The Judicial Council
Of the Student Government Association
Of Western Kentucky University
Opinion 2013SP – 004
In re SGA Study Abroad/Away Scholarships
March 23, 2013
Chief Justice Seth Church delivered the opinion of the Council. Associate Justices Kelly Simmons,
Julia Payne, Justin McDole and Kara Raley join.
I. Facts
A request was submitted to the Judicial Council to determine if the taking of SGA
money through Study Abroad/Away Scholarships by SGA members is constitutional
under the SGA Constitution and Bylaws.
II. Jurisdiction
We believe nothing in the Constitution or Bylaws gives the Judicial Council power to
decide over this matter. This subject is best left to the Student Senate or referred to
the Student Body. We dismiss this case for lack of jurisdiction.
It is so ordered.
Chief Justice Seth Church