S.G.A. Constitution
Basis of Authority of S.G.A. :: Constitution and Bylaws of S.G.A. (Adopted April 28, 2008)

Basis of Authority of S.G.A.
Section 1.
The President of Stephens College, believing that higher standards of citizenship may be

attained through democratic forms of self-government and recognizing the commitment

of Stephens College students to be a constructive force in the development of the College,

hereby delegates to the Student Government Association of Stephens College authority

of self-determination and self-government as herein specified.

Section 2.
The following are the powers delegated to the Student Government Association.

1. Power to make and uphold regulations for effective campus life.
2. Power to prescribe penalties for violation of regulations under the authority of the

Student Government Association.
3. Power to develop and participate in certain academic and non-academic student activities

as specified in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Student Government Association.
4. Power to change the Constitution of the Student Government Association within the limits

of its delegated power.

5. Power to allocate funding to recognized student organizations.

Section 3.
While the President of Stephens College or other administrative officers will consider

any recommendation from the Student Government Association on matters affecting the
academic or non-academic life of the College, the President reserves the right of veto of

enactments, which directly affect the administration of the College.

Constitution and Bylaws of S.G.A. (Adopted April 28, 2008)
SGA Constitution Collective


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