Article III: Executive Branch
Section I. Definition. – The executive branch of the SGA shall consist of the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary and the Treasurer in addition to individuals appointed to positions in the Executive Cabinet as defined by this constitution.
Section II. Powers and Duties. –
(a) The President shall:
(1) Represent the SGA to the Seton Hall University community, university committees, and in any affairs requiring the presence of a single individual to speak on the behalf of the SGA ;
(2) Ensure that this constitution, the bylaws and the laws of the student body are faithfully executed;
(3) Convey sentiments between the Senate and the Executive Cabinet pertaining to any student issue;
(4) Have the power of executive veto over all bills, President must present written substantiation of opinion;
(5) Have the power of a line-item veto when considering budget legislation as stipulated by the provisions of the Bylaws;
(6) Call and preside over all meetings of the Executive Cabinet, which shall meet at least twice a semester;
(7) Have the power to appoint students to temporary positions in the Presidential Cabinet to assist the President with the fulfillment of his or her presidential duties upon the Senate’s approval by a majority vote;
(8) Have the authority to negotiate all written contracts, which shall be submitted to the Senate for approval;
(9) Have the power to call an emergency meeting of the Senate in accordance with the Bylaws;
(10) Instruct and require activity and budget reports from Executive Cabinet members and organizations;
(11) Have such other powers and responsibilities as prescribed in this Constitution and Bylaws
(b) The Vice-President shall:
(1) Upon the resignation or removal of the President, the Vice President shall ascend to the presidency, and shall appoint a new Vice President pending approval of the Senate;
(2) Serve as acting President during the President’s absence executing all duties of the office of Presidency for a period no longer than 3 weeks;
(3) Have any other duties deemed necessary by the Student Government Association President or responsibilities granted to the Vice-President by any other part of this Constitution or by the Bylaws of the SGA.
(4) Serve as the liaison to Greek Municipal Assembly, Class Councils, and the Commuter Council;
(c) The Treasurer shall:
(1) Present to the Student Senate and the Executive Board weekly reports of the activities of the Budget Committee during the formation of the fiscal budget;
(2) Present additional reports at the request of the Senate;
(3) Shall assist the Finance Committee in the formulation a budget, under normal operating circumstances as stipulated by the Bylaws of the SGA, to be submitted to the Senate for approval before the end of the month of September;
(4) Have the power to audit and review the records of any organization that receives funds from the Student Government Association;
(5) Shall serve as the voting executive branch advisor on the Finance Committee;
(6) Approve all club expenditures involving SGA allocated funds;
(d) The Secretary shall:
(1) Shall maintain the correspondence and assist the Executive Board in all clerical matters;
(2) Perform all additional duties assigned to him or her as directed by the President of the SGA;
(3) Act as Chairperson of the Student Organization Advisory Council;
(4) Be vested with the power or responsibilities granted to the Secretary by any other part of this Constitution or by the Bylaws of the SGA.
(5) Manage the SGA email account (SGA@shu.edu).
(e) Executive Cabinet: shall be comprised of the Presidents of all SGA recognized organizations, and shall be accountable to the Executive Board.
(f) Presidential Cabinet: shall be comprised of all of the appointed and confirmed officers of the executive branch;
