Student Senate

1. The name of this organization shall be the Student Government of the University of North Dakota.
2. All students at the University of North Dakota shall be members of the Student Government.
3. Equal Opportunity Policy. The UND Student Government adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination and follows the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
4. Only those students who are in Academic Good Standing at the University defined by the Academic Catalog, not on Conduct Probation as defined by the Code of Student Life and enrolled in one course per semester shall be eligible for a position in Student Government.

The Student Body President and the Student Body Vice President shall be elected by the student body to serve as the Executive Officers of the Student Government.

1. Student Body President

1. The Student Body President shall be the official representative of the student body and the Student Government.
2. The Student Body President shall serve as administrative head of the Student Government.
   1. The Student Body President shall have the power of executive veto over all bills, resolutions, and actions of the Student Senate. All Senate actions not vetoed or given the President’s written approval within three (3) academic days after the date of adoption by the Student Senate shall stand as approved. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Student Senate present, and voting shall be necessary to override a presidential veto.
      ii. The Student Body President shall be responsible for the financial oversight of the Student Government.
      iii. The Student Body President shall hire Student Government Executives to aid in executive policy decision-making functions.
      iv. The Student Body President shall make appointments to committees as needed.
      v. The Student Body President shall have such other powers and responsibilities as prescribed in the constitution and bylaws.

2. The Student Body Vice President

1. The Student Body Vice President shall perform the duties of the Student Body President in the president’s absence.
2. The Student Body Vice President shall serve as the chair of the Student Senate, with voting privileges only in the case of a tie.

In the event that the position of the Student Body President is vacated, the Student Body Vice President shall assume the duties of the Student Body President. In the case that the position of the Student Body Vice President is vacated, the President Pro-Tempore of the Student Senate shall assume the duties of the Student Body Vice President until the next scheduled Student Government election. If the President Pro-Tempore of the Student 
Senate is not able to assume the duties of the Student Body Vice President, then the order of succession shall be the same as that proscribed below in Article III, Section D,subsection 8b.

Student Senators

1. The Student Senators shall be recognized as the legislators in the University of North Dakota Student Government and shall assume those prescribed or implied powers that enable them to carry out an effective role in representing the diverse student attitude on campus.
2. Only those students who are in good standing at the University shall be eligible for a Student Senate position.
3. In the event of a Student Senate vacancy, the Student Senate shall fill the vacancy by appointment. If the Senate does not approve the recommended appointee, a special election may be authorized by a majority vote of the Student Senate present and voting.

A. Purpose

1. To provide the means whereby the members of the Student Body may express concerns effectively in matters of interest to them.
2. To provide a representative voice for the students in the University decision-making process.
3. To coordinate and regulate the activities of recognized student organizations for the benefit of the entire student body and the University community.
4. To serve as a liaison between the student body and University staff, faculty, and administrators.
5. To represent and investigate all matters or concerns relevant to student interest.

B. Meetings

1. The Student Senate shall meet during the academic year and each meeting time and place shall be publicly posted. Meetings of the Student Senate shall abide by the open meetings laws of North Dakota.
2. A special meeting may be called by the Student Body President, the Student Body Vice President, or by a written petition to the Student Body Vice President signed by at least one-third (1/3) of the current total membership of the Student Senate.
3. Quorum for Student Senate meetings shall consist of a simple majority of the current total membership.

C. Attendance Policy

1. Members are required to attend all Student Senate and assigned committee meetings, as well as Senate training sessions and retreats.
2. Members are required to attend the full duration of each meeting, training session, and retreat unless excused by:
   i. The Student Body Vice President for Student Senate meetings, training sessions, and retreats; or
   ii. The Committee Chair for committee meetings.
3. The Vice President shall notify any member who has failed to comply with these provisions and shall bring that member before Student Senate for impeachment proceedings. Members can be brought for impeachment for missing more than four (4) Student Senate or committee meetings, training sessions, or retreats during their term.
4. d. The Student Body Vice President may suspend the provisions of this section upon consideration of the member’s significant and extenuating circumstances.

D. Powers and Duties

1. Student Senate shall have the power to approve appointments within its authority.

1. Any Student Senate appointee may be required to appear before the Student Senate for questioning prior to confirmation of appointment.
2. Student Senate may remove any Student Senate appointee by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the current total membership. Lack of attendance and violation of the constitution shall be considered due cause for removal.
3. Any Student Senate appointee being considered for removal shall be guaranteed due process, requiring:
   1. A resolution introduced by either (1) the Student Body President; (2) the chairperson of the committee under whom the appointee
      serves; or (3) any three Student Senators whose reasons for removal must be recorded in the minutes of the previous meeting.
   2. The appointee shall be notified in writing at least three (3) academic days prior to the meeting at which the resolution is to be voted on.
      The appointee has the right to appear before and address the Student Senate prior to the vote.

2. Student Senate, by a two-thirds (2/3) majority roll call vote of the current total membership, shall have the power to consolidate, create or disband any standing committee it deems necessary.

3. The Student Senate shall have the power to impeach and remove any of its members by a two-thirds (2/3) majority roll call vote of the current total membership for reasons deemed necessary by the Student Senate. Article III, Section D, 2, of this constitution shall be applicable in matters of impeachment or removal.

4. The Student Senate shall approve the Student Government budget by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of those present and voting.

5. The Student Senate, from its membership, shall elect its own officers, who shall include, but not be limited to:

1. A President Pro Tempore of the Student Senate elected by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of those present and voting, who shall perform the duties of the Student Body Vice President in the latter’s absence and who shall be considered the choice of the Student Senate for succession as per Article II, Section C, Subsection 3, of this constitution.
2. A Parliamentarian of the Student Senate elected by a simple majority vote of those present and voting; and
3. A Sergeant-at-Arms of the Student Senate elected by a simple majority vote of those present and voting.

6. The Student Senate shall have the following procedures in effect when the Student Body Vice President cannot perform the duties prescribed in Article II, Section C, Subsection 2, letter b as the chair of the Student Senate.

1. If the Student Body Vice President cannot perform the duties of the chair of the Student Senate, the President Pro Tempore will serve as the chair
   pursuant to this constitution.
2. If the President Pro Tempore cannot serve as the chair of the Student Senate, the duties will pass on in the following order of succession:
   i. Parliamentarian of the Student Senate
   ii. Student Senate Judicial Committee Chair
   iii. Student Senate Appropriations Committee Chair
   iv. Student Senate State & Local Committee Chair
   v. Sergeant-at-Arms of the Student Senate
   vi. Any other senator not aforementioned elected by simple majority of present and voting members of the Student Senate

7. The Student Senate shall have such additional powers and responsibilities as prescribed by this constitution and The Student Government Bylaws.

E. Representation

1. The apportionment plan for Student Senators shall be specified in the Student Government Bylaws.
2. Thirteen (13) Student Senators shall be elected to represent students according to three (3) residential districts. These three districts shall include:
   a. Students living in UND owned/operated Residence Halls.
   b. Students living in UND owned/operated Apartments
   c. Students living off campus (including all students living in Greek housing).
3. A minimum number of Student Senators shall be elected to represent students according to academic divisions (colleges) at the University of North Dakota.
   a. Each academic division (college) shall be entitled to one (1) Student Senator.
4. For election purposes, the student’s residence and enrollment in an academic division for the term in which they will serve shall occur at the time of election packet submission.
   a. Student Senator must live in the residential district or be enrolled in the academic division they represent for the duration of their term of office.

A. Student Senate shall have the power to create committees and agencies to assist the Student Senate in discharging its duties to the Student Body.

B. The Student Senate shall have authority over all Student Senate committees and agencies. The Student Senate shall provide direction for all Student Senate committees and agencies through its resolutions and the Student Government Bylaws. All changes to a committee’s or agency’s constitution and bylaws are subject to approval by Student Senate.

C. Any provision in the bylaws of any Student Senate committee that is inconsistent with this constitution is void. 

A. Elections

1. A campus-wide election will be held each spring semester at the time to be specified in the bylaws to elect the Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, and all Student Senators.

1. Election of the Student Body President and Student Body Vice President shall be campus-wide and on the same ballot.
2. Election of Student Senators shall be done according to residential district and academic division.
3. The Student Government Bylaws shall outline provisions for theadministration of elections.

2. Each student may vote for as many candidates as there are positions to be filled in the respective residential district and in each of the respective academic division(s).

B. Terms of Office

1. The term of office for the President, Vice President, and all Student Senators shall be for one (1) year beginning with the last Senate meeting of the current academic year.
2. The term of office for University Senators shall begin the first day of classes in the fall semester and end the day before classes start the following fall semester.

A. Purpose

1. The power of the Judicial Branch shall extend to all matters arising from the Student Government Constitution and all decisions reached by the legislative and executive branches of the University of North Dakota Student Government.

2. The Judicial Branch shall interpret the provisions of this constitution and Student Government Bylaws and establish precedents in the interpretation of the same.

3. The Judicial Branch shall be recognized as the judicial authority in the University of North Dakota Student Government.

B. Justices

1. The Judicial Branch shall consist of five (5) voting Justices, one of whom shall be appointed Chief Justice by the Student Body President. A Vice Justice shall be selected by the Justices from among their membership and shall perform the duties of the Chief Justice in the latter’s absence.

2. Justices shall be appointed by the Student Body President and confirmed by a simple majority of those present and voting of the Student Senate.

3. Their term of office shall be for no more than six (6) semesters. If such term begins more than halfway into a semester, that semester shall not be counted as one of the six (6) semesters of the term. If such term begins less than halfway into a semester, that semester shall be counted as one of the six (6) semesters of the term.

C. Meetings

1. Upon written request submitted by a student of the University of North Dakota to the Chief Justice, the Judicial Branch shall convene a meeting within five (5) academic days to adjudicate the matter presented.

2. Notice shall be given of all such matters to the Student Government Executives, Student Senators, and all interested parties as determined by the Chief Justice forty-eight (48) hours prior to such a meeting.

3. The Chief Justice has the discretion to postpone final decision on matters presented to the Judicial Branch, if at the initial meeting, it is determined that more information is needed to render said decision.

4. The Chief Justice shall have the authority to convene a meeting of the Judicial Branch.

5. Three (3) Justices including an acting Chief Justice must be present to conduct any business.

D. Powers and Duties

1. Decisions of the Judicial Branch are binding upon the Legislative and Executive branches of Student Government.

2. The Judicial Branch shall report to the Student Government Executives and to the Student Senate upon request or within one (1) week of rendering a final decision on any matter submitted for inspection.

3. The Judicial Branch shall keep permanent records of all decisions rendered. Said records shall be open to the public for inspection.

4. The Judicial Branch shall only hear appeals after all administrative remedies have been exhausted. 

A. The Student Body shall have the power to initiate any act within the power of Student Senate or refer any act of the Student Senate, providing that ten percent (10%) of the Student Body sign petitions calling for an election on a bill, which shall be submitted in writing with the petitions to the Student Body President. If the Student Body President determines the petition to be in good order and within the limitations of this constitution, the president shall direct the Student Senate to conduct an election on the bill in not less than six (6) or no more than ten (10) academic days after the Student Body President received the petition and bill. Public notice of such election shall be given no less than four (4) days before the election. A majority of votes cast at the election shall be sufficient to pass the bill.

B. The Student Body shall have the power to recall the Student Body President or Vice President. The power to recall any Senator shall be vested in the Senator’s respective district.

1. The petition to recall the Student Body President or Vice President shall not be valid unless it contains the signatures of fifteen percent (15%) of the Student Body.
2. The petition to recall a Senator shall not be valid unless it contains the signatures of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the students in the residential district or academic division college from which the Senator is being recalled.
3. The President, if he/she/they determine the petition to have the proper number of signatures and to be within the limitations of this constitution, shall direct the Senate to conduct an election. If the petition is filed to recall the President, the Student Senate shall form a Validating Committee to validate the petitions. This committee shall be composed of three (3) Senators and two (2) students.
4. The said election shall be conducted in no less than six (6) or no more than ten (10) academic days. The incumbent has the right to be a candidate and may continue in office until the election returns have been officially announced.
5. The candidate receiving the most votes in said election shall receive or retain the office. 

A. An amendment to the Constitution may be presented to any meeting of the Student Senate. Should two-thirds of the total current membership agree to the proposed amendment, it shall be presented to the Student Body for consideration. A majority of the votes cast by the Student Body shall be necessary for adoption of the amendment.

B. Members of the Student Body may propose an amendment to the Constitution by submitting a petition bearing the signatures of at least 10% of the Student Body to the President. A majority of the votes cast by the Student Body shall be necessary for adoption of the amendment. Such a vote must be held within two weeks after petitions are received by the President.

C. Proposed amendments must be published no less than one (1) week prior to the vote by the Student Body. 

A. The Student Government Bylaws shall in no way conflict with the principles set forth by this Constitution.

B. Members of the Student Body may propose changes to the Student Government Bylaws by submitting a petition bearing the signatures of at least 10% of the Student Body to the President. A majority of the votes cast by the Student Body shall be necessary for adoption of the changes. Such a vote must be held within two weeks after petitions are received by the President. Proposed changes must be published no less than one (1) week prior to the
vote by the Student Body.

This Constitution shall become effective upon a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the total membership of the Student Senate and ratification by a majority of ballots cast on the constitutional issue in a campus-wide election.

Updated 04/19/23

Regular Meetings

1. All divisions of Student Government shall establish a regular meeting date and time. Notice for regular meetings shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled meeting. 

2. Special or Emergency Meetings. A special or emergency meeting of any division of Student Government may be called by the chair of that division. Notice for special meetings shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance, and shall include a list of topics to be addressed. Topics that may be considered at an emergency or special meeting are limited to those included in the notice.  

3. Cancellation. A regularly scheduled meeting may be canceled by the chair of the division no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. Proper notice of cancellation must be given.  

4. All meetings conducted by a division of Student Government shall adhere to the North Dakota Open Meetings Statute.  

5. Parliamentary Authority. The current edition of The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure shall govern all divisions of Student Government in all parliamentary situations not provided for in law, NDUS and/or UND policies, the Student Government Constitution, Bylaws, or adopted special or standing rules.  

6. Electronic meetings. A meeting may be conducted through electronic means, as outlined in the current edition of The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure and North Dakota’s Open Meetings Laws.  

Student Senate shall organize three (3) permanent committees: (1) Appropriations, (2) Judicial, and  (3) State and Local.

The powers of these committees are subject to Student Senate control.  

Committee Membership

Membership of each committee shall be composed of approximately one-third (1/3) of the current total membership of Student Senate. Members shall serve on their respective committees for the length of their term of office. Membership of committees shall be determined by the Student Body Vice-President, with the consideration of both the Student Senators’ seniority and requests. Any Student Senators appointed after committee membership has been determined shall be assigned by the Vice-President to the committee deemed the most critical at the time.  

1.2 Each committee shall have a chair and a vice-chair.  

1.2.1. The chair shall be elected by the committee and approved by Student Senate by a majority vote of Student Senate present and voting. The chair shall not vote, except to break a tie.  

1.2.2. Each respective committee shall elect the vice-chair. The vice-chair shall be a voting member of the committee unless fulfilling the role of acting chair.  

1.3 Quorum for each committee shall consist of a simple majority of current membership.  

1.4 General categories and matters assigned to each committee are described in these bylaws. However, Student Senate retains the power to refer any matter or motion to a particular committee as it sees fit.  

1.5 Bills, but not resolutions, must sit in committee for a minimum of one (1) meeting before being voted upon.    

1.6 A majority vote by a committee is necessary for legislation to be introduced to Student Senate.  

1.6.1. If legislation is failed in committee, it cannot be introduced to Student Senate until it is amended in such a way that the legislation is approved by the appropriate committee, unless the vote is overturned by Student Senate. A motion must be made and passed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of Senators present and voting.  

1.6.2. A committee can only vote on legislation if quorum is met. If quorum is not met, the chair of that committee may select a Student Senator on a different committee to serve as a temporary member.  

1.6.3. If a bill or resolution is pulled out of committee or the vote of the committee is overturned, that bill or resolution must sit for the mandatory one (1) meeting review period. This requirement may be waived by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Student Senate present and voting.  

Appropriations Committee  

2.1. The general categories delegated to the Appropriations Committee are as follows:  

i. Activity and university fees 

ii. Budget and budget overruns 

iii.  Equipment and capital expenditures  

iv. Line item charges  

v. Purchases and purchasing procedures  

vi. Revenue and expenditure control 

vii.  Tuition stipends and other payments for services  

2.2. All projects or programs sponsored by any Student Government entity must recognize Student Government sponsorship in an appropriate form.  

2.3. The General Account may fund any item Student Government believes possesses need and value for the students of the University.  

2.3.1. When funding from the General Account, the Appropriations Committee shall consider criteria including, but not limited to:  

i. The relevance of the item to the long-term needs of students  

ii. The urgency of the need of the item to students  

iii. The quality and quantity of student use  

iv. The possibility of the item receiving funding from other entities instead of, or in addition to, Student Government  

v. The potential for repeated funding in the near future  

2.3.2. Investments under the Student Government General Account may not fund the following:  

i. Banquets, dinners, luncheons, or refreshments in any form  

ii. Depletable supplies (paper, cups, etc.)   

2.3.3. Allocations out of Investments under the Student Government General Account require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Student Senate present and voting.  

2.3.4. The cost of formal academic instruction should be borne by non-student fee dollars; therefore, neither funds from the Student Government General Account nor the Investments account shall not be allocated for any credit generating activity, though not wholly inclusive to, classroom, academic credit towards graduation, or credit appearing on transcript.  

2.4.  The Student Body Treasurer shall present a budget for the next fiscal year to the Appropriations Committee no later than October 15. The budget shall have a two-meeting review period in the Appropriations Committee and be approved by a simple majority of Student Senate present and voting 

Judicial Committee  

3.1. The general categories of matters delegated to the Judicial Committee are as follows:  

i. Contracts 

ii. Ethics and ethical issues 

iii. Matters dealing with elections andappointments  

iv. Policies and procedures

State and Local Committee  

4.1. The general categories of matters delegated to the State and Local Committee are as follows:  

i. City and campus bus service  

ii. Curriculum  

iii. Election awareness 

iv. Faculty issues  

v. Lobbying efforts  

vi. Local issues  

vii. North Dakota Student Association (NDSA)  

viii. Project development  

ix. State Board of Higher Education  

x. University Administrative actions  

xi. University Senate actions  

1. The general responsibilities of the Judicial Branch shall include: 

a. Judicial Review 

b. Review of the Constitution and Bylaws 

c. Special Investigates as directed by the Student Body President or the Student Senate 

2. The Chief Justice shall be responsible for the swearing in of all elected Student Government Officials if applicable. 

3. The Chief Justice shall preside over any Student Government impeachment proceedings. 

Student Senate

Student Senate shall have the power to create and disband any number of standing committees or agencies it sees fit. Standing committees shall be constituted under the authority of Student Senate, and shall create their own constitution and bylaws, which shall not conflict with the Student Government Constitution or Student Government Bylaws.  

 1.1. Student Senate shall have financial jurisdiction and authority over its standing committees. Student Senate shall have the authority to investigate, sanction, or restrict any standing committee and/or chair.  

 1.2. Student Senate may amend a standing committee’s constitution in the following manner:  

1.2.1. The proposed amendment(s) must be brought up at one (1) Student Senate meeting and approved by a majority of the Student Senate present and voting.  

1.2.2. The proposed amendment(s) shall be considered at the next regular meeting of the standing committee. The standing committee may suggest revisions to the amendment(s), or may suggest that Student Senate pass the amendment(s) as is.  

1.2.3. If the amendment(s) is recommended as is, it shall be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of Student Senate for any further discussion. If there are no revisions to the amendment(s), it shall stand as approved. If revisions to the amendment(s) are recommended by the standing committee, the final vote must be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Student Senate present and voting.  

1.3. An amendment or revision to a standing committee’s bylaws, policies, or procedures may be approved by Student Senate with a simple majority vote of Senators present and voting.  

1.4. Appeals. All grievances of standing committee decisions shall be appealed directly to that standing committee. Further appeals may then be submitted to the Student Senate Judicial Committee. Any further appeals may be brought to the Judicial Branch.  

1.5. Standing committee members may serve on only one (1) standing committee at a given time.  

1.6. Liaisons. Student Senate shall appoint a Student Senator as a liaison for each standing committee, who shall report committee business to Student Senate each meeting.  

1.7. Standing committees shall recommend a candidate to Student Senate to fill each vacant position on the committee, in accordance with the respective committee’s constitution and bylaws. Student Senate shall then hold a confirmation hearing on the standing committee’s nominee. Student Senate reserves the right to accept applications and approve individuals to fill any vacant positions on a standing committee.  

Student Organization Funding Agency  

 2.1. The Student Organization Funding Agency (SOFA) shall be established under the authority of Student Senate.  

 2.2. Any recognized student organization receiving funds from SOFA cannot receive funds from the Student Senate or any other Student government branch, whether before or after SOFA funds are received, for the same program, publication, transportation, operations, or equipment request.   

Elections Committee  

  1.1. An Elections Committee shall be established under the authority of these Bylaws and be governed by the Code of Student Government Elections, these Bylaws, and the Student Government Constitution.  

  1.2. The Elections Committee shall be responsible for carrying out all duties outlined in these Bylaws and in the Code of Student Government Elections.  

 1.3. An Elections Committee chair shall be appointed by the Student Body President and approved by a majority vote of the Student Senate present and voting, not later than the last Student Senate Meeting of the fall semester.  

1.4. The Elections Committee will be organized as follows:  

1.4.1. The Chair.  

1.4.2. Two (2) Student Senators not seeking reelection. If two (2) Student Senators not seeking reelection cannot be found, this qualification may be suspended by a majority vote of Student Senate present and voting.  

1.4.3. Five (5) at-large students, with a preference for at least one (1) graduate student, appointed by the Student Body President.  

1.4.4. The Student Government Advisor (or his/her designee) shall be a non-voting member.  

 1.5. All members shall be approved by a majority vote of the Student Senate present and voting no later than the second meeting of the spring semester.  

  1.6. The Elections Committee shall publicize the election procedures and rules at least two (2) weeks in advance of the election.  

  1.7. No members of the Elections Committee shall be involved/affiliated with any campaign.  

Ad Hoc Committees 

2.1. Ad Hoc Committees shall be a temporary committee created and approved by the Student Senate under the direction of the Student Body President if/when a situation arises that needs a body dedicated to the research of the feasibility of a particular facet of Student Life.  

2.2. These committees shall adhere to all governing documents of UND Student Government. 

2.3. Student Senate shall have financial jurisdiction and authority over its Ad Hoc committees. Student Senate shall have the authority to investigate, sanction, or restrict any standing committee and/or chair.  

2.4. Ad Hoc Committees must consist of at least one Student Senator to be seen as a legitimate sub-body of the Student Senate 

Special Programs  

3.1. Definition. A program or project that UND Student Government can sponsor, put on, or operate as part of the overall duties of Student Government until deemed necessary that the special program is no longer needed, has changed its purpose, or has developed into a permanent program.  

3.2. Review of Programs. Any special program approved by Student Senate must have a date of review. After a proper review of the program, a decision of renewal, termination, or permanent status may be made.  

i. Renewal: The program will continue as a special program. 

ii. Termination: The program will no longer exist 

iii. Permanent Status: Student Government shall adopt the special program as a full program and create a specific section in the bylaws for that particular program.  

Code of Student Government Elections  

  1.1. The Code of Student Government Elections will be created under the authority of these Bylaws.  

  1.2. Student Government Elections shall be conducted according to the procedures and guidelines set forth in the Code of Student Government Elections. The Code of Student Government Elections may not conflict in any way with the Student Government Constitution or these Bylaws.  

  1.3. The Code of Student Government Elections shall be reviewed by the Elections Committee both prior to and after each election.  

  1.4. The Code of Student Government Elections, once submitted in a bill to the Student Senate, must sit for one (1) week before the whole Senate for review. After one (1) week, the Student Senate may approve any amendments with a simple majority vote of those Senators present and voting. Under special circumstances, this period may be suspended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the current total membership of Student Senate.  

  1.5. The Elections Committee shall have full discretion on any discrepancies regarding elections.  

 General Election Policies  

  2.1. Election Day shall be selected by the Student Senate by a majority vote of Senators present and voting.  

  2.2. The Election Committee shall present election results to the Student Senate no more than two (2) weeks after the election.  

  2.3. Prior to being included on the election ballot  or appointed, candidates for Elected Executive Officers, Student Senate, and University Senate shall sign a written release authorizing the Student Government Advisor (or his/her designee) access to their student records to verify their eligibility to hold office, taking into consideration student status, academic “good standing”, academic division of enrollment, and place of residence.  

2.3.1. This verification shall be performed at least once each semester of the term of office for those elected or appointed to serve.  

2.3.2. All information obtained shall remain confidential unless such information appears to affect a person’s eligibility to serve in Student Government.  

2.3.3. If a person’s eligibility to serve in Student Government appears to be in question, the Student Government Advisor shall apprise an appropriate Student Government officer of the information. If the person whose eligibility is in question is an Executive, an appropriate officer shall be either the chair of the Judicial Committee or the Senate President Pro Tempore. If the person whose eligibility is in question is a Student Senator or a member of the Judicial Branch of Student Government, the appropriate officer shall be the Student Body President.  

2.3.4. The Student Government officer notified shall make a decision on the action to be taken in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws of Student Government.  

 Student Senate Apportionment Plan  

  3.1. The apportionment plan for Student Senate representation shall be evaluated annually and approved by the last scheduled Student Senate meeting of the fall semester.  

  3.2. Residential Student Senators shall be apportioned eleven (12) seats.  

i. Off Campus 9 

ii.Residence Halls 2 

iii. University Apartments 1 

 3.3. Academic Student Senators shall be apportioned one (1) seat for each of the following academic districts:  

i. College of Arts and Sciences  

ii. College of Business and Public Administration  

iii.  College of Education and Human Development

iv.  College of Engineering and Mines  

v.  College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines  

vi.  John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences  

vii.  School of Graduate Studies  

viii. School of Law  

ix.  School of Medicine and Health Sciences 

Other Election Policies  

4.1. In the event of a tie, the Student Senate will serve as the deciding vote.  

5. Election Appeals Process  

  5.1. All appeals shall be submitted in writing to the Student Government Office and addressed to the Elections Committee within forty-eight (48) hours of the occurrence.  

5.2. Appeals will first be heard by the Elections Committee. Procedures and guidelines will be in accordance with the Code of Student Government Elections.  

5.3. Any appeals of the Elections Committee will be submitted then be submitted to the Judicial Committee where it is to be voted upon. 

5.4. In the event of an appeal of the Judicial Committee’s decision, the Judicial Branch of the Student   Government shall hear the case, and whose decision shall be final.  

1. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 

 1.1. The UND Student Government adheres to a policy of non-discrimination and follows the Equal   Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policies of the University. 

 2. Hiring Process 

2.1. Under the discretion of the Student Body President and Vice President, the fulfillment of the organization’s positions shall be appropriated by whatever means are seen fit, in accordance with the nature and spirit of the Student Government Bylaws and Constitution. 

2.1.1. This appropriation shall be treated as a hiring process, with the role of hiring and firing delegated to the Student Body President and Vice President. 

2.1.2 The hiring process shall have an application open to all students and the application shall be open for one week. 

2.1.3 Candidates selected for interview shall be given at least 24 hours of notice prior to their interview. 

2.1.4 A minimum of three candidates shall be interviewed unless there are fewer than three applicants who apply, in which case, all of the candidates are interviewed. 

2.2. Appointment of all Senators must be approved and ratified by the Judicial Committee of the   Student Senate. 

2.3 If an elected or appointed representative or official finds it necessary to resign from the position that he/she holds prior to the end of office, such a resignation must be submitted in writing to the appropriate committee chair or executive. 

1. Two (2) University Senators will be appointed ex-officio: The Student Body President and the Student Body Vice-President. 

2. The remaining seats will be Appointed by the Student Body President and confirmed by the student senate by a simple majority vote.  

3. University Senators will be required to fill the University Senate committee positions that are not already appointed ex-officio. Each University Senator may only be required to fill a maximum of two (2) University Senate committee positions.  

4. University Senators shall attend a monthly meeting of student University Senators to discuss policy issues.  

5. Term of Office  

  5.1. The term of office for elected University Senators shall be one (1) year, beginning June 1.  

  5.2. The term of office for ex-officio University Senators shall be for the duration of their corresponding position in Student Government.  

1. The Student Body President shall appoint a head delegate to represent UND at the North Dakota Student Association and their responsibilities shall include 

a. Appointing voting and alternative delegates to attend general assembly meetings of NDSA  

b. Organizing travel to and from meetings 

c. Organizing the hosting of the NDSA meeting at UND 

d. All of these duties shall be accomplished with the approval of the Student Body President and the Student Body President holds the power to remove the head delegate. 

2. Priority for Voting Delegate positions shall be given to Student Senators and Student Government Executives. Any remaining Voting Delegate positions may be filled by an at-large student.  

3. Voting Delegates are expected to attend all NDSA meetings.  

4. Alternate Voting Delegates will take the place of a Voting Delegate in his/her absence.  

1. All members of UND Student Government must adhere to the guidelines, principles, and stipulations set forth in the UND Student Government Constitution and these Bylaws. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary procedures as outlined in Section 3 below.  

2. Professional Conduct  

  2.1. Any Student Government member convicted of a felony committed during their term of office shall be immediately removed from office.  

3. Impeachment Process  

  3.1. The process of impeachment may be held at either a regular Student Senate meeting or at a Special Meeting, as determined by the chair of the Student Senate.  

  3.2. Due to the seriousness of impeachment charges, two (2) weeks’ notice must be given before an impeachment trial may be held.  

  3.3.  The proceedings will start with the accused rising and standing before the Student Senate. The chair shall read the accusations and any applicable sections of the Student Government Constitution and Bylaws.  

  3.4. The accused shall be granted 10 minutes to plead his/her case in front of the Student Senate. The accused may have counsel plead his/her case as proxy.  

  3.5. The Student Senate shall discuss the evidence, applicable sections of the Student Government Constitution and Bylaws, and the testimony of the accused or counsel.  

  3.6. A two-thirds (2/3) majority roll call vote of the current total membership of Student Senate is necessary to remove the accused from their position in Student Government, as per Article III, Section D, subsection 5 of the Student Government Constitution.