W.U.S.G.

Purpose

The Walsh University Undergraduate Student Government serves as the student body representative whose purpose is to provide capable and responsible student governance; foster student involvement in the governance of the university and student affairs; serve as a forum of student opinion; and serve as a liaison between the students, administration, faculty, and staff. The W.U.S.G. is comprised of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches.

W.U.S.G. Services/Contacts

The W.U.S.G. office is located in the lower level of the David Student Center. Office hours and availablity of W.U.S.G. members are posted outside the door of the W.U.S.G. office.  Students are encouraged to come to the office to share both academic and non-academic concerns with them members of the W.U.S.G. All meetings of the W.U.S.G., which are held every other Thursday in the David Student Center, are open to all students, faculty, and staff. Student body participation at these meetings is ensured through the agenda item of 'Open Floor', and is highly encouraged.

Branches
 
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch consists of the W.U.S.G. President, Vice-Present, Treasurer, Standing Executive Commissions, Advisor - ex-officio, and all other commissions established by the President as described in the W.U.S.G. Bylaws.  The duties of the Executive Branch include: keeping the Senate and student body informed of pertinent matters; creating an operating budget; making recommendations of action to the Senate; submitting a statement of goals for each academic year; and serving the Walsh University student body according to the W.U.S.G. Bylaws, and the University mission statement.

Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch consists of the Senate Chair, Vice Senate Chair, Class Senators, Club Senators, Senate Clerk, and all other standing and ad-hoc committees.  Duties of the Legislative Branch include: reviewing and approving the annual operating budget and statement of goals for W.U.S.G.; ratifying standing commissions and establishing ad-hoc committees; serving as a voice for the Walsh University student body; fostering student involvement and representation through senate resolutions; and being well-versed in parliamentary procedure so that senate meetings are conducted in accordance with the W.U.S.G. Bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order, and University and governmental policy.

Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch consists of the Chief Justice, Executive Justice, three Full Justices, three Alternate Justices, and a Judicial Clerk.  Responsibilities of the Judicial Branch include: reviewing and rendering all final decisions on all cases concerning the legality of the W.U.S.G. Bylaws and Senate resolutions; ensuring that all contracts, policies, and procedures are developed and upheld in the best interest of the student body; providing a systems of Checks and Balances for the Legislative and Executive operations; initiating the updating of all W.U.S.G. documents; and investigating and resolving grievances and violations of, and, between students and student organizations.


Bylaws of the Undergraduate Student Government of Walsh University

Article I 
Name

The name of this organization shall be the Walsh University Undergraduate Student Government, hereafter referred to as WUSG.

Article II
Purpose

The provisions of these bylaws shall apply to the undergraduate student body and shall be carried out by the three branches of the WUSG: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.  The purpose of this organization shall be to:

1) Provide capable and responsible student governance.

2) Foster student involvement in the governance of the University.

3) Serve as a forum for student opinion.

4) Serve as a liaison between the students, administration, faculty, and staff of the University.

Article III         
Membership