FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION.

THE SIXTY EIGHTH STUDENT SENATE

Bill 77

Sponsored by: Senators Abbott, Walser and Brown

A revision to the Student Body Statutes

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SIXTY EIGHTH ·STUDENT SENATE THAT:

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A revision is made to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 504, the University Defender. (See attached).

The purpose of this revision is to revise and clarify the University Defender statutes.

SGA Director Student Affairs

OFFICIAL: ~~ enate Program Assistant

PASSED: 25th of October, 2016

P.O. Box 3064027, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4027 850.644.1811 • www.sga.fsu.edu

THE FLORIDA STA'FE UNIVERSITY STUDENT SENATE

68th_ SENATE BILL NUMBER 77

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IN THE SENATE

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 504, th:e University Defender

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Chapter 504 - The Office of the University Defender

504.1 The University Defenders shall consist of one (1) Lead Defender and one (1) Assistant Deputy Defender.

A. The University Defenders shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, subject to confirmation by a majority of the Senate. ·

B. University Defenders must be:

1. At least Second-Year law students

2. Have taken or be-E Have successfully passed eennrolled in or taken Professional \Responsibilit~ or suooessfully completed the course with a grade of "B" or jbetterffiw[JR2J

3. In good academic standing with the University

504.2 Lead Defender

The Lead Defender shall be responsible for maintaining the University Defense program and managing the University Defense Team.

A. Responsibilities, The Lead Defender will: a. Assign cases among members of the University Defense Team b. Maintain adequate supplies for the facilitation of the University Defense

Program c. Produce a bi-monthly progress report for the Chief Justice. The report will

include: i. The number of cases the University Defense Team is managing. ii. The number of students who have contacted the University Defense

Team for assistance. iii. The number of cases each member of the University Defense team is

managing. iv. Recommendations for how the University Defense Team could

expand its reach and further the goals of the University Defense Program.

v. Requests for supplies or other expenses from the Supreme Court budget.

B. The Lead Defender will serve until resignation, graduation, or removal by a majority of the Supreme Court. The Lead Defender is subject to impeachment by the Senate.

504.3 Deputy Defender

The Deputy Defender will assist the Lead Defender in maintaining the efficient administration of the University Defense Program. Additionally, the Deputy Defender shall serve as lead defense counsel in assigned student government actions before the Supreme Court.:.

A. The DeputyAssistant Defender will:

a. Assist the Lead Defender in the efficient administration of the University Defense Program

b. Serve as lead defense counsel in assigned student government actions before the Supreme Court.

c. Maintain adequate records including: i. Acknowledgment of Rights forms for each represented student. ii. Certification from the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at

the resolution of each case.

8 . The Deputy Defender will serve until resignation, graduation, or removal by a majority of the Supreme Court. The Deputy Defender is subject to impeachment by the Senate:.

C. If the Lead Defender position becomes vacant, the Deputy Defender will assume the role of Lead Defender until a suitable replacement is selected and confirmed .

504.4 University Defense Team

A. Purpose

The Student Government Association seeks to provide students accused of Student Conduct Code, Academic ~Honor Policy, and University Housing Code violations with assistance in navigating the ~nt Conduot conduct Processes. The Student Government Association acknowledges and thanks the Office§ of Student Rights and Responsibilities and Faculty Development and Advancement and University Housing for theirH& role.§. in enforcing the Student Conduct Code of Conduot, Academic Honor Policy, and University Housing policies, respectively,y by which all students are bound. The Student Government Association, however, recognizes a need to provide assistance to students accused of violations going through the conduct, academic honoresty, and housing processes. Therefore, the Student Government Association will facilitate the University Defense Team to assist students in thesei-s processes.

B. Composition

The University Defense Team will consist of the Lead Defender, the Deputy Defender, and any additional assistanteeiate defenders as needed. The Lead Defender, Deputy Defender, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will determine the number of Assistant Defenders necessary to maximize the University Defense Team's performance.

1. Selection of Assistant Defenders a. Assistant Defenders must:

i. Be at least seoond year law students; &.ii. Have taken or ourrently enrolled in professional responsibility; and

eeBe in good academic standing with the University. Open Assistant Defender positions will be publicized on the Student Government website for two weeks before the positions are eligible to be filled .

e-:.Q.,_Applicants for Assistant Defender shall submit a resume and letter of interest to SGAsupremecourt@admin.fsu.edu.

th.£:. The lead defender and deputy defender shall conduct interviews of the applicants and forward a recommendation to the Chief Justice, who will make the final determination.

C. Training

1. All members of the University Defense Team must attend a training session With appropriate University official or officials prior to advising students.

a. The_-university, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, will provide appropriate official{s) for training each year Chief Justice of the Su13feffie Court will designate the appropriate university official each school year.

2. Members of the University Defense Team must demonstrate a working knowledge of the University's Student Conduct Code .. -aREJ-_Academic Honor Policy, and any other applicable policies.

a. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will be responsible for testing this proficiency.

D. Responsibilities

The University Defense Team shall assist students accused of violations of the Student Conduct Code, Academic Honor Policy, University Housing Code .. -ei: Student Government [Bfulos and 1Rfegulationd~JA4J Statutes, or Student Body Constitution. The University Defense Team shall:

1. Inform charged [respondingJJRSJ students that the University Defense Team consists of volunteer law students not lawyers.

2. Have all charged responding students sign the acknowledgment of rights form prior to advisement

3. Advise responding students of their rights under the University or Student Government Rules and 1Regulation~R6J Statutes and Student Body Constitution applicable to their case.

4. Assist respondil]Q_students in navigating the Student Conduct Code, Academic DishonestyHonor, University Housing, or Student Government 12Processes.

5. Assist responding students in preparing defenses and presenting arguments. 6 . Advise responding students of potential penalties they may receive from the hearing

body. 7. Assist responding students with appeals from hearing body decisions.

£.G. Removal

All associate defenders serve at the pleasure of the Lead Defender and may be removed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court upon a showing of cause by the Lead Defender.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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THE SIXTY EIGHTH STUDENT SENATE

Bill 78

Sponsored by: Senators Hill and Whyte

An allocation from Senate Projects

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SIXTY EIGHTH STUDENT SENATE THAT:

An allocation of $1,677.16 is made from Senate Projects to Student Foundation Clothing and Awards.

The purpose of this allocation is purchase t-shirts that will be given out at the 5k Relay that will support the CARE Program. The event takes place on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

ACCOUNT NUMBER: FROM: 241005

TO:

OFFICIAL:

Senate Projects TBA Student Foundation Clothing and Awards

SGA Director Student Affairs

Jll~~~ Student Senate Program Assistant

PASSED: 261h of October, 2016

P.O. Box 3064027, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4027 850.644. 1811 • www.sga.fsu.edu

THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT SENATE

68th_ SENATE BILL NUMBER 78

A bill ta be entitled. An Act

IN THE SENATE

An allocation of $1,677 from Senate Projects to Student Foundation Clothing and Awards

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Report: Favorable Unfavorable

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Without Recommendation

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