Constitution Facts
Constitution Facts Pt. 2
USG Structure
Whose Responsibility?
Whose Responsibility Pt. 2?
100

What is the official name of the USG?

United Students Government Service Group Inc. (USGSG, Inc.) of Buffalo State University

100

Quorum shall consist of how many of all voting members?

Half plus one

100

What are the three branches of USG?

The Executive Branch (Eboard), the Legislative Branch (Senate), and the Judicial Branch (Judicial Council)

100

Who represents the Senators on the Executive Board?

The Speaker Pro Tempore

100

Who shall act as the Vice Chairperson of the Budget Committee?

The Vice Treasurer

200

What set of procedures govern the USG?

Robert's Rules of Order

200

What are business hours?

8:30 AM-4:00 PM

200

What sponsors the activities that the USG funds?

The mandatory student activity fee

200

Who is the official representative of the USG?

The President

200

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

300

What is the cumulative GPA needed to be a USG Senator?

2.25

300

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

300

What number is the Senate capped at?

30 members

300

Who shall receive all USG grievances in addition to the Chief Justice?

The Rules and Regulations Chair

300

Who shall act as the liaison among the student body, faculty, and administration regarding all campus event publicity?

The AVP for Public Relations

400

What is the only current, freestanding Ad-Hoc committee of the USG?

The Elections Ad-Hoc Committee

400
What is the minimum number of Organization Representative meetings to happen per academic year?

Three

400

How many Associate Justices are included in the make up of the Judicial Council?

Five Associate Justices

400

Who shall be non-voting, ex-officio member of the Executive Branch, the Senate, and the Judicial Council?

The Secretary

400

Who shall have the power to confiscate books and withdraw the right to use student funds of any group using USG funds?

The Treasurer

500

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

500

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

500

Which member of the Executive Board is an ex-officio member of said branch?

The Rules and Regulations Chair

500

Who shall coordinate efforts regarding legislative and community advocacy?

The AVP for Org Relations

500

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