Changes in the SGA Constitution
We had previously asked for your opinion on a certain SGA matter. Here is what happened:
During last night Senate meeting, four legislations were passed (two regarding requirements to hold SGA offices, and the other two regarding judicial restructuring)
After much discussion about the GPA requirement and disciplinary probation, two separate legislations were passed for each topic.
Section 5.2 of the SGA Constitution has now been amended to
In order to be eligible to seek and hold elected SGA offices, or appointed offices for which a stipend in provided and/or the officer is responsible for supervising other appointed officers, an individual must be a UMBC undergraduate, have at least a cumulative 2.25 GPA, maintain at least a 2.25 semester GPA while in office, and not be on academic probation.
Originally section 5.2 stated
In order to be eligible to seek and hold SGA offices, an individual must be a UMBC undergraduate, have at least a cumulative 2.25 GPA, maintain at least a 2.25 semester GPA while in office, and not be on academic or disciplinary probation.
These changes were made in order for SGA to represent the needs and wants of all UMBC’s Undergraduate Population in a realistic manner.
The other two legislations dealt with restructuring the judicial branch of SGA. Section 2.4 (establishment) and 6.4 amended (right against discrimination). In addition the title “justice” will be changed to “judge advocate”. There will now be 9 judge advocates working at all time, 4 in one area, 4 in another area, and chief judge advocate administering.
These changes have been made because over the past years the Supreme Court has not heard a single court case and would like to take a more active role in SGA.
Also! This week the Senate will be actively asking students about the smoking policy through its Commons Hour which is going to be from 12-1 in the SGA office.
