Student Government Association kicked off its year commending the new athletic director and vice president for instruction at the first Senate meeting Tuesday, but President Josh Delaney has several more far-reaching initiatives to tackle.

When University and Athletic Association officials meet to discuss tailgating after the first home football game Sept. 4, Delaney will be there offering student input.

“I want their actions to be preventative, not punitive,” he said.

Delaney also wants to include more student discussion about mandatory fees by involving students when various units around campus submit their fee proposals.

Delaney said he wants half the group that decides on fees to be students.

Also, Delaney said he and the Georgia Tech SGA president will present a proposal to other members of the University System of Georgia Student Advisory Council to create a speaker position for the group. The speaker would officially relay opinions to the Board of Regents.

The SGA Senate meeting also approved its yearly budget, which is about $12,000 less than last year’s budget.

SGA still needs applicants for its Freshman Board and Freshman Forum programs.

Interested freshmen can attend an information session at 6 p.m. Sept. 7 in Tate Grand Hall. Applications are due to Becki Garrett in the Center for Student Organizations office by 4 p.m. Sept. 10.

Any student can also apply for one of two open spots on the mandatory fee committee, which recommends all student fees.

Applications are due to Garrett 4 p.m. Tuesday.