Government Branches
The University of Florida Student Government, established in 1909, exists to represent and act in the interests of the students. Student Government (SG) has created an academic and extra-curricular environment benefitting students through its programs and works to sustain and improve them each year. SG's power is balanced among three branches: Executive,
Legislative, and Judicial.
The Executive Branch is primarily in charge of handling various programs and issues on campus as well as being the liaison between the Student Body and the University of Florida administration. All Executive powers of the Student Body shall be vested in the President of the Student Body, assisted by the Vice President and the Treasurer.
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The Legislative Branch of Student government is the Student Senate. The purpose of the Senate is to closely represent the views and ideas of over 50,000 students here at the University of Florida. The Student Senate performs tasks ranging from confirming Executive and Judicial appointments to passing Student Body Laws, Authorizations, and Resolutions. The Senate is also responsible for allocating the activity and service fees each year, which is currently well over 18 million dollars.
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Since 1914, the University of Florida has strived for fairness and honesty for all students through the student-run judicial branch of Student Government. The Judicial Branch consists of the Supreme Court of the Student Body.
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Organizational Chart
The student government consists of three distinct branches that work together in a democratic system of checks and balances. See how each branch and level of government relate to one another.
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