Constitution

of the
Pace High School
Student Government Association
PREAMBLE
We, the students of Pace High School, in order to develop democratic ideals; to teach respect for
law and order; to maintain high standards of cooperation, loyalty, morality and school spirit;
to prepare for adult life and citizenship; to encourage all worthwhile activities in the school;
and to help students prepare for their careers, shall form this constitution for the Student
Government Association (SGA) of Pace High School (PHS).

ARTICLE I NAME
An organization comprised of students of PHS shall hereby be formed. This organization shall
hereby be referred to as the Student Government Association of Pace High School.

ARTICLE II PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to assist the community, student body, and the faculty
of PHS in order to foster ideals of democracy and education and to spread the principles of
responsibility, leadership, personal growth, self-discipline, and good citizenship.

ARTICLE III VESTED AND VETO POWER

The powers of SGA shall be guided by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)
but delegated to SGA by the principal of the school. The principal and advisor(s) shall have
the right to veto any measure SGA may pass. SGA has the right to request, however, an
explanation of any veto measure.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: The membership of the SGA of PHS shall consist of any PHS student who shall be
elected, selected, or appointed. It shall consist of an elected President and Vice President;
appointed officers, class officers, and selected representatives (minimum of 12, with
maximum to be determined by the current SGA). If it shall be the case that PHS shall hold a
District I, FASC, or SASC office, there shall be a District I, FASC, or SASC officer(s) within
the class who will be considered PHS SGA officers. Any officer elected may only have five
unexcused absences per nine weeks unless extenuating circumstances occur.
Section 2: The SGA members and advisor(s) shall elect members to the positions of Secretary,
Treasurer, Marketing Director, Social Coordinator, and Parliamentarian.
Section 3: If the President of SGA shall become unable to fulfill his or her duties, the Vice
President shall assume those responsibilities; there will be a special election held to elect a
Vice President.
Section 4: If any SGA officer fails to complete their described duties and responsibilities, as
outlined in Article VI, then that SGA officer will be liable for dismissal from office.
Section 5: If any class officer shall resign or be dismissed, the fulfillment of that position shall
be a current SGA member and placed there at the discretion of SGA and the SGA advisor(s).
Section 6: If any member of the SGA shall resign, no action shall be taken against that former
member.
Section 7: Students may NOT run or hold dual positions within the PHS SGA including District
1, FASC, or SASC positions.
Section 8: The advisor(s) and the administration shall evaluate any occurrence that warrants
dismissal from SGA.

ARTICLE V MEETINGS
Section 1: A business meeting shall be held within the confines of the SGA at the discretion of
the advisor(s) and officers. The officers shall be responsible for arranging each business
meeting. At least 16 meetings will be held from state convention to state convention.
Section 2: SGA members are responsible for turning in project passing sheets at a minimum of
one day prior to the business meeting.
Section 3: The Vice-President shall be responsible for assisting the President.
Section 4: The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the neat and accurate minutes at each
business meeting. These minutes shall be kept in an orderly manner and readily available to
any officer, member, administrator, or advisor.
Section 5: The Treasurer shall give an accurate financial statement at every business meeting.
Section 6: The President or the advisor(s) shall call special sessions, when deemed necessary.
Section 7: Any officer shall be allowed to organize and execute an open forum available to all
PHS students. The purpose of the open forum shall be to allow the student body to voice its
opinions and to make the student body aware of the activities that PHS SGA shall be
involved in at PHS and elsewhere.

ARTICLE VI OFFICERS AND DUTIES

Section 1: Student Body President
The Student Body President shall lead or direct SGA in activities; help carry out its
objectives; help SGA reach its goals; provide positive leadership; delegate
responsibility/share authority; learn/know talents and abilities of SGA members and use them
to the best advantage of SGA; work with administrators, faculty and staff to ensure good
communication; communicate information to SGA from the advisor, administration, faculty
and staff; provide opportunities for membership involvement/motivation; keep business
meetings orderly and democratic; communicate with officers in case of an advisor’s absence;
provide opportunity for members to share positive and negative feedback in a constructive
manner; and keep all officers informed of all issues in advance of absence.
Section 2: SGA Vice President
The SGA Vice President shall lead meetings in place of the President; check to see that
all Medallion council forms are completed in a timely manner; report any problems to SGA
president and advisor(s); prepare the Medallion Council Book to be sent to the state
convention; oversee all Project of the Year entries; shall be responsible for the coordination
of ICC meetings and act as the president of the council.
Section 3: SGA Parliamentarian
The SGA Parliamentarian shall lead meetings in place of the President/Vice-President;
help keep business meetings orderly and democratic; teach parliamentary procedure to members;
serve as the supervisor of elections; maintain the organization’s constitution.
Section 4: SGA Secretary
The SGA Secretary shall lead meetings in place of the
President/Vice-President/Parliamentarian; keep business meeting minutes; prepare and distribute
meeting notes, if needed; keep record of demerits and duty hours received by all SGA members;
and keep SGA files neat and orderly.
Section 5: SGA Treasurer
The SGA Treasurer shall lead meetings in place of the
President/Vice-President/Parliamentarian/ Secretary; maintain a financial record of group
expenditures and income; make available information on group finances; ensure that all
necessary paperwork has been filed; work closely with the advisor(s) and school bookkeeper on
all money activities; deposit all group monies into the internal account; and keep the advisor(s)
posted on members’ failure to turn in money.
Section 6: SGA Marketing Director
The SGA Marketing Director shall be the authority on all advertising information within
SGA; shall delegate advertising assignments, ensure that assignments are completed and done
properly, and shall make sure that all advertising for SGA shall be done in an appropriate and
responsible manner. They shall also be responsible for all online advertising and social media
platforms.
Section 7: SGA Social Coordinator
The SGA Social Coordinator shall encourage camaraderie among members; shall be the
official Membership Motivation project coordinator and shall act as a volunteer coordinator for
the club. The SGA Social Coordinator is required to initiate a minimum of 4 bonding events per
school year, unless extenuating circumstances arise.
Section 8: SGA Members
The members of SGA shall help plan and participate in group activities; brainstorm;
eliminate impractical ideas; present the best ideas to the group for consideration, discussion, and
decision; show respect for other members by being on time and being considerate of one another;
understand that participation is essential; seek student and teacher opinions on appropriate
school-related issues; give constant attention to group activities during meetings; pass and chair
projects; maintain an appropriate social media presence and complete duties in a timely manner.
Section 9: Each executive board member must attend at least 2 district meetings during the year
that they are holding the position.

ARTICLE VII POWERS AND DUTIES OF SGA

Section 1: The officers and representatives of SGA shall be responsible for (but not limited
to) the following:
1. Prepare for and clean up after SGA sponsored events.
2. Perform special duties as requested by the administration.
3. Act as a barometer of student opinion.
4. Sponsor assembly programs including but not limited to honor assemblies.
5. Stimulate and increase student interest in activities.
6. Create, supervise and coordinate committees for special services or activities.
7. Organize and promote general and special elections.
8. Promote respect for school and private property.
9. Authorize and sponsor drives and campaigns.
10. Develop policies, set standards and suggest any rules necessary for the betterment of
the school.
11. Organize and carry out projects that benefit the community.
12. Pass any necessary legislation to carry any of the delegated powers.
ARTICLE VIII RATIFICATION
Section 1: This constitution shall go into effect immediately after two-thirds of the members of
the PHS SGA ratify it at a business meeting.

ARTICLE IX PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1: The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order: Newly Revised shall govern the SGA
of PHS in all cases where they are not consistent with these bylaws and any special rules or
order SGA may adopt.

ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

Section 1: Any SGA member who wishes to amend a section of the constitution shall do so by
making a motion to amend at a business meeting or at certain times set aside for
constitutional review.
Section 2: Time shall be permitted for discussion of any proposed amendment(s).
Section 3: All proposed amendments shall be voted on by SGA members. In order to pass, the
amendment(s) must receive a majority vote at the time of voting to pass and go into
constitution for ratification.
Section 4: The advisor must then review the amendments.
Section 5: The constitution shall be reviewed and updated by the SGA members on a yearly
basis to meet the needs of the students at PHS.
This constitution is hereby ratified on this 6th day of February 2025.