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The USG Constitution
ARTICLE XIII - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the last published edition of Robert's Rules of Order Revised shall govern the USG in all cases to which they are applicable in which they are not consistent with this constitution or the accepted rules of each branch of the organization.
ARTICLE XIV - AMENDMENTS
A. All amendments or changes must be presented in writing to the Rules and Regulations Committee at least one week prior to voting.
B. Once passed by a 2/3 vote of the Rules and Regulations Committee, the amendment or change must then be presented to the Judicial Council in writing at least one week prior to voting, for judicial approval. Judicial approval is acquired by a 2/3 vote of the Judicial Council.
C. The Rules and Regulations Chair must present all amendments or changes which have Judicial approval, to the Senate at least one week after approval has been received.
D. All amendments or changes shall be presented in writing to the Senate at least one week prior to voting.
E. An amendment to this constitution may only be approved by a 2/3 vote of the voting members of the Senate present. An amendment shall be defined as an addition to the current standing constitution.
F. Any changes in the main body of the constitution other than by amendment shall require a 3/4 vote of the Senate present.
ARTICLE XV - AWARDS
Section I - Service Awards
A. USG Meritorious Service Awards
1. Awarded to any individual who has had documented long-standing meritorious service to the students of Buffalo State College.
2. Nominations may come from any activity fee-paying student at any time during the academic year.
3. Approval of nominations shall be by majority vote of the USG Senate upon recommendation of the Executive Branch; the vote shall be by secret ballot.
4. No more than four individuals may receive this award per academic year.
B. USG Instructor of the Year
1. Awarded to the instructor who has demonstrated timeless service to the students at Buffalo State College.
2. Nominations may come from any activity fee-paying student at any time during the academic year.
3. Approval of the nominations shall be by majority vote of the USG Senate upon recommendation by the Executive Branch; the vote shall be by secret ballot.
4. No more than four individuals may receive this award per academic year.
C. USG Senator of the Year
1. Awarded to the USG Senator who has demonstrated a record of superior service over the course of his or her term of office.
2. Nominations may be accepted from a USG Senator or Executive Branch member in writing starting at such time that would be two months prior to the final USG Senate meeting.
3. The body shall vote by secret ballot no later than two weeks before the last scheduled USG Senate meeting.
D. USG Administrative VP of the Year
1. Awarded to the USG Administrative VP who has demonstrated superior service over the course of their term.
2. Nominations may be accepted from a USG Senator or Executive Branch member in writing starting at such time that would be two months prior to the final USG Senate meeting.
3. The body shall vote by secret ballot no later than two weeks before the last scheduled USG Senate meeting.
E. USG Hall of Fame
1. Awarded to any individual who has demonstrated life-long meritorious service to the students at Buffalo State College.
2. Nominations may be accepted from a USG Senator or Executive Branch member in writing starting at such time that would be two months prior to the final USG Senate meeting.
3. The body shall vote by secret ballot no later than two weeks before the last scheduled USG Senate meeting.
F. USG Justice of the Year
1. Awarded to the USG Justice who has demonstrated and proved to be a model citizen of the court.
2. Nominations are held at the end of every academic year by the Judicial Council. The ballots will be collected by the Rules and Regulations Chair and be submitted to the USG Executive Vice President. If not available a third party designated by the Chief Justice will preside over elections. The third party must hold office within USG.
3. The Rules and Regulations Chair will break any tie that may arise during the voting. However, if the Rules and Regulations Chair is not available, then the ballots are to be secured until the Rules and Regulations Chair can cast a vote.
Section II - Commendations
A. President's Commendation Award
1. Awarded to any individual that has performed above and beyond the normal requirement of his/her office.
2. Awarded at the discretion of the President.
B. Marie L. Bullock Award for Best USG Organization
1. Awarded to the USG organization(s) that have demonstrated superior organizational efficiency in accomplishing said organization's stated goals.
2. Nominations are to be made by the Executive Branchand approved by the USG Senate.
3. No more than two organizations may receive this award per academic year.
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