The Student Government Association meeting on Friday Oct.6 led to the passage of multiple bills. SGA also reviewed the current $35,000 spending budget.
According to SGA Treasurer Vince Ocampo, the SGA account is currently on hold for the Board of Regents to pass the FY 2017-18 budget. In an earlier interview, SGA President Annie Fay Camacho expressed, “There are a lot of upcoming events to be aware of, so check out the SGA Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.”
During the SGA Meeting introduction and presidential report, Camacho said that this was the first council meeting with a full council. According to SGA Vice President Christian Punzalan in an earlier interview, “Earlier in the semester, we had special elections to fill the positions for SGA treasurer and four senatorial seats.”
Currently, the 56th SGA council seats four executive officers, 11 senators, and five incumbent members from SY 2016-17.
Each Bill was voted by roll call, 14 out of 15 SGA officials. The 15th vote is made by the SGA President for necessary tie-breaking. SGA Bills passed include:
– Bill 56-01: Resolution for Recognition of Cyaundra Shimizu, presented by Senator Balmeo.
– Bill 56-04: Information Technology Advisory Committee, presented by Senator Brioso.
– Bill 56-05: Approved Revision of SGA Constitution, presented by Senator Murray.
– Bill 56-09: Halloween Costume Contest, presented by Senator Murray.
– Bill 56-10: Appropriate money for water, presented by Senator Elmore.
– Bill 56-11: AEYC & GEMS Spooktacular Event, presented by Senator Quenga.
– Bill 56-12: Thanksgiving Event – Cornucopia & Canned Goods Collections, presented by Senator Ayuyu.
SGA meeting details current spending budget, other bills passedSenator Jeanine Nguyen said that SGA is open to new ideas, questions, and concerns.
For more information, visit the SGA Office, look for SGA on Facebook: guam.sga, Twitter & Instagram: uog_sga, or email SGA directly at uog.sga@tritons.uog.edu.
