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The Student Government Budget Committee. Standing Members: Connor Heinlein, Chair Abby Williams Ryan Monahan Kelly Sposato Jake Lazer Madeleine Hart. Scope.
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The Student Government Budget Committee Standing Members: Connor Heinlein, Chair Abby Williams Ryan Monahan Kelly Sposato Jake Lazer Madeleine Hart
Scope • The Student Government Budget is funded by a portion of the Student Activity / Technology Fee. The amount of the fee allocated to Student Government shall be $270 starting the next academic year. • The Student Government Budget for 2013-2014 is $613,170 from 2,271 students.
Allocations • The Standing Budget Committee accepts budget requests from all recognized clubs and organizations every Spring. The requests are reviewed and an amount for the following year (July 1 – June 30) is awarded. • For 2012-2013, $358,321 was awarded to 84 clubs and organizations. 39did not request a budget.
Historical Picture • While most blocks have remained fairly constant over the past five years, the cost of Club Sports has grown moreso than any other category. • The number and cost of major events has also grown.
Major Events • Student Government funds a number of campus-wide major events each year. These have been growing in number and cost. • A priority has been placed on these campus-wide events by both the Administration, as indicated by the Campus Climate Study Recommendations, and by Student Government.
Process • Attend one of the information sessions • Look over the important documents on the Laf Stu Gov website and distributed email. • Fill out the budget request using adobe Acrobat X Pro. Email the request + all required documents to lafstugov@lafayette.edu • Sign up for a 15 minute time slot outside the Stu Gov Office. Meetings will start Monday, April 8th. • Wait…
Important Documents? • Budget Preparation Manual • Standing Budget Committee Guidelines • Budget Request Form