West Virginia University
The Student Assembly - Student Government Association
Assembly Bill: AB-2023-11-03
AN ASSEMBLY BILL TO AMEND THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
Short Title: Transition Documents Requirement
Author(s): Riley Coulter, College Senator (Statler)
Sponsor(s): Anna Witt, College Senator (CAHS)
Susie Risk, President Pro Tempore
Matthew Olivero, Senator
Elijah Eastman, Senator
Contributor(s): C.J. Miller, Attorney General
Karsey Prichard, Executive Secretary
Travis Weller, Elections Commissioner
Committee Endorsement: Governing Documents Review Committee
First Reading Date: 11/29/2023
Second Reading Date: 12/6/2023
Date of Approval: 12/6/2023
Whereas, according to Article V, Section III of the SGA Bylaws, the purpose of the Governing Documents Committee is to “Critically evaluate the relevance and purpose of this organization’s governing documents”; and,
Whereas, upon evaluation of the SGA Constitution, the members of the Governing Documents Review Committee collectively voted on the following proposed amendments; and,
Whereas, the members of the Governing Documents Review Committee believe the following proposed amendments will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of transitioning between Student Government Association administrations,
Therefore, be it enacted by the Student Assembly of West Virginia University:
Section 1: The following addition concerning transitioning documents set forth by the Governing Documents Review Committee shall be voted on by the student body in the spring election:
Article XII. Transitioning Documents shall be added as:
ARTICLE XII. Transitioning Documents
12.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE This article aims to mandate the timely production of essential transitioning documents by the outgoing administration, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of critical information for the incoming administration.
12.2 Requirement for Transitioning Documents The outgoing administration shall prepare and submit detailed transitioning documents on the following key areas:
. Elections: Provide recommendations for improving the SGA election process and highlight any complications or challenges.
a. Legislation with Continued Implications: Summaries of enacted legislation with ongoing ramifications and assessing its effectiveness and challenges.
b. Unfinished Legislation: Documentation of pending legislative initiatives, their objectives, and the current stage in the legislative process.
c. Connections: Compile a comprehensive contact sheet including names, titles, and contact information for critical stakeholders for matters pertinent to the SGA.
12.3 Submission Timeline and Format The transitioning documents must be submitted no later than the last SGA meeting of the spring semester in a format accessible and understandable to the incoming administration.
Section 2: Upon passage and approval, this legislation shall be forwarded to the mandates below:
Mandates:
- G. Corey Farris, Dean of Students
- Dr. Thanh Le, Director, Student Engagement and Leadership (Advisor)
- Daily Athenaeum
- Madison Santmyer, Student Body President
- Brogan Dozier, Student Body Vice President
- Karsey Prichard, Executive Secretary