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Associated Students of Green River College Constitution 

Updated May 2024 

PREAMBLE 

This constitution of the Associated Students of Green River College has been adopted for the purpose of fostering and developing student responsibility, interest, and participation in the activities and programs of the Associated Students of Green River College and is dedicated to the furtherance of general student welfare.  

ARTICLE I: NAME 

The name of this organization shall be the Associated Students of Green River College and the organization hereafter may be designated as ASÉ«»¨ÌÃ. 

ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES 

The objectives of this organization shall be to provide the opportunity for student organization, for the growth of the academic and social life of the students, and to further student relations with faculty and community. 

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP 

All students currently enrolled at Green River College shall be members of this ASÉ«»¨Ìà with the privilege of holding office and voting in any special election process. All É«»¨Ìà students shall be allowed to vote in all ASÉ«»¨Ìà elections. Students registered for six or more units of college class work at É«»¨Ìà shall be eligible to hold Executive officer positions. 

ARTICLE IV: Authority and Powers 

Section 1 – Power 

ASÉ«»¨Ìà is the sole representative governing body for the students of Green River College. Operating under the authority of the Board of Trustees, Community College District 10. 

Section 2 – Authority 

The ASÉ«»¨Ìà Student Government has the sole authority to administer and enforce the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Constitution and Bylaws.  

Section 3 - Responsibility 

ASÉ«»¨Ìà will adhere to the Green River College Policies and Procedures manual, and laws and regulations of the State of Washington, including, but not limited to, the Student Code of Conduct. 

ARTICLE V: ASÉ«»¨Ìà OFFICERS 

Section 1 - Membership 

The ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board shall consist of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà President as well as other ASÉ«»¨Ìà Coordinator positions as spelled out in Article III, Clause 1, Section 1 of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Bylaws. 

Section 2 – Officer Selection 

The ASÉ«»¨Ìà executive positions shall be selected by the ad hoc Selection Committee, which consists of the current ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board, at least 3 at large students, and the Director of Student Life or designee. 

 Section 3 - Term of Office 

The terms of office for an ASÉ«»¨Ìà executive position shall be for one academic year (Fall Term to Spring Term). 

 Section 4 - Vacancy in Office 

The ASÉ«»¨Ìà Finance Coordinator shall become President in case the Office of President is vacated.  In the case of a vacancy in any of the other executive positions, the President shall appoint a new executive subject to the approval of the executive board, within two weeks after the vacancy occurs.  In the event of all offices being vacated the ASÉ«»¨Ìà advisors will start the selection process within two weeks of vacancies. 

ARTICLE VI: RULES OF ORDER 

All ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Revised. 

 ARTICLE VII: BYLAWS 

Section 1 - Jurisdiction 

Bylaws of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà shall be made and amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board. 

 Section 2 - Notification of Intent 

Any proposed Bylaws or amendments to Bylaws must be presented in writing to each member of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board and read to the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board seven (7) calendar days before it can be voted upon. Proposed Bylaws and/or amendments shall be advertised around campus and on Canvas seven (7) calendar days prior to the Bylaw or amendment being voted upon. Bylaws require approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board. 

ARTICLE VIII: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS 

Constitutional amendments may be initiated by a petition from the student body or by action of two-thirds (2/3) of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board.  In the case of legislative action, the suggested amendment must be presented in writing to each member of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board and read to the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board seven (7) calendar days before it can be voted upon.  The Constitution shall be amended by approval of the Student Body by a simple majority (50% plus 1) vote of the ballots cast at a special election in which 5% of the student body cast ballots.  In addition to this, the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board will be required to provide information sessions at a set time where members of the Executive Board will be present to explain the changes to the constitution. No voting will take place at such meetings.  

ARTICLE IX: INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL 

Section 1 – Initiative and Referendum 

A constitutional amendment, legislative action, or referendum action of any legislative action may be demanded by a petition signed by 5% of the Student Body. 

Section 2 - Recall 

Any Initiative or Referendum may be subject to recall upon petition signed by 5% of the Student Body. 

Section 3 - Adoption 

Upon receiving a petition for an initiative, referendum, or recall measure, the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board must call a special election in not more than 15 academic days.  Initiative, referendum, or recall measures require a simple majority (50% plus 1) vote to pass in a special election.  

ARTICLE X: INTERPRETATION 

Section 1 - Student Interpretation 

The interpretation of this Constitution and Bylaws shall be the responsibility of the ASÉ«»¨Ìà President, with advice from the ASÉ«»¨Ìà Executive Board and ASÉ«»¨Ìà Advisors, subject ultimately to approval by the Board of Trustees of Green River College. 

Section 2 - Guidelines for Interpretation 

Any interpretation of this Constitution shall be made with the view of its basic principles which are to increase and foster student responsibility, interest, and participation in the activities and programs of the Associated Students of Green River College.  

ARTICLE XI 

ADOPTION 

This constitution shall become effective upon approval of the Student Body by a simple majority (50% plus 1) vote of the ballots cast at a special election in which 5% of the student body cast ballots.  After the Student Body vote, the constitution will be presented to the President of the college for final approval and presented to the Board of Trustees as an information item in the monthly ASÉ«»¨Ìà report. This constitution shall become effective immediately upon final approval by the college president, unless otherwise stated in the legislation document, and shall supersede all preceding É«»¨Ìà Constitutions.