Student Government

Student Government Associations (Student Councils) will have the following goals. All Student Governments shall:

1. Represent the opinions and desires of the student body to the school administration and staff.

2. Sponsor a wide range of activities in which students may participate.

3. Have officers elected by the student body.

4. Establish the general procedure for the formation of additional student clubs and organizations.

5. Coordinate communication between school clubs and organizations.

Student Government Structure

The structure of student government/student council in Broward County high schools shall consist of the following:

A. Student Government Association officers elected specifically to student government/student council office by the student body.

B. A student government/student council cabinet or executive board consisting of elected or appointed officers selected according to the school's constitution and by-laws.

C. A legislative or general assembly consisting of a number of students appropriate to the size of the school. In addition, the assembly must meet at least once per month and is responsible for approving the overall program for the Student Government Association.

D. Student Government Association membership in the general assembly is transferable from one Broward County public school to another. ( Note: With appropriate documentation from the previous advisor.)