jeffco student senate governing documents
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Info on Student Senate's Governing DocumentsTRANSCRIPT
What’s the difference
Constitution
Contains the fundamental principles which governs its operation.
By-Laws
Establish the specific rules of guidance by which the group is to function.
Strategic Plan
Document written in 2012 to provide updated guidance to Student Senate. Acts as the by-laws for the constitution.
You need to know: Constitution
Current constitution last amended in early 00s
Provides base for areas such as impeachment, officer roles, and role
of Student Senate
Guide on how to update constitution
You need to know: Constitution (cont.)
Impeachment: Provides guidelines on how to remove a Senator
Elections: outlines Spring and Fall elections
Discusses duties for officers
Issues with Current Constitution
Old, outdated, and at times contradictory
Committee structure no longer makes sense
Doesn’t provide enough guidance in key areas
Needs stronger focus on representational areas
A New Constitution!
Goal to be completed by this academic year
Addresses many of the concerns of previous constitution
By-Laws & Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan is used as by-laws
Provides for current committee structure
Address issues such as attendance, office roles, etc.
Merged Corresponding and Recording Secretary