SGA Branches of Government
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of SGA is comprised of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, First Year Council Director, Chief Justice, and Speaker of the Senate. The Advisor overseeing the Executive Branch, Dr. Levi Esses, can be reached at levi.esses@tamucc.edu. The SGA Office is in the University Center, Student Activities 218M.
- President– Andrea Hinojosa sga.president@tamucc.edu
- Vice President– Ashley Wingate sga.vp@tamucc.edu
- Treasurer– Gideon Perkins sga.treasurer@tamucc.edu
- Secretary– Kate Bull sga.secretary@tamucc.edu
- First Year Council Director– Maddy Elliott sga.fyc@tamucc.edu
- Chief Justice– Makenzi Camanillo sga.chiefjustice@tamucc.edu
Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch of SGA is comprised of two student representatives from each college and one representative for at large positions (Senators). The Legislative Branch also includes the First Year Council and the SGA Committees. The Advisor overseeing the Legislative Branch, Courtney Henderson, can be reached at courtney.henderson@tamucc.edu. For issues or concerns, you may contact the SGA Office at 361.825.5745 or email sga.speaker@tamucc.edu. For a roster of current Senators, visit our I-Engage page!
The duties and the powers of the Senate include:
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Enacting any measures for the Student Body, within the bounds of the constitution and bylaws.
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May call a referendum of the Student Body to consider proposed legislation.
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May create or appoint any committees.
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Establishing the SGA bylaws.
- Approving SGA budget requests.
Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch of SGA consists of the Chief Justice and Associate Justices. The Advisor overseeing the Judicial Branch, Michael LaTorre, can be reached at michael.latorre@tamucc.edu. For issues or concerns, you may contact the SGA Office at 361.825.5745 or email sga.chiefjustice@tamucc.edu.
The duties and the powers of the Judicial Branch include:
- Acting as a liaison between students and Parking ServicesHearing campus parking violations appeals.
- Informing students of any parking and transportation updates on campus.
- Conducting hearings regarding the violation of the SGA constitution or bylaws, voting matters, or impeachments.
- Certifying or rejecting any and/or all races, referendum issues, and other issues voted on by the Student Body.
- Hearing cases on the Student Conduct Board.
- Organizing all SGA elections.