The purpose of this organization shall be:

To serve as the representative body for currently enrolled students of Eastfield College

To take an active role in decision making processes and serve in a variety of leadership capacities.

To actively represent the needs and interest of Eastfield college student body

To attempt to solve problems and provide the means for discussing problems and provide the means for discussing issues relating to the Student Government Association and students.

To work towards the mission and goals of Eastfield College.  The mission of Eastfield College is to provide educational opportunities through high-quality instruction, services and programs in an environment conducive to student success in academic, technical, occupational, and continuing education. Eastfield’s purpose is to develop responsible citizenship, to value diversity and cultural enrichment, and to be accountable and adaptable.

Eastfield College Student Government representatives are either elected or selected by qualified applications as specified:

• Completion of an official packet
• Presentation of an official college (or school) transcript from the last attended academic institution.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
• Presentation of a current class paid fee receipt.  A minimum of 6.0 credit hours per semester is required.  All students must be currently enrolled in Eastfield College and must be in good standing.
• Presentation of an official nomination form from a current Eastfield College faculty member or faculty member from another educational institution.

Sixteen representatives serve on the Student Government Association for the period of one academic year.

Qualified applicants (see section I) will be elected by the student body each Fall semester.  EXCEPTION: If sixteen or fewer qualified applicants apply, then those applicants will automatically serve as the representatives of Student Government Association.  No election will occur if there are sixteen or fewer qualified applicants.

Student Government Association representatives may serve no more than three consecutive years, and no more than four years in total.

Student Government Association representatives may not belong to any other Student Government Association in the DCCCD Colleges.

Officers shall consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Communications Officer.

Duties of Officers

1. The duties of the President shall be:
1. to preside over all Student Government Association and Officer Meetings
2. to serve as primary leader, maintain order, ensure fairness, and be neutral on positions
3. to vote only in the event of a tie
4. the President may not hold an executive office in any other Eastfield College organization
5. to call meetings to order, ensure a quorum is present, to guide the group through the order of business and adjourn meetings
6. to enforce all provisions of this constitution, the parliamentary authority, and any other standing rules that the Student Government Association may adopt.
7. to prepare agendas for Student Government Association meetings
8. to enforce and see that all members uphold the purpose of the Student Government Association
9. to recognize speakers, ensure motions are clearly stated. Preside over debates, and call for votes
10. to represent the Student Government Association in public forums, to all media and at official functions
11. to serve as chief spokesperson of the Student Government Association
12. to call special meetings of the Student Government Association and Executive Board
13. to attend all Executive Board Meetings
     
2. The duties of the Vice President shall be;
1. to execute the duties of the President in his/her absence
2. to work with all committee chairs in order to ensure that work is progressing as needed
3. to attend all Executive Board meetings
    
3. The duties of the Secretary shall be:
1. to record the official minutes of each meeting and to submit copies to the Student Government  Association, Student Body, and Director of SPAR.  All Minutes shall be completed within one week of each official meeting.
2. to execute the duties of the President in the absence of the President and Vice-President
3. to take roll at the beginning of each meeting and determine the presence of a quorum
4. to make sure all necessary supplies are available for the meetings
5. to answer those questions presented in meetings relating to facts and procedures of the Student Government Association and have at hand, important documents relating to the Student Government Association
6. to attend all Executive Board meetings
    
4. The duties of the Communications Officer:
   1. to update and maintain the Student Government Association website
   2. to maintain the Student Government Association bulletin board
   3. to communicate special information to the college campus community as needed
   4. to coordinate special events, conferences and promotions inside and outside Student Government Association
   5. to arrange publicity around campus for Student Government Association
   6. to maintain communications related to the Student Government Association’s purpose at Eastfield College

All officers shall serve as the “Executive Board” and meet monthly in order to plan and coordinate work and follow up on committees

Officer Elections

1. The election of officers shall take place each Fall by the Student Government Association membership
2. Nominations for Officers are to be made by the Student Government Association membership.  All nominees must agree to serve an entire year.
3. Student Government Association members may run for only one officer position
4. Student Government Association who is running for an officer position must announce his/her intention prior to the election.

The Director of Student Programs and Resources at Eastfield College shall serve as the Administrative Liaison to the Student Government Association.

The duties of the Advisor (Liaison) shall be:

1. to advise on all business of the Student Government Association
2. to guide and to ensure that all policies are upheld
3. to provide training for officers in parliamentary procedures

Regular scheduled meetings shall be held on the 1st Friday of the month at 12:30 pm.  Location will be announced prior to each meeting.  Regular, scheduled meetings are open to the Student Body.  Regular meetings occur during the Fall and Spring semesters only.

Funding meetings shall be held three times per semester;
              Fall: October, November, December
              Spring: February, March, April
Funding meetings shall be the 3rd Friday of these months, at 12:30  pm. Funding meetings are closed to the Student Body, and open only to those Clubs seeking funding.

Supplementary meetings shall be called by the Student Government  Association for specified purposes.  Supplementary meetings require  a quorum in order to hold official business.

All meetings and business conducted by the Student Government Association shall follow the current publication of “Robert’s Rules of Order”.

Coordination of all official meetings and activities must be approved by the Director of SPAR prior to any meeting or activity.

Voting by proxy is not allowed at any meeting.

In order to conduct business in an official meeting Student Government Association must have a simple majority of the total members present

In the event a quorum is not present, the meeting shall be scheduled for another date

The Student Government Association is financially supported through the Student Life budget, and all business transacted on behalf of the Student Government Association must adhere to official DCCCD policies and regulations

This Constitution may be amended at any regular or called meeting of the Student Government Association by a simple majority vote of the members, provided that the amendment has been presented in writing to the Executive Board

All amendments submitted for consideration must be submitted one week prior to the meeting