SGA Senate Bill 2022-2023 #6, April 2023

SENATE BILL 2022-2023 #6 IN THE STUDENT SENATE OF TOWSON UNIVERSITY, APRIL 11, 2023, A SENATE BILL CONCERNING THE READJUSTMENTS OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOICATION’s SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE 103rd ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCED ON: April 4'\ 2023 INTRODUCED BY: Senator McGuire & Steven Watson-White COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: SENATE ACTION: ENACT UPON APPROVAL. Jordan A. Colquitt, President - Student Government Association ARTICLE VI SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS SECTION ONE- Structure and Affiliation 1. Sponsored Organizations are special interest student-run organizations, whose purpose and function operates independently from the Financial Policy for Student Organizations. The unique function and broad impact of these organizations on the campus community inherently requires line-items from the SGA Operational Budget. 1. There shall be separate funding lines for IFC. NPHC. PHA. MGC. and IGC, with budgeting based on membership numbers and organizational input in these councils, and needs within the council. Sponsored Organizations will maintain their own Constitutions and Bylaws, subject to the approval or denial of the Student Senate by a two-thirds [2/3] majority, ie figure 2. SECTION TWO- Budgeting Process 1. After the inauguration, the SGA Treasurer will contact the Sponsored Organization’s President and Treasurer regarding gaining access to request for funding. 2. Sponsored Organizations will apply for funds at the end of the semester for the following fiscal year. 3. The SGA Treasurer will review each request for funding and allocate funds accordingly. 4. Sponsored Organization will designate one member to attend the SGA Summer Retreat and present a detailed presentation of their request to the entire SGA. 5. The Student Senate will approve or deny the allocation of funds in the vote for the fiscal year Operating Budget. Example