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\n The MCSG Constitution established the governing structure, checks and balances, and power hierarchy within the student government. The Constitution was most recently updated and approved both the Legislative Body and the Macalester Student Body in April<\/strong>\u00a02024<\/strong>.\n
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\n The MCSG Bylaws are specific guidelines that govern day-by-day decision-making for MCSG. The bylaws were most recently updated through a supermajority vote by the Legislative Body in October 2025.<\/strong>\n
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\n The MCSG Election Code governs all elections for all elected offices and student body referendums within MCSG. \u00a0The election code was most recently updated through a supermajority vote by the Legislative Body in October<\/strong>\u00a02025.<\/strong>\n
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\n The Financial Code of MCSG outlines the procedures for MCSG funding, general budgeting and accounting procedures, and financial guidelines for all Macalester College Student Organizations. Last updated in February 2024.<\/strong>\n
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\n The Program Board (PB) was established by Legislative action in 2000. Per this legislation, the PB controls and maintains its own set of bylaws that govern how they spend their allocation from the student activity fee. The PB bylaws were most recently amended in November 2023<\/strong>.\n
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