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3. Students have a right to attend all meetings of the SGA, and all minutes and proceedings of the SGA shall be open to student inspection, except those deemed secure by a closed session motion by the Senate.
4. Students have a right to free speech in all matters relating to the SGA. The spirit of this sentiment shall be extended to all student activities on the Homewood campus.
- **Anti-Hazing/Discrimination Statement**
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- **Johns Hopkins University Student Government Association (SGA) Non-Hazing & Non-Discrimination Statement**
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- **The Johns Hopkins University Student Government Association (SGA) is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students. We believe that every member of our community deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, free from any form of hazing, harassment, or discrimination.**
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- **Non-Hazing Policy:**
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- The Johns Hopkins University Student Government Association is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students. We believe that every member of our community deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, free from any form of hazing, harassment, or discrimination.
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- Hazing, in any form, is strictly prohibited. This includes any action, activity, or situation, whether intentional or unintentional, that causes or has the potential to cause physical, mental, or emotional harm, discomfort, or humiliation to any individual, regardless of their consent. Hazing undermines the values of respect, integrity, and mutual support that are core to our mission as an organization. The SGA holds a zero-tolerance policy towards hazing and will take immediate disciplinary action against any individuals or groups found to be engaging in such behavior.
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- Non-Discrimination Policy:
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- We value the diversity of our student body and are committed to providing an environment where all students can thrive, regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination or harassment based on these or any other factors is strictly prohibited. The SGA promotes inclusivity and ensures that every member has an equal opportunity to participate in all of its activities and programs.
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- Reporting & Accountability:
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- Any violations of these policies can be reported to the SGA, the Office of Inclusion and Equity, or other relevant university authorities. The SGA will take every report seriously and work to ensure that swift and appropriate actions are taken to address any concerns.
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**Article II: Name, Authority, and Membership**
*Section One: Name*
The official governing body of the Homewood Undergraduates shall be referred to as the Student Government Association at Johns Hopkins University (SGA).
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1. The SGA shall be composed of the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch.
2. No student may serve as a member of more than one branch, except in the case of Class Programming Councils.
- 3. A student may run for or be appointed to an office, provided that they maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and are an undergraduate student in the Homewood Divisions of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering throughout their term of office.
+ 3. A student may run for or be appointed to an office, provided that they maintain a \`.
4. Terms of Student Senate and Executive Branch members shall end on the date of the annual inauguration ceremony of the new SGA, and the terms of their successors shall then begin.
**Article III: Executive Branch**
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The Senate shall be comprised of the following representatives, elected from amongst their constituent groups:
- 1. Five Class Senators from each graduating class, totalling twenty class representatives.
- 1. One of these representatives, who shall be the primary class representative and must run as a separate position on the ballot, shall be chosen by a classwide election for “Class President”. This position remains that of a Senator for the intent of the Senate.
- 2. The remaining four representatives shall be chosen by a concurrent classwide election for “Class Senators”.
- 3. Class representatives may serve as non-voting ex-officio members of their Class Programming Council if they so choose.
+ 1. Five Class Senators from each graduating class, totalling twenty class representatives. a. One of these representatives, who shall be the primary class representative and must run as a separate position on the ballot, shall be chosen by a classwide election for “Class President”. This position remains that of a Senator for the intent of the Senate.
+ 1. The remaining four representatives shall be chosen by a concurrent classwide election for “Class Senators”.
+ 2. Class representatives may serve as non-voting ex-officio members of their Class Programming Council if they so choose.
2. Seven Academic Senators from the Krieger School and Five Academic Senators from the Whiting school, totaling twelve representatives.
- 3. Five Senators from student organizations SGA recognizes, elected from amongst the student body.
+ 3. One Senator from each category of student organizations SGA recognizes, elected from amongst the student body, totalling nine representatives.
4. A Chair of each SGA Caucus shall be elected from amongst the student body, and be a Senator in the Senate, if the following conditions are met:
1. The caucus must have been established in the SGA Bylaws prior to January 1st of the election year.
2. The caucus must remain in existence at the time of elections.
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