Approve any appointments, made to the Executive board, Senate, or Student Court with a two-thirds majority vote. Amend the SGA Constitution by a two-thirds vote of the Senate and a two-thirds vote of the voting student body. Amend the SGA bylaws with a two-thirds vote. Each Senator must serve on at least two committees per academic semester in office. Shall be expected to follow and know parliamentary procedures as stated in the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order. Each Senator must post and hold office hours in the SGA office totaling no less than two hours per week. May not miss more than two unexcused meetings per academic semester while in office. The Senators in each academic division must attempt to put on an open forum for the students in their division at least once a semester. May not hold office in the Student Court or the Executive Board. : and Duties of the Student Court The Student Court shall interpret the SGA Constitution and act as arbiter if a dispute arises over the meaning of the constitution. Shall review the Constitutions of all new student organizations for compliance with the SGA Constitution and University policy. Rule on complaints of unconstitutionality against any student organization or the SGA Senate or Executive Board. All decisions of the Student Court regarding any constitutions shall be final. Appeals of the Court’s decisions regarding interpretation of constitutions shall be handled in accordance with the appropriate University policy. Justices shall not hold office in the Senate, Executive Board, or any other student organization. The Student Court shall meet when the services of the court are required. The Student Court may not pass a binding decision unless there is a minimum of four Associate Justices present.
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