provided that written minutes are available or will be made available within five (5) business days of a request. 6. The minutes of an executive session may be kept secret as long as publication may defeat the lawful purposes of the executive session, but no longer. H. Remedy for Injured Parties 1. Any action taken during an executive session that is later found to be in violation of the OMBL shall be immediately considered null and void, and must be reconsidered in full at the next SGA meeting. ARTICLE VIII CLASS COUNCIL BYLAWS Section 1 Sister Classes – A. The purpose of sister classes is to provide guidance and mentorship to underclassmen and to provide aid and logistical support to each other. B. A sister class is defined as the two (2) odd or two (2) even graduation year classes. C. Sister classes should in no way prohibit or impede bonding, aid, and/or logistical support between non sister classes. Section 2 Charitable Fundraising Events – A. Charitable Fundraising Events are defined as large-scale events that are held within the grounds of Westfield State University and are run by class councils. B. If a class council establishes an event, they can choose to chair their event until they graduate or choose to decline their position as chair. Section 3 Finances – A. Councils may receive funding from line items, fundraising, and charitable donations. B. Class Councils may only request funding via SGA Executive Council Discretionary Funds.
provided that written minutes are available or will be made available within five (5) business days of a request. 6. The minutes of an executive session may be kept secret as long as publication may defeat the lawful purposes of the executive session, but no longer. H. Remedy for Injured Parties 1. Any action taken during an executive session that is later found to be in violation of the OMBL shall be immediately considered null and void, and must be reconsidered in full at the next SGA meeting. ARTICLE VIII CLASS COUNCIL BYLAWS Section 1 – Sister Classes A. The purpose of sister classes is to provide guidance and mentorship to underclassmen and to provide aid and logistical support to each other. B. A sister class is defined as the two (2) odd or two (2) even graduation year classes. C. Sister classes should in no way prohibit or impede bonding, aid, and/or logistical support between non sister classes. Section 2 – Charitable Fundraising Events A. Charitable Fundraising Events are defined as large-scale events that are held within the grounds of Westfield State University and are run by class councils. B. If a class council establishes an event, they can choose to chair their event until they graduate or choose to decline their position as chair. Section 3 – Finances A. Councils may receive funding from line items, fundraising, and charitable donations. B. Class Councils may only request funding via SGA Executive Council Discretionary Funds.