While exempt from direct jurisdiction, these organizations shall remain eligible for collaboration, consultation, and partnership with the SGA to promote a unified and engaged student body.
Section 3. Legislative Authority
The Student Government Association shall have the authority to draft, propose, debate, and enact legislation concerning student interests, engagement, welfare, and campus life, provided such legislation does not conflict with University policy, state law, or federal law.
All legislation adopted by the Student Government Association shall be submitted to the appropriate University administrative body for review and ratification in accordance with established governance procedures. If legislation is not ratified, a joint review committee composed of SGA representatives and the appropriate University officials shall review the proposal and recommend revisions. Revised legislation may then be resubmitted for final consideration.
This process shall uphold the principles of shared governance and ensure meaningful student representation in matters affecting the campus community.
Section 4. Advisory Authority
In matters beyond its direct jurisdiction, the SGA retains the authority to submit formal recommendations to the appropriate University bodies regarding issues affecting the general welfare of the student body.
Section 5. Office Space
The Executive Board shall have the authority to assign and utilize designated SGA office spaces at the beginning of each academic term. Executive officers shall be responsible for maintaining these spaces in accordance with University policies and standards. Additionally, each member of the Executive Board shall be required to maintain established office hours throughout their term of service in order to remain accessible to the student body and to fulfill the responsibilities of their office.
Article III
Section 1. Membership
Membership in the Student Government Association shall be open to all students enrolled full-time at Kentucky State University, at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Section 2. Rights of Members