The following language is proposed to add the Alumni Association Representative positions to the SBA Constitution. These amendments will be discussed at the March 6, 2011 SBA Senate meeting. Please contact SBA President, Kelly Obermeier [kelly.obermeier@quinnipiac.edu] if you have any questions or concerns.
All sections in the current Constitution starting with the current section “Article VII – The Senate” shall be moved down one number
The following is to be inserted into the Constitution:
Article VII – Alumni Association Representatives
A. There shall be 2 Alumni Association Representatives to serve each academic year.
B. The 2 Representatives shall be elected by the student body (pursuant to Article 15, Section 6).
C. In order to be eligible to serve as the Alumni Association Representative, a student must be graduating at the end of the academic year in which they serve.
D. The Alumni Association Representatives serve as the liaisons between the SBA and the Alumni Association. They are required to attend all Alumni Association meetings and present a report to the SBA a the next scheduled meeting. The Representatives’ rights at the Alumni association meetings are governed by the Alumni Association bylaws.
E. The Alumni Association Representatives are ex-officio members of the SBA with a voice, but no vote.
The following is to be added to the Constitution as Article 15, Section 6:
Section 6. Alumni Association Representatives
A) In order for the name of any person to be placed on the ballot for Alumni Association Representative, that person must submit to the Election Committee a petition with twenty-five (25) nominating signatures from the student body.
B) The election shall take place pursuant to Article 15, section 3, Letter D.
C) All Alumni Association Representatives shall assume their position on the last day of classes for the academic year in which they were elected. Their term shall end on the last day of the academic year for which they were elected.
D) All students running for Alumni Association Representatives are excluded from participating in the administration of Alumni Association Representatives elections.
E) The administration of election includes, but is not limited to: creating election ballots, attending the election table, and tallying ballots at the conclusion of the elections.
