Governing Documents
Student Union Constitution
Last updated May 2, 2024
Pursuant to Article I, Section 2(a) of the Constitution of the Undergraduate Student Body of the University of Notre Dame du Lac (the Constitution), "The authority of this Constitution is the basis for all business of the Student Union. The Student Union or any members thereof shall not act in any way that is contrary to this Constitution."
The Constitution establishes the fundamental and foundational operating processes, procedures, and structure of the Student Union. In addition, it enumerates the rights, duties, and responsibilities of the various Student Union organizations and leaders, fiscal policy, and electoral policy.
Student Union Bylaws
Pursuant to Article I, Section 2(b) of the Constitution, "Each Student Union organization shall develop written bylaws by May 1 st to establish the operational procedures (including attendance) necessary for the organization to carry out its constitutional duties. These bylaws must be approved by the organization’s Student Activities advisor and presented to the Judicial Council for review. Nothing in the bylaws shall come into conflict with this Constitution. Amendments to an organization’s bylaws may only be written by the organization to which the bylaws pertain and must be approved by two-thirds of the voting members within that organization. The Student Activities advisor to the organization must approve any bylaw amendments."
The Student Union Bylaws outline detailed operational proceedures and responsibilities beyond the regulations provided in the Constitution for each Student Union Organization; the Campus Life Council; and the First Year Undergraduate Experience in Leadership (FUEL).
Note: the annual Judicial Council Bylaw review is currently underway.
Bylaws of the Student Senate
Last updated April 24, 2024
Pursuant to Article III, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Student Senate is the legislative body of the Student Union that shall formulate and advance the position of the undergraduate student body on all issues concerning campus life."
Bylaws of the Executive Cabinet
Last updated April 21, 2024
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Executive Cabinet and its constituent members shall advance the agenda of the Student Body President and Vice-President through the Senate in an effort to protect the interests of students in all areas of university life, provide services to the undergraduate student body, and advance the policy priorities of the Student Union."
Bylaws of the Judicial Council
Last updated April 27, 2024
Pursuant to Article XII, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Judicial Council shall work to ensure that
the Student Union operates ethically and within this Constitution, bylaws, and statutory codes."
Bylaws of the Financial Management Board
Financial Management Board Bylaws
Last updated April 23, 2024
Pursuant to Article X, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Financial Management Board (FMB) shall create, maintain, and oversee the Student Union budget and ensure the fair distribution of Student Union funds."
Bylaws of the Class Councils
Last updated April 24, 2024
Last updated April 24, 2024
Last updated April 24, 2024
Class of 2027 Bylaws
Not yet submitted
Pursuant to Article VIII, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Class Councils shall promote the well-being of their respective classes by sponsoring functions that promote unity among class members."
Bylaws of the Hall Presidents Council
Hall Presidents Council Bylaws
Last updated April 24, 2024
Pursuant to Article VI, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Hall Presidents Council shall serve as an information disseminating body, provide a forum for members to discuss common matters of residential life, and coordinate programming among the undergraduate residence halls. The Hall Presidents Council shall promote the well-being of the undergraduate student body by working for the betterment of undergraduate residential life."
Bylaws of the Club Coordination Council
Club Coordination Council Bylaws
Last updated April 30, 2024
Pursuant to Article VII, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Club Coordination Council (CCC) shall disseminate information concerning undergraduate club issues and activities, recommend funding allocations for all undergraduate clubs, serve as a representative of all undergraduate clubs, and coordinate cohesive club programming."
Bylaws of the Student Union Board
Last updated April 24, 2024
Pursuant to Article V, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Student Union Board (SUB) shall enhance undergraduate student life by providing undergraduate student services and social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities that respond to the needs and wants of the undergraduate student body in the most efficient manner available."
Bylaws of the Off-Campus Council
Last updated April 24, 2024
Pursuant to Article IX, Section 1(a) of the Constitution, "The Off-Campus Council shall promote the well-being of off-campus students by sponsoring functions and disseminating information to off-campus students."
Bylaws of the Campus Life Council
Last updated April 24, 2024
Pursuant to Article III, Section 3(g) of the Constitution, "The Senate shall use the Campus Life Council as a forum where students may discuss matters affecting student affairs with faculty and administrative personnel in order to build campus-wide consensus and make appropriate recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Resolutions passed in the Senate addressing the Office of Student Affairs shall be submitted directly to the Campus Life Council."
Bylaws of FUEL
Last updated April 24, 2024
Pursuant to Article III, Section 3(g) of the Constitution, "The Senate shall use the Campus Life Council as a forum where students may discuss matters affecting student affairs with faculty and administrative personnel in order to build campus-wide consensus and make appropriate recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Resolutions passed in the Senate addressing the Office of Student Affairs shall be submitted directly to the Campus Life Council."