Like most bureaucratic organizations, Student Senate both operates under and produces a variety of documentation. These documents are provided for viewing and download below.
Rules
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Student Body Constitution - the document that provides a fundamental set of principles which guide the Senate's actions and provide a basic framework for its operation.
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Senate Bylaws - rules adopted by the Senate which govern its own members and the management of its affairs.
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Finance Bylaws - rules adopted by the Finance Commission which govern how segregated fees are distributed.
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Election and Campaign Procedures - part of the bylaws; procedures that candidates for Student Senate positions must follow when campaigning for office during elections.
Legislation
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Bills - require two-thirds to pass and usually relate to the approval of funds or are changes to Senate bylaws or the constitution.
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Resolutions - non-binding recommendations passed by a simple majority giving a student opinion on issues relating to local, university, state, and national policies.
Meetings
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Meeting Minutes - the written record of the General Student Senate Meetings.
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Meeting Agenda - the tentative outline for upcoming General Student Senate Meetings.
