The University of Georgia
Student Government Association
Bill: #09-01
Author: Jason Waters
Sponsor: Internal Affairs Committee
The student body of The University of Georgia through its elected members of the Student
Government Association does hereby resolve:
Whereas, it has been with great interest that the Student Government Association, on behalf of the
University of Georgia student body, has been made aware that Freshmen on campus have special needs
and interests which can be expressed only through their direct voice; and,
Whereas, the Student Government Association wishes to include the ideas and opinions of
Freshmen in Student Government activities and decisions; and,
Whereas, the opinions and advice of University of Georgia Freshmen would have a positive impact
on the Student Government Association, the Freshmen class, and the student body, therefore
SGA (09-01)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Student Government Association hereby creates the Freshman Board to act as a representative voice
of the Freshman Class.
Be It Resolved That,
Upon the passage of this bill the Student Government Association will begin the process of incorporating
into the by-laws the official and permanent existence of the Freshmen Board to be completed before the
end of the current term of the Student Government Association; also,
Be it Resolved That;
A Freshman Board for the 1996-97 school year will be officially sponsored by the Student Government
Association and will exist under the direction of the Internal Affairs Committee; also
Be It Resolved That;
Necessary funding for the establishment and promotion of the Freshman Board shall be granted upon
permission of the Executive Committee; also
Be It Resolved That;
The Freshman Board will be selected by the following process
A: Application
B: Interview by Internal Affairs
C: Slate by Internal Affairs
D: Approval by Senate
Be It Further Resolved That;
The Freshman Board shall consist of a number of no fewer than 9 and no more than 15. The Freshman
Board will elect a secretary and president from within its membership. The president shall chair the
Freshman Board and act as a non-voting member of the Executive Committee of the Student Government
Association.
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