Bill 2-10-S
A bill to amend Article IV, Section 1, Sub-Section C, Number 4 in the Constitution
of the Student Government Association to raise the GPA requirement for the
Executive Branch.
Whereas:
Members of the Student Government Association are representatives of
Middle Tennessee State University and therefore should have a higher
GPA above all students.
Whereas:
The Executive Branch officers are the official representatives of the
Student Government Association and the student body.
Whereas:
Other universities within Tennessee have either the same or higher GPA
requirements as the current 2.5 GPA required for executive members here
at MTSU.
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE 72ND CONGRESS OF THE
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
UNIVERSITY THAT:
Section 1:
Upon the passages of this new amendment, Article IV, Section 1, SubSection C, Number 4 will read as follows:
Section 2:
[Eligibility for executive branch officers] Have at least a 2.75 cumulative
grade point average at the time of candidacy and maintain such average
throughout the term of office.
Section 3:
If passed via referendum, this amendment would go into effect for the
2011-2012 academic year.
Sponsored by: Senator Nichols
Bill 2-10-S failed by a vote of
5 In Favor
35 Opposed
2 Abstain