Student Government Job Responsibilities

Shall serve as the official spokesperson for the SGA and represent it in all matters affecting its interests.
Shall have the power to take executive action.
Shall have the duty and authority to take action on behalf of the SGA Senate in emergency situations.
Shall have the power to appoint students to SGA/Academic Assembly Committees, SAC Chairperson, SGA Student Court and others deemed as necessary.
Shall preside over all meetings of the SGA Cabinet.
May convene the SGA Senate for special meetings.
Shall attend all SGA Senate meetings.

Shall keep accurate records of all SGA Cabinet and Senate meetings.
Shall prepare agendas or all SGA Cabinet and Senate meetings.
Shall post minutes of all SGA meetings in order to keep the student body informed.
Shall attend all SGA Senate meetings.
Shall be responsible for other SGA duties that the President deem necessary.

Shall serve as Chairperson of the SGA Finance Board.
Shall make reports to the SGA Senate regarding changes in budgets and fiscal policies.
Shall be responsible for the preparation of the annual SGA budget.
Shall attend all SGA Senate meetings.
Shall be responsible for other SGA duties that the President deem necessary.

Shall attend meetings of the GCC Board of Trustees.
Shall attend all SGA Senate meetings.
Shall keep the student body informed about relevant matters and shall vote in accordance to the best interests of GCC students.

Shall have the authority to raise legislation necessary and proper for the execution of its duties.
Shall approve the annual SGA budget.
Shall approve all appointments of the SGA President.
Shall approve all proposed amendments to the SGA Constitution.
Shall try all SGA impeachments.
Shall approve all SGA committees and/or clubs.
Shall meet at least two (2) times each month.
Shall serve on various SGA/Academic Assembly Committees.
Shall attend GCC Academic Assembly Senate Meetings monthly.

Candidates can be either a full-time or part-time GCC student at time of candidacy and during term of office.
Candidates must carry at least six (6) credit hours at the time of candidacy and during term of office
Candidates must have a 2.0 cumulative average at time of candidacy and during term of office, unless candidate is a new GCC student with no credits at GCC. Cumulative average will be based on 6 credit hours per each consecutive semester in attendance at GCC.
Term of office shall be for one year running from commencement to commencement.
Candidates must file CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORM with the Student Activities Office.

All full-time Genesee students shall be entitled to vote. All who vote must present a current, valid Genesee identification card.
Positions include President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Student Trustee, and six (6) Senate positions.
Candidates may pick-up campaign materials (poster board, markers, paper, etc.) in Student Activities (B104) after filing a Candidate Nomination Form.
All posters, flyers, etc. must be SGA approved/stamped prior to displaying/distributing.
Materials must be posted in the appropriate posting areas only. Copies of the guidelines are available in the Student Activities Office (B104).
There shall be no campaigning or soliciting for votes in the Forum on election days. Anyone caught will be disqualified!
There shall be no discouraging candidates from pursuing the position that they seek.
There shall be no write-in votes/ballots.
Candidates with the most votes shall be declared winners for those positions they seek. Election results will be posted outside the SGA Office within 24 hours of the closing of the polls.
The Election Committee shall coordinate the elections. The Election Committee and Director of Student Activities or his/her designee shall resolve all discrepancies and resolutions concerning the elections.