The SGA Executive Board will serve as a steward of this money and use it to maximize student experience at Butler University. Budget. The yearly budget, presented by the Executive Board, shall be subject to a affirmation of the present Assembly. (Article XII, Section 1) The Vice President of Finance will present a monthly budget update to SGA Assembly. New Student Organization Endorsement General. Prior to approval by the necessary administrative official in accordance with University regulations, the SGA Executive Board shall be empowered to endorse the constitution of any organization of students which is seeking recognition on the Butler University campus. Any decisions made by the Executive Board in regards to endorsement of student organizations may be appealed by the SGA Assembly by a majority vote. (From Article XIII, Section 1). Amendments. An organization already established which makes extensive revisions or amendments to its constitution must follow the procedure established for the approval of constitutions of new student groups. (From Article XIII, Section 2). Oversight. The Vice President of Operations will oversee all procedures regarding the endorsement of new student organizations. (From Article XIII, Section 3). Process: Aspiring new student organizations will contact the Office and meet with office designee. The SGA Executive Board will hear from the organization at regularly scheduled executive board meeting. The SGA Executive Board will vote whether to endorse or not endorse the organization. If endorsed, SGA Assembly will vote to either approve or not approve the decision made by the board at the next regularly scheduled assembly meeting. Questions SGA Executive Board may consider when deciding whether or not to endorse: Logistics What is the purpose of the organization? What inspired the founders to start the organization? How many people are interested in joining the organization? What types of activities and events is the group planning? How often will the organization be meeting? Is the group part of a national organization? Role on Campus Are there any organizations on campus with similar missions/purpose? What sets the organization apart from the other organizations? What need or niche does this organization fill on campus? How will students benefit from the organization’s presence on campus? How will the campus benefit from the organization’s presence on campus? How will the larger community benefit from the organization’s presence on campus? Sustainability How will the group be financed?
The SGA Executive Board will serve as a steward of this money and use it to maximize student experience at Butler University. Budget. The yearly budget, presented by the Executive Board, shall be subject to a affirmation of the present Assembly. (Article XII, Section 1) The Vice President of Finance will present a monthly budget update to SGA Assembly. New Student Organization Endorsement General. Prior to approval by the necessary administrative official in accordance with University regulations, the SGA Executive Board shall be empowered to endorse the constitution of any organization of students which is seeking recognition on the Butler University campus. Any decisions made by the Executive Board in regards to endorsement of student organizations may be appealed by the SGA Assembly by a majority vote. (From Article XIII, Section 1). Amendments. An organization already established which makes extensive revisions or amendments to its constitution must follow the procedure established for the approval of constitutions of new student groups. (From Article XIII, Section 2). Oversight. The Vice President of Operations will oversee all procedures regarding the endorsement of new student organizations. (From Article XIII, Section 3). Process: Aspiring new student organizations will contact the Office and meet with office designee. The SGA Executive Board will hear from the organization at regularly scheduled executive board meeting. The SGA Executive Board will vote whether to endorse or not endorse the organization. If endorsed, SGA Assembly will vote to either approve or not approve the decision made by the board at the next regularly scheduled assembly meeting. Questions SGA Executive Board may consider when deciding whether or not to endorse: Logistics What is the purpose of the organization? What inspired the founders to start the organization? How many people are interested in joining the organization? What types of activities and events is the group planning? How often will the organization be meeting? Is the group part of a national organization? Role on Campus Are there any organizations on campus with similar missions/purpose? What sets the organization apart from the other organizations? What need or niche does this organization fill on campus? How will students benefit from the organization’s presence on campus? How will the campus benefit from the organization’s presence on campus? How will the larger community benefit from the organization’s presence on campus? Sustainability How will the group be financed?
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