POLICY #13.18 
SUBJECT: Staff Association Constitution

I. PURPOSE

This Policy establishes a Staff Association ("Association") to represent staff employees of Southern Utah University. The Association acts as an intermediary between individual staff members, University administration, and other campus groups to discuss and advise on campus-related topics.

II. REFERENCES

1. Southern Utah University Staff Association Bylaws

III. DEFINITIONS

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IV. POLICY

ARTICLE I - OBJECTIVES

1. Advocate for staff by representing and advancing their interests and recognizing the value of their contributions across campus.
2. Involve staff by encouraging social, service, and professional engagement on campus, in the community and in their field.
3. Unify staff toward common goals that will advance the University’s mission and goals.
4. Communicate with campus entities to ensure staff are aware of current information.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

1. Any benefit-eligible staff employee shall be considered a member of the Association.
2. Staff Association members have the right to participate in all Staff Association sponsored events, board meetings, and general meetings and to bring forth any concerns or suggestions.

ARTICLE III – GOVERNMENT

1. Association officers, committees, boards, and groups shall be governed by the Association Bylaws.

V. RELEVANT FORMS/LINKS

• Staff Association
• Staff Association Bylaws

VI. QUESTIONS/RESPONSIBLE OFFICE

The responsible office for this Policy is the Office of the President. For questions about this constitution, contact the current President of the Staff Association.

VII. POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT DATES

Date Approved: September 21, 1990 (as Policy 5.30)

Amended: May 3, 2002; September 3, 2009 (renumbered to 13.18); June 11, 2015; August 24, 2018; December 9, 2022