Commissioner of Finance

SGA Budgetary Responsibilities

(note: All budgets under SGA control must be approved by the SGA Senate at some point in their process. This is to ensure student representation in every budgetary matter concerning students. If you have a question or comment concerning the SGA Senate in these processes, feel free to email the Speaker of the Senate.)

CEF Type I

CEF stands for the Club Events Fund. Type I of this fund is designed for Houghton College clubs. COSO maintains a list of eligible clubs for CEF Type I. These monies are allocated at the beginning of each semester by the SGA Senate.

CEF Type II

Unlike CEF Type I, Type II is designed for any Houghton College student, or group of students. It is allocated by the SGA Senate per request. According to the SGA Bylaws, "These funds are to be used for clearly defined projects, such as one-time events or capital purchases. The project must have direct or indirect benefit to the student body, and must be consistent with the Houghton College mission and the statement of community responsibilities." (p. 16)

CLF

The CLF, or the Christian Life Fund, is similar to the CEF Type I, in that it is designed for Houghton College clubs. It is for clubs "whose primary focus is ministry and/or community service" (SGA Bylaws, p. 17). Also, the list of eligible clubs for the CLF is maintained by COSO, and funds are allocated at the beginning of each semester by the SGA Senate.

CSB

CSB stands for the Campus Services Budget, and is the master budget for most programs and services provided to students. The SGA does not have control of all line items of the CSB, but does retain the responsibility of allocating an annually determined amount to CSB line items. The budget is prepared by the SGA President and Commissioner of Finance, and is approved by the SGA Senate.

Club Sports

The Club Sports Fund is meant for Houghton Club Sports teams. A list of eligible club teams is maintained by COSO and CIA (Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics). Monies are allocated by the SGA Senate, and considerations are undertaken by the request of a club teams.

SGA Budget

The SGA Budget is the operating budget for the SGA, such as office supplies, faculty/staff and student appreciations, and miscellaneous items. The Commissioner of Finance gives a biweekly report to the SGA Senate on the SGA Budget.

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