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Chair of Programming Bylaws Update Bill · 112th session

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**of**
**The Johns Hopkins University**
- **{ *S. Bill 23-24,* }**
+ **{ *S. Bill 23-24, 02*}**
- **A Bill Updating the SGA Bylaws to Update the Chair of Programming Position**
+ **A Bill Updating the SGA Bylaws to Obey the Constitution**
Introduced By:
- Student Body Chair of Programming **Tim Huang**
- First considered this **5th** day of **September** in the Year **2023** and
- Next considered this **Xth** day of **Month** in the Year **2023**
+ Sophomore Class President Stone Meng and the Internal Affairs Committee
+ First considered this **27th** day of **February** in the Year **2024** and
+ Next considered this **Xth** day of **Month** in the Year **2024**
Sponsored By:
+ Senator **First Last** of the and
+ Senator **First Last** of the
- Committee consideration **waived** by the Acting President of the Senate
+ Referred to the Senate by the **Committee on Internal Affairs** which recommends its **Passage** by a vote of **X** to **X**.
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# *Be it enacted by the Senate of the Student Government Association at Johns Hopkins University assembled that:*
1. **TITLE**
- This Act may be referred to as the “Chair of Programming Bylaws Update Bill”
+ This Act may be referred to as the “Spring 2024 Committee Bylaws Update Bill”
2. **FINDINGS AND PURPOSES**
1. FINDINGS
- 1. The chair of programming does too much work.
- 2. If we want someone to run for the chair of programming, changes need to be made.
+ 1. With the current biweekly meeting structure for certain committees, tasks are not efficiently completed.
+ 2. With committee attendance in general, some members are not actively participating, especially with virtual meetings.
2. PURPOSES
- 1. To amend the Bylaws of the Student Government Association at Johns Hopkins University to fit the current structure and practices of the SGA.
+ 1. To amend the Bylaws of the Student Government Association at Johns Hopkins University to improve committee participation.
3. **AMENDMENTS**
- | Student Body Chair of Programming Responsibilities | |
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- | Current Language | Proposed Language |
- | 3.2.1.7.1.1.1.4 Each tabling session will be led by either a Committee or Class Council \- each class council must host one tabling session per academic school year, partnered with the Committee of Programming. | Cut out entirely |
+ | 4.1.2.5.1 The Standing Legislative Committees of the Senate shall be required to regularly meet at least once every two (2) weeks. | 4.1.2.5.1 The Standing Legislative Committees of the Senate shall be required to regularly meet at least once per week during the academic school year.<br>4.1.2.5.7 In the case that participants in committee meetings are not present in person at a previously agreed meeting location, they shall be required to join a web conference meeting with their cameras on.<br>a. Exceptions may be made to this rule, provided that participants notify the committee chair 24 hours in advance, for:<br>i. Proven, longstanding technical issues,<br>ii. Meetings taken while traveling,<br>b. Failure to follow this rule shall result in an unexcused absence being recorded for the participant. Repeat offenses should be dealt with by the committee chair through a meeting with the participant<br>4.1.2.5.8 Committee Chairs may assign tasks to committee members; the completion of these tasks may be required as part of the committee meeting attendance criteria at the discretion of the Committee Chairs.<br>4.1.2.5.9 Committee Chairs may introduce committee-specific policies but must relay such policies to the President of the Senate and the Executive Secretary within two business days before the implementation of the policies. |
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- | Student Body Chair of Programming Responsibilities | |
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- | Current Language | Proposed Language |
- | 3.2.1.7.8.8 At the beginning of each semester, the Student Body President shall organize a sign-up sheet, reserve an event space, and arrange any purchases for every month of the semester. | 3.2.1.7.8.8 For each tabling, the Chair of Programming shall organize a sign-up sheet, reserve an event space, and arrange any purchases for every month of the semester. |
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- | Programming Committee Responsibilities | |
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- | Current Language | Proposed Language |
- | 4.1.2.1.4.8 COMMITTEE ON PROGRAMMING<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.1 Creates SGA Tabling Events, Workshops, and general SGA events.<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.2 The Chair of Programming will lead this Committee, with assistance of a vice-chair that is elected from within the committee.<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.3 All Programming Council Members must be on this committee. Additional members from all of the Student Government may join this committee.<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.4 Class specific events, such as formals, will be led by the respective Class Council of Programming members with assistance from the Committee of Programming and other Student Government constituents.<br>\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 4.3.3.1.4 Attendance at Class Programming Council meetings is required for all members of a respective Class Programming Council, with the exception that attendance shall be optional for members of the Class Council who are also legislative Senators. | 4.1.2.1.4.8 COMMITTEE ON PROGRAMMING<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.1 Creates SGA Tabling Events, Workshops, and general SGA events.<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.2 The Chair of Programming will lead this Committee.<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.3 The Committee will focus on SGA school-wide events and consist of members from the legislative branch of the Student Government Association.<br>4.1.2.1.4.8.4 Class specific events, such as formals, will be led by the Coordinator for Class Councils within the Office of LEED, alongside respective Class Programming Members. The Chair of Programming will act as a liaison between the class programming councils and the general SGA.<br>\-----------------------------------<br>4.3.3.1.4 Attendance at Class Programming Council meetings is required for all members of a respective class programming council, and optional for the Chair of Programming. |
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- | Cleaning up language to shift responsibility away from Chair of Programming. | |
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+ | Make Senators more active and engaged in the committee meetings, thus ensuring the efficient workflow of all committees. | |
The Bill hereby **PASSES/FAILS** by a vote of **\_\_** to **\_\_** with **\_\_** abstentions.
Upon passage, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the seal of the Senate to be affixed to this bill indicating the Senate’s assent and thus officially designated the bill’s adoption as law.
Signatures of Enactment:
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- Stone Meng
- Student Body President of the Johns Hopkins SGA
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- Amy Li
- Student Body Vice President of the Johns Hopkins SGA
+ Ryan Chou
+ Student Body President of the SGA at Johns Hopkins University
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- Nasreen Naqvi
- President of the Senate of the Johns Hopkins SGA
+ Nasreen naqvi
+ President of the Senate of the SGA at Johns Hopkins University
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- Buse Koldas
- Student Body Secretary of the Johns Hopkins SGA
+ Jackson Morris
+ Student Body Vice President of the SGA at Johns Hopkins University
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- Brandon Benjamin
- Student Body Treasurer of the Johns Hopkins SGA
+ Amy Li
+ Student Body Secretary of the SGA at Johns Hopkins University
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- Timothy Huang
- Student Body Chair of Programming for the Johns Hopkins SGA
+ Jenny Chen
+ Student Body Treasurer of the SGA at Johns Hopkins University
Signatures of Ceremony:
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+ \_\_Nasreen Naqvi\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- XXXX Senator of the Johns Hopkins SGA
+ Introducer of the Bill
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+ \_\_\_\_\_Tyler Turner\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- XX Senator of the Johns Hopkins SGA
+ Co-Sponsor of the Bill
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+ \_\_\_\_\_Mufasa Cruz Moreno\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
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+ Co-Sponsor of the Bill

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