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The USG Constitution
ARTICLE VIII - JUDICIAL COUNCIL
The Judicial power of the USG shall be vested in The Judicial Council.
A. Membership
1. There will be seven justices on Judicial Council.
2. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the President with the confirmation of the Senate.
3. Once appointed, a Justice shall remain on Judicial Council for their remaining time as member of the USG.
4. Judicial Council members shall not hold office in the USG or any of the USG recognized organizations.
B. Officers
1. The justices shall elect a Chief Justice and Assistant Chief Justice. The Chief Justice shall be the presiding justice over all cases heard by Judicial Council.
2. The Assistant Chief Justice shall preside over cases in the absence or inability of the Chief Justice to perform the duties of the office.
C. Policies and Procedures
1. Shall follow all Policies and Procedures set forth in the USG Judicial Council Bylaws.
D. Qualifications
1. Justices shall not serve as voting members on any committee of the USG.
2. Justices must at time of appointment have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25.
3. Justices must be activity fee-paying members of the USG.
E. Duties and Powers
1. Shall work with the Rules and Regulations Committee reviewing and interpreting the constitution of organizations that are recognized or requesting recognition.
2. Resolve any conflict or arbitrate any dispute between the USG and all branches of College government and any organization or individual of the USG.
3. Determine the constitutionality of legislation brought before them by one or more activity fee-paying members.
4. Shall send to the senate no later than seven (7) days after receipt, their recommendation on any recommendations for impeachment received.
5. Judicial Council shall set their own priorities on all matters.
6. All decisions must be reported in written form to the Senate.
7. Shall develop guidelines and procedures that are necessary to the proper function of the Council subject to the approval of the USG Senate.
F. Attendance
1. Justices shall not have more than three (3) total absences per academic year.
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