Student Government Association: Senatorial Actions

FallSemester

● SA202287001 Revisions to Club Resources Policy Series

● SA202287002 Revision of the Policy Series for the Programming Committee

● SA202287003 Revision of Programming Committee Constitution

● SA202287004 Addition to Club Office Space General Policies

● SA202287005 Elections Update Fall 2022

● SA202287006 Appropriations Chair Treasurer Training Discretion

● SA202287007 External Advocacy Branch Guidelines

● SA202287008 Senate Quorum

● SA.2022.87.009 Student Appreciation Week Survey Questions

● SA.2022.87.010 Updates to Advocacy Committees

SpringSemester

● SA.2023.87.001 Updates to the Election of the Comptroller

● SA,2023.87.002 Senatorial Actions Booklet Curator

● SA202387003 Ticket(s) to the Presidency and Vice Presidency

● SA202387004 Election of the Secretary

● SA202387 005 Senator Signatures

● SA202387006 Special Accommodations to the Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections

● SA202387007 Expansion of Debates

● SA202387008 SAW Questions

● SA202387009 Impeachment in the Constitution

● SA202387010 Impeachment in the Policy Series

● SA.2023.87.011 OSLE & SGA Club Recognition

● SA.2023.87.012 Detailing OSLE & SGA Club Recognition

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty Two S.A.2022.87.001

RevisionstoClubResourcesPolicySeries

Taken from Article III , Section A of the Policy Series

3 OfficeSpaceReviewApplication:

a Everyclubdesiringanofficespaceshallsubmitanapplicationprovided bytheStudentGovernmentAssociationtobereviewedbytheClub ResourcesCommittee.

b. Applicationsshallinclude:

i. Nameoforganization

ii. Acopyoftheclub’sconstitution

iii. Acopyoftheclub’sroster

iv. Anexplanationoftheclub’spurposeandhowanofficespace wouldbenefitthatpurpose

v. Explanationofcampuspresenceandactivity

vi. ArecommendationfromtheClubAdvisor

c. Notificationoftheallocationofclubofficespacesshallbeprovidedprior tothelastoperationalweekofthesemester.

d. TheClubResourcesCommitteeshallreview,allocate,andvoteonclub officespacesprecedingratificationbytheSenate.

e. TheClubResourcesChairshallmonitoralltransitionsbetweenoffice spacemoves.

f. Organizationsthatapplyforanofficespaceanddonotreceiveone,may beautomaticallyconsideredbytheClubResourcesCommitteetoreceive storagespace

4 ClubHoursforOfficeSpaces:

g TheorganizationsoccupyinganofficespaceshallhavetheirExecutive Boardmembersservetwo(2)openofficehoursperoperationalweekin totality

i Anofficehourisdefinedasaminimumofthirty(30) consecutiveminuteswhereanExecutiveBoardmemberis availableintheiroffice

h OfficehoursshallbesubmittedtotheClubResourcesChairby6:30pm onTuesdaysMondays

i Ifanorganizationfailstouseitsoffice,theorganizationshallfirst receiveawrittenwarning Ifthebehaviorpersists,theClubResources Committeeshalltakecorrectivemeasures

5 ClubOfficeSpacePolicies:

j GeneralExpectations:

i Allclubs/organizationsareexpectedtousetheirofficespace solelyforthepurposeofconductingofficialclubbusiness.No

RespectfullySubmitted,

studentsarepermittedtoresidein,sleepin,orutilizetheoffice spaceforpersonaluse.

ii Noorganizationisallowedtobringfurnitureintotheiroffice (eg desks,refrigerators,couches,orfilecabinets)withoutprior approvalbytheStudentGovernmentAssociationandHofstra University Anyfurnitureintheofficeisconsideredpropertyof HofstraUniversity

iii AllofficespacesshallabidebyallfirecodesandtheGuideto Pride

iv Posters,flyers,andstickersmaybeattachedtotheofficedoors andwallsprovidedthattheydonotdamagethesurface Staples andthumbtacksarestrictlyforbidden Theycannotblockany windows

1 Studentorganizationsmayadvertiseaneventontheir officedoor(s)bysubmittingaflyer(s)forapprovaltothe OfficeofStudentLeadershipandEngagement

v Organizationexecutiveboardsareresponsibleforallactivities thatoccurwithintheofficespace Thisincludestheactionsofall personsintheoffice

vi. Thereisabsolutelynosmoking,alcohol,ordrugsallowed,atany time,regardlessofamember’sage.Anyviolationshallresultin immediaterevocationoftheclubofficespacebytheStudent GovernmentAssociationanddisciplinaryactionthroughthe OfficeofCommunityStandards.

vii. Theclubofficespaceshallnotbealtered,painted,nor vandalized.

viii. Theorganizationisexpectedtokeeptheofficespacetidyand organized.Clutter,trash,andjunkshallberemovedfromthe officespace.

ix. Anyitemsusedforthepurposeoftheclubthathasbeenfunded bytheStudentGovernmentAssociationshallbestoredinan administrativebuilding.1

x. Anyviolationorbehaviordeemedtobeunethicalshallresultin thelossoftheofficespace.

xi. Allofficesanditemswithintheofficearesubjecttorandom checks.

KashmiraaPandit MakaylaEgolf AriannaWallace AnthonyPapasodero ClubResourcesChair Senator Senator Senator

1 Materials shall not be stored in residence halls, cars, etc

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty Two S.A.2022.87.002

RevisionofthePolicySeriesfortheProgrammingCommittee

Taken from Article V of the Policy Series

V.PROGRAMMINGCOMMITTEE

A FALLFESTIVALDUTIES

1. TheProgrammingCommitteeshallparticipateasaco-sponsorand/ormemberof thePrideExpo.

B. HOFSTRACELEBRATESTHEHOLIDAYS

1 TheProgrammingCommitteeshallberesponsibleforpromotingStudent GovernmentAssociationinvolvementinHofstraCelebratestheHolidays All StudentGovernmentAssociationmembersshallcontributetotheactivitiesof HofstraCelebratestheHolidays

a. AllStudentGovernmentAssociationmembersshallcontributetothe activitiesofHofstraCelebratestheHolidaysthroughparticipation orattendingthelightingceremony.

C. PRIDEUNLEASHED

1 TheProgrammingCommitteeshallberesponsibleforhostingone(1)eventon behalfoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationinconjunctionwithHofstra’s AthleticDepartmentduringthefallsemesterforPrideUnleashedWeek

D COLONIALATHLETICASSOCIATIONTOURNAMENT

1. TheProgrammingCommitteeshallplantheinvolvementandtransportationof thestudentbodytotheColonialAthleticAssociation(CAA)Tournament.The StudentGovernmentAssociationshallnotallocatemorethan$4,000in transportationcostspertainingtotheCAATournament

C. HOFSTRAATHLETICS

1. TheProgrammingCommitteeshallorganizeSGA’sparticipationinatleast oneHofstraAthletics-relatedactivitypersemester.

a. ThisincludesbutisnotlimitedtohostinganeventduringPride UnleashedWeek,allocatingfundsfortransportationtotheColonial AthleticAssociation(CAA)Tournament(inwhichtransportation costsshallnotexceedmorethan$4,000),hostingatailgate,or attendingagameasagroup.

E.D. STRESSBUSTERS

1. TheProgrammingCommitteeshallberesponsibleforassistingand/orco-sponsoringat leasttwo(2)one(1)eventsforStressbustersalongsidetheOfficeofStudentAdvocacy andPreventionAwareness(OSAPA)LeadershipandEngagement(OSLE)each semester.

F.E. STUDENTAPPRECIATIONWEEK

1. TheProgrammingCommitteeshallplananddirectStudentAppreciationWeekeveryfall semesteratadatedeterminedbythecommitteeprecedingratificationbytheCabinet StudentAppreciationWeekshallincludefive(5)daysofprogramming,surveying,and hostinganinternaltownhalleventallaimedtoincreasecommunicationbetweenthe StudentGovernmentAssociationandthestudentbody.

G F. SPRINGPROGRAMMINGSPRINGINTOACTIONWEEK

1. TheProgrammingCommitteeshallplananddirectaweekduringtheSpringsemesterat adatedeterminedbythecommitteeprecedingratificationbytheCabinet.Thisshallmay includefive(5)daysofprogramming,surveying,andhostinganinternaltownhall advocacy-relatedevent/activityallaimedtoincreasecommunicationbetweenthe StudentGovernmentAssociationandthestudentbody

a.

RespectfullySubmitted,

AleyanaBoothe ProgrammingChair

JustinFountain Comptroller

KashmiraaPandit ClubResourcesChair

CristiannaGiovanangeloNicotera AcademicAffairsChair KaylaStadeker Wellness&CampusSafetyChair

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty Two S.A.2022.87.003

RevisionofProgrammingCommitteeConstitution

Taken from Article 210, Section I of the Constitution

210.PROGRAMMINGCOMMITTEE

2101GENERALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:TheProgrammingCommitteeshallworkwithor independentlyoftheAthleticsDepartment,FraternityandSororityLife,andclubsandorganizationson campustoincreaseoverallschoolspirit TheProgrammingCommitteeshallhelpthesegroupsand departmentstoorganize,promote,andincreaseattendanceatcampus-wideevents

2102ATHLETICSDEPARTMENTDUTIES:TheProgrammingCommitteeChairshallberesponsible formaintainingcontactwiththeHofstraAthletics’marketingteam,specificallytheDirectorofFan Engagement

210.3SEMESTERLYEVENTS:Ataminimum,theTheProgrammingCommitteeshallberesponsible fordesigningand/orparticipatinginthefollowingevents:semesterlyeventsasoutlinedinthePolicy Series.

A. FallSemester

i. FallFestival

ii. PrideUnleashedWeek

iii. StudentAppreciationWeek

iv. HofstraCelebratestheHolidays

v. Stressbusters

B. SpringSemester

i. TheColonialAthleticAssociationBasketballTournament

ii. SpiritWeek

iii. Stressbusters

RespectfullySubmitted,

AleyanaBoothe ProgrammingChair

CristiannaGiovanangeloNicotera AcademicAffairsChair

JustinFountain Comptroller

KaylaStadeker

Wellness&CampusSafetyChair

KashmiraaPandit ClubResourcesChair

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty Two S.A.2022.87.004

AdditiontoClubOfficeSpaceGeneralPolicies

Taken from Article III , Section A, Subsection 5 of the Policy Series

5.ClubOfficeSpacePolicies:

a. GeneralExpectations:

i. Allclubs/organizationsareexpectedtousetheirofficespace solelyforthepurposeofconductingofficialclubbusiness.No studentsarepermittedtoresidein,sleepin,orutilizetheoffice spaceforpersonaluse.

ii. Noorganizationisallowedtobringfurnitureintotheiroffice (e.g. desks,refrigerators,couches,orfilecabinets)withoutprior approvalbytheStudentGovernmentAssociationandHofstra University Anyfurnitureintheofficeisconsideredpropertyof HofstraUniversity

iii AllofficespacesshallabidebyallfirecodesandtheGuideto Pride

iv Posters,flyers,andstickersmaybeattachedtotheofficedoors andwallsprovidedthattheydonotdamagethesurface Staples andthumbtacksarestrictlyforbidden Theycannotblockany windows

1 Studentorganizationsmayadvertiseaneventontheir officedoor(s)bysubmittingflyer(s)forapprovaltothe OfficeofStudentLeadershipandEngagement

v Organizationexecutiveboardsareresponsibleforallactivities thatoccurwithintheofficespace Thisincludestheactionsofall personsintheoffice

vi Thereisabsolutelynosmoking,alcohol,ordrugsallowed,atany time,regardlessofamember’sage Anyviolationshallresultin immediaterevocationoftheclubofficespacebytheStudent GovernmentAssociationanddisciplinaryactionthroughthe OfficeofCommunityStandards.

vii. Theclubofficespaceshallnotbealtered,painted,nor vandalized.

viii. Theorganizationisexpectedtokeeptheofficespacetidyand organized.Clutter,trash,andjunkshallberemovedfromthe officespace.

ix. Anyitemsusedforthepurposeoftheclubthathasbeenfunded bytheStudentGovernmentAssociationshallbestoredinan administrativebuilding.2

x. Anyviolationorbehaviordeemedtobeunethicalshallresultin thelossoftheofficespace.

2 Materials shall not be stored in residence halls, cars, etc

xi. AnyitemsprovidedbySGAtoaclubofficemaysolelybe usedonlyonbehalfoftheorganizationforthepurposeof maintainingorganizationrecordsorfurtheringthe organization’smissiontofostertheircommunity.Suchitems arenotpermittedtobeusedforindividualpersonal purposes.

xii Allofficesanditemswithintheofficearesubjecttorandom checks

RespectfullySubmitted,

KashmiraaPandit AriannaWallace AnthonyPapasodero ClubResourcesChair Senator Senator

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty Two S.A.2022.87.005

ElectionsUpdateFall2022

Taken from Article X, Section 2 of the SGA Policy Series

X.ELECTIONRULES

2.PROMOTIONS

a. TheElectionsCommissionshallpublicizeinformationalsessionstothe studentbodyatleasttwo(2)weeksbeforetheytakeplace.Atleasttwo (2)informationsessionsshallbeheldnolaterthanone(1)weekpriorto thesignaturedeadline.

b. Atleasttwo(2)informationsessionsshallbeheldbeforeelections occur.

c TheElectionsCommissionwillbeginanelectionpromotionnolaterthan two(2)weekspriortothestartofthecampaign

RespectfullySubmitted,

JustinFountain Makayala Egolf Comptroller Senator

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty Two S.A.2022.87.006

AppropriationsChairTreasurerTrainingDiscretion

Taken from Article II of the Policy Series

B COMMITTEEGUIDELINES

1 GeneralPolicies:

a. TheAppropriationsChairhasthediscretiontorequireaTreasurerTraining onasemesterlybasis.

b. AtthediscretionoftheAppropriationsChair,anyorganizationthatfailsto attendarequiredTreasurerTrainingcanbedeniedanallocationfora semesterlybudgetand/oraweeklyallocation.

i.Thedenialofanallocationbythechairmustbemadeonarequest byrequestbasis,andmaynotoccurwhenanexecutiveboard memberhasattendedatrainingsessionwithinthesemester.

RespectfullySubmitted, LincolnAnniballi

AppropriationsChair

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty-Two

S.A.2022.87.007

ExternalAdvocacyBranchGuidelines

Taken from Section 1 of the Policy Series

1. ExternalAdvocacyGroups(EAGs)thatareapartoftheStudentGovernmentAssociation ExternalAdvocacyBranch(EAB)areresponsibleforfollowingtheprotocolsbelow:

a. EAGsmustbeinfulladherencetotheSGAPolicySeries.

i. Allmembersmustbeundergraduatestudents,currentlyenrolledatHofstra University.

b. EachEAGmustappointaliaisonwhowouldbethepointofcontactforallofficial SGA-EAGcommunicationIfutilizinganorganizationemailorsocialmedia account,theliaison’sidentitymustbeclear.

i. Therequiredpositionofaliaisonhasnobearingonthegroup’sinternal leadershipstructure;itcanbeanymemberandcanbechanged.

ii. IfcommunicationistobeconductedthroughanotherEAGmemberbesides theliaisonasoutlinedinArticle502.1SectionBoftheConstitution,the changemustbenotifiedandconferreduponbyallpartiesinvolved.

c. ShouldSGAdesiretochangeanyrulesorproceduresregardingtheEAB,one representativefromeachEAGisrequiredtoattendtheSenatemeetinginwhichthe changeswillbedeliberatedandvotedon.

i. EAGswillreceivethetextofanylegislationregardingchangestoEAB guidelinespriortoitsreviewbytheClubResources(CR)committeefrom theauthor(s)ofthelegislation.EABsmayrespondwithanycommentsprior toitsreviewbytheCRcommitteeandSenatebody.

1. TheSGAClubResourcesCommitteeandSenatereservetherightto passanylegislationthroughsoleinternaldeliberation.

ii. TheEAGRepresentative(s)chosenbyeachrespectiveEAGcannotalsobea currentmemberoftheSGASenateorJudicialPanel.

iii. EAGrepresentativescanexercisetherighttoexpresstheviewoftheirgroup duringSenatedebates,buttheymaynotexercisevotingpower.

1. DuringSenatedebatesonEABrelatedlegislation,EAG representativeswillnotbeconsideredpartofthegallery,allowing fortheirdirectparticipationthroughtheexpressionoftheirviews; however,theyshallbephysicallyseatedinthegallery.

2. AnEAGnotrepresentedattheSenatemeetingonthedayofanEAB relatedlegislativevotewillhavenoimpactontheprocessionofits debateandcorrespondingvote.

2. Failuretoadheretotheseprotocolsoranyregulationsoutlinedinotherlegislation pertainingtotheEABisdefinedasmisconductasmentionedinArticle504.1of S.A.2022.86.005andmayresultinasuspensionofpartnershipwithSGA.

3. UponbeingrecognizedasanEAG,allorganizationmembersaretoreceiveallrelevantEAB informationwithintwodaysofSGArecognition.

RespectfullySubmitted,

DannyDeCrescenzo JustinFountain KashmiraaPandit LincolnAnniballi CommunicationsChair Comptroller ClubResourcesChair AppropriationsChair

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty-Two

S.A.2022.87.008

SenateQuorum

Taken Section XI General Policies, Subsection B of the Policy Series

A. PARLIAMENTARYPROCEDURE

1. QUORUM

a. InallmeetingsofStudentGovernmentAssociationorganizedbodies, exceptforfullSenate,aquorumand/ormajorityshallbeconstitutedby attendanceofhalfplusonethemajorityofthevotingmemberspresent fullmembership.Nobusinessshallbeentertainedunlessinthepresence ofquorum.IfanySenatordoubtsthepresenceofaquorum,theymay orderthecallingoftheroll.Ifaquorumisnotdemonstratedatanygiven time,theonlymotionsthatareinorderaretorecesstemporarily,tocall forabsentmembers,ortoadjourn

2 SENATEDEBATE

a Thepresidingofficerreservestherightinallcasestosetregulationsfor debateandvoting,butmembersoftheSenatemay,throughanappeal fromthedecisionoftheChair,makemotionsconcerningdebateand votingwhichshallsupersedesuchregulation

3 OBJECTIONS

a Senatorsshallhavetherighttoobjecttoanyproceedings

4 MOTIONS

a Senatorswhomakeamotionareentitledtothefloortospeakontheir motionandreceivethefloorbyvirtueoftheirmakingthemotion Ifthe presidingofficerdeclinestorecognizeamotion,aSenatorwhodidnot originallymakeorsecondthemotionmayraiseapointoforderthatthe motionberecognized Ifone-third(1/3)thememberspresentsecondsaid pointoforder,thepresidingofficershallthenputthequestiontothe Senate

1. ConsiderationofMotions:Intheabsenceofobjection,motions proposedandentertainedshallstandapproved.

2. ObjectionstoMotions:Motionswhereacontestobviouslyexists throughobjectionmustbeputtoavote.Thepresidingofficer mayalso,attheirdiscretion,putaquestiontoaformalvoteeven wherethereisnoapparentobjection.

Respectfullysubmitted,

KashmiraaPandit

DallasJackson

LincolnAnniballi JustinFountain ClubResourcesChair Equity&InclusionChair AppropriationsChair Comptroller

SydneyGreenlaw MakaylaEgolf AnthonyPapasodero Senator Senator Ethics&ConductChair

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty Two S.A.2022.87.009

StudentAppreciationWeekSurveyQuestions

1.Haveyouwitnessed,heardof,orpersonallyexperiencedbiasagainstyouorsomeoneyouknowbased onanaspectofyouridentity(race,gender,religion,sexualorientation,socioeconomicstatus,etc)?

a Yes

b. No

2 Ifneeded,wouldyoufeelcomfortableusingtheEthicspointreportingsystem?

a. Yes

b No

c. IdonotknowwhattheEthicspointreportingsystemis.

3 Whichofthefollowingdifficultieshaveyouexperiencedinregardstoobservingorpracticingyour cultureand/orreligiononcampus:(Chooseallthatapply)

a. LackofAcademicAccommodations

b DifficultieswithExcusedAbsencesforObservances/Holidays

c. LackofDietaryOptions

d InsufficientPrayerSpaces

e LackofInclusiveLanguage

f. Other

g DoesNotApplytoMe

h. None

4 Wouldyousupporttheavailabilityoffreemenstrualproductsinbathroomsoncampus?

a. Yes

b No

5.Areyouawarethatonly17creditsareincludedintuitionandanyadditionalcreditswillresultinan extracharge?

a. Yes

b. No

6.WouldyoubeinfavorofincreasingthenumberofcreditsincludedinHofstra’stuition?

a. Yes

b No

7.Doyoufeelthatyourvoiceisheardwhenreportingissuesregardingstructuresorfacilitiesoncampus (leaks,damages,ADAbuttons,sprinklers,etc.)?

a Yes

b. No

c Idon’tknowhowtomakeareport

8.Whichdiningfacility(ies)wouldyouwanttohaveextendedhoursofoperation?(Selectallthatapply)

a NetherlandsCore

b HOFUSA

c. DutchTreats

d StudentCenterEateries

e. EinsteinBros.Bagels

f. AuBonPain

g Bits&Bytes

9 InwhichsituationsdoyoufeelcomfortablecontactingPublicSafety?

a Inanemergency

b. Inanon-emergency

c Both

d. Neither

10 Howbestdoyouagreewiththefollowingstatement?

Iconsiderprinterstobenecessitiesinresidencehalls.

a. Stronglyagree

b Agree

c. Neutral

d Disagree

e Stronglydisagree

RespectfullySubmitted,

AleyanaBoothe ProgrammingChair

CristiannaGiovanangelo Nicotera AcademicAffairsChair

DallasJackson EquityandInclusionChair

SamAtlas FacilitiesandOperationsChair

KaylaStadeker WellnessandCampusSafety Chair

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty-Two

S.A.2022.87.010

UpdatestoAdvocacyCommittees

Taken from Articles 202, 205-208, and 215 9, Section I of the Constitution

202.COMMITTEES

2021STANDINGCOMMITTEES:Thereareherebyestablishedeight(8)standingCommitteesofthe StudentGovernmentAssociation,tobetitledandapportionedasfollows:

A AppropriationsCommittee:Toconsistofatleastfour(4)senators,inadditiontoacommittee chair,andtheComptroller,whoshallserveasavotingmember

B ClubResourcesCommittee:Toconsistofatleasttwo(2)senators,inadditiontoacommittee chair

C. CommitteeonAcademicAffairsCommittee:Toconsistofatleasttwo(2)senators,inadditionto acommitteechair.

D. CommitteeonEquityandInclusionCommittee:Toconsistofatleasttwo(2)senators,in additiontoacommitteechair.

E. CommitteeonFacilitiesandOperationsCommittee:Toconsistofatleasttwo(2)senators,in additiontoacommitteechair.

F. CommitteeonWellnessandCampusSafetyCommittee:Toconsistofatleasttwo(2)senators,in additiontoacommitteechair.

G. CommunicationsCommittee:Toconsistofatleasttwo(2)senators,inadditiontoacommittee chair.

H. ProgrammingCommittee:Toconsistofatleastthree(3)senators,inadditiontoacommittee chair. 205.COMMITTEEONACADEMICAFFAIRSCOMMITTEE

205.1GENERALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:TheCommitteeonAcademicAffairs Committeeshalladdressandadvocateonbehalfofanyconcerns,complaints,andsuggestionsmadeby anyconstituentorothermembersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationinregardstoacademicaffairs. ThecommitteeshallworkwithappropriateHofstraUniversityoffices,administrators,andstudent organizationstoadvanceinitiativesandfacilitateprogramming;includingbutnotlimitedto:

206.1GENERALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:TheCommitteeonEquityandInclusion Committeeshalladdressandadvocateonbehalfofanyconcerns,complaints,andsuggestionsmadeby anyconstituentorothermembersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationinregardstoequityand inclusion ThecommitteeshallworkwithappropriateHofstraUniversityoffices,administrators,and studentorganizationstoadvanceinitiativesandfacilitateprogramming;includingbutnotlimitedto:

207.COMMITTEEONFACILITIESANDOPERATIONSCOMMITTEE

2071GENERALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:TheCommitteeonFacilitiesandOperations Committeeshalladdressandadvocateonbehalfofanyconcerns,complaints,andsuggestionsmadeby anyconstituentorothermembersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationinregardstofacilitiesand operations ThecommitteeshallworkwithappropriateHofstraUniversityoffices,administrators,and studentorganizationstoadvanceinitiativesandfacilitateprogramming;includingbutnotlimitedto:

208.COMMITTEEONWELLNESSANDCAMPUSSAFETYCOMMITTEE

208.1GENERALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:TheCommitteeonWellnessandCampusSafety Committeeshalladdressandadvocateonbehalfofanyconcerns,complaints,andsuggestionsmadeby anyconstituentorothermembersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationinregardstowellnessand campussafety.ThecommitteeshallworkwithappropriateHofstraUniversityoffices,administrators,and studentorganizationstoadvanceinitiativesandfacilitateprogramming;includingbutnotlimitedto:

2159EMERGENCYINTERNALELECTION

A AstateofemergencyisconstitutedastheSenatebeingunabletoconstitutionallyoutfitanyofthe followingeight(8)committees:theAppropriationsCommittee,theClubResourcesCommittee, theCommitteeonAcademicAffairsCommittee,theCommitteeonEquityandInclusion Committee,theCommitteeonFacilitiesandOperationsCommittee,theCommitteeonWellness andCampusSafetyCommittee,theCommunicationsCommittee,andtheProgramming

B Inthecaseofastateofemergency,acampus-wideelectionshallbeheld TheCabinetshall overseetheelectionprocess

RespectfullySubmitted,

AnthonyPapasodero SamAtlas KaylaStadeker

Senator Facilities&OperationsChair Wellness&CampusSafetyChair

DallasJackson CristiannaGiovanangelo-Nicotera AndrewTauro

Equity&InclusionChair AcademicAffairsChair Senator

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty-Three S.A.2023.87.001

UpdatestotheElectionoftheComptroller

Taken from Articles 201 3 and 215 6 of the Constitution

201.3ELECTIONOFOFFICERS:ThefirstorderofbusinessatthefirstSenatemeetingfollowingthe annualelection,followingtheconfirmationofthePresident,VicePresidentandSenators,shallbethe electionofthefollowingofficersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociation.

A. Comptroller:TheComptrollershallbechosenfromamongtheSenators-at-Large.

B. CommitteeChairs:TheChairsofalllegislativecommitteesestablishedunderSection202.1of theseBylawsshallbechosenfromtheSenators-at-Large.

C. VotingfortheElectionofOfficers

i Electionofacandidatetoachairpositionshallbeconstitutedbyamajorityplusone(1) ofvotesofvotingmemberspresentatthetimeoftheelection

ii Ifanyonecandidatedoesnotachieveamajorityofthevotes,thetwo(2)senatorswith thehighestpluralityofvotesshallhavearun-offelectionimmediatelyfollowing,untila candidateearnsamajorityofthevotes

2156REQUIREMENTSFORTHEOFFICEOFCOMPTROLLER:Anypersonwhowishestobea candidatefortheofficeofComptrollermustfirstmeetthefollowingcriteria:

A ThecandidateshallfirstbeanelectedSenator-at-Large,asprovidedunderthesebylaws

B ElectionofcommitteechairstheComptrollershalloccurattheannualSenatemeetingfollowing turnover specialmeetingheldthedayfollowingthefirstSenatemeetingafterturnover. ElectionofcommitteechairstheComptrollershallbedeterminedbyavoteoftheSenateandas outlinedintheConstitution

C Thecandidateshallhaveservedassenatorforatleastoneacademicyear

D AnySenator-at-LargewhowishestofulfilltheofficeofComptrollershallmaintaina30GPA TheGPAstatusofanySenator-at-LargeshallbeverifiedbytheOfficeofStudentLeadershipand Engagement(OSLE)

RespectfullySubmitted, AnthonyPapasodero

FormerSenator/Student

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty-Three

S.A.2023.87.002

StudentOrganizationRecognition

Taken from Article IV, Section 204, Subsection 6 of the Constitution

204.6HOFSTRASTUDENTGOVERNMENTASSOCIATIONRECOGNIZEDSTUDENT ORGANIZATIONSCLUBS:Organizations UndergraduateHofstraorganizationsthatwishtoseek fundingbytheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)shallfirstberecognizedbytheOfficeofStudent LeadershipandEngagement(OSLE)RecognitionCommitteecomprisedofbothOSLEStaffandat leastone(1)memberoftheSGAClubResourcesCommittee.Followingtheprobationperiodofone semester,asrequiredbyOSLE,thoseorganizationsshallpresenttheirconstitutionstotheClubResources CommitteeforapprovalbeforeofficialrecognitionbytheSenate.IfrecognizedbybothOSLEand SGAattheRecognitionCommitteeMeeting,Hofstraorganizationsshallenterafivemonth trainingperiodwithSGA.IntheeventthatOSLEpausesclubrecognition,SGAreservestheright torecognizepreviouslyOSLErecognizedHofstraorganizations.NocluborHofstraorganization shallberecognizedwhosegoverningdocumentsdonotconformtoabidebythefollowinggeneral standards:

A. Theclub’sand/orpresentedorganization’sdocumentsshallbeconstitutionalinaccordancewith theHofstraUniversityUndergraduateStudentOrganizationManualandtheStudent GovernmentAssociationgoverningdocuments.

Respectfullysubmitted,

KashmiraaPandit ClubResourcesChair

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two-Thousand and Twenty Three S.A.2023.87.003

Ticket(s)tothePresidencyandVicePresidency

Taken from Article II, Section 215, Subsection 4 of the Constitution

2154REQUIREMENTSFORTHEOFFICEOFPRESIDENTANDVICEPRESIDENT:Anyperson whowishestobeacandidatefortheofficeofthePresidentorVicePresidentshallmeetthefollowing criteria:

A. CandidatesshallattendaninformationalmeetingheldbytheElectionsCommission.Themeeting shalloutlinetheproperproceduresastotheircandidacy.Candidatesshallbefull-time undergraduatestudentsatHofstraUniversity.

B. CandidatesfortheofficeofPresidentandVicePresidentshallnotserveasPresidentorVice Presidentofanotherorganizationifelected

C CandidatesfortheofficeofPresidentandVicePresidentshallmaintaina300GPAinordertobe electedtotheofficeofPresidentandVicePresident TheGPAstatusofthecandidatesshallbe verifiedbytheOfficeofStudentLeadershipandEngagement(OSLE)

D. Candidatesforthepositionsmustsubmitindividualpetitionswithatleast250 undergraduatesignatures. Thecandidate’sticketshallsubmitapetitiontotheelections commissionwiththestudentidentificationnumbersofnolessthanten(10)percentoftheStudent Governmentconstituency

E. ThePresident-electand/orVicePresident-electshallmakeaspeechatthePresidentialElection Bash.

F. Thepresidentshallbeelectedbyaseparateballotthanthevicepresident.

G. Candidatesareprohibitedfromrunningformorethanoneposition.

H. “Studentsmayonlyvoteforonepresidentialcandidateandonevicepresidentcandidate”. LosingcandidateswhoreceivetherequiredvotestoobtainaseatintheSenateshallbe offeredthepositionofSenatoratLarge.

I. “CandidatesforpositionsofPresidentandVicepresidentarerequiredtohaveservedin StudentGovernmentAssociation,excludingexternaladvocacybranches,thesession priortothecurrentelection”

RespectfullySubmitted, LincolnAnniballi

AppropriationsChair

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two-Thousand and Twenty Three S.A.2023.87.004

ElectionoftheSecretary

Taken from Article II, Section 215 of the Constitution

215.6REQUIREMENTSFORTHEOFFICEOFCOMPTROLLER

215.6REQUIREMENTSFORTHEOFFICEOFSECRETARY:Anypersonwhowishestobea candidatefortheofficeofSecretarymustfirstmeetthefollowingcriteria:

A. ThecandidateshallfirstbeanelectedSenator-at-Large,asprovidedunderthesebylaws

B. ElectionofthesecretaryshalloccurattheannualSenatemeetingfollowingturnover. ElectionofthesecretaryshallbedeterminedbyavoteoftheSenateandasoutlinedinthe Constitution.

C. ThecandidateshallhaveservedasamemberoftheStudentGovernmentAssociation, excludingtheexternaladvocacybranch,intheprevioussession.

D. AnySenator-at-Largewhowishestofulfilltheofficeofsecretaryshallmaintaina3.0GPA. TheGPAstatusofanySenator-at-LargeshallbeverifiedbytheOfficeofStudent LeadershipandEngagement(OSLE).

2156215.7REQUIREMENTSFORTHEOFFICEOFCOMPTROLLER:

A ThecandidateshallfirstbeanelectedSenator-at-Large,asprovidedunderthesebylaws

B ElectionofcommitteechairsshalloccurattheannualSenatemeetingfollowingturnover ElectionofcommitteechairsshallbedeterminedbyavoteoftheSenateandasoutlinedinthe Constitution

C. ThecandidateshallhaveservedasamemberoftheStudentGovernmentAssociation, excludingtheexternaladvocacybranch,intheprevioussession.

RespectfullySubmitted,

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two-Thousand and Twenty Three S.A.2023.87.005

SenatorSignatures

Taken from Article II, Section 215, Subsection 7 of the Constitution

ARTICLEII

SectionNine TheSenateshallnotexceedmembershipequivalenttooneat-largesenatorforeveryone hundredandfifty(150)200full-timeundergraduatestudentsprovidedbytheUniversity’senrollment

215.7REQUIREMENTSFORTHEOFFICEOFSENATOR:Anypersonwhowishestobeacandidate fortheofficeofSenatorshallmeetthefollowingcriteria:

A. Thecandidateshallberegisteredasafull-timeundergraduatestudentatHofstraUniversity.

B. AttendaStudentGovernmentAssociationseminartoberunbytheElectionsCommissionprior tothespringandfallelection.

C. ThecandidateshallsubmitapetitiontotheElectionsCommissionwiththesignaturesandstudent identificationnumbersofatleast100undergraduatestudentsofnolessthanone(1)percentof theStudentGovernmentconstituency

D Candidatesshallmaintaina250GPAinordertobeelectedtotheofficeofSenator

E CandidatesthatrunforaStudentGovernmentAssociationofficeinthespringelectionandare notelectedmayrunagainforthesameofficeinthefollowingfallelection

RespectfullySubmitted,

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation 2023

S.A.2023.87.006

SpecialAccommodationstoPresidentialandVicePresidentialElections

Taken from Article X, Section B of the Policy Series

A. ELECTION OF PRESIDENCY AND VICE PRESIDENCY

1. Allpresidentialandvicepresidentialcandidatesshallrunasaticket.Ifeitherthepresidential and/orvicepresidentialcandidatedoesnotmeettherequirementsstatedintheStudent GovernmentAssociationPolicySeries,orareunabletocontinuetheircandidacy,the remainingeligiblememberoftheticketshallhaveuptoseventy-two(72)hourstopicka replacement.

2. TheElectionsCommissionshallonlyseeanewticketcomprisedofatleastone(1)candidate fromapreviouslydisqualifiedticket.

3. CandidatesforPresidentandVicePresidentaretobeelectedonseparateballots, thoughonePresidentialcampaignmayberunincoordinationwithoneVice Presidentialcampaign.

4 IfanIfanelectorallyunsuccessfulticketcandidatereceivestheminimumnumberamount ofvotesforSenatoratLarge,thecandidatesshallbeofferedmaychoosetobeelectedtothe positionofSenatoratLarge

5 Onadate(s)specifiedbytheElectionsCommission,candidatesforPresident,andVice President,Senators,andJusticesmustattendameetingtodeclaretheircandidacy

a Ifastudentcannotattendthismeeting,theymayemailamemberoftheElections Commissiontwenty-four(24)hourspriortothemeetingwiththeirname,700 number,emailaddress,andthetitleofthepositiontheywouldliketorunfor

6. CandidatesforPresidentandVicePresidentmusthavecollectedtherequiredsignatures ataseparateandearlierdatethanotheroffices.

a. ThisdateistobespecifiedbytheElectionsCommissionandcannotbelater thanthefirstMondayofApril.

b. Onlycandidateswhohavecollectedtherequiredsignaturesbythisseparateand earlierdatemaycampaign,participateindebates,andappearontheballot.

7. CandidatesforPresidentandVicePresidentaretobeaffordedanextraweekof campaigningintheinterestofincreasingawarenessofcandidatesandfacilitating debatesbetweencandidates.

RespectfullySubmitted,

DannyDeCrescenzo CommunicationsChair

ExpansionofDebates

Taken from Article X, Section C Subsection 3 of the Policy Series

1. DEBATES

a. AnyquestionsrelatingtothedebatesshallbedirectedtotheElectionsCommissionand answeredoutsideoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationoffice.

b. Ifthereisanuncontestedelection,theElectionsCommissionshallholdatleastone(1) eventduringwhichtheticketcandidatespresentsthegoalsoftheircampaignstothe generalStudentGovernmentAssociationconstituencypriortovotingdates.

c. TheElectionsCommissionshallorganizeatleastone(1)presidentialdebateandone vicepresidentialdebateifeachofficeseesacontestedelection.thereisacontested election

i. DebatesaretobeopentotheStudentGovernmentAssociationconstituency.

ii. Theformatandlogisticsofdebatesshallbelefttothediscretionofthe ElectionsCommissionbutthefollowingprovisionsmustbeadheredto:

1. Thedebatemustoccurbeforeelectionsbeginandaftersignatures arecollectedforpresidentandvicepresident.

2. AtleastoneofthemoderatorsmustbetheElectionsCommission Chair.

3. Everyeffortmustbemadetoincludeallcandidatesforeach respectivedebate.

d Aticketdebateshallbeheldpriortovotingdates TheElectionsCommissionmayhold two(2)additionaldebatespriortovoting:apresidentialdebateandavicepresidential debate

RespectfullySubmitted, DannyDeCrescenzo

CommunicationsChair

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation 2023

S.A.2023.87.008

Spring2023Spring-Into-ActionWeekQuestions

1. WouldyoubeinfavorofHofstraprovidingpeeradvisorsintheCenterforUniversityAdvising?

a Yes

b. No

2. Wouldyoubeinfavorofcreatingadditional1-2creditcourses?

a. Yes

b No

3 Haveyoufounddifficultycompletingyourcourseworkwithouttakingmorethan17creditsina semester?

a Yes

b No

4 IsyourdietaryrestrictioncateredtoatHofstra?

a. Yes

b No

5 Whatchangeswouldyouliketoseemadetofirst-yearmealplans?

a Moreexpensiveplans

b. Lessexpensiveplans

c Nochange

6 Haveyouwitnessed,heardof,orpersonallyexperiencedbiasagainstyouorsomeoneyouknow basedonanaspectofyouridentity(race,gender,religion,sexualorientation,socioeconomic status,etc.)?

a Yes

b. No

7. Ifneeded,wouldyoufeelcomfortableusingtheEthicspointreportingsystem?

a Yes

b No

c. IdonotknowwhattheEthicspointreportingsystemis

8. Whichofthefollowingdifficultieshaveyouexperiencedinregardstoobservingorpracticing yourcultureand/orreligiononcampus:(Chooseallthatapply)

a LackofAcademicAccommodations

b. DifficultieswithExcusedAbsencesforObservances/Holidays

c. LackofDietaryOptions

d. InsufficientPrayerSpaces

e LackofInclusiveLanguage

f. Other

g DoesNotApplytoMe

h None

9 Wouldyoubeinfavorofhavingfreemenstrualproductsinacademicbuildingsoncampus?

a. Yes

b No

10 Doyouthinkthereshouldbecamerasintheparkinglotsacrosscampus?

a Yes

b. No

RespectfullySubmitted,

DallasJackson

CristiannaGiovanangeloNicotera AcademicAffairsChair EquityandInclusionChair

SamAtlas KaylaStadeker FacilitiesandOperationsChair WellnessandCampusSafetyChair

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation 2023

S.A.2023.87.009

ImpeachmentintheConstitution

Taken from Article 303, Section 1-2 of the Constitution

303.IMPEACHMENTANDREMOVAL

3031IMPEACHMENTANDREMOVALOFSTUDENTGOVERNMENTASSOCIATION

MEMBERS:Impeachmentproceedingsmaybebroughtagainstanysenator,E-BOARDmember,or appointedofficialoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationforfailuretofulfilltheiroathofofficeas administered

A RefertoArticleIII,SectionOneoftheJudicialPanelConstitutionformoredetailsregarding impeachmentproceedings AnimpeachmentactionmustbesenttotheClubResourcesChair, VicePresident,andChiefJustice.TheactionmustfollowtheformatofaSenatorialAction andtheauthor(s)musthavetheirnamesignedonthedocument.

a. Animpeachmentactionmustdetailtheallegedabusesandreasonforimpeachment.

b. Theimpeachmentactionmustbeseenatthenextsenateifsentmorethan24hours beforesaidmeeting.

c. Theauthoroftheactionshallhavetheopportunitytospeakontheiraction,andthe accusedshallhaveanequalopportunitytorespond.

d. Ifamotionismadetopasstheaction,atleasthalf(½)oftheSenateisrequiredto votetomovetheimpeachmentforward.

i. Ifthevoteistied,themotionpasses.

B. Iftheactionpasses,itshallimmediatelybeforwardedtotheJudicialPanelfor investigation.

a. IftheimpeachedpartyisamemberoftheJudicialPanel,theClubResources Committeeshallinvestigate.

b. Animpeachmentinvestigationmustincludeatleasttwo(2)hearings.

i. Thefirst,apreliminaryhearingmustpresentthecharges,evidence,andany relevantmaterialstoallparties.Thefirsthearingshallnotoccurlessthan 72hoursaftertheaccusedpartyisnotifiedofthecharges.

ii. Thesecondhearingshallincludetestimonyandrebuttalfromallrelevant parties.MembersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationmustbenotifiedof thehearingatleast48hoursbefore.Thehearingmustbeopentoall constituentsoftheStudentGovernmentAssociation.

c. Allrelevantdocumentsmustbemadeavailableandeasilyaccessibletoallmembers oftheStudentGovernmentAssociationfortheentireperiodoftheinvestigation.

i. Relevantdocumentsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:minutes,testimonies, evidence,rebuttals,andstatements.

d. Animpeachmentinvestigationmustconductinterviewswithallpartiesdeemed relevant.

e. Toimpeach,maliciousneglectofdutiesmustbeproven.

C. Oncetheinvestigationiscomplete,theJudicialPanelshallissuetheirdecisiontotheSenate.

a. IftheimpeachedpartyisamemberoftheJudicialPanel,ClubResourcesshall reporttheirfindingsandrecommendationtotheSenate.TheSenateshallmakea votetoremovethememberofJudicialPanel,requiringa¾majority.

b. TheJudicialPanelshalldecidewhethertheimpeachedpartyisremovedfromtheir positionorasaSenatorAtLarge.

D. TheSenatemayoverturntheJudicialPaneldecisionwitha¾majorityvote.

a. WhenamotionismadetooverturnaJudicialPanelImpeachmentdecision,a caucusisimmediatelyopened.

i. Theimpeachedpartyshallhavetheopportunitytorebuttheirremoval.

ii. Speakersmayspeakinfavoroforagainstthedecision.

iii. Asimplemajoritymustvotetoclosethecaucus.

iv. Oncethecaucusisclosed,theSenatemustgostraighttoaclosedvoteto overturnthedecision.

v. If¾isnotobtained,themotionfailsandtheimpeachmentstands.

E. Followinganimpeachmentproceeding,regardlessofoutcome,e-boardshallfacilitatea meetingwiththeStudentGovernmentAssociationadvisorandallpartiestorectifythe situation.

3032REMOVALOFASSOCIATES:TheVicePresidentmayremoveanyAssociateattherequestof theirCommitteeChair

ARTICLEIII

SectionOne TheJudicialPanelshallhearanycasereferringtoimpeachment,reinstatement,orremoval ofanyStudentGovernmentAssociationofficialasoutlinedinSection303.TheJudicialPanelshallhave thepowertoinvestigatemembersforallegedviolationsandmaycarryoutimpeachmentandremoval fromofficeproceedingsasoutlinedinSection303

a. SenatorsmayrecommendmembersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationforimpeachmentvia anemailtotheChiefJustice

b. Thepartyorpartiesinquestionshallbenotifiedoftheallegationpriortotheinvestigationviaan emailfromtheChiefJustice.

c TheJudicialPanelshallthenconductaninvestigationtogatherevidenceoftheallegedoffenses

d. Thepartyorpartiesinquestionshallhaveanopportunitytodeliverarebuttalinahearing.

e Usingthegatheredevidenceandstatementsprovided,theJusticesshallthenvoteonwhetherthe partyorpartiesinquestionshallbeimpeached

f. TheJudicialPanelshallthensubmitanyopinionstoSenatetorelaytheirfindings.

g Thepartyorpartiesinquestionshallberemovedfromofficefollowingpresentationofthe opinionsoftheJudicialPanel.

RespectfullySubmitted,

LincolnAnniballi MakaylaEgolf LeahWrazin

ChairofAppropriations Senator,EthicsandConductChair Associate

KaylaStadecker

SydneyLivingston

ChairofWellnessandCampusSafety Senator

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation 2023

S.A.2023.87.010

ImpeachmentinthePolicySeries

Taken from Article [section] [number] of the Policy Series

A. IMPEACHMENT

1. ImpeachmentshallbeconstitutedbythepresentationofaresolutionintheSenate signedbyatleastone-third(1/3)themembersoftheSenate,specifyingcharges againstthemember.

a. Notification:TheClubResourcesChairshalldelivertheapproved impeachmentresolutiontothePresident(orVicePresident,ifthe memberinquestionisthePresident)immediatelyupontheadjournment oftheClubResourcesCommittee.ThePresident(orVicePresident,if thememberinquestionisthePresident)hastwenty-four(24)hoursto deliveracopyoftheresolutiontotheimpeachedparty.Notificationshall bedeliveredforty-eight(48)hoursbeforeitsintroductiontotheSenate.

i. ConsiderationoftheResolution:Considerationofthe impeachmentresolutionshallbepostponeduntiltheregular meetingoftheSenatenextfollowingitsintroduction,provided thatatleastone(1)Cabinetmeetingshallconvene.

ii. CabinetPowersofImpeachment:TheCabinetmay,atits discretion,refertheresolutiontotheClubResourcesCommittee forfurtherreviewpriortoconsiderationbytheSenate Inthe eventofanunfavorablereportoftheCommitteeonthe resolution,amajority(fiftypercentplusone)voteoftheSenate toacceptthereportoftheCommitteeshallterminatefurther considerationoftheresolution

b SenateConsiderationoftheResolution:TheClubResourcesCommittee shallmeetassoonasfeasibletodebateandreportspecialrulestogovern theproceedingstoconsidertheimpeachment Atleasttwo(2)ofthe sponsorsoftheimpeachmentmustpresentverbalargumentsonbehalfof theresolutionattheSenatemeeting Theaccusedmembershallalsohave anequaltimetodefendthemselves Intheeventoftheimpeachmentof theVicePresident,theClubResourcesCommitteeChairoftheStudent GovernmentAssociationshallpresideovertheSenateduringthe introductionanddebateoftheresolution

c AppealoftheImpeachment:Theimpeachedpartymayseektoappeal Senate’sdecisioniftheyfeeltheprocesswasunconstitutional This appealshallbegiventotheClubResourcesChairwhoshallthenpassit totheJudicialPanel.TheJudicialPanelshalldeemwhetherthe impeachmentprocesswasconstitutionalornot,andthisdecisionshallbe final.

RespectfullySubmitted,

LincolnAnniballi

ChairofAppropriations

MakaylaEgolf

Senator,EthicsandConductChair

LeahWrazin Associate

KaylaStadecker

ChairofWellnessandCampusSafety

SydneyLivingston Senator

HofstraUniversity

StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty-Three

S.A.2023.87.011

OSLE&SGAClubRecognition

Taken from Article IV, Section 204, Subsection 6 of the Constitution

204.6HOFSTRARECOGNIZEDSTUDENTORGANIZATIONS:UndergraduateHofstrastudents thatwishtoseekorganizationalrecognitionshallberecognizedbytheNewStudentOrganization RecognitionCommitteecomprisedoftheOfficeofStudentLeadershipandEngagement, AdministrativeAdvisors,andmembersoftheSGAClubResourcesCommittee.Ifrecognizedata RecognitionCommitteeMeeting,studentorganizationswillenteraonemonthonboardingperiod. Afterthistimeperiod,eligibleorganizationsshallsendtheirConstitutionandproofofengagement viaGetInvolved(GIHU)totheClubResourcesCommitteeforapprovalatanSGASenateCheck-In.

IfapprovedattheSGASenateCheck-In,theclubmayreceivethefullbenefitsofanactiveHofstra RecognizedStudentOrganizationasdefinedintheSGAPolicySeries.NoHofstraorganization whosegoverningdocumentsdonotabidebythefollowinggeneralstandardshallberecognized:

B. Thepresentedorganization’sdocumentsshallbeconstitutionalinaccordancewiththeStudent GovernmentAssociation(SGA)governingdocumentsandtheHofstraUniversity

UndergraduateStudentOrganizationHandbook.

Respectfullysubmitted, KashmiraaPandit ClubResourcesChair

HofstraUniversity StudentGovernmentAssociation

Two Thousand and Twenty-Three

S.A.2023.87.012

DetailingOSLE&SGAClubRecognition

Taken from Section III, Subsections C-D of the Policy Series

B. C. HOFSTRASTUDENTORGANIZATIONS

a. AnewstudentorganizationshallbeconsideredarecognizedHofstraorganizationifit isrecognizedbytheNewStudentOrganizationRecognitionCommittee

i. TheClubResourcesChair,aswellasthreeadditionalmembersoftheClub ResourcesCommittee,shallbeconsideredfullmembersoftheNewStudent OrganizationRecognitionCommittee.AsmembersoftheHofstra Student OrganizationRecognitionCommittee,theClubResourcescommittee membersshallvoteonneworganizationrecognitionandactivelyseekto assistthecommitteewhereandwhenpossible.

1. SGAClubResourcesCommitteemembersshallapplytojointhe NewStudentOrganizationRecognitionCommitteeforthe correspondingsemester.

a. Duringthefallsemester,theapplicationshallbeopento ClubResourcescommitteemembersfromtheprevious Springsemester.

b. Duringthespringsemester,currentSpringClubResources Committeemembersshallbeeligibletoapply.

D.HOFSTRASTUDENTORGANIZATIONONBOARDINGPERIOD

i. Allnewrecognizedorganizationsaresubjecttoaone(1)monthonboarding period.Throughoutthistimeperiod,neworganizationsmust:

1. Haveatleastfifteen(15)membersincludingafullExecutiveBoard consistingofaPresident,VicePresident,Secretary,andTreasurer.

2. FollowaconstitutionhavingbeenapprovedbyHofstraStudent OrganizationRecognitionCommittee,theClubResourcesCommittee, andSenatethatcontainstheStudentGovernmentAssociation’smost currentpreamble.

3. HaveallExecutiveBoardmembersattendallrequiredtrainings

a. StudentOrganizationLeadershipTraining

b. TitleIXTraining

c. TreasurerTraining

d. StudentEventRequestTraining(comingFall2023)

4. ManageandmaintaintheirownGetInvolvedHU(GIHU)page

ii. IfanExecutiveBoardmemberofthenewlyrecognizedHofstraorganization isnotabletoattendaclub-widetrainingsession,theymayseekadditional make-upsessionswithOSLEand/orSGA.

iii. RecognitionduringtheHofstraStudentOrganizationRecognitionProcess enablesallnewstudentorganizationsaccesstofundsfrom5%oftheSGA Budget.

iv. Membershipofanewlyrecognizedorganizationshallnotconsistofmore thanaquarterofmemberswhoweremembersofapreexistingorganization thatwasremovedfromcampusduetodisciplinaryactions

v. Duringtheone(1)monthfollowingtheHofstraStudentOrganization RecognitionCommitteeMeeting,organizationsshallholdaminimumofthree (3)meetingsandatleastone(1)fundraiseroreventwithatleastfifteen(15) membersinattendancepriortoattendinganSGASenateCheck-In.TheClub ResourcesCommitteeshallrequireproofofsuchattendanceintheformof attendancerostersforatleastone(1)suchmeetinginthatsemester Priorto attendingtheSGACheck-In,organizationsshallholdaminimumofthree(3) meetingsandatleastone(1)fundraiseroreventeachwithatleastfifteen(15) membersinattendance TheClubResourcesCommitteeshallrequireproofof suchattendanceandorganizationgatheringsintheformofattendancerostersand additionalevidenceincludingbutnotlimitedtophotosorpromotionalevent materials

i TheClubResourcesCommitteeshallrequirethe submissionofthisrosteratthemeetingforclub constitutionreview.

ii TheClubResourcesCommitteeshallverifythatthe memberspresentatsaidmeetingsareregisteredonthe clubororganization’sGetInvolvedHUpage.

2 6.Followingtheone(1)monthonboardingperiod,thenew organizationmaydigitallysubmittheirproofofengagementviathe formonGetInvolved(GIHU)totheClubResourcesCommitteefor approval.Ifapproved,theClubResourcesChairshallformally invitetheorganizationtoaSenateCheck-Inmeeting.

a. Theproofofengagementshallbedefinedasthefollowing:

i. Proofofthree(3)previousorganizationmeetings

ii. AGetInvolved(GIHU)rostergreaterthanfifteen (15)members

iii. Proofofone(1)priorfundraiserorcampus-wide event

iv. Theorganization’smostrecentlyupdated Constitutionandgoverningdocuments

v. GIHUEventsPassattendancerecordsforthe correspondingtrainingsession(s)ofeachExecutive Boardmember

vi. StudentOrganizationCheckInAppeals:IntheinstanceaHofstra recognizedorganizationdoesnotpassSGACheck-intoreceivethefull benefitsofanactiveHofstraRecognizedStudentOrganization,theymay sendaletterofappealtotheClubResourcescommittee.Iftheorganization isdeemedeligibleforappealafterreviewbytheClubResourcescommittee, theymaypresentbeforetheSenate.

Respectfullysubmitted,

KashmiraaPandit ClubResourcesChair

a. DuringtheAppealsprocess,theClubResourcesChairshall abstainfromvoting.