Student Government Association Constitution
Board of Trustees Policy: 4.2
Date: May 2025
Supersedes: October 2024, August 2018, June 2017, June 2010, June 2003
Preamble
We, the student body of Montgomery County Community College, deriving our authority from the College Board of Trustees and our governance from this Constitution, do hereby establish the Student Government Association of Montgomery County Community College which shall act on behalf of the student body by providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to students and assuring timely response to issues raised by the student body.
Article I - Name and Membership
The name of this organization shall be the Student Government Association of Montgomery County Community College, (hereinafter referred to as the SGA). All persons enrolled in at least one course for credit are considered members of the student body, and have the right and responsibility to vote in the elections of SGA representatives.
Article II - Purpose and Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this organization is to act as a liaison to the College community on behalf of the student body. Our responsibility is to listen to and, when appropriate, act upon the suggestions and concerns expressed by the student body, to foster recognition of student rights and the College’s responsibilities to the students, and to act in the students’ best interests when participating in the development of College policies. The SGA strives to demonstrate leadership, honesty, loyalty, and integrity by our actions. More specifically, our responsibilities are to represent the student body on College-wide committees and, when requested, at College events and programs.
The Student Government Association is responsible for distribution of allocated Activity Fee funds to active and registered student clubs and/or programming requests. Funds appropriated by the SGA are received from students attending the College, and this money may be used only for activities open to current students and which benefit campus life at the College. Allocations must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Student Life Handbook, which also addresses the appeals process.
Article III - Structure
SGA is comprised of a Senate and executive officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Senate Chair (if implemented). The Senate reports suggestions from students, allocates funds to registered student clubs, and serves on committees when requested. The executive officers will have the following roles: President shall oversee SGA, Vice President shall oversee the Inter Club Council, Treasurer supports financial aspects of SGA, Secretary records minutes and handles communications of SGA, and Senate Chair presides over the Senate. Detailed roles and responsibilities of each office are available in the Student Life Handbook. SGA procedures are outlined in the Student Life Handbook, which is reviewed and approved by the Student Support Committee.
Article IV - Elections
Eligible Montgomery County Community College students may run for senatorial or executive office regardless of which campus/modality (Blue Bell, Pottstown, or Online) they attend. Elections will be held as needed. Election results will be determined by a majority of votes. To ensure fairness and integrity of elections, the Office of Student Life shall oversee the election process; full election guidelines, including eligibility requirements, are available in the Student Life Handbook. All students currently enrolled in at least one academic course for credit with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 are eligible to run for an Executive or Senatorial Position. Students enrolled for their first semester are exempt from the GPA requirement. Students on disciplinary/academic probation or suspension from the College not eligible to serve as a representative of SGA.
Article V - Inclusive Student Representation
This Constitution recognizes the existence and authority of one College-wide Student Government Association. To promote an inclusive environment and ensure all students are fairly represented, SGA senatorial seats will be available to students from all College campuses and locations (Blue Bell, Pottstown, and Online). Each campus will automatically be given two senate seats. Afterward, there will be one additional seat added for every thousand enrolled students per campus, based on unduplicated headcount for the fall semester of the academic year. SGA will work to advocate for all students and discuss College-wide student issues. The Office of Student Life shall assist in ensuring compliance with this objective.
Procedures
SGA procedures are outlined in the Student Life Handbook, which is reviewed and approved by the Student Support Committee.