fails to meet the attendance requirements in Chapter 323.

7. Fills or continues to hold an office in the Judicial or Executive branches of Student Government in violation of Chapter 130.

8. Fails to register for at least six hours of summer course work at the University of Florida in either Summer A, B, or C, or any combination thereof.

340.11 Exceptions shall be provided for in the Senate Rules & Procedures.

340.2 For all Senate seats vacated under the provisions of 340.1, the Replacement and Agenda Committee shall be responsible for declaring such seats vacant at a meeting of the Student Senate, in which quorum has been established.

340.21 The Information and Investigation Committee shall be responsible for:

1. Timely notification of the applicable constituent council,

2. Effective advertisement throughout the University campus, with special emphasis on the constituency involved.

340.22 Notification of vacant Senate seats shall consist of declaring such seats open at a meeting of the Student Senate.

340.3 All applicants for Senate seats vacated under the provisions of 340.1 may be considered for nomination by the Senate Replacement and Agenda Committee and subsequently approved by the Senate, as replacements, by satisfying one of the following requirements:

A. Provide proof of the applicable constituent council's approval by majority vote of the council, providing that said council adheres to Student Government Laws governing constituency councils. Such proof may be in the form of either a copy of the minutes of, a signed statement by the Chief executive of, or a published newsletter of the constituent council; or such documented proof as considered by the Replacement and Agenda Committee.

B. Provide proof of support on a petition signed by a designated number of students representing that constituency. Such determination shall be made as follows:

1 Senator 50 Signatures

2 Senators 75 Signatures

3 or more Senators 100 Signatures proof of support shall be in substantially the following form: I,_____________, am applying to fill a vacated Senate seat for________________. The following students, who are constituents represented by this seat, approve of his/her application:

Signature Address S.S. # Classification ________________________________________________________

C. If a seat remains vacant through two (2) meetings of the Student Senate, the Replacement and Agenda Committee may select and recommend any candidate of said constituency without satisfying the requirements in 340.3 Section A or B to the Senate for approval.

340.31 The Replacement and Agenda Committee shall review all applications and make its recommendations to the Senate.

340.32 If the Student Senate fails to confirm any of the applicants defined under this title, the replacement procedure shall be re- initiated, as described in this Chapter, excepting those seats which have been vacant beyond the two (2) Senate Meeting periods in which case only procedures described in subsection 340.3 C are required.

340.4 No person shall serve through the next regular election of that seat as a replacement senator, unless said senator has qualified for candidacy in a student government election during the intervening time period preceding the senator's application for a consecutive replacement seat.

340.41 Any Senator elected or appointed to fill a Senate seat, excluding Summer Replacements, as per 309.21, will not seek an additional seat until the term for that elected or appointed seat has ended.

340.5 Nominees must be confirmed by a majority vote of the Senate at a regular meeting, and shall assume all rights and duties of office immediately upon such Senate approval.

340.6 Vacancies which occur during the Summer term will be filled in accordance with this Chapter.

340.7 If at any time, forty-one (41) or more vacancies occur simultaneously such that quorum would be unattainable to approve vacancy replacements, within a reasonable period of time after accumulation of said total of vacancies, the Senate President shall announce that a joint meeting of the Senate Executive Board and the Senate Replacement and Agenda Committee will be convened no earlier than seven (7) and no more than fourteen (14) calendar days succeeding said announcement, for the purpose of interviewing and appointing replacements for said Senate seat vacancies until such time as forty or less vacancies exist in the Senate.

340.71 Quorum for the joint meeting pursuant to 340.7 shall be a majority of the combined membership of the Replacement & Agenda Committee and the Senate Executive Committee, duplicate members notwithstanding.

340.72 The Information and Investigation Committee shall be responsible for actively publicizing the situation listed and procedures pursuant to this Chapter, and all current Senate seat vacancies.

340.73 At the joint meeting of the Senate Executive Board and the Replacement and Agenda Committee, the Senate President Pro-tempore shall preside; and shall direct interview and appointment procedures to follow guidelines set in 340.3 and 340.31.

340.74 Upon publication of the situation set forth in 340.7 and of all Senate seat vacancies in the campus-wide newspaper, and upon consideration of applicants, the joint meeting of the Senate Executive Board and the meeting of the Replacement and Agenda Committee under 340.71, shall make appointments to fill Senate seat vacancies. Said meetings shall continue to be convened, upon proper public notification, until forty or less Senate seat vacancies exist. Said appointments shall take effect immediately upon notification of appointee and proper public notice of appointment.

CHAPTER 381 JOHN MICHAEL STRATTON MEMORIAL AWARD (1/66) (63- 131, 72- 194, 81- 112, 94-114)

381.1 The University of Florida Student Senate does hereby establish the John Michael Stratton Memorial Award, which shall be presented biannually to the outstanding member of the Student Senate in recognition of service and leadership as exhibited through the Student Senate, provided there are sufficient funds, the Spring award shall take precedence.

381.2 This award shall consist of a permanent plaque which shall be displayed in the Student Government office. Each year the recipient's name shall be engraved on the permanent plaque. In addition, the recipient shall be presented with a smaller plaque which will be his/hers to keep. The wording in the smaller plaque shall be John Michael Stratton memorial Award, Outstanding member Student Senate,(recipient's name), (year).

381.31 There shall be two recipients of this award annually. One recipient will be elected by a secret ballot majority vote of the Student Senate in the last meeting of the Senate before the canvassing of the Fall Election. The second will be elected in like manner the last meeting of the Student Senate before the canvassing of votes of the Spring Election.

381.32 Recipient's shall be chosen on the basis of their leadership, character, service, and scholarship. Person's who have not served a minimum of two consecutive terms, as defined in 309.2, as members of the Student Senate are ineligible for recognition. No current or past Senate President may receive this award for service rendered in his capacity as President.

381.33 The Recipient shall be announced each year at the Student Government Inauguration by the Senate officer who presided over his selection.

381.4 The Student Senate hereby resolves to consider the regular expense of annual engravings and individual plaques called for above to be included in the SG's Administration Budget in future years.

381.5 The Student Senate President shall attempt to notify in writing the parents of John Michael Stratton of the name of each year's recipient, if the Senate President deems such action appropriate.

CHAPTER 382 PAUL CLARK MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SENATE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

(69- 123, 84- 154)

382.1 The University of Florida Student Senate does hereby establish the Paul Clark Memorial Award, which shall be presented to the Outstanding Committee Chairman of the Student Senate.

382.2 The Senate President shall purchase an appropriate award to be displayed in the Student Senate office with the recipient's name engraved on it.

382.3 There shall be two recipients of this award annually. One recipient will be elected by a secret ballot majority vote of the Student Senate in the last meeting of the Senate before the canvassing of the Fall Election. The second will be elected in like manner the last meeting of the Student Senate before the canvassing of votes of the Spring Election.

382.4 The annual expenses for engraving and presentation of this award shall be included in the Student Government Administration Budget.

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