SGA resolution may stretch budget

A new resolution passed by the Georgia College & State University Student Government Association may help save part of the university’s budget.
SGA is allotted money at the beginning of each new academic year.
The money SGA receives is then dispersed among more than 100 Registered Student Organizations at GC&SU. Unfortunately, the amount allotted each year falls short of the total needed by each organization.
To make sure the money is distributed fairly, the SGA passed Resolution 8, which sets a $500 limit on money proposals from student organizations. Loman Martin, the future president of SGA, believes that this will be a good resolution for future senators.
“Resolution 8′s primary purpose is to make senators aware of their budget, and more importantly, focus more money out to RSOs on campus.”
By setting a cap on the amount for which an RSO can petition, SGA can better stretch their funds over the course of an entire academic year. However, the monetary amount set by Resolution 8 is not set in stone and can be overturned.
For student organizations that have twelve or more members participating in an event and wish for SGA’s help in funding the event, the $500 limit is dropped. They will be able to receive as much or as little as the Senate deems worthy. Also, the price can be raised for groups under 12 members by a two-thirds vote from the Senate.
Resolution 8 and its $500 cap was passed so that upcoming senate members can insure that enough money will last through the year and be available for Student Organizations in need.

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