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TITLE II - STUDENT BODY STATUTES 
THE EXECUTIVE  
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 
CHAPTER 200 - EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION 
CHAPTER 210 EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS ESTABLISHMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT 
CHAPTER 211 OFFICE OF THE STUDENT BODY TREASURER ESTABLISHMENT ACT 
CHAPTER 212 CHIEFS OF STAFF FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ESTABLISHMENT ACT 
CHAPTER 213 EXECUTIVE BRANCH TRANSITION OF POWERS ACT 
CHAPTER 220 - STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRODUCTIONS 
CHAPTER 221 - ACCENT 
CHAPTER 222 - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 
CHAPTER 223 - CHOMP THE VOTE 
CHAPTER 224 - S.T.A.A.R. (STUDENTS TAKING ACTION AGAINST RACISM) 
CHAPTER 225 - ACTION SG 
CHAPTER 226 - NIGHTLIFE NAVIGATORS 
CHAPTER 227 - GATORS GOING GREEN 
CHAPTER 228 - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GATOR INNOVATORS 
CHAPTER 229 - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE 
CHAPTER 230 - STUDENT HONOR CODE ADMINISTRATION 
CHAPTER 231 - THE BIG EVENT 
CHAPTER 232 - THE FLORIDA STUDENT GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE 
CHAPTER 234 - CLASS COUNCILS 
CHAPTER 235 - BRIDGES MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAM 
CHAPTER 236 - COMPLIMENTARY TICKET ACT 
CHAPTER 237 - STUDENT GOVERNMENT STATE OF THE CAMPUS ADDRESS 
 
CHAPTER 200 EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION (67-108, 72-187, 81-112, 82-145, 84-199, 90-163, 92-120, 
96-131, 97-108, 98-100, 98-122, 2000-136, 2001-122, 2004-116, 2004-127, 2020-1048, 2021-115) 
 
200.1 
In accordance with Article III, Section 6, of the Constitution of the Student Body of the University 
of Florida, the Student Senate does hereby provide by law for the succession to the offices of 
Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, and Student Body Treasurer.  
 
201.1   
In accordance with Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution of the Student Body of  
the University of Florida, if the office of Student Body President becomes vacant, such vacancy 
shall be filled by succession of the Student Body Vice President to that office.  
 
202.1   
A vacancy in the office of Student Body Vice President shall be filled by the  
following procedures:   
 
1. 
The Student Body President shall recommend a successor to the office of Student Body Vice 
President within fourteen (14) days of the vacancy occurring.  
 
 
2. 
At a special meeting, the Student Senate shall either approve or reject the candidate by a two-
thirds (2/3) vote of the entire seated membership.  
 
 
3. 
If the Student Senate rejects the candidate, the President shall recommend a new candidate 
and the process shall begin again.  
  
4. 
Should the Student Senate fail to approve the appointee, the appointee's name will be 
withdrawn and the Student Body President shall again appoint another individual, within the 
same time frame as Section 202.1(1), for consideration of the Student Senate at another special 
meeting. 
 
203.1   
In the event there is at any moment a vacancy in both the offices of Student Body  
President and Student Body Vice President, the Student Senate shall meet to elect a Student Body 
President and Student Body Vice President prior to the fourth full day of classes following the 
occurrence of the latter of said vacancies. A special meeting of the Student Senate, as provided for 
in Rule II (1) of the Senate Rules & Procedures, may be held for this purpose. Said officers being 
elected by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the entire seated membership shall serve until the next 
general campus election. 
 
203.2  
Until said officers are elected and sworn in, the Senate President shall serve as  
acting Student Body President.  
 
204.1   
The official line of succession within the hierarchy of Student Government as  
needed  will be:  
 
 
1.       Student Body President  
 
      2.  
Student Body Vice President  
 
3.       Senate President  
 
4.       Senate President Pro Tempore  
 
205.1   
A vacancy in the office of Student Body Treasurer shall be filled by the following  
procedures if the Treasurer vacating said office is physically able to do so and has not been 
impeached, they shall nominate to the Student Senate the names of three persons to succeed to the 
office of Student Body Treasurer within fourteen (14) days of the vacancy.  
 
1. 
The Student Senate, at a special meeting, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its entire seated 
membership shall elect one of the three persons nominated to succeed to the office of 
Student Body Treasurer. 
 
2. 
If one of the persons nominated to succeed to the office of Student Body Treasurer does 
not receive a two-thirds (2/3) vote, a runoff shall immediately be held between the two 
candidates who receive the highest number of votes. The candidate receiving a two-thirds 
(2/3) vote in the runoff shall be Treasurer.  
 
3. 
Should the Student Senate refuse all nominations, the immediate former Student Body 
Treasurer shall have an additional opportunity within fourteen (14) days to name three 
persons to succeed to the office of Student Body Treasurer. This procedure shall apply 
every time a confirmation is not attained. 
 
205.2  
If the Student Body Treasurer vacating said office is physically unable to nominate  
to the Student Senate the names of three persons to succeed, has been impeached, or has been 
removed by referendum, the Student Body President shall nominate to the Student Senate the 
names of three persons to succeed to the office of Treasurer and the process shall proceed as 
designated in Section 205.1, S.B.S.  
 
1. 
The Student Senate by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its members present and voting shall elect 
one of the three persons nominated to succeed to the office of Student Body Treasurer, 
except that,  
 
2. 
By a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its entire seated membership, the Student Senate shall have 
the power to refuse all three of the nominations, in such cases,  
 
3. 
The Student Body President shall, upon failure of confirmation, nominate to the Student 
Senate the names of three different persons for the election of a successor to the office of 
Student Body Treasurer within fourteen (14) days. This procedure shall apply every time 
a confirmation is not attained.  
 
205.3   
During the interim, the Student Body President shall act as Student Body 
  
 
Treasurer.  
 
206.1   
Except as provided in 200.4, any person succeeding to the Student Body offices of  
President, Vice President, or Treasurer shall immediately assume the full powers and duties of that 
office and shall serve for the remainder of the regular term of that office.  
 
207.1   
All elections to provide for executive succession shall be held in accordance with  
the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order. Each member of the Student Senate voting in 
such an election shall cast only one vote for one of the three nominated candidates. In the event 
that a two-thirds majority of the members of the Student Senate is not cast for one of the three 
candidates nominated, then the candidate receiving the smallest number of votes shall be 
eliminated from the three nominations and a run-off election between the two remaining candidates 
shall be held to determine the successor to the executive office.  
 
207.2   
If no nominee receives a two-thirds (2/3) vote in a run-off election for the cases of  
  
 
Sections 202.1, 203.1, and 205.1, S.B.S., then both nominees shall be rejected.  
 
208.1   
A vacancy by resignation shall only exist when the officer submits a notarized letter  
to the Senate President and a copy to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of said letter.  
 
209.1   
If either the Student Body Vice President or Student Body Treasurer shall be  
appointed by the above methods due to a vacancy created by the last day of Summer B, then the 
remaining half of the term shall be placed on the Fall ballot as a general election for the respective 
office.  
 
 
 
CHAPTER 210 EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS ESTABLISHMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT 
(2023-106, 2023-109) 
210.1 
The Executive Branch Officials are responsible to the Student Body President, Student Body 
Vice President, and Student Body Treasurer in whose name each Executive Branch Official acts. 
210.11 
The Executive Secretaries shall serve as secretaries to the Student Body President on public 
policy decisions as well as the responsibilities established in Section 210.51, S.B.S. 
210.12 
The Executive Agency Heads shall serve as the directors of said agencies and assist the Student 
Body President as well as the responsibilities established in Section 210.52, S.B.S. 
210.13 
The Executive Cabinet shall be made up of Cabinet Chairperson(s) and Cabinet Directors that 
shall assist the Student Body Vice President in addition to the responsibilities established in 
Section 210.53, S.B.S. 
210.2 
ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES 
210.21 
The Student Body President shall have the power to remove any Executive Secretary or 
Executive Agency Head or seek removal pursuant to Chapters 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
210.22 
The Student Body Vice President shall have the power to remove any member of the Executive 
Cabinet or seek removal pursuant to Chapters 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
210.23 
The Student Body President additionally shall have the power to remove any member of the 
Executive Cabinet upon consultation with the Student Body Vice President, or seek removal 
pursuant to Chapters 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
210.3 
An Executive Branch Official shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of 
the Student Senate present and voting, unless otherwise provided by student body law. 
210.4 
The Student Senate shall be notified of the Executive Branch Official appointments no later than 
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Senate Meeting at which the nominee is to be presented for 
confirmation. 
210.5 
The Executive Branch Officials shall be defined as the following: 
1. Executive Secretaries 
2. Executive Agencies 
3. Vice Presidential Executive Cabinet 
210.51  
The Executive Secretaries shall consist of the following officials: 
1. Secretary of Athletics and Recreation 
2. Secretary of Campus Safety 
3. Secretary of Graduate, Professional and Family 
4. Secretary of Finance and Fees 
5. Secretary of Health Affairs 
6. Secretary of Legal Affairs 
7. Secretary of Special Projects 
8. Secretary of Student Services 
9. Secretary of Academic Affairs 
10. Secretary of Technology 
11. Secretary of Satellite 
12. Secretary of Diversity 
13. Secretary of Press 
14. Solicitor General 
210.511 
The Student Body President may set any formal or informal structures or reporting techniques 
that they deem appropriate for the efficient and productive operation of the Executive 
Secretaries. 
210.52 
The Executive Agencies shall consist of the following officials: 
1. Student Government Productions Chairperson 
2. Student Government Productions Comptroller(s) 
3. ACCENT Chairperson 
4. External Affairs Chairperson 
5. Chomp the Vote Chairperson(s) 
6. Nightlife Navigators Chairperson(s) 
7. Gators Going Green Chairperson(s) 
8. Action SG Chairperson(s) 
9. Gator Innovators Chairperson(s) 
10. Young Leaders Conference Chairperson(s) 
11. Student Honor Code Administration Chairperson(s) 
12. S.T.A.A.R Chairperson(s) 
13. Big Event Chairperson(s) 
14. Florida Student Government Institute Chairperson(s) 
15. Class Councils Chairperson(s) 
16. Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program Chairperson(s) 
210.521 
Each Agency Head, with the exception of those mentioned in Section 210.522, S.B.S., will be 
required to keep at least one (1) office hour per week when class is in session to ensure that the 
student body can contact and share concerns and opinions with the Agency Heads. One of these 
hours must be served in the Student Government Office at a scheduled time that is constant 
during the semester. 
210.522 
The ACCENT and Student Government Productions Chairpersons will be required to keep at 
least three (3) office hours per week when class is in session to ensure that the student body can 
contact and share concerns and opinions with them. These hours must be served in their 
respective offices in the Student Government Office at a scheduled time that is constant during 
the semester. 
210.523 
Each Executive Agency Head may appoint eligible students to serve as staff to assist the agency 
in ensuring that the goals and objectives of the Agency Head and Student Body President are 
fulfilled and as otherwise provided for by student body law. 
210.524 
The Student Body President may create a new agency or program under Title II, S.B.S.. Any 
position created under Section 210.524, S.B.S. may only exist for the Student Body President’s 
term of office. If the position, or a position with a similar purpose, is to be extended past the 
Student Body President’s term of office, it must be codified under Title II, S.B.S.. 
210.525 
Any individual nominated for a position created under Section 210.524, S.B.S. shall take office 
upon a majority confirmation by the members present and voting of the Student Senate. 
210.526 
Any official in charge of an agency or program created under Section 210.524, S.B.S. shall make 
a report to the Student Senate at least once per semester regarding all progress and activities. 
210.53 
The Executive Cabinet shall be arranged in the following offices: 
A. Diversity Division Chairperson(s) 
1. Disability Affairs Director 
2. Interfaith Affairs Director 
3. International Affairs Director 
4. Women’s Affairs Director 
5. LGBTQ+ Affairs Director 
6. Multicultural Affairs Director 
 
B. Student Life Division Chairperson(s) 
1. Orange and Blue Director 
2. Greek Affairs Director 
3. Housing Affairs Director 
4. Veteran Affairs Director 
5. Health Affairs Director 
6. Finance and Affordability 
 
C. Leadership and Service Division Chairperson(s) 
1. Career Development Director 
2. Community Involvement Director 
3.  External Communication Director 
4.  Internal Relations Director 
5.  External Relations Director 
6.  Leadership Development and Involvement Director 
 
D. Transition Division Chairperson(s) 
1. PaCE Director 
2. Innovation Academy Director 
3. First Generation Director 
4. First-Year Experience Director 
5. Transfer Affairs Director 
6. Graduate Student Affairs Director 
7. Out of State Gators Director 
210.531 
There shall be at least one Executive Cabinet Chairperson(s) for every eight (8) Executive 
Cabinet Directors and no more than one for every four (4) Executive Cabinet Directors. 
210.532 
The Executive Cabinet will meet at the discretion of the Student Body Vice President during the 
school year, so long as the Executive Cabinet meets at least once every two (2) weeks. 
 
210.533 
Each Executive Cabinet Chairperson(s) is responsible for assisting the Student Body Vice 
President in overseeing the Executive Cabinet Directors in the respective area to which the 
Chairperson(s) is appointed. 
210.534 
Each Executive Cabinet Director has the responsibility to formulate projects and programs 
relating to their division that will benefit the Student Body. Each program and project will 
comply with Student Body Law and be executed as determined by the Student Body Vice 
President. 
210.535 
Each Executive Cabinet Chairperson(s) and Executive Cabinet Director may appoint eligible 
students, with the approval of the Student Body Vice President to serve as cabinet staff to assist 
the officer in ensuring that the goals and objectives of the Executive Cabinet are fulfilled. In 
addition, assignments to staff may be made by the Student Body Vice President. 
210.6 
The Student Body President shall only nominate a maximum of two nominees for one role 
within the Student Body Officials as established in Chapter 210, S.B.S. 
210.7 
The Student Senate may choose to approve only one nominee of any of the Student Body 
Officials as established in Chapter 210, S.B.S. 
210.8 
In the event of a tied decision shall occur behind any two identical Student Body Officials as 
established in Chapter 210, S.B.S., the Student Body President shall serve as the tie-breaking 
vote on that decision. 
 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 211 OFFICE OF THE STUDENT BODY TREASURER ESTABLISHMENT ACT (2023-106) 
 
211.1 
In accordance with Article IV, Section 8 of the Constitution of the Student Body of the 
University of Florida, the Student Senate does hereby create the position of Assistant Treasurer, 
as provided by law for the wellbeing of the Student Body. 
 
211.11 
The Student Body Treasurer shall have the power to appoint as many Assistant Treasurers as is 
deemed necessary to ensure the efficient operation of Student Government Finance. 
Appointments are subject to a required two-thirds (2/3) approval by Student Senators present and 
voting in the Student Senate. 
 
211.12 
The Assistant Treasurer(s) shall assist the Student Body Treasurer in any capacity that the 
Treasurer deems appropriate. 
 
211.13 
An Assistant Treasurer may, upon written consent of the Treasurer, act on the Treasurer's behalf 
in the capacity of Student Body Treasurer. 
 
211.14 
No Assistant Treasurer may serve as Student Body Treasurer in the absence of the Student Body 
Treasurer for a period of longer than two (2) weeks without a two- thirds (2/3) approval of those 
present and voting at a regular meeting of the Student Senate. 
 
211.2 
The Student Body Treasurer may also appoint other aides to assist in educating the student body 
and student organizations about the Student Government funding process. 
 
211.3 
The Student Body Treasurer may set any formal or informal structures or reporting techniques 
that they deem appropriate for the efficient and productive operation of their office. 
 
211.4 
The Student Body Treasurer shall have the power to remove any member of their staff at any 
time and for any such cause including but not limited to misfeasance, malfeasance, or 
nonfeasance. 
 
 
CHAPTER 212 CHIEFS OF STAFF FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ESTABLISHMENT ACT (2023-106) 
 
212.1 
The constitutional officers of the Executive Branch; the Student Body President, the Student 
Body Vice President, and the Student Body Treasurer, may each appoint one (1) individual with 
the formal title of Chief of Staff to serve in their respective areas of Student Government. 
 
212.2 
Each Chief of Staff shall serve as an assistant to the officer they serve in accomplishing 
executive tasks. The duties of the Chiefs of Staff may include but not be limited to preparing 
documents, serving as a liaison between other students, officers and the Executive Officer; 
conducting research; and attending meetings in the Student Body Officer’s absence. They shall 
relay all pertinent information to the Student Body Officer. 
 
212.3 
The Student Body Officer alone shall determine the specific responsibilities and expectations of 
the appointed Chief of Staff. 
 
212.4 
The Chief of Staff shall not assume any specific constitutionally-defined powers of the Student 
Body Officer which may include but not be limited to the ability to vote, sign documents, 
allocate Student Government funds, or dismiss officers. 
 
212.5 
Only the appointing Student Body Officer may declare or dismiss a Chief of Staff. The Chief of 
Staff shall not need approval of any other officer or body. 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 213 EXECUTIVE BRANCH TRANSITION OF POWERS ACT (2023-106) 
 
213.1  
OFFICE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT-ELECT 
 
213.10 
The purpose of this section is to promote the orderly transfer of the executive power in 
connection with the expiration of the term of office of a Student Body President and the 
inauguration of a new Student Body President. The student body’s interest requires that such 
transitions in the office of Student Body President be accomplished so as to assure continuity in 
the faithful execution of the laws. 
 
213.11 
There is hereby created the Office of the Student Body President-elect as defined in Article IX, 
Section 1(h) of the Student Body Constitution. 
 
213.12 
The Student Body President-elect, may at any time after the certification of the Spring Election 
results, submit to the Student Senate, their nominees for Agency Heads, Executive Secretaries, 
Cabinet Chairpersons, and Cabinet Directors pursuant to Chapter 210, S.B.S., for terms to begin 
concurrently with the incoming Student Body President. 
 
213.13 
The Student Body President-elect shall have at their disposal, access to staff, email, and other 
resources necessary to facilitate transition and other such activities not prohibited by student 
body law. 
 
213.2 
OFFICE OF THE STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT 
 
213.20 
The purpose of this section is to promote the orderly transfer of the executive power in 
connection with the expiration of the term of office of a Student Body Vice President and the 
inauguration of a new Student Body Vice President. The student body’s interest requires that 
such transitions in the office of Student Body Vice President be accomplished so as to assure 
continuity in the faithful execution of the laws. 
 
213.21 
There is hereby created the Office of the Student Body Vice President-elect as defined in Article 
IX, Section 1(h) of the Student Body Constitution. 
 
213.22 
The Student Body Vice President-elect shall have at their disposal, access to staff, email, and 
other resources necessary to facilitate transition and to conduct such activities not prohibited by 
student body law. 
 
213.3 
OFFICE OF THE STUDENT BODY TREASURER-ELECT 
 
213.30 
The purpose of this section is to promote the orderly transfer of the executive power in 
connection with the expiration of the term of office of a Student Body Treasurer and the 
inauguration of a new Student Body Treasurer. The student body’s interest requires that such 
transitions in the office of Student Body Treasurer be accomplished so as to assure continuity in 
the faithful execution of the laws. 
 
213.31 
There is hereby created the Office of the Student Body Treasurer-elect as defined in Article IX, 
Section 1(h) of the Student Body Constitution. 
 
213.32 
The Student Body Treasurer-elect, may at any time after the certification of the Spring Election 
results, submit to the Student Senate, their nominees for Assistant Treasurers pursuant to Chapter 
211, S.B.S., for terms to begin concurrently with the incoming Student Body Treasurer. 
 
213.33 
The Student Body Treasurer-elect shall have at their disposal, access to staff, email, and other 
resources necessary to facilitate transition and other such activities not prohibited by student 
body law. 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 220 STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRODUCTIONS (69-112, 69-115, 71-118, 71-140, 72-161, 91-
103, 96-127, 98-100, 2003-125, 2006-133, 2007-129, 2014-112, 2016-105, 2021-115) 
 
220.1   
Student Government Productions, as an agency of Student Government, shall  
 
 
operate under the authority of the Student Body President who shall be  
 
 
empowered to remove from positions those individuals guilty of malfeasance,  
 
 
misfeasance, or nonfeasance. 
 
220.11   
A member of Student Government Productions may also be removed by following  
                        the procedures as outlined Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S.  
220.2    
Student Government Productions shall exist as an agency of Student Government,  
 
 
in order to provide a well-balanced variety of free and paid entertainment  
 
 
throughout the academic year. Student Government Productions shall be the sole  
 
 
Student Government-funded agency for booking youth-oriented, contemporary  
 
 
entertainment and shall coordinate all contractual, financial, promotional and  
 
 
production details for these productions.  
 
220.3   
There 
shall 
be 
a 
Student 
Government 
Productions 
Chairperson 
who 
shall 
be  
             
 responsible 
for 
scheduling 
entertainment, 
negotiating 
contracts, 
formulating 
a   
             
 budget, and overseeing all other activities of Student Government Productions. 
They shall be appointed by the Student Body President and shall assume office upon majority 
confirmation by the members of the Student Senate present and voting. 
 
220.31  
The Chairperson shall coordinate communications and serve as a liaison between   
 
  
the organization and the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, the UF Administration, the  
 
  
UF Athletic Association, the Student Government Executive Committee, the  
 
 
  
Student Senate and any other group or business with whom the organization  
 
 
  
regularly does business.  
 
220.32  
The Chairperson shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least once a  
 
 
  
semester regarding the progress of Student Government Productions. 
 
220.4   
The Student Government Productions Chairperson shall appoint a minimum of  
 
 
  
two (2) and a maximum of four (4) Vice-Chairpersons subject to approval by the Student Body  
President. 
The 
Vice-Chairpersons 
shall 
assist 
the 
Chairperson 
in  
               all phases of the operation of the organization and shall serve terms running  
               concurrently with that of the Chairperson. 
 
220.5   
Student Government Productions shall have a Comptroller who shall be   
 
 
  
responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting procedures of Student  
 
 
  
Government Productions. They shall be appointed by the Student Body President   
 
and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the Student Senate present 
and voting. 
  
  
220.51 
The Comptroller may appoint, with the approval of the Student Body President, up to two 
(2) Assistant Comptrollers to assist in overseeing the financial and accounting procedures 
of Student Government Productions. 
 
220.52 
INTENT: It is the intent of Section 220.5, S.B.S. to provide quality entertainment to the student 
body 
while 
maintaining 
fiscal 
responsibility. 
The 
Comptroller 
shall 
ensure that Student Government Productions adheres to the budget of the current  
fiscal 
year. 
The 
Chairperson 
shall 
oversee, 
and 
be 
the 
primary 
decision-maker, 
on 
all 
production 
aspects 
of 
Student 
Government 
Productions. 
 It is also the intent of this act that the Comptroller possess a sound financial 
 background. Furthermore, the Chairperson should be familiar with the internal  
 procedures of Student Government Productions.  
 
220.6   
The remainder of the organization’s structure shall be left up to the Chairperson  
 
 
and approved by the Student Body President.  
 
220.71  
The Chairperson and Comptroller shall serve in office from the time that the  
Student Senate approves the appointment until the last day of classes in the 
       Spring semester at 8am ET.  
 
220.72  
Should the Chairperson or Comptroller resign or be removed from office, 
a 
successor 
shall 
be 
appointed 
through 
the 
same 
procedures 
used 
to 
              make the original appointment. 
220.73            Any replacement Chairperson or Comptroller approved shall serve only until  
the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed  
            pursuant to Section 220.3, S.B.S., or Section 220.5, S.B.S., whichever is applicable.  
 
220.8   
Before any offer is made by Student Government Productions to a prospective  
entity, an event planning budget request shall be submitted by the Chairperson of  
Student Government  Productions  to  the  Comptroller  and  subject  to  the  
Comptroller’s approval. Said approval is to be based solely on financial concerns  
as determined by the Comptroller prior to an offer being made. Upon approving  
an event budget and the offer subsequently being made, the Comptroller shall  
consider the funds enumerated in the said budget encumbered until either the offer  
is ultimately refused or the event is concluded. 
 
220.81  
An event planning budget shall detail expected expenses for a specific event.  
 
220.82  
The Student Government Productions advisor shall sign the final offer proposal  
  
 
prior to releasing it to the prospective entity. The offer shall not be sent without 
    
 
the advisor’s signature.  
 
220.9   
Upon submission of the event budget, the Comptroller will have a maximum  
  
 
period of three (3) business days to approve, disapprove, or edit said budget. If no  
  
 
action is taken within three (3) business days, it is up to the discretion of the  
  
 
Student Government Productions Chairperson whether the offer will move  
  
 
forward. Sub-budget requests submitted to and by the Chairperson shall be  
  
 
forwarded to:  
 
1. Student Government Office Manager for verification of date  
2. Student Body President  
3. Student Government Finance  
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 221 ACCENT (68-124, 70-118, 71-140, 71-147, 72-161, 77-116, 79-264, 80-113, 80-163, 81-112, 
82-145, 84-174, 89-106, 91-103, 96-127, 98-100, 2004-127, 2007-124, 2016-105, 2021-115) 
 
221.1   
ACCENT, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority 
  
 
of the Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove from 
position those individuals guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance.  
 
221.11  
A member of ACCENT may also be removed by following the procedures as   
                            outlined per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S.  
221.2   
ACCENT shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to provide   
 
  
a wide range of speakers throughout the academic year and shall coordinate all  
 
 
  
contractual, financial, promotional and production details of these lectures.  
 
221.3   
There shall be an ACCENT Chairperson who shall be responsible for scheduling   
 
  
entertainment, negotiating contracts, formulating a budget, and overseeing all other activities of  
ACCENT. They shall be appointed by the Student Body President and shall assume office upon 
majority confirmation by the members of the Student Senate present and voting. 
 
221.31  
The Chairperson shall coordinate communications and serve as a liaison between  
 
  
the organization and the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, the UF Administration, the  
 
  
UF Athletic Association, the Student Government Executive Committee, the 
 
 
  
Student Senate and any other group or business with whom the organization 
 
 
  
regularly does business.  
 
221.32  
The Chairperson shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least once a  
 
 
semester regarding the progress of ACCENT. 
 
221.41   
The Chairperson shall serve in office from the time that the Student Senate approves  
            the appointment until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am ET.  
221.42  
Should the Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor  
 
 
shall be appointed through the same procedure used to make the original   
 
 
 
 
appointment.  
 
221.43  
Any replacement Chairperson approved shall serve only until the last day of  
 
 
  
classes in the Spring semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to   
 
 
  
Section 221.3, S.B.S.  
 
221.5   
The ACCENT Chairperson shall appoint three (3) Vice-Chairpersons subject to   
 
  
confirmation by the Student Body President. The vice-chairpersons shall assist the  
               Chairperson in all phases of the operation of the organization and shall serve terms  
               running 
concurrently 
with 
that 
of 
the 
Chairperson. 
The 
remainder 
of 
the  
               organizational structure shall be left up to the Chairperson and confirmed by the  
               Student Body President. 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 222 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (92-140, 97-129, 2002-132, 2007-110, 
2007-125, 2012-105, 2016-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
222.1 
External Affairs, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority of the 
Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove from position those individuals 
guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance. 
 
222.11 
A member of External Affairs may also be removed by following the procedures as outlined 
per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
222.2 
External Affairs shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to represent 
Student Government to any external legislature or municipality and shall coordinate all 
financial details of this representation. 
 
222.3 
There shall be an External Affairs Chairperson who shall be responsible for programs, 
finances, and overseeing all other activities of the External Affairs Agency. 
 
222.31 
The Chairperson shall coordinate communications and serve as official liaison of Student 
Government to the U.S. Congress, the Florida State Legislature, and Local and County 
Municipalities, or any other external group or business with which the organization has regular 
contact. 
 
222.32 
The Chairperson may appoint an official delegate to serve as the official liaison between 
Student Government and any of the bodies referenced in Section 222.31, S.B.S.. 
 
222.33 
The Chairperson shall make an oral reports to the Student Senate at least once a semester 
regarding the lobbying efforts of the University of Florida Student Government. 
222.41 
The Chairperson shall serve in office from the time that the Student Senate approves the 
appointment until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am ET. 
 
222.42 
Should the Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed 
through the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
222.43 
Any replacement Chairperson approved shall serve only until the last day of classes in the 
Spring semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to 217. 
 
222.5 
The External Affairs Chairperson shall appoint no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) 
Vice Chairpersons subject to approval by the Student Body President. The Vice Chairpersons 
shall serve terms running concurrently with the External Affairs Chairperson. The remainder 
of the organizational structure shall be left up to the External Affairs Chairperson and 
approved by the Student Body President. 
 
222.51 
The External Affairs Chairperson, with the consent of the Student Body President, shall assign 
to each Vice Chairperson a program that the Vice Chairperson is responsible for overseeing 
and/or a specific governmental agency that the Vice Chairperson will act as a liaison to on 
behalf of Student Government. 
 
222.52 
The External Affairs Chairperson shall appoint at least a Vice Chair of Policy and a Vice Chair 
of Community and Political Affairs subject to approval by the Student Body President. The 
Vice Chair of Policy shall be responsible for representing the interests of the student body on a 
state and national level. The Vice Chair of Community and Political Affairs shall be responsible 
for representing the interests of the student body on a local level. 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 223 - CHOMP THE VOTE (2008-103, 2016-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
223.1 
Chomp the Vote, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority of the 
Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove from position those individuals 
guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance. 
 
223.11 
A member of Chomp the Vote may also be removed by following the procedures as outlined 
per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
223.2 
Chomp the Vote shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to provide the 
students of the University of Florida with the opportunities to register or update their voter 
information, educate students about political issues, and provide conducive measures to 
encourage students to vote. All of these duties shall be performed in a non-partisan and legal 
way as defined by the State of Florida Statutes. 
 
223.3 
There shall be a Chomp the Vote Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible for overseeing all 
activities of the Chomp the Vote Program. They shall be appointed by the Student Body 
President and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the Student 
Senate present and voting. 
 
223.31 
The Chairperson(s) shall make a good faith effort to work with the ideals and goals of the 
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections and shall make every effort to keep the aforementioned 
body informed of its activities. 
 
223.32 
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral reports to the Student Senate at least twice once a 
semester regarding its registration, education, and mobilization efforts. 
 
223.41 
Should the Chairperson(s) resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed 
through the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
223.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am 
ET, unless reappointed pursuant to 218 Section 223.3, S.B.S. 
 
223.43 
Any replacement Director approved shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring 
semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 223.3, S.B.S. 
 
223.5 
 The Chomp the Vote Chairperson(s) shall appoint the number of officials and program 
members that is deemed necessary to effectively achieve the program’s goals. The 
organizational structure shall be left up to the Chomp the Vote Chairperson(s) and approved by 
the Student Body President. 
 
223.6 
The Chairperson(s) shall make a good faith effort to promote non-partisan registration, 
education and mobilization. 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 224 -  S.T.A.A.R. (STUDENTS TAKING ACTION AGAINST RACISM) (93-132, 96-131, 2007-
128, 2014-112, 2016-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
224.1  
S.T.A.A.R. shall be an official agency of Student Government, and shall  
operate under the authority of the Student Body President who shall be  
empowered to remove 
 
from positions those individuals guilty of malfeasance,  
misfeasance, or nonfeasance.  
 
224.11 
 A member of S.T.A.A.R. may also be removed by following the procedures as outlined per 
Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
224.2 
S.T.A.A.R. shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is promoting better 
relations within the University of Florida campus and Gainesville community through a series 
of community service projects, meetings, and other activities that may promote racial harmony. 
 
224.3 
There shall be a S.T.A.A.R. Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible for scheduling, budgeting, 
promoting, and overseeing all other activities of S.T.A.A.R. They shall be appointed by the 
Student Body President and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of 
the Student Senate present and voting. 
 
224.31 
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least once a semester 
regarding the progress of the S.T.A.A.R.agency. 
 
224.4 
Should the Student Senate not confirm the candidate for Chairperson(s), the Student Body 
President shall appoint another candidate within an immediately renewed thirty (30) day 
window. This procedure shall apply every time a confirmation is not attained. This window 
shall not apply during recognized University holidays and academic breaks. 
 
224.41 
Should a Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed through 
the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
224.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am 
ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 224.3, S.B.S.. 
 
224.43 
Any replacement Chairperson(s) approved shall serve only until the last day of classes in the 
Spring semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to 219.4. 
 
224.5 
Each member of S.T.A.A.R. will focus on a different aspect of racism and ways to improve 
existing problems within the University of Florida campus and throughout the Gainesville 
community, through the above mentioned activities. These activities are at the member's 
discretion and are subject to approval by the S.T.A.A.R Chairperson(s). 
 
224.6 
The Chairperson(s) will appoint one (1) Vice Chair subject to approval by the Student Body 
President. The remainder of the organizational structure shall be left up to the Chairperson(s). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 225 Action SG (..., 97-108, 97-113, 2007-126, 2012-105, 2016-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
225.1 
Action SG, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority of the 
Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove from position those individuals 
guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance.  
 
225.11 
A member of Action SG may also be removed by following the procedures as outlined per 
Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
225.12 
Action SG shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to coordinate with the 
Student Body President the completion of the executive agenda and to promote student 
awareness in regard to the actions of Student Government. 
 
225.2 
Action SG shall be responsible for: 
 
1. 
Social Media content of Student Government events, activities, and interests. 
2. 
Content for the Student Government website 
3. 
Organizing outreach to students and student organizations on behalf of the Student Body 
President. 
 
225.21 
For the purpose of the agency, technical equipment will be defined as any Audio or Video 
equipment owned by Student Government, with the exception of any equipment expressly 
intended for office use.  
225.3 
There shall be an Action SG Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible for overseeing all 
responsibilities of Action SG. They shall be appointed by the Student Body President and shall 
assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the Student Senate present and 
voting. The Chairperson(s) shall serve as a liaison between the UF Administration, the Student 
Body, the Student Senate and any other group or individual with whom Action SG maintains a 
relationship. 
 
 225.32  
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least once a semester 
regarding the progress of Action SG. 
 
 
225.41 
Should a Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed through 
the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
225.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am 
ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 225.3, S.B.S.. 
 
225.43 
Any replacement Chairperson shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring 
semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 225.3, S.B.S.. 
 
225.5 
The Chairperson(s) shall appoint no more than four (4) Vice-Chairpersons subject to approval 
by the Student Body President. The organizational structure shall be left up to the Action SG 
Chairperson(s) and approved by the Student Body President.
CHAPTER 226 – NIGHTLIFE NAVIGATORS (2008-148, 2009-110, 2016-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
226.1 
 Nightlife Navigators, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority 
of the Student Body President shall be empowered to remove from position those individuals 
guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance. 
 
226.11 
A member of Nightlife Navigators may also be removed by following the procedures as 
outlined per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
226.2 
Nightlife Navigators shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to inform 
University of Florida students about nighttime transportation options so that students can 
safely navigate their way to and from nightlife destinations without drinking and driving. A 
major goal of Nightlife Navigators is to improve nightlife transportation options. 
 
226.3 
There shall be a Nightlife Navigators Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible for overseeing 
all activities of the Nightlife Navigators. They shall be appointed by the Student Body 
President and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the Student 
Senate present and voting. 
 
226.31 
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral reports to the Student Senate at least once a semester 
regarding its efforts. 
 
 
 
  
226.41 
Should a Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed through 
the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
226.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am 
ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 226.3, S.B.S.. 
 
226.43 
Any replacement Chairperson shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring 
semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 226.3, S.B.S.. 
 
226.5  
The Nightlife Navigators Chairperson(s) shall appoint the number of officials and program 
members that is deemed necessary to effectively achieve the program’s goals. The organizational 
structure shall be left up to the Nightlife Navigators Chairperson(s) and approved by the Student 
Body President. 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 227 – GATORS GOING GREEN (2009-112, 2012-105, 2016-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
227.1 
 Gators Going Green, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority 
of the Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove from position those 
individuals guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance.  
 
227.11 
A member of Gators Going Green may also be removed by following the procedures as 
outlined per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
227.2 
Gators Going Green shall be an agency of Student Government whose mission is to constantly 
work towards implementing policies and programming which brings about sustainable 
improvements to the University of Florida. Gators Going Green seeks to be the link between 
Student Government and the Student Body, the University of Florida, and the Gainesville 
Community by promoting sustainable initiatives, addressing the needs of the student body for 
future generations, and establishing a permanent culture of environmental awareness. 
 
227.3 
There shall be a Gators Going Green Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible for overseeing 
all activities of Gators Going Green. They shall be appointed by the Student Body President 
and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the Student Senate 
present and voting. 
 
227.31 
The Chairperson(s) shall coordinate communications and serve as a liaison between the 
agency and the Office of Sustainability, the UF Administration, the Student Body President, 
the Student Senate and any other group or business with whom the organization does business. 
 
227.32 
The Chairperson(s) may appoint staff members to serve as liaisons between the agency and 
any of the groups or businesses as mentioned in Section 227.31, S.B.S.. 
 
227.33 
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate every at least once per 
semester on its progress in sustainability. 
 
227.41 
Should a Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed through 
the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
227.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am 
ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 227.3, S.B.S.. 
 
227.43 
Any replacement Chairperson shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring 
semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 227.3, S.B.S.. 
 
227.5 
The Gators Going Green Chairperson(s) shall appoint a Treasurer, subject to approval by the 
Student Body President. The Treasurer shall, in conjunction with the Chairperson(s), formulate 
a budget and handle all monetary matters. The Treasurer shall not, however, have veto power 
over the decisions of the Chairperson(s). The remainder of the organizational structure shall be 
left up to the Gators Going Green Chairperson(s) and approved by the Student Body President. 
 
227.6 
The Gators Going Green Chairperson(s) shall appoint a Vice Chairperson, subject to 
confirmation by the Student Body President. The remainder of the organizational structure 
shall be left up to the Chairperson(s) and confirmed by the Student Body President.
CHAPTER 228 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GATOR INNOVATORS (2014-104, 2016-105, 2021-115, 
2023-59) 
 
228.1 
Gator Innovators, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority of the 
Student Body President, who shall be empowered to remove from position those individuals 
guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance. 
 
228.11 
A member of Gator Innovators may also be removed by following the procedures as outlined 
per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
228.2 
Gator Innovators shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to collaborate 
with the Gainesville community and beyond to foster the startup, innovation, and 
entrepreneurship communities. 
 
228.3 
There shall be a Gator Innovators Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible for programs, 
finances, and overseeing all other activities of the Gator Innovators Program.  
 
228.31 
The Gator Innovators Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least 
once a semester regarding the progress and efforts of Gator Innovators. 
 
228.41 
Should the Chairperson(s) resign or be removed from office a successor shall be appointed 
through the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
228.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am 
ET, unless reappointed pursuant to 224.4 Section 228.3, S.B.S. 
 
228.43 
Any replacement Chairperson shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring 
semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to 224.4. 
 
228.5 
The Gator Innovators Chairperson(s) shall appoint Vice-Chair(s), subject to approval by the 
Student Body President. The remainder of the organizational structure shall be left up to the 
Gator Innovators Chairperson(s) and approved by the Student Body President.
CHAPTER 229 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE (2014-105, 2016-105, 
2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
229.1 
Young Leaders Conference, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the 
authority of the Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove from position 
those individuals guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance. 
 
229.11 
A member of the Young Leaders Conference may also be removed by following the 
procedures as outlined per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S.  
 
229.2 
Young Leaders Conference shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to 
educate and empower collegiate peers in order to develop a high school conference focused on 
developing future leaders. 
 
229.3 
There shall be a Young Leaders Conference Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible for 
programs, finances, and overseeing all other activities of the Young Leaders Conference 
Program. They shall be appointed by the Student Body President and shall assume office upon 
majority confirmation by the members of the Student Senate present and voting. 
 
229.31 
The Young Leaders Conference Chairperson(s) shall make an oral reports to the Student 
Senate at least once a semester regarding the progress and efforts of the Young Leaders 
Conference. 
 
229.41 
Should a Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed 
through the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
229.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8am 
ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 229.3, S.B.S. 
 
229.43 
Any replacement Chairperson shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring 
semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 229.3, S.B.S. 
 
229.5 
The Young Leaders Conference Chairperson(s) shall appoint Vice-Chair(s), subject to 
approval by the Student Body President. The remainder of the organizational structure shall be 
left up to the Young Leaders Conference Chairperson(s) and approved by the Student Body 
President.
CHAPTER 230 STUDENT HONOR CODE ADMINISTRATION (2011-109, 216, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
230.1 
The Honor Code Administration Chairperson(s) shall be appointed by the Student Body 
President, and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the Student 
Senate present and voting. 
 
230.31 
The Honor Code Administration Chairperson must meet the following conditions: 
 
1. 
Obtained at least 60 undergraduate credit hours by the time of appointment. 
2. 
Served for at least one year in the Honor Code Administration as a Vice 
Chair. 
 
230.4 
The Honor Code Administration Chairperson(s) may appoint the following officers subject to 
confirmation by the Student Body President: 
 
1. 
Ten (10) Vice Chairs to assist the Chairperson(s) in all duties including, but 
not limited to the proctoring of exams and all activities related to the Student 
Conduct Committees. These Vice Chairs will be selected in conjunction with 
the Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, confirmed by a 
two-thirds vote of those present and voting of the Student Senate, and shall 
be recommended to the Vice President for Student Affairs for final approval. 
 
2. 
Up to three (3) Clerks who will serve as the administrative assistants and 
schedulers of the Honor Code Administration. 
 
230.41 
All officers, unless otherwise noted, must have at least 30 credits, have at least one semester 
in residence at UF, and must be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct and 
Conflict Resolution before assuming office. 
 
230.5 
The Honor Code Administration Chairperson(s) shall work in partnership with the Director 
of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution in all matters regarding the Student Conduct 
Committee. This includes the selection of student and faculty members of these committees 
as well as the chairpersons of those committees.  
 
230.51 
The Honor Code Administration shall establish an exam proctoring service for any willing 
professor/instructor in order to enforce and increase awareness of the Honor Code. 
 
230.52 
The Honor Code Administration shall, using funding as deemed appropriate by the Student 
Senate each semester, establish an Honor Code awareness campaign to educate students 
about the contents and importance of the UF Honor Code. 
 
230.53 
The Honor Code Administration shall serve as a liaison between the Admissions Office, 
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, and UF applicants with Honor Code violations on 
record. 
 
230.54 
The Honor Code Administration shall assist in the training of the Student Conduct 
Committee. 
 
230.55 
The Honor Code Administration shall consult with and educate faculty and students who may 
be involved in any respect in an honor code violation or any matters before a Student 
Conduct Committee. 
 
230.56 
The Honor Code Administration shall be available to discuss the Honor Code and violations 
thereof with students during office hours. 
 
230.57 
The Honor Code Administration shall recommend changes to the Student Honor Code as 
deemed necessary by the Chairperson(s). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 231 THE BIG EVENT (2017-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
231.1 
The Big Event, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the authority of the 
Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove from position those individuals 
guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance. 
 
231.11 
A member of The Big Event may also be removed by following the procedures as outlined per 
Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
231.2 
The Big Event shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to provide 
students an opportunity to engage in community service projects that not only serve to benefit 
the Gainesville community, but also promote stronger ties between the University of Florida 
students and faculty with all parts of Gainesville. 
 
231.3 
There shall be a Chairperson(s) of The Big Event who shall be responsible for coordinating 
and overseeing all activities of The Big Event. They shall be appointed by the Student Body 
President and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the Student 
Senate present and voting. 
 
231.31 
The Big Event Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least once a 
semester regarding the progress and efforts of the Big Event. 
 
231.41 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve in office from the time that the Student Senate approves the 
appointment until the last day of classes in the Spring semester at 8AM ET, unless reappointed 
pursuant to Section 231.3, S.B.S.. 
 
231.42 
Should a Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be appointed 
through the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
231.43 
Any replacement Chairperson approved shall serve only until the last day of classes in the 
Spring semester at 8AM ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 231.3, S.B.S. 
 
231.5 
The Big Event Chairperson(s) shall appoint the number of officials and program members that 
is deemed necessary to effectively achieve the program’s goals. The organizational structure 
shall be left up to The Big Event Chairperson(s) and approved by the Student Body President.
CHAPTER 232 THE FLORIDA STUDENT GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE (2017-105, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
 
232.1 
The Florida Student Government Institute, as an agency of Student Government shall 
operate under the authority of the Student Body President who shall be empowered to 
remove from position those individuals guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or 
nonfeasance. 
 
232.11 
A member of the Florida Student Government Institute may be removed by following 
the procedures as outlined per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
232.2 
The Florida Student Government Institute shall be an agency of Student Government 
whose purpose is to host a leadership conference for Florida institutions of higher 
education in order to facilitate collaboration between student leaders from each 
school regarding their respective Student Government. 
 
232.3 
There shall be a Florida Student Government Institute Chairperson(s) who shall be 
responsible for scheduling, budgeting, promoting, and overseeing all other activities 
of the Florida Student Government Institute. They shall be appointed by the Student 
Body President and shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members 
of the Student Senate present and voting. 
 
232.31 
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least once a 
semester regarding the progress of the Florida Student Government Institute. 
 
232.41 
Should the Chairperson(s) resign or be removed from office, a successor shall be 
appointed through the same procedure used to make the original appointment. 
 
232.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring semester 
at 8AM ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 232.3, S.B.S. 
 
232.43 
Any replacement Chairperson approved shall serve only until the last day of classes 
in the Spring semester at 8AM ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 232.3, 
S.B.S. 
 
232.5 
The Florida Student Government Institute Chairperson(s) shall appoint the number of 
officials and program members that is deemed necessary to effectively achieve the 
program’s goals. The organizational structure shall be left up to the Florida Student 
Government Institute Chairperson(s) and approved by the Student Body President.
CHAPTER 234 CLASS COUNCILS (2019-107, 2020-1021, 2021-115, 2023-59) 
  
234.1 
Class Councils, as an agency of Student Government, shall operate under the 
authority of the Student Body President who shall be empowered to remove 
from position those individuals guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, or 
nonfeasance. 
 
234.11 
A member of Class Councils may also be removed by following the 
procedures as outlined per Chapter 306 and 307, S.B.S. 
 
234.2 
Class Councils shall be an agency of Student Government whose purpose is to 
serve and unite the University of Florida’s cohorts of graduating classes. Class 
Councils will host various programming events in an effort to build 
community and pride within their respective academic class. In partnership 
with the University of Florida Alumni Association, Class Councils will 
enhance university traditions and increase the value of every student’s degree 
through alumni engagement and participation. 
 
234.3 
There shall be a Class Councils Chairperson(s) who shall be responsible 
for overseeing implementation of all responsibilities of the Class Councils. 
The Class Councils Chairperson(s) shall serve as the Senior Class 
President(s). They shall be appointed by the Student Body President and 
shall assume office upon majority confirmation by the members of the 
Student Senate present and voting. 
 
234.31 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve as a liaison between the University of 
Florida administration, University of Florida Alumni Association, the 
Student Body President, and each Class Council. 
 
234.32 
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least 
once per semester regarding its efforts. 
 
234.33 
The Chairperson(s)/Senior Class President(s) shall be a fourth-year 
student. 
 
234.41 
Should a Chairperson resign or be removed from office, a successor shall 
be appointed through the same procedure used to make the original 
appointment. 
 
234.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the 
Spring semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 234.3, 
S.B.S. 
 
234.43 
Any replacement Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of 
classes in the Spring semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to 
Section 234.3, S.B.S. 
 
234.5 
The Chairperson(s) shall appoint the Junior Class President, Sophomore 
Class President, and Freshman Class President, subject to approval by the 
Student Body President. The remainder of the organizational structure 
shall be left up to the Chairperson(s), subject to approval by the Student 
Body President. 
 
234.51 
The Junior Class President shall be a third-year student. 
 
234.52 
The Sophomore Class President shall be a second-year student. 
 
234.53 
The Freshman Class President shall be a first-year student. 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 235 BRIDGES MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAM (2019-106, 2021-
115, 2023-59) 
 
235.1 
Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program, as an agency of Student Government, 
shall operate under the authority of the Student Body President who shall be 
empowered to remove from position those individuals guilty of malfeasance, 
misfeasance, or nonfeasance. 
 
235.11 
A member of the Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program may also be 
removed by following the procedures as outlined per Chapter 306 and 307, 
S.B.S. 
 
235.2 
Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program shall be an agency of Student 
Government whose purpose is to prepare the next generation of racial minority 
scholars in the state of Florida to be competitive applicants in the University of 
Florida admissions process. The program is designed to work with high school 
students from various underrepresented backgrounds by enrolling them in a 
semester-long mentorship program. 
 
235.3 
There shall be a Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program Chairperson(s) who 
shall be responsible for overseeing implementation of all responsibilities of 
the Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program. They shall be appointed by the 
Student Body President and shall assume office upon majority confirmation 
by the members of the Student Senate present and voting. 
 
235.31 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve as a liaison between the University of Florida 
administration, University of Florida Office of Admissions, and the Student 
Body President. 
 
235.32 
The Chairperson(s) shall make an oral report to the Student Senate at least 
once per semester regarding its efforts. 
 
235.41 
Should the Chairperson(s) resign or be removed from office, a successor shall 
be appointed through the same procedure used to make the original 
appointment. 
 
235.42 
The Chairperson(s) shall serve only until the last day of classes in the Spring 
semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 235.3, S.B.S.. 
 
235.43 
Any replacement Chairperson shall serve only until the last day of classes in 
the Spring semester at 8am ET, unless reappointed pursuant to Section 235.3, 
S.B.S. 
 
235.1 
The Chairperson(s) shall appoint the number of officials and program 
members that is deemed necessary to effectively achieve the program’s goals. 
The organizational structure shall be left up to the Chairperson(s) and 
approved by the Student Body President. 
CHAPTER 236 COMPLIMENTARY TICKET ACT (70-136, 72-196, 74-168, 79-180, 81-112, 
83-118, 85-150, 97-108, 2004-127, 2015-112, 2020-1023, 2022-117)  
 
 
 
236.1 
The Chairperson, Director, or other chief administrative officer of ACCENT 
 
and Student Government Productions shall be responsible for submitting an 
 
accurate and complete list of all those persons receiving complimentary tickets 
 
for any event under the primary control of their organization. The list must 
 
include the names of such persons receiving tickets, the reasons for their 
 
receiving tickets, the number of tickets given to each person (including the 
 
class of ticket if there is more than one type) and the total number of tickets 
 
given away. Said list must be submitted to the Student Body Treasurer prior 
 
to, or in conjunction with, the submission of the ticket report for that event, as 
 
required by the Finance laws and regulations. Said list shall be a matter of 
 
public record.  
 
236.2  
Tickets for inspection purposes shall be made available to the Student 
 
Government Executive Committee. Any other paid Student Government 
 
Productions personnel shall also be allowed to inspect such tickets.  
 
236.3 
The Student Government Productions staff members who are unpaid shall be 
 
permitted a maximum to two (2) complimentary tickets per person per show. 
 
Such tickets are not automatic, but rather dependent on services rendered to 
 
Student Government Productions by the respective staff member as 
 
determined by the Chairperson of Student Government Productions. A total 
 
limit will be set at sixteen (16).  
 
236.4 
Each printed medium shall be permitted a maximum of two (2) 
 
complimentary tickets per publication.  
 
236.5 
Any other complimentary tickets which are distributed to people for services 
 
rendered at the discretion of the Student Government Productions Chairperson 
 
shall be reviewed by the Student Government Executive Committee before 
 
each show.  
 
236.6 
The Student Body Treasurer shall make available to the public a full 
 
accounting of all complimentary tickets no later than one week following said 
 
event. A copy of said accounting shall be forwarded to the Student Senate. 
 
 
CHAPTER 237 STUDENT GOVERNMENT STATE OF THE CAMPUS ADDRESS 
(87-147, 98-100, 2001-141, 2002-136, 2004-116, 2011-105, 2016-107, 2021-107, 
2023-36, 2023-59)   
 
237.1 
The Student Government State of the Campus Address will serve to 
strengthen communication amongst the various branches, agencies, and 
committees of Student Government; provide information concerning the 
status of all projects and issues concerning Student Government in relation 
to the wellbeing of the Student Body; and to foster an efficient mechanism 
for addressing the agenda from Student Government as established by the 
Student Body President.  
 
237.2 
The Student Government State of the Campus Address will be open to the 
 
public.  
 
237.3  
The Student Government State of the Campus Address will occur no later 
than the last day of class during the Fall semester.    
 
237.4 
The format, scheduling, and agenda of the address will be determined by 
the Student Body President.   
 
237.5  
The Student Body President will outline a Legislative Agenda for the  
administration’s term of office.  
 
 237.6  
The Action SG Chairperson(s) shall post on all Student Government social media  
 
 
platforms about the Student Government State of the Campus Address at least  
 
 
seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting by the Student Body President.