Senators must notify the SGA First Vice President prior to any expected absence. Failure to notify shall result in an unexcused absence.

No more than two (2) unexcused absences per semester are permitted.

Excused absences include:

Illness

Court appearance

Serious illness or death in the immediate family

Patriotic duty

University representation off-campus

Field trips or academic class activities

Scheduling conflicts with class times

Senators arriving after roll call shall be considered tardy.

Tardies shall be excused or unexcused by the same standards as absences.

Two (2) unexcused tardies shall count as one (1) unexcused absence.

The SGA First Vice President, as Chairperson of the Senate, shall have the authority to enforce or grant exceptions to attendance regulations.

Failure to comply with attendance regulations may result in dismissal from the Senate.

A Senator facing dismissal shall have the right to defend themselves before the Senate.

Notification of the hearing shall be provided in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.

The hearing shall occur during a regular Senate meeting.

Failure to attend the hearing shall result in automatic dismissal.

After the hearing, the Senate shall vote to determine whether dismissal or impeachment is warranted.