The Constitution of the Students
Lake Superior State University
“Some men look at Constitutions with sanctimonious reverence, and
deem them like the ark of the covenant, too sacred to be touched. They ascribe
to the men of the preceding age a wisdom more than human, and suppose what they
did to be beyond amendment…Laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the
progress of the human mind…We might as well require a man to wear the coat that
fitted him as a boy, as civilized society to remain ever under the regime of
their ancestors.”
Thomas Jefferson
Preamble
We, the students of Lake Superior State University , hereby choose to
be part of the Lake Superior State University Student Assembly; we, as members of the student
body, and as full members of the Assembly, determine that the Lake Superior
State University Student Government be our primary governing body; to ensure
the conveyance of the student voice to the administration and the Board of Trustees
in matters of institutional policies; to promote the welfare and progress of
the University community and enforce our rights and uphold our responsibilities;
to establish an effective, efficient, responsible, and responsive form of student
government; to encourage discussion, investigation, and expedient resolution
of student problems, concerns, and ideas; to support and help implement the
desires of the Student Assembly; to provide leadership; to recognize student
accomplishments so the role of the student is rewarding and meaningful; and
to retain the authority to appoint and remove student representation on University
standing committees and advisory boards. We, the students of the Lake
Superior State University Student
Assembly, with full confidence in this constitution, do hereby ratify it.
Mission Statement
This constitution is founded by the students, for the students, with a
developmental consideration of the functional needs of the Lake Superior
State University student population.
We, as the active voice of the Student Assembly, acknowledge our duty to maintain
a key responsibility in the workings of the Institution. This document is intentionally
flexible, simple, and appropriately non-excessive to accurately represent the
unique dynamics of Lake Superior State University
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2 Á The Constitution of the Students
ARTICLE I – ORGANIZATION
The following is the organization of student representation at Lake Superior
State University . This structure encourages an ultimate goal of working towards
the unified mission of the constitution.
A. The Constitution of the Students : This constitution
shall be the basis for student representation and shall govern all activities
of the Student Assembly.
B. Student Assembly : The Student Assembly shall be
composed of all students enrolled at Lake Superior State University . All students
shall be equal members, without discrimination of any kind. The Student Assembly
shall coordinate and officiate all elections of the Student Government.
C. Governing Bodies : The following governing bodies
shall be formed from the Student Assembly:
1. Student Government : The Student Government shall
be the body for student representatives to act as the voice of the students
and properly deal with all student concerns.
2. Presidents Council : The Presidents Council shall
be a forum for leadership development for the presidents of all student organizations.
The Presidents Council shall also serve to exchange information and ideas so
student organizations may make better use of their resources, increase scheduling
compatibility, and encourage cooperation.
3. Inter-Greek Council : The Inter-Greek Council shall
be the central point for communication between Greek organizations at Lake Superior
State University and shall represent the collegiate Greek culture. The Inter-Greek
Council shall also work towards a strong Greek system that will benefit the
University and the community.
4. Activities Board : The Activities Board shall be
a forum for understanding campus life, promoting activities and programming
on campus, providing campus entertainment, creating and carrying on the traditions
of the University, and striving towards increasing the involvement of students
in university life.
5. Judiciary Board : The Judiciary Board shall mediate,
adjudicate, and rule on Student Assembly and constitutional issues.
ARTICLE II - STUDENT GOVERNMENT
A. Purpose
Section 1 : To give students a greater sense of empowerment and encourage
involvement in university affairs, which shall assist in the development of University pride.
Section 2 : To enhance the overall image and function of Lake Superior
State University .
Section 3 : To represent student needs and be the liaison to the faculty
and staff.
Section 4 : To facilitate the allocation of the Student Assembly budget.
Section 5 : To be responsible for student representation on University
standing committees.
Section 6 : To outline goals and aims at the beginning of the year and
strive to achieve these aspirations.
Section 7 : To form committees from the Student Government that will
deal with various student and University issues.
Section 8 : The Student Government shall be separate and independent
of the student organizations; support shall be provided in an informal and non-supervisory
capacity.
B. Composition
Section 1 : The composition of the membership of Student Government
shall be the President, the Secretary of Student Services and Concerns, the
Secretary of Activities and Public Relations, the Secretary of University Development
and Community Affairs, the Secretary of Discretionary Funding, and twelve (12)
Student Representatives, one of which will be designated as the Cultural Diversity
Officer. All of these positions shall be elected from the Student Assembly.
The Secretaries and the Student Representatives shall have an equal vote in
the Student Government.
Section 2 : No later than the third general meeting of the newly elected
Student Government, a Cultural Diversity Officer shall be nominated from the
Representatives and voted upon by Student Government. Approval shall consist
a simple majority vote.
Section 3 : The duties of the President shall be:
§ 3.1: To call all meetings to order and preside over them;
§ 3.2: To act as liaison between the Student Government and the faculty
and staff;
§ 3.3: To act as parliamentarian at all Student Government meetings and
rule on points of order;
§ 3.4: To oversee and ensure the proper execution of this constitution;
§ 3.5: To call special meetings of the Student Government;
§ 3.6: To, as necessary, appropriately veto Student Government legislation.
In the event of a Presidential veto, said veto may be overridden by a two-thirds
(2/3) majority vote of the Student Government. Except in cases where an override
would cause a violation of constitutional procedure or law;
§ 3.7: To perform all duties as necessary and proper to direct the Student
Government in accordance with this constitution;
§ 3.8: To appoint an Operational Manager for the Student Government.
Section 4 : The duties of the Secretaries shall be:
§ 4.1: To be responsible for their designated individual areas of concern
within the Student Government;
§ 4.2: To facilitate their respective Student Government committees;
§ 4.3: To represent the student body on relevant University committees
when deemed necessary.
Section 5 : The duties of the Student Representatives shall be:
§ 5.1: To serve as equal members of the Student Government;
§ 5.2: To participate in the workings of the Student Government and the
University;
§ 5.3: To serve on University committees;
§ 5.4: To develop, outline, and strive to accomplish specific goals and
aims.
Section 6 : The duties of the Cultural Diversity Officer shall be:
§ 6.1: To be the designated individual for communicating and expressing
the needs of the diverse groups of students that make up Lake Superior State
University 's student body;
§ 6.2: Serve as a liaison between student diversity groups and the Student
Government, as well as Administration when appropriate;
§6.3: This position shall be evaluated at the end of each academic term,
based on the needs of Lake Superior State University 's student body.
Section 7 : The duties of the Operational Manager shall be:
§ 7.1: To be responsible for all written communications and financial
matters that relate to the Student Government;
§ 7.2: To serve as a non-voting member, equally eligible for any non-monetary
benefits imparted to the members of the Student Government.
Section 8 : The Student Government shall have as its advisor a faculty
or staff member of Lake Superior State University . The advisor shall be appointed
by the President of the University, with the recommendation of Student Government.
Section 9 : The Student Government may establish such subsidiary committees
as deemed necessary in accordance with this constitution.
Section 10 : The Student Government may recognize the efforts and contributions
of its members by imparting equal non-monetary benefits.
C. Eligibility
Section 1 : To be eligible to serve as President of the Student Government
or Secretary of Discretionary Funding, a student must have completed no less
than one full academic semester while enrolled at Lake Superior State University,
must have served as a member of the Student Government for at least one semester
at the time of installment as President or Secretary, must be enrolled for at
least nine (9) academic semester hours and have a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 system prior to the election period.
Section 2 : The qualifications for the positions of the remaining Secretaries
shall be the same as those for the position of President, although prior Student
Government service is not a requirement.
Section 3 : To be eligible to serve as a Student Representative or Operational
Manager, a student must currently be enrolled at Lake Superior State University
. The candidate must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher
on a 4.0 system
Section 4 : Members of the Student Government, including the Operational
Manager, shall be expected to maintain the standard average for their tenure.
In the event a grade point average falls below the stated standards, the officer
shall be subject to a Judiciary Board hearing.
Section 5 : A semester shall constitute no less than ten (10) weeks
out of a fifteen (15) week semester.
Section 6 : Grade point average inquiries shall be the responsibility
of the Election Committee. Due to grade point confidentiality, the proper University
authority shall verify the grade point average of the candidates to determine
if a candidate has met the required standards.
D. Elections
Section 1 : The Election Committee shall be formed out of the Student
Assembly under the guidance of the Judiciary Board. The Election Committee shall
be responsible for conducting and officiating all elections, and shall establish
guidelines to ensure a reasonably fair and equitable election process.
Section 2 : The election time frame for the President and the Secretaries
of the Student Government shall be the following:
§ 2.1: The Election Committee shall convene during the ninth week of the
Spring Semester. Concurrently, all candidates shall begin campaigning.
§ 2.2: The hearings of candidates shall take place in the beginning of
the tenth week of the Spring Semester.
§ 2.3: Voting shall take place in the middle of the eleventh week of the
Spring Semester.
Section 3 : The election time frame for the Student Representatives
to the Student Government shall be the following:
§ 3.1: The Election Committee shall convene during the second week of
the Fall Semester. Concurrently, all candidates shall begin campaigning.
§ 3.2: The hearings of candidates shall take place in the beginning of
the third week of the Fall Semester.
§ 3.3: Voting shall take place in the middle of the fourth week of the
Fall Semester.
Section 4 : The election process shall consist of the following procedures:
§ 4.1: Petitions for positions of Student Government shall be made available
by the Judiciary Board at the time that the Election Committee is formed.
§ 4.2: All candidates shall be expected to provide a list of goals and
ideas for their term. This list shall be reviewed by the Election Committee
at public forums of the candidates.
§ 4.3: Campaigning for positions shall be allowed, provided that it does
not violate Election Committee or University policies.
§ 4.4: There shall be no write-in candidates for any position of the Student
Government;
§ 4.5: All students shall have the right to vote in all Student Assembly
elections and general referendums.
E. Meetings
Section 1 : The President of the Student Government shall preside over
the Student Government meetings. No later than the third general meeting, a
Chair pro tem shall be chosen from the elected membership of the Student Government
by a nomination/election process and a simple majority vote. The Chair pro tem
shall preside over the meetings in the absence of the President.
Section 2 : The Operational Manager shall be appointed by the President
of the Student Government at the first general Student Government meeting. Approval
shall consist of a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote.
Section 3 : The meetings will be conducted no less than once a week.
Section 4 : Members of the Student Government shall not meet in an official
capacity, other than officially recognized committee meetings and the Student Government meetings.
Section 5 : A quorum shall be present in order to vote on any Student
Government matter and shall consist of a four-fifths (4/5) majority of the voting members.
Section 6 : The meetings will be conducted according to established
Student Government by-laws, University policies, this constitution, and Robert's
Rules of Order, revised.
Section 7 : All members are expected to attend all meetings. In the
case of two or more unexcused absences the member in question shall be subject
to suspension by the Student Government, pending review by the Judiciary Board.
F. Impeachment and Vacancies
Section 1 : Students may request the impeachment of any member of Student
Government for non-performance of duties, misconduct, or violations of University
policy. A petition to this effect stating the specific instances of alleged
non-performance or misconduct must be signed by fifteen percent (15%) of the
students of Lake Superior State University . For this purpose, 15% shall be
based on the previous semester's enrollment.
Section 2 : Petitions for the impeachment of a member of the Student
Government may be obtained from any member of the Judiciary Board. All petitions
must be signed and returned within five (5) class days of issuance or they shall
be deemed null and void.
Section 3 : The Judiciary Board shall notify the member whose impeachment
is sought at the time the petition is issued. The Student Government shall be
notified of allegations of non-performance or misconduct upon return of the
signed petition to the Judiciary Board.
Section 4 : The Judiciary Board shall conduct a hearing and vote on
impeachment within ten (10) class days following the return of a signed petition. If the Judiciary
Board upholds impeachment, the member may appeal to the Student Government who
may repeal the impeachment with a four-fifths (4/5) majority vote.
Section 5 : In the event of a vacancy of the Student Government President,
or Secretaries, the respective Chair pro tem shall assume the duties of the
vacated position until such time as an election may be held. This election shall
occur within fifteen (15) class days of the vacation.
Section 6 : In the event of a vacancy of a Student Representative, the
Student Resources Committee shall fill any vacancies within seven (7) class days of the vacation.
The Student Resources Committee shall publicize positions, solicit applications,
and select qualified applicants through an application/interview process. Selected
Student Representatives shall be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote
of the Student Government.
Section 7 : In the event of non-performance of duties or misconduct
the Operational Manager may be removed via a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote
of the Student Government.
G. Budget
Section 1 : The Student Government shall facilitate the allocation of
the Student Activity and Media budget.
§ 1.1: The operational budget of the Student Government shall not exceed
ten percent (10%) of the Student Government budget.
§ 1.2: Funding for the benefits of the elected positions of responsibility
within the Student Government shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the Student Government budget.
§ 1.3: The miscellaneous budget will provide funding for special projects
initiated by the Student Government or the Student Assembly. This budget shall
not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the Student Government budget.
H. Committees
Section 1 : Student Resources Committee
§ 1.1: The Student Resources Committee shall appoint students to University
standing committees, Student Government committees, Judiciary Board, and any
other committees that are responsible to the students of Lake Superior State
University .
§ 1.2: This committee shall consist of six (6) members, appointed from
within the Student Government. This committee shall be chaired by the President
of the Student Government, who shall vote only in the event of a tie.
§ 1.3: This committee shall be responsible for publicizing the University
committee positions, soliciting applications, and selecting qualified applicants
through an application/interview process. Publicizing shall take place three
(3) days prior to the meeting.
§ 1.4: The Student Resources Committee shall convene as often as deemed
necessary.
Section 2 : Student Services and Concerns Committee
§ 2.1: The Student Services and Concerns Committee shall be dedicated
to addressing the needs of the Student Assembly.
§ 2.2: This committee shall be chaired by the Secretary of Student Services
and Concerns.
§ 2.3: The Secretary of Student Services and Concerns shall be the official
Student Government representative on the University Student Life Committee.
Section 3 : Activities and Public Relations Committee
§ 3.1: The Activities and Public Relations Committee shall serve as a
support structure for the Activities Board and act as a communication link among
the student body, Student Government, the University, and the community.
§ 3.2: This committee shall be chaired by the Secretary of Activities
and Public Relations.
§ 3.3: The Secretary of Activities and Public Relations shall be the official
Student Government representative on the University Cultural Affairs Committee.
Section 4 : University Development and Community Affairs Committee
§ 4.1: The University Development and Community Affairs Committee shall
encourage adaptation to the changing needs of the students through development
of the campus, both physical and academic.
§ 4.2: This committee shall raise awareness of public issues as well as
research and propose Student Government action to improve the quality of life both in and around
the Lake Superior State University campus.
§ 4.3: This committee shall provide the student body with an awareness
of local, state, national, and world issues and affairs, specifically those
issues and affairs that affect or concern students;
§ 4.4: This committee shall be chaired by the Secretary of University
Development and Community Affairs.
§ 4.5: The Secretary of University Development and Community Affairs shall
be the official Student Government representative on the University Strategic Planning Committee.
Section 5 : Discretionary Funding Committee ( will be completed
in 2004-2005)
Section 6 : The members of the Student Services and Concerns Committee,
the Activities and Public Relations Committee, the University Development and Community Affairs
Committee, and the Discretionary Funding Committee shall consist of members
of the Student Assembly selected by the Student Resources Committee and approved
by the Student Government.
Section 7 : Special Project Committees shall be formed whenever it is
deemed necessary by the Student Government.
Section 8 : Each committee shall elect a Chair pro tem from its membership
during the first general committee meeting. The Chair pro tem shall serve as
the facilitator in event of the Chair's absence or vacancy.
Section 9 : Each committee shall be given complete authority to deal
with its internal organization, establish guidelines, procedural patterns, and
operational policies as long as they do not contradict or undermine the goals
or guidelines of the Student Government or this Constitution.
ARTICLE III - PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
A. Purpose
Section 1 : The Presidents' Council shall serve as a leadership development
forum for its membership.
Section 2 : The Presidents' Council shall be responsible for the recognition
and de-recognition of all student organizations.
Section 3 : The Presidents' Council shall be responsible for allocating
requested funding to all recognized members of Presidents' Council.
Section 4 : The Presidents' Council shall encourage cooperation and
mutual respect amongst the diverse student cultures, academic alliances, and
group interests.
B. Composition
Section 1 : The Presidents' Council shall consist of the presidents
of all recognized student organizations as determined by the Presidents' Council.
Section 2 : The Presidents' Council shall appoint a Chair by a nomination/election
process and a simple majority approval during the first general meeting of the
regular academic year.
Section 3 : The advisor of the Presidents' Council shall be appointed
by the President of the University considering the recommendation of the Presidents'
Council.
C. Meetings
Section 1 : The Presidents' Council shall meet at least once a month
during the regular academic year.
Section 2 : The advisor of the Presidents' Council shall have the duty
to call and organize the first general meeting of the regular academic year.
Section 3 : Once appointed, the Chair shall preside over all meetings
of the Presidents' Council.
D. Recognition of Student Organizations
Section 1 : New organizations applying to be recognized by the Presidents'
Council shall be granted associate membership, provided that the organization
meets the standards of the Presidents' Council and the University. Associate
membership shall be for a period not to exceed one regular academic semester.
Section 2 : Associate organizations shall be granted full membership
by a majority vote of the Presidents' Council only if the organization meets the standards of the Presidents'
Council and the University. Appeals resulting from non-recognition or de-recognition of
student organizations shall be directed to the Judiciary Board.
Section 3 : The Presidents' Council shall determine the guidelines for
the recognition of student organizations, as long as those guidelines do not
contradict Student Government policies or this constitution.
ARTICLE IV - INTER-GREEK COUNCIL
A. Purpose
Section 1 : The Inter-Greek Council shall be the central point of communication
for all Greek student organizations at Lake Superior State University and shall
encourage communication between the collegiate Greek community and the student
body.
Section 2 : The Inter-Greek Council shall work towards a healthy collegiate
Greek culture at Lake Superior State University .
Section 3 : The Inter-Greek Council shall promote understanding and
acceptance of collegiate Greek culture at Lake Superior State University .
Section 4 : The Inter-Greek Council shall consist of all recognized
social, service, and professional Greek organizations at Lake Superior State
University .
Section 5 : The Inter-Greek Council shall deal with problems, conflicts,
and misunderstandings amongst the Greek student organizations.
Section 6 : The Inter-Greek Council shall work in cooperation with the
Presidents' Council in the recognition, de-recognition and funding of Greek
student organizations.
B. Composition
Section 1 : The Inter-Greek Council shall consist of delegates from
all social, professional, and service Greek student organizations at Lake Superior
State University .
Section 2 : The Inter-Greek Council shall be chaired by a President,
nominated from the membership of the Greek student organizations and elected
by the Inter-Greek Council.
Section 3 : The Inter-Greek Council shall nominate and appoint an advisor
from the faculty/staff of Lake Superior State University .
C. Meetings
Section 1 : The Inter-Greek Council shall meet a minimum of twice a
month during the regular academic year.
Section 2 : The President of the Inter-Greek Council shall preside over
the meetings of the Inter-Greek Council.
D. Recognition of Greek Student Organizations
Section 1 : Organizations petitioning for Greek status shall approach
the Inter-Greek Council for recommendation for associate membership in the Presidents'
Council. Associate membership in the Presidents' Council shall serve as grounds
for associate membership within the Inter-Greek Council. The associate membership
shall last for an interim period not to exceed one regular academic semester.
Section 2 : Associate organizations shall be granted full membership
as a Greek student organization upon recommendation of the Inter-Greek Council
and a majority vote of the Presidents' Council. Appeals resulting from non-recognition
or de-recognition of Greek organizations shall be directed to the Judiciary
Board.
Section 3 : In the event that an organization petitioning for Greek
status is already a full member of the Presidents' Council, the Inter-Greek
Council shall have the right to confer to the organization associate membership
in the Inter-Greek Council with the approval of the Presidents' Council.
Section 4 : The Inter-Greek Council shall determine the guidelines for
the recognition of Greek student organizations, provided that those guidelines
do not conflict with the guidelines set by the Presidents' Council or this constitution.
E. Funding for Greek Student Organizations
Section 1 : The Inter-Greek Council shall be the primary authority for
facilitating funding requests of Greek student organizations. Approval of the
Inter-Greek Council shall serve as full recommendation to the Finance Committee
of the Presidents' Council.
Section 2 : The Inter-Greek Council shall determine the guidelines for
the funding of Greek student organizations, provided that those guidelines do
not conflict with the guidelines set by the Presidents' Council or this constitution.
ARTICLE V - ACTIVITIES BOARD
A. Purpose
Section 1 : To provide and facilitate activities and entertainment that
will appeal to a wide variety of student interests by acknowledging the unique
diversity of the student culture at Lake Superior State University .
Section 2 : To encourage student involvement in campus events.
Section 3 : To establish and support the evolution of traditions of
excellence at Lake Superior State University .
Section 4 : To make wise and calculated use of the Activities Board
budget and all funds provided to it.
B. Composition
Section 1 : The Activities Board shall consist of representatives from
the Student Government, the Presidents' Council, the Inter-Greek Council, and
the Student Assembly.
Section 2 : The members of the Activities Board shall be selected by
the Director of Activities Board.
Section 3 : The Activities Board shall be chaired by the Director of
Activities Board.
Section 4 : The Director of Activities Board shall be a paid position,
selected through an interview/ application process in the Spring Semester, facilitated
by Student Government and the Student Life Office. The compensation of the Director
of Activities Board shall be approved first by the Director of Student Life
and then by Student Government.
C. Procedures
Section 1 : The Activities Board shall meet at least twice a month.
The Activities Board may create non-paid administrative positions and may form
committees as deemed necessary, under the direction of the Director of Programming.
Section 2 : The Director of Activities Board shall offer an in-person
report to Student Government monthly.
ARTICLE VI - JUDICIARY BOARD
A. Purpose
Section 1 : To mediate, adjudicate, and resolve conflicts within the
Student Assembly.
Section 2 : To hear and rule on requests for appeal.
Section 3 : To interpret this constitution.
B. Composition
Section 1 : The Judiciary Board shall consist of five (5) student Justices
chosen from the Student Assembly by the Student Government. All Justices shall
hold their offices during good behavior.
Section 2 : The Judiciary Board shall choose from amongst their members
a Chair, hereinafter known as the Chief Justice of the Student Assembly. The
Chief Justice shall perform all duties necessary to direct the Judiciary Board.
Section 3 : The Judiciary Board shall have the authority to establish
subsidiary bodies to aid in the performance of its duties.
C. Procedures
Section 1 : The Judiciary Board shall be seated as required to perform
its duties.
Section 2 : The Judiciary Board shall have primary jurisdiction in determining
the constitutionality of all matters regarding the interpretation of this constitution.
The Judiciary Board shall have primary jurisdiction in determining the constitutionality
of the by-laws and operational procedures of the governing bodies of
the Student Assembly; in matters of controversy between the governing bodies;
in matters of grievance against the governing bodies and their members; and
in matters of impeachment of the elected members of the Student Government.
Section 3 : The Judiciary Board shall have appellate jurisdiction in
matters involving infractions of established election policies; in matters of removal of all other members
of the governing bodies of the Student Assembly; in matters of recognition or
de-recognition of student organizations; and in matters pertaining to the suspension
of all actions pertaining to grievances against the governing bodies of the
Student Assembly, pending formal inquiry. Formal inquiry will begin no more
than seven (7) days after suspension, and will last no more than fourteen (14)
days.
Section 4 : The Judiciary Board shall convene the Election Committee
at the designated times or as required.
Section 5 : The Judiciary Board shall have the right to counsel by the
University's Legal Advisor.
Section 6 : The Judiciary Board shall retain the right to recommend
changes in matters of disciplinary and judicial reform at Lake Superior State
University
ARTICLE VII - BRANCH AUTONOMY / COMMUNICATION
Section 1 : All governing bodies of the Student Assembly shall be given
complete authority to establish organization, guidelines, procedural patterns,
and operational policies as long as they do not contradict or undermine the
guidelines of this constitution. This constitution shall maintain supreme authority
over all governing bodies.
Section 2 : Constant and continuing communication and cooperation amongst
the governing bodies of the Student Assembly shall be a requirement. All branches
shall have formal channels of regular communication.
Section 3 : All documented functions and communications of student representation
shall be considered public information and shall be made readily available to
all students, unless otherwise determined by legitimate authority.
ARTICLE VIII – CONSOLIDATION OF SIMILAR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Section 1 : An assembly of student organizations working towards a similar
mission or goal may have the option to consolidate themselves into a unified
council of interest. The Greek student organizations and the Inter-Greek Council
of Lake Superior State University shall serve as precedent for this provision.
Section 2 : A combined membership of at least seven percent (7%) of
the Student Assembly shall be required to request consolidation.
Section 3 : Requests for consolidation shall be directed to the Student
Government and shall serve as a proposed amendment to this constitution.
ARTICLE IX – RATIFICATION AND AMENDMENT
Section 1 : Student ratification of this constitution
§ 1.1: This constitution shall become the official documented authority
of the Lake Superior State University Student Assembly by a majority vote of the participating students
on March 11 th and 12 th , 1997.
§ 1.2: Upon ratification of this constitution, all other constitutions
or official documents shall become null and void.
§ 1.3: The revocation of this constitution shall be valid only by a referendum
representing a quorum of twenty percent (20%) of the Student Assembly.
Section 2 : Amendment of this constitution
§ 2.1: Proposed amendments to this constitution shall be introduced in
writing to the Student Government no less than two (2) regular meeting periods
prior to voting. A regular meeting period is defined as a seven-day week excluding
breaks or vacations. A required discussion involving the proposed amendment
shall follow, not exceed to two meetings of the Student Government.
§ 2.2: The amendment shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Student
Government and the approval of both the President of the Student Government
and the President of the University.
§ 2.3: Any proposed constitutional amendments or acts of the constitution
shall not violate the rules of ex post fact o.
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