SGA Election

Election Application

Please review these documents before submitting the Election Application

SGA Constitution

SGA Bylaws

SGA Election Code

Per the SGA Election Code:

ARTICLE III. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Section 1 | Requirements for Candidacy

All election candidates for SGA office must meet the following requirements:

1. Must have paid for the SGA sticker prior to submitting their Elections application, with the exception of first semester candidates;
2. Be enrolled in at least 12 units at MSJC;
3. Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 for Legislative Council roles; and at least 2.5 for Executive Council roles for the previous semester or intersession, with the exception of first semester students;
4. Be eligible to enroll into or have completed a college-level English class, if a candidate to an office that is a Voting Member of the Executive Council;
5. Must attend at least one Candidate Orientation Meeting;
6. Must be available to attend mandatory SGA retreats and other training activities should they be elected;
7. Comply with the standards, rules, and regulations of the SGA Election Code, Administrative Regulations, and Board of Trustees/District

Section 2  | Probation

A student who has been placed on academic or behavioral probation at MSJC will be ineligible for candidacy or appointment until one semester after he/she is reinstated as being in good standing.

 

Section 3 | First Semester MSJC Students

Any first Semester MSJC student who does not have completed course work on their MSJC transcript will be exempt from all grade point average (GPA) qualifications.

 

Section 4 | Other Requirements

For any additional requirements for candidacy, please contact the Student Life Office

Mandatory Candidate Orientation

• Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1pm via Zoom
• Qualified candidates will be notified and provided the Zoom link via email
• No campaigning can take place until candidates attend the orientation
• If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, please contact the Student Life Office, SLDP@msjc.edu

The addition of a Judicial Branch within the Student Government Association (SGA) is necessary to ensure a fair, consistent, and accountable system of governance. As an independent and impartial body, the Judicial Branch will interpret the SGA Constitution, bylaws, and governing documents, while providing oversight to ensure they are properly applied across all branches. Its role in reviewing disputes and clarifying policies helps prevent inconsistencies, strengthens transparency, and promotes equitable decision-making. By establishing a formal system of checks and balances, the Judicial Branch enhances the integrity, credibility, and effectiveness of SGA operations.

The removal of certain positions within the Student Government Association (SGA) reflects a strategic effort to better align its structure with current organizational needs and priorities. As SGA evolves, it is essential to regularly assess the effectiveness and relevance of each role to ensure resources, leadership capacity, and responsibilities are utilized efficiently. Positions that are underutilized, redundant, or no longer aligned with SGA’s goals may limit effectiveness and create unnecessary complexity. By streamlining the organizational structure, SGA can improve communication, clarify responsibilities, and strengthen overall functionality. This intentional restructuring supports a more responsive, efficient, and student-centered governance model that is better equipped to serve the needs of the student body.

Additional revisions to the document were made to improve overall clarity, consistency, and conciseness. As governing documents evolve, it is important to eliminate redundancies, simplify language, and ensure that policies are clearly articulated and easily understood by all members. These changes help reduce ambiguity, strengthen alignment across sections, and make the document more accessible and practical for implementation. By refining the language and structure, the document more effectively supports transparent decision-making and promotes a shared understanding of roles, responsibilities, and procedures within SGA.