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Guide to Your Government
The 2008-2009 Student Association
Updated by
Katie Maddox, Vice President
Originally Prepared by Calvin M. Moniz, Chief of Staff and David Wacker, Vice President 2007-2008
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
How we exist“We the students of The University of Tulsa do recognize our role and embrace our responsibility as a self-governing body within the framework of the University Community, and thus declare ourselves the Student Association of The University of Tulsa. The Student Association strives to create and promote intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities, to act as a catalyst for change within the University, and to advocate for the interests of the student body. By the virtue of the authority granted us by the Board of Trustees, and in order to define the legislative, executive, and judicial function of our government, we do establish this Constitution.”
--Preamble Constitution
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
Who Belongs to SA
Any person at The University of Tulsa that pays a semester student fee is a
member of Student Association.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
How SA is funded?
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Annual Budget
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Annual Budget
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Three Branches of Government
The University of Tulsa Student Association
The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch The Judicial Branch
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Legislative Branch
THE SENATE THE SENATE
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THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSATHE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Legislative Branch: The Basics
The Legislative Branch consists of the Senate.
Each Student is represented in three ways: 2 Senators per
Academic College 5 At Large Senators 5 Senators from
their District
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Legislative Branch: The Basics
Senate gets its power from Article II of The Constitution.
The President of the Senate is the Vice President of Student Association.
Senators are elected either in the Fall or the Spring to prevent heavy turnover.
Senate is governed by the Senate Standing Rules.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Legislative Branch: Structure of the Senate
Student Association Senate
President of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Government Operations Committee
Parliamentarian
Financial Appropriations Committee
Clerk Sergeant at Arms
Senate Investigative Committee
Student Activities Board
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Legislative Branch: Financial Appropriations Committee
Review, prepare, and publicize FAC Guidelines annually.
Distribute money in Senate funds, in accordance with guidelines.
Work with treasurer to enforce FAC guidelines.
Make recommendations on all appropriations bills.
Allocate money to new student organizations.
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The Legislative Branch: Government Operations Committee
Investigate and further define organization of SA.
Review and make recommendations on legislation referred to it.
Review and make recommendations on all appointees referred to it.
Prepare an end of year report on SA executives and ED’s.
Delegate one GOC member to attend each cabinet meeting.
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The Legislative Branch: Student Investigative Committee
Investigate student issues and concerns. Introduce legislation addressing these
concerns. Monitor the status of resolutions and report
the findings to the Senate. Review Senate and Standing Committee
chairpersons for a formal report each semester.
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The Legislative Branch: Student Activities Board
Register and maintain records of all student organizations recognized by SA.
Maintain an accessible, active calendar of all SA funded organization events.
Educate student organizations as to the proper financial options, documentation procedures, and organizational development.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Legislative Branch: LegislationBILLS
Introduced by Senators to require action to be taken by Student Association.
Passed by a majority vote. Can be vetoed by the President. Can be declared unconstitutional
by the Judicial Council. Typical Bills Include:
Request for Travel Funds Changes to governing documents Request for Organizational
funding Allocations Budget
RESOLUTIONS Introduced by Senators to give a
formal opinion to entities outside of the Senate (usually results in some action taken).
Passed by a majority vote. Requires the signature of the
President of The University and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Can be vetoed by the President of Student Association or the President of the University of Tulsa.
Typical Resolutions Include: Requests for University Action Resolutions of support,
recommendation, or condemnation
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The Legislative Branch: Other Major Duties of the Senate
Approval of the Annual Budget. Approval of the Annual Allocations to
Student Organizations. Establish the Criteria for Allocations
and Appeals. Approval of all sworn Presidential
Appointees and VP Appointees. Impeachment and Recall of all Elected
Officers and Appointees.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Legislative Branch: Important Governing Documents The Student Association Constitution
Senate is empowered by this document. The Student Association Senate Standing Rules
Senate operations are governed by this document. The Student Association Election Code
Senators must abide by this code. The Student Association SAB/FAC Guidelines
All organizational Senate funding must be in accordance with these guidelines.
All of these are available in the SA Document Center: http://www.utulsa.edu/sa/documents
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The Executive Branch
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES
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THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSATHE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
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The Executive Branch: The Basics
The Executive Branch gains its power from Article III of the Constitution.
There are 4 Executive Officers on the Executive Committee - President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Executive Committee headed by the President appoints a Cabinet to enact the directives of the Executive Committee and The Senate.
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The Executive Branch: The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee sets the policies and agenda for SA including: The Annual Budget. The structure and appointment of Cabinet. The appointment of the Judicial Council. Initiatives for the University. Meeting regularly with the members of the
University Administration. Meeting regularly with other student
governments across the state. Meeting regularly with members of the student
body.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Executive Branch: Office of The President
The President is elected for one academic year every spring.
To be eligible you must have completed at least 45 Credit Hours 12 of which must be completed at The University of Tulsa and in your 4th Semester of Academic Work.
The President is the voice of the student body to members of the University Community.
The President serves on all SA Committees as an ex-officio and non-voting member.
The President has veto power over all bills and resolutions from Senate.
The President has Offer and Contracting approval rights.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Executive Branch: Office of The President
The President is responsible for all appointments to SA and student representatives to University Committees, excluding Senate and Executive Office vacancies.
The President establishes Presidential Commissions to achieve major policy initiatives.
The President swears in all sworn officers of SA. The President is the chair of the Executive Committee
and directs the major policies and agendas of the Executive Committee.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Executive Branch: Office of The Vice President
The Vice President is elected for one academic year every spring.
Eligibility same as President. The Vice President assumes the duty of the
President in his or her absence. The Vice President serves as President of the
Senate. The Vice President appoints all Senate
vacancies. The Vice President is responsible for assigning
senators to their committees.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Executive Branch: Office of The Secretary
The Secretary is elected for one academic year every spring.
Same eligibility. The Secretary serves as the Official Clerk of the Senate. The Secretary is responsible for keeping all minutes of
the Executive and Legislative Branch. The Secretary coordinates the signature of Bills and
Resolutions. The Secretary maintains roll records and eligibility.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Executive Branch: Office of The Treasurer
The Treasurer is elected for one academic year every spring.
Same eligibility. The Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of
SA. The Treasurer maintains the budget of SA. The Treasurer coordinates all financial
transactions of SA, including allocations. The Treasurer has the ability to audit all SA and
Student Organizations accounts.
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The Executive Branch:The Office of The Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff is appointed by The President and Executive Committee for one academic year.
The Chief of Staff oversees the daily operations of the President’s Cabinet.
The Chief of Staff is responsible for all personnel, budgetary, and planning policies for the President’s Cabinet.
The Chief of Staff has Offer and Contracting approval rights.
The Chief of Staff serves as Chair of Cabinet during meetings and the Co-Sponsorship Committee.
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The Executive Branch:The Office of The Chief of Staff
Office of The Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
Division of Programming Division of Operations
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The Executive Branch: Cabinet The President appoints members of his cabinet to
serve for one academic year. All sworn Presidential appointees must be confirmed
by a majority vote of the Senate. There are two levels of Cabinet:
Executive Directors Associate Directors
Duties of Cabinet Include: Co-Sponsoring events with student organizations. Serving on University Committees as directed by the
Executive Committee. Serving as advisors to the Executive Committee. Staffing all SA Events.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Executive Branch:Structure of Cabinet
Division of Programming
Executive Director of Springfest
Executive Director of Athletics and Traditions
Executive Directors of University Events
Executive Director of Student Awareness
Division of Operations
Executive Director of Public Relations
Executive Director of Org. Development
Executive Director of Elections and Policy
Executive Director of Information Services
Executive Director of Homecoming Executive Director of Community Service
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The Executive Branch: Cabinet Departments
Each Department in the Divisions of Programming and Operations are headed by an Executive Director.
The Executive Directors is responsible for making budgetary and administrative decisions in his or her Department.
The Executive Directors are assigned Associate Directors who serve as the core staff for the Executive Director’s Department.
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The Executive Branch:The Division of Programming
Department of Athletics and Traditions Coordinates Homecoming, Spirit Initiatives, and Athletic
Programming. Department of Student Awareness
Coordinates Multicultural Programming, as well as programming aimed at education.
Department of University Events Coordinates all SA Programming and Events not anchored
by Homecoming, Springfest, or Multicultural Affairs. Department of Springfest
Coordinates the Programming of SA’s flagship event, Springfest..
Department of Homecoming Coordinates the Programming of Homecoming with the
Alumni office, also programs Grad Party.
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The Executive Branch:The Division of Operations
Department of Organizational Development Coordinates co-sponsorships and works closely with
SAB. Department of Information Services
Coordinates SA’s computer systems, website, and WebCT Voting Systems.
Department of Public Relations Coordinates marketing of SA events and press
releases to the public. Department of Community Service
Coordinates the community service day. Department of Elections and Policy
Coordinates Fall and Spring Elections, reviews policy.
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The Executive Branch:2008-2009 Cabinet
Athletics and Traditions—Mary Knopp Springfest—Ali Calkins Student Awareness—Kelsey Ray University Events—Trey Ballew Homecoming—Caitlyn Rex Information Services—Jason Grunin Community Service—Kayla Reinhard Organizational Development—Danny Patten Public Relations—Heidi Stevenson Elections and Policy—Laura Hermann
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The Executive Branch: Important Governing Documents
The Student Association Constitution Executive Branch is empowered by this
document. The Student Association Election Code
Elected Executives must abide by this code. The Student Association Co-Sponsorship
Guidelines Governs the process in which Cabinet Co-
Sponsors Events.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Judicial Branch
The Judicial CouncilThe Judicial Council
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The Student AssociationThe Student Association
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The University of TulsaThe University of Tulsa
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The Judicial Branch: The Basics The Judicial Branch get its power from
Article IV of The Constitution. The Judicial Branch consists of the Judicial
Council: 1 Chief Justice 6 Associate Justices
Justices are appointed by the President to serve one academic year.
Justices must be confirmed by the Senate. The Judicial Council is governed by the
Judicial Code and the Judicial Procedure documents.
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The Judicial Branch: Duties of the Judicial Council
To determine the Constitutionality of legislation.
To hear all Judicial Appeals brought before the Council.
To hear all appeals of the Election Committee.
Guide to Your Government: 2008-2009 Student Association
The University of Tulsa Student Association
2008-20092008-2009Justin Harlan, PresidentJustin Harlan, President
Katie Maddox, Vice PresidentKatie Maddox, Vice President
Laura Law, TreasurerLaura Law, Treasurer
Cassie Hubbert, SecretaryCassie Hubbert, Secretary
Mike Guilfoy, Chief of StaffMike Guilfoy, Chief of Staff