West Virginia University

Student Government Association

The Executive Branch

Description

The Executive Branch consists of the President and Vice President as elected by the student body. Within the first three weeks of the term of the new administration, the two work together to appoint the remainder of the Executive Cabinet, with final board approval.

President

The SGA President acts as the representative of the student body within all other university governing bodies and serves as a voting member of the University Board of Governors. The President is also responsible for all oversight of executive projects and committees, and can create or dissolve positions as deemed necessary.

Vice President

The SGA Vice President performs and aids in all duties as delegated by the President, serves as Chairman during all formal meetings, and serves in the absence of the President. The Vice President is also responsible for tracking the progress made by the legislative branch.

Attorney General

The Attorney General is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Board of Governors. The SGA AG serves as Parliamentarian of the Board, represents Student Government before University disciplinary and academic committees and the Judicial Board, ensures that the administration follows the constitution according to his or her interpretation. The Attorney General also works closely with the Vice President in ensuring progress within the legislative branch.

Cabinet

The following is a full list of positions for the Executive Cabinet as of the 2014-2015 Administration:

Treasurer Elections Chair Chief of Staff Communications Director

Executive Secretary City Council Liaison Director of the Arts Director of Athletics Director of Diversity Director of Health and Wellness Directors of Legislative Affairs Director of Neighborhood Associations Director of Off-Campus Housing Director of Outreach Director of Recruitment and Retention Director of Residential Affairs Director of Safety Director of Student Connections Director of Student Organizations Director of Transportation and Parking Greek Liaisons International Student Liaisons Webmaster Big XII University Liaison Director of Accessibility

The Legislative Branch

Description

This branch consists of the fifteen total board members who are elected by the student body. The SGA Vice President serves as chairperson and the Attorney General as parliamentarian at meetings of the Board of Governors.

Powers and Functions

The first major responsibility of the Board is to give final discussion and approval of all Presidential executive appointments and the proposed budget for the year. Overall this body meets every week to pass resolutions, proclamations, and vote on grants to be given to various student organizations after council from the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. There are also two Open Student Forum portions of the meetings for students to come up and voice their concerns about the university to the Board.

Vice-Chairperson of the Board

The Board elects a vice-chairperson at the first meeting following inauguration among the fifteen elected governors. The Vice-Chair is responsible for preparing an agenda for each meeting of the Board and distributing it 24 hours prior to the meeting and fulfills all duties of the Chairperson in his or her absence.

The Judicial Branch

Composition

The Judicial Board consists of nine members with one serving as Chair. Of those nine members, five are law students, two are graduate students, and two are undergraduate students. The Chair must be a law student and is elected by the Judicial Board after all members have been approved. There is then a Clerk that is appointed to a one year term by Judicial Board Chair.

Powers and Functions

This branch works to interpret the SGA Constitution, Elections Code, By-Laws, and any legislation established by the Board. The Judicial Board also certifies the validity of the general election, conducts any hearings of alleged election violations, and imposes appropriate sanctions.

Athletic Council

Description

The Athletic Council consists of two students also elected by the student body during the annual SGA Election. These students act as a liaison between the student body and the WVU Athletic Department.

Budget Summary

Approved for the 2014-2015 Administration

ExpensesOperations $50,090.00Stipends $18,250.00Grants $80,000.00

Elections $18,000.00Total $166,340.00