Constitution Facts
What is the official name of the USG?
United Students Government Service Group Inc. (USGSG, Inc.) of Buffalo State University
Quorum shall consist of how many of all voting members?
Half plus one
What are the three branches of USG?
The Executive Branch (Eboard), the Legislative Branch (Senate), and the Judicial Branch (Judicial Council)
Who represents the Senators on the Executive Board?
The Speaker Pro Tempore
Who shall act as the Vice Chairperson of the Budget Committee?
The Vice Treasurer
What set of procedures govern the USG?
Robert's Rules of Order
What are business hours?
8:30 AM-4:00 PM
What sponsors the activities that the USG funds?
The mandatory student activity fee
Who is the official representative of the USG?
The President
Who shall be the officer responsible for the execution of all USG campus-wide programs of interest to commuter and residential students?
The AVP for Campus Programming
What is the cumulative GPA needed to be a USG Senator?
2.25
Any Executive Branch member who fails to sign in for designated office hours will be charged with how much of an absence?
A quarter absence
What number is the Senate capped at?
30 members
Who shall receive all USG grievances in addition to the Chief Justice?
The Rules and Regulations Chair
Who shall act as the liaison among the student body, faculty, and administration regarding all campus event publicity?
The AVP for Public Relations
What is the only current, freestanding Ad-Hoc committee of the USG?
The Elections Ad-Hoc Committee
Three
How many Associate Justices are included in the make up of the Judicial Council?
Five Associate Justices
Who shall be non-voting, ex-officio member of the Executive Branch, the Senate, and the Judicial Council?
The Secretary
Who shall have the power to confiscate books and withdraw the right to use student funds of any group using USG funds?
The Treasurer
According to Article X-Expulsion, what are the three reasons/ways that someone can be removed from USG?
Excessive absences, by impeachment, or withdrawal from the the university
What are the current, standing committees of the USG?
The Budget Committee, The Campus Programming Committee, The Foodservice Committee, The Public Relations Committee, The Rules and Regulations Committee, and The Senate Retention Committee
Which member of the Executive Board is an ex-officio member of said branch?
The Rules and Regulations Chair
Who shall coordinate efforts regarding legislative and community advocacy?
The AVP for Org Relations
Who shall confirm that the Executive Branch is compiling accurate files that are up to date on all actions of their office?
The Executive Vice President