Attendance
How many excused and unexcused absences may a senator miss (same for Senate meetings and committee meetings)?
2 excused and 1 unexcused
What are the three types of bills?
Amendment Bill, Senate Project Bill, Resolution Bill
What committees does SGA have? (Name all 9 of them)
Rules Committee, the Legal Affairs Committee, the Appropriations Committee, the Governmental Relations Committee, the Homecoming Committee, the Campus Safety and Improvement Committee, the Student Affairs Committee, the Web Committee, and Senate Involvement Committee
How do senators respond to the Chair when asked "Is there a motion on the floor"?
"I move to __________."
Who is our coordinator?
Heather Sprinkle
How many tardies will result in an unexcused absence?
2 tardies = 1 unexcused absence
Where do you submit a bill?
On Involve South under the form labeled “Bill, Act or Resolution Upload Form”
Which committee "shall have the sole responsibility of helping with Higher Education Day planning and will participate in STARS Partnership events"?
Governmental Relations
What must a senator say in response to a motion in order to move on?
Who is our advisor?
Dr. Michael Mitchell
How many days does a senator have to submit an excused absence?
7 days
When and what time should a senator submit a bill?
Must be submitted at least well before Legal Affairs committee meets (i.e. if Legal Affairs meets at 4 PM on Friday, the bill must be submitted by 12 PM on Friday).
Which committee "shall have the sole responsibility to be familiar with the needs of students, to occasionally hold hearings on student needs, and offer suggestions to the University or the vice President of Student Affairs when requested or required"?
Student Affairs
Who should all questions be asked to when discussing business?
The Chair (Vice President), not the person presenting the matter
Who is our University president?
Joe Bonner
Which committee votes on absences?
Rules Committee
What needs to be included in the bill when writing one?(Must answer at least 2 requirements)
For the purpose of uniformity, all bills or resolutions shall be typed or printed with the title, bill or resolution number, and name(s) of the Senator(s) sponsoring the bill or resolution, preceding the first section.
Which committee is in charge of the SGA website and web media outlets?
Web/PR Committee
What is the correct way to introduce a question if a senator has one?
"Point of inquiry"
Who is the first point of contact for the college chair when getting started on a senate project?
Your DEAN
If a senator finds a ruling to be unfair, who may a senator submit a written appeal to within 3 days of the ruling?
Which three bills passed at the first meeting? (Name or explain 2 out of 3).
Bill A-05: An Act to Fund the Covey College of Allied Health Professions Senate Project for Summer 2021
Bill A-06: An Act to Fund the Installation of Two Water Bottle Filling Stations in the Student Recreation Center
Bill A-07: An Act to Fund a Variety of Improvements for the JagPantry
Which committees are open to ALL South students?
Student Affairs, Homecoming, Campus Safety and Improvement, Governmental Relations, Web/PR, and Elections
Why do we follow Robert's Rules?
Allows for democratic speech and action, Preserves order, Rights of the organization, supersede the rights of individuals, Facilitates group decisions
Can you list the names of people of at least 3 colleges or schools?
Anyone in SGA currently