Student Government Association

The Executive Branch includes SGA President, Senate Chair, Vice Presidents for each campus, and Directors. The Executive Board oversees all SGA efforts and represent students on university-wide matters.

President: The SGA President acts as administrative head for the entire organization.

• Represent the student body at official school functions.
• Meet with Executive Council at Scheduled Weekly Meetings
• Shall be an ex-officio member of all standing, and special committees of the Student Government Association.
• Serves as the official representative of the student body and sends a delegate when necessary.
• Is responsible for regular communication with the University President and the Cabinet.

Senate Chair: The Senate Chair serves as the primary leader and facilitator of the Senate. This individual ensures the effective operation of Senate meetings, promotes collaboration among senators, and serves as a liaison between the Senate, the SGA Executive Board, and the student body. The Senate Chair is responsible for upholding the mission of SGA by fostering an inclusive environment where senators can advocate for student needs and concerns.

Vice President(s): The Campus Vice President is the lead administrator of their local campus and represents the ideals and initiative of the President and their executive council. The responsibilities of this position are:

• Directs all respective campus Student Government body meetings
• Meet with Executive Council at Scheduled Weekly Meetings
• Attend any University committees they are appointed to serve on
• Actively engage in enhancing and improving the student experience on their respective campus
• Must serve a minimum of eight office hours per academic month.
• Have in-person courses on the campus that you serve

Director of Diversity & Inclusion: The Director of Diversity & Inclusion fosters a diversity-friendly environment in SGA and advocates on behalf of minority or unserved populations. The responsibilities for this position are:

• Oversees all Commission Senators for Diversity & Inclusion
• Meets with the Chief Diversity Officer of the University
• Provides reports and inputs to the Executive council to ensure advocacy for all person(s) of the UNG Student body
• Oversees the development and implementation of programs and services that promote diversity within the Student Government Association
• Ensures a collaborative and inclusive environment within UNG 

Director of Marketing and Communications: The Director of Marketing and Communications works to develop a brand for SGA and make sure that SGA is being open and transparent with communications to the student body. The responsibilities for this position are:

• Shall oversee all marketing and branding efforts for the consolidated SGA.
• Shall oversee taking and distributing minutes and attendance at Executive meetings.
• This person preferably has knowledge and experience in managing social media, creating marketing materials, and branding campaigns but not required.
• Oversee the public relations and marketing efforts for the consolidated SGA including but not limited to informing students about the programs, resources, initiatives, and/or enacted legislation sponsored by SGA.
• Shall provide direction and leadership for campus-based Communications Chairs

Director of Elections: The Director of Elections works to ensure impartiality, enforcing governing documents, and coordinating the execution of elections. The responsibilities for this position are:

• Serves as the chairperson for the Elections committee.
• Record votes at Executive meetings.
• Charged with the responsibility of enforcing and maintaining the Constitution, Bylaws, and Election code of the SGA.
• Organizes all necessary materials and coordinate all personnel for the efficient and prompt execution of the General Election, and all other SGA elections
• Shall provide direction and leadership for campus-based Elections Chairs

Director of Finance: The Director of Finance oversees the enforcement of the financial guidelines of SGA. The responsibilities for this position are:

• Oversees the Student Government Association’s budget, ensuring transparent and responsible allocation of funds.
• Prepares and assists with budget allocation process for student organizations and departments.
• Is responsible for the dissemination of proper financial information to the Finance Chairs and campuses.

Communications Chair

• Shall take and distribute minutes and attendance for campus-based meetings.
• Shall oversee all marketing and branding efforts for their campus SG.
• Oversee the public relations and marketing efforts for their campus SGA.
• Shall meet with the Director of Marketing and Communications regularly. 

Elections Chair

• Shall be responsible for serving on the Election Committee and assist in the implementation and creation of university wide elections.
• Shall oversee recording votes for campus-based meetings. 
• Shall oversee establishing and operating their respective campus elections.
• Shall serve as a member on the Elections Committe.
• Shall be charged with the responsibility of enforcing and maintain the Constitution, Bylaws, and Election code of the SGA. 

Finance Chair

• Shall have access and keep records of their campus government’s budgets and report to any SGA members as well as other students when asked.
• Shall keep record of their SGA’s budgets. 
• Shall keep constant contact with each Student Involvement Office in order to have access to the SGA’s budget. 
• Shall serve as a member on the Budget and Finance Committee.

College Senators: Meet regularly with the deans and faculty members in with your college.

• Organize town halls for constituents to voice their concerns.
• College Senators shall represent their constituents from their colleges to ensure adequate advising, recommend changes to class offering etc.
• Senators shall stay informed on matters impacting their constituents. Shall serve as a liaison to inform constituents on important university and student government initiatives.

Campus Senators: Serve as representatives for the students on their respective campus.

• Shall address issues facing their constituency through outreach and working to create positive change for the campus community.
• Organize opportunities for their constituents to voice their concerns. Shall stay informed on matters impacting their constituents.
• Serve as a liaison to inform constituents on important university and student government initiatives.
• Shall participate in Campus Governance activities including, but not limited to, voting on budget allocations, mini-grants, and new student organizations.

Commission Senators: Commission Senators serve as representatives for the students in their constituency.

• Senators shall address issues facing their constituency through outreach and working to create positive change for those they represent. Integral in collecting student concerns in order to promote diversity and inclusion on our campuses.
• Shall meet with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion to report concerns of their constituents.
• Meet regularly with the professional staff member associated with their area.
• Organize opportunities for constituents to voice their concerns.
• Collaborate with other student organizations and/or departments related to their area.
• Each commission must annually compile a report covering issues of their constituency, demonstrated efforts and outreach to address the issues of their constituency, and recommendations for SGA for the future.