Section 8. Removal from the Senate

  • A Senator shall automatically forfeit their seat if they fail to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, as verified by the Office of Records, Registration, and Admissions.
  • The Senate may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, formally request the resignation of any Senator who fails to meet the expectations of their position, including misconduct or failure to perform duties.
  • Senators may also lose their seat due to repeated or unexcused absences.
  • If a Senate seat becomes vacant due to resignation, forfeiture, death, serious illness, disability, or social probation, the appropriate Class President shall interview and appoint a qualified student from the same class to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.

ARTICLE VII

Class Officers

Section 1. Class Officer Structure

(a) Class Officer Positions

Each academic class shall be represented by the following elected officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, three (3) Class Senators, and a Class King and Class Queen. These individuals shall constitute the official leadership body of their respective class and represent the interests of their peers within the SGA.

(b) Definition of Class Officers

All elected representatives of each class shall be recognized as Class Officers, with the exception of Mr. and Miss Freshman, who shall be selected through the official Freshman Pageant and shall not be considered Class Officers.

(c) Order of Succession

Each class shall maintain the following order of succession: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This order shall be followed in the event of a vacancy.

(d) Applicability of SGA Policies

All rules, policies, and expectations governing Student Senators shall apply equally to Class Officers to ensure consistent standards of conduct, accountability, and representation.