Correction (November 12, 2010 1:21 AM): Due to a reporting error, this story incorrectly stated that neither Finch nor Goforth were sworn into their positions. Finch was sworn in during an induction ceremony last spring. The Daily Tar Heel apologizes for the error.
The Carolina Athletic Association is now an autonomous organization.
Student Congress members voted Tuesday to repeal Title VII from the Student Code, citing it as redundant. The decision formally removed the CAA from student government rules and bylaws.
The removal does away with policies that include the right for Congress to swear in and impeach CAA cabinet members.
Zach De La Rosa, chairman of the rules and judiciary committee of Congress, said the change was expected since many of the policies were not being followed, such as swearing in cabinet members.
“The Student Code should reflect current policy,” said De La Rosa. “Current policy suggests they are autonomous and should be treated as such.”
He said he believed this to be the first time an entire title has been removed from the Code.
Congress Speaker Deanna Santoro said having laws for the CAA is redundant, since the organization functions on its own code.
Caitlin Goforth, CAA campus relations co-chairwoman, said CAA leaders were unaware of many Title VII policies.