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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Le Moyne College

Article I: Name

1. The name of this organization shall be the Le Moyne College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Article II: Objectives

1. To facilitate and encourage constructive communication between the student-athletes and the Athletic Department. This will be accomplished by providing a forum for student-athletes to discuss issues of concern regarding Athletic Department policies and procedures, as well as NCAA regulations.

2. Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.

3. Promote athletics programs on campus as well as within the local community.

Article III: Membership

1. Membership is restricted to student-athletes actively participating in a varsity sport.

2. The committee shall consist of two (2) representatives from each intercollegiate team selected by their coach. These persons must be in good academic standing and willing to actively participate in SAAC activities.

a. Members from each team should, when possible, be staggered in relation to academic year (ie. senior and sophomore, or junior and freshman) so as to promote continuous representation and member orientation.

Article IV: Officers

Section 1 – Qualifications

The officers of this committee shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Officers shall be elected from the committee members at the end of the preceding year.
Officers shall serve a term of one (1) academic year and must be re-elected to serve subsequent terms.
All officers shall be required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Section 2 – Functions

President - chairs all committee meetings and acts as the official representative of the committee.
Vice President - assists the President and chairs the meeting in the event of the President's absence.
Secretary - records the minutes at all meeting and prepares them for distribution in a timely fashion to all representatives, the SAAC advisors, head coaches, and the Director of Athletics.
Treasurer – will serve to maintain SAAC financial considerations and oversee committee fund-raising initiatives.

Article V: Meetings

The officers of this committee shall meet as needed.
All members of SAAC shall meet at least once per month and more frequently if necessary.
Members are required to attend all meetings.
1. Absences due to varsity athletic commitments, class, or academic requirements are permissible.
2. Consistent absences will result in a motion to dismiss the concerned member.

Article VI: Amendments

Amendments to these bylaws shall be made by at least two-thirds of the votes of members present.

Article VII: Restrictions of the Committee

This committee will not include the discussion of individual coach/player issues or specific team policies unless such policies conflict with Athletic Department standards.
This committee will not serve as a decision making body for Athletic Department policy. Recommendations may be developed, voted on, and forwarded to the Director of Athletics for consideration. Endorsement of, or opposition to, athlete-related policies may be stated formally based on committee meetings.

Article VIII: Additional Responsibilities and Purposes

Members are to represent the views of their particular teams at committee meetings. This means that the team representatives must talk to their teammates about issues or projects, which will be discussed at the meetings. The representatives must also inform their teammates of all committee discussions and recommendations.
Members must help organize and execute team participation in activities and events sponsored by SAAC.



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Bylaws Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Le Moyne College Article I: Name 1. The name of this organization shall be the Le Moyne College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Article II: Objectives 1. To facilitate and encourage constructive communication between the student-athletes and the Athletic Department. This will be accomplished by providing a forum for student-athletes to discuss issues of concern regarding Athletic Department policies and procedures, as well as NCAA regulations. 2. Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams. 3. Promote athletics programs on campus as well as within the local community. Article III: Membership 1. Membership is restricted to student-athletes actively participating in a varsity sport. 2. The committee shall consist of two (2) representatives from each intercollegiate team selected by their coach. These persons must be in good academic standing and willing to actively participate in SAAC activities. a. Members from each team should, when possible, be staggered in relation to academic year (ie. senior and sophomore, or junior and freshman) so as to promote continuous representation and member orientation. Article IV: Officers Section 1 – Qualifications The officers of this committee shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers shall be elected from the committee members at the end of the preceding year. Officers shall serve a term of one (1) academic year and must be re-elected to serve subsequent terms. All officers shall be required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Section 2 – Functions President - chairs all committee meetings and acts as the official representative of the committee. Vice President - assists the President and chairs the meeting in the event of the President's absence. Secretary - records the minutes at all meeting and prepares them for distribution in a timely fashion to all representatives, the SAAC advisors, head coaches, and the Director of Athletics. Treasurer – will serve to maintain SAAC financial considerations and oversee committee fund-raising initiatives. Article V: Meetings The officers of this committee shall meet as needed. All members of SAAC shall meet at least once per month and more frequently if necessary. Members are required to attend all meetings. Absences due to varsity athletic commitments, class, or academic requirements are permissible. Consistent absences will result in a motion to dismiss the concerned member. Article VI: Amendments Amendments to these bylaws shall be made by at least two-thirds of the votes of members present. Article VII: Restrictions of the Committee This committee will not include the discussion of individual coach/player issues or specific team policies unless such policies conflict with Athletic Department standards. This committee will not serve as a decision making body for Athletic Department policy. Recommendations may be developed, voted on, and forwarded to the Director of Athletics for consideration. Endorsement of, or opposition to, athlete-related policies may be stated formally based on committee meetings. Article VIII: Additional Responsibilities and Purposes Members are to represent the views of their particular teams at committee meetings. This means that the team representatives must talk to their teammates about issues or projects, which will be discussed at the meetings. The representatives must also inform their teammates of all committee discussions and recommendations. Members must help organize and execute team participation in activities and events sponsored by SAAC.