Section 1 – General

1. The Student Government Association has the authority, subject to the bylaws and policies of Centre College, to recognize, legislate, and set standards for all other student organizations. Student organizations retain the right to set standards for their own internal governance, so long as such standards are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws, legislation passed by SGA, or the rules of conduct of Centre College. Student Government Association legislation shall take precedence over any conflicting rules or practices of any other student organization.
2. The Student Government Association shall:
   1. Hold at least ten general sessions per academic year, which, subject to Section 2F of this Article, will be open to the entire student body;
   2. Run all general sessions in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order;
   3. Serve as a forum of student opinion on academic, social, and extracurricular issues;
   4. Make recommendations to and advise the College faculty and administration on behalf of the student body;
   5. Enact legislation and take other action in accordance with procedures set forth in Section 2 of this Article;
   6. Institute projects for the improvement of the campus community;
   7. Appropriate funds for the operation of recognized student organizations, or revoke such funds as SGA deems appropriate, in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Constitution and the Bylaws;
   8. Set standards for elections of its members and officers.