We, the members of the student body of Kentucky State University, recognizing the need for a representative, functional, and democratic form of student government, for participating in the policy and decision-making processes of the University community, for promoting communication and understanding within and beyond the confines of the University, and for encouraging awareness of and activity in the processes of a democratic society, do unite in establishing an association of the student body which will adopt for its government the following constitution:

Section 1. The name of this representative body shall be the Student Government Association of Kentucky State University (the "SGA").

Section 2. The Student Government Association shall be the governing body in matters pertaining to the common interest of the students, and shall operate as a lower authority in conjunction with the President's Cabinet of the Institution as the higher authority.

Section 1. The purpose of the Student Government Association shall be to develop, promote, and provide for the general welfare of the student body at Kentucky State University. Section 2. In carrying out the purposes of the SGA, the Student Government Association shall have joint jurisdiction with the President's Cabinet of the Institution in the regulation and promotion of student activities; its jurisdiction shall regulate the activities of such organizations as student publications, the residence hall clubs, and all other student organizations other than fraternities, sororities, and departmental clubs.

Section 3. The Student Government Association shall have power to enact legislation in matters of student concern over which students may logically be expected to have jurisdiction. The legislation shall be subject to ratification by the President's Cabinet of the Institution and to final approval by the Board of Regents. In case its legislation is not ratified by the President's Cabinet of the Institution, efforts shall be made by a joint committee of the Student Government Association and President's Cabinet of the Institution to modify the legislation. The legislation as modified will then be submitted to the Student Government Association and President's Cabinet of the Institution for action.

Section 4. Recommendations made by the Student Government Association in matters over which it has no direct jurisdiction, but which are in the interest of its general welfare, may be submitted to the President's Cabinet of the Institution for action.

Section 5. The powers of the Student Government Association are delegated to it by the President's Cabinet of the Institution and are subject to withdrawal by this Cabinet.

Section 6. The Student Government Association shall conduct all general elections, including that of the eight offices of the student body as well as class officers and senators. The Student