• II.Senators must notify the SGA First Vice President prior to any expected absence. Failure to notify shall result in an unexcused absence.
• III.No more than two (2) unexcused absences per semester are permitted.
• IV.Excused absences include:
• i.Illness
• ii.Court appearance
• iii.Serious illness or death in the immediate family
• iv.Patriotic duty
• v.University representation off-campus
• vi.Field trips or academic class activities
• vii.Scheduling conflicts with class times
• V.Senators arriving after roll call shall be considered tardy.
• i.Tardies shall be excused or unexcused by the same standards as absences.
• ii.Two (2) unexcused tardies shall count as one (1) unexcused absence.
• VI.The SGA First Vice President, as Chairperson of the Senate, shall have the authority to enforce or grant exceptions to attendance regulations.
• VII.Failure to comply with attendance regulations may result in dismissal from the Senate.
• i.A Senator facing dismissal shall have the right to defend themselves before the Senate.
• ii.Notification of the hearing shall be provided in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance.
• iii.The hearing shall occur during a regular Senate meeting.
• iv.Failure to attend the hearing shall result in automatic dismissal.
• v.After the hearing, the Senate shall vote to determine whether dismissal or impeachment is warranted.