Charter & Gavel

Forms library

Every A.S. & ICC form, explained

Each link opens the official copy on SMC's website, Smartsheet or Adobe Sign. Charter & Gavel never hosts or pre-fills forms. Links checked October 4, 2026.

Funding & payments

Proposals, signatures, check requests and reimbursements

A.S. Proposal Form

Online form

The proposal itself: event, purchase or field trip, budget, funding source and uploads.

When: Every club activity or purchase, funded or not.

Due Wednesdays by 2 p.m. At least 3 weeks before events; 5+ weeks if you need money in advance. Last Fall 2026 proposal: Nov 11.

Smartsheet cannot save drafts. Gather quotes and attachments first, then submit in one sitting.

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Proposal Signature Page

Online form

Adobe Sign routing: the submitter, two more club officers and the advisor sign.

When: Every club or A.S. director proposal (departments are exempt).

The forms page links two different Adobe widgets for this form. Confirm with OSL which one is current.

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A.S. Check Request (Purchase)

Online form

Pay a vendor or contractor, or transfer funds to an SMC department, after Board approval.

When: After the A.S. Board approves your proposal.

Allow up to 20 business days. Last Fall 2026 check request: Dec 7.

Attach the Board minutes page with your proposal highlighted, plus an invoice and a W-9 signed this year for vendors.

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Reimbursement / Payment to SMC Faculty, Staff or Student

Online form

Reimburse approved out-of-pocket purchases or pay student stipends.

When: Only for expenses the Board already approved. Not for vendors.

If the check is for you, you may not also sign as the student officer or advisor.

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ICC Allotment Balance Sheet instructions

PDF

How to track and report what your club has spent from its ICC allotment.

When: Charter clubs using allotment funds.

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Club Special Account FAQ

PDF

How your club's own fundraised money is held and withdrawn through the Auxiliary Office.

When: Any club holding fundraiser or donation money.

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Start or continue a club

Registration, continuation, officer changes

ICC Club Registration Form

Online form

Registers a new club (or re-registers an existing one) for the academic year.

When: Starting a club, and every club at the start of each academic year.

Due the Wednesday about a week before the ICC meeting where you want to be installed. Fall 2026: 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11.

The handbook says 4 p.m.; the ICC web pages say 2 p.m. Submit by 2 p.m. to be safe.

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Club Registration Signatures Page

PDF

Officer and advisor signatures uploaded with the registration form.

When: With every registration, and with officer changes.

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FERPA training & quiz

Web page

Student-privacy training that the club President and ICC Delegate must complete.

When: Before registration, and when a new President or Delegate takes office.

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ICC Club Continuation Form

Online form

Keeps a club installed in Fall active for Spring of the same academic year.

When: Spring only, for clubs installed the previous Fall.

By week 3 of Spring.

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A.S. ICC Change Request

Online form

Change officers, advisors, meeting time or room, or other club information.

When: Any time your club's details change.

Officer changes need meeting minutes, FERPA results and a new Signatures Page.

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Events, food & fundraising

Logistics, layouts, food, contracts and collections

Multi-Logistics Form

PDF

Event details: dates, locations, equipment, food, contracts, giveaways, VIPs, parking.

When: Events that run more than one day or use more than one location.

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SMC Approved Food Vendors

PDF

Caterers and restaurants clubs may buy food from with A.S. funds.

When: Any event serving food.

List dated Dec 2019. Confirm vendors are still approved.

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LA County Health Form (A.S. pre-filled)

PDF

Temporary food facility application for events serving food.

When: Only if OSL directs you to submit it.

30 days before the event when required.

The Multi-Logistics form says it is always required; the website says only if OSL directs. Ask OSL.

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Collection of Funds Form (Auxiliary Office)

PDF

Approval to collect money at a fundraiser; get a register drawer from the Auxiliary Office.

When: Any fundraiser. Approved before you collect anything.

Raffles are not allowed. Free drawings must follow state rules.

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California policy on raffles and drawings

PDF

State rules on what counts as a raffle versus an allowed free drawing.

When: Before planning any prize drawing.

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A.S. Contract Form

PDF

Agreement for paid speakers, performers or contractors, plus a W-9.

When: Hiring a speaker, performer or contractor.

Start with OSL at least 6 weeks before the event.

Valid only after the Dean of Education Enterprise signs. Clubs may not sign contracts.

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Field trips & travel

Rosters, waivers, travel planning

A.S. Travel Checklist

PDF

Works out your trip's deadlines and everything you need to book.

When: Planning any field trip or conference travel.

Funded trips: 5+ weeks ahead. Lodging or airfare: 10 weeks ahead.

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Field Trip: Club Roster

PDF

Lists every student and advisor going on the trip.

When: Every club trip.

Contains other students' information. Share only with OSL and your advisor.

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Field Trip: Individual / Under 18 Form

PDF

Individual waiver and medical information; a parent signs for minors.

When: Every overnight traveler, and every student under 18 on any trip.

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Rules & handbooks

The documents the rules come from

A.S. Fiscal Policy (18th edition, May 2025)

PDF

The governing rules for all A.S. and club money.

When: When in doubt about spending, it wins over the handbook.

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Club Handbook (Fall 2026)

PDF

The Office of Student Life's guide to running a club.

When: Current edition. The Create-a-Club page still links the 2023 edition.

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A.S. Constitution & Bylaws (July 2024)

PDF

How the A.S. Board, committees, elections and vacancies work.

When: Questions about A.S. governance or running for office.

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