Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 23, 1986

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 16-7 BEH Room 5 42 January 23, 1986 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 16-6 IV. Executive Board Nominations V. Announcements VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports VII. Old Business VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Nominations to vacant Academic Advisement Seat. 1. Tristam Harrington 2. Craig Nieves 3. Rick Loxton C. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senate Seat. D. Approval of Consolidation Bill.--Varona, Spicer E. Approval of funding for $700.00 for Pre- Professional Club for trip to Reno Medical School. F. Approval of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Item. G. Approval of co-sponsorship with TKE Fraternity for Rocky Horror Picture Show. H. Approval of contract with Performance Research Company for coupon booklets. --Kelleher. I. Approval of clean-up with the Dorm, for January 25, 1986, for the Post-game party in the amount of $75.00. -Muir J. Approval of contract with All Around Sound on Jan. 25, 1986 for DJ. !—Muir K. Approval of Budget transfers for January 23, 1986. 1. Transfer budget authority of $14,000 from 901-1500 to 901-1100. (This is to .have budget authority in the professional salary line for the new station manager and for stipends). 2. Transfer of budget authoirty of $1000 from 901-1500 to 901-1400. (This is to correct the budget authority deficiency of $600.00, currently). UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Budget transfers for January 23, 1986 1) Transfer budget authority of $14,000 from 901-1500 to 901-1100. (This is to have budget authority in the professional salary line for the new station manager and for stipends). 2) Transfer of budget authority of $1000 from 901-1500 to 901-1400 (This is to correct the budget authority deficiency of $600.00, currently). 3) Transfer of budget authority from 901,(generated revenue, 9200 line, $15,000 and corresponding lines of; out of state travel, 2200 line, $2,500, operating control, 3000 line, $10,000, and wage control, 1500 line $2,500) to 906 (Operating control, 3000 line, $$10,000, out of state travel, 2200 line, $2500 and wage control, 1500 line, $2,500 and corresponding line generated revenue, 9200 line, of $15,000). (This is to transfer budget authority and spending authority from KUNV to contingency, as KUNV is not bringing in the $20,000 of generated revenue as budgeted in.) IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment s jd January 23, 1986 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MEMORANDUM TO: All Senators FROM: Susan Dute, Senate Secretary RE: EMERGENCY ITEM Please ad an emergency item to your agenda on January 23, 1986. New Business Item L. Approval of $1,000 for travel expenses of 3 prospective KUNV Radio Managers. —Clark s jd UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT Name Name of Location Address of Location on City State Hon thIs) Date(s) for the purpose of providing Type of Occasion: John—Novak. PARTY ARRANGEMENTS NUMBER OF PEOPLE: TYPE OF MUSIC: % BIG BAND/JAZZ % COUNTRY % 50-60's % CLUB MUSIC/TOP 40 SPECIAL EVENTS: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: LOCATION/SET-UP dba B u s i n e s s ^reby contract "All Around Sound" Mobile Music to appear at 198 from to AM/PM AM/PM recorded musical entertainment. Phone #: 1/ PERFORMANCE RESEARCH COMPANY 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 325C; Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 (702) 388-1852 i LETTER OF AGREEMENT Performance Research Company distributes a "Preferred Customer Card" that entitles the holder to pizzas at one-half price from Round Table Pizza restaurants of Las Vegas, Nevada, and also distributes a two-for-one coupon booklet that entitles the bearer to two-for-one values in the amount of $24.75 from Swensen's Ice Cr^am Factory, located at 2797 S. Maryland Parkway in Las Vegas, Nevada. C.S.U.N, desires to redistribute these cards and coupon booklets to the student body. It is hereby agreed as follows: 1. Performance Research Company will consign to C.S.U.N, pizza cards and ice cream booklets 200 at a time. One pizza card and one ice cream booklet will be considered one "Unit". 2. Upon reorder of "Units" or every two weeks, wichever comes first, an accounting for and payment will be made for all "Units" or every "Unit" sold at the rate of $7.50 per "Unit". 3. C.S.U.N, may discontinue sales at any time without penalty. Upon discontinuance of sales, all unsold "Units" must be returned and payment made to Performance Research Company for all sold "Units". Reasonable sampling of "Units" will be allowed but will be accounted for. This agreement is signed as of January , 1986. Brian Dummler "Some people see things ami say 'U hy\ / see something new and say 'Why !\nt\ * CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS V/S CONSOLIDATION ACT I Bylaw 15 Bylaw 16 Bylaw 17 Senate Bill 13 Senate Bill 14 Senate Bill 15 Senate Bill 16 PRESENTED BY: Senate President Gus Varona and Senator Jack Spicer Thanks to: Jeff Chadwell Susan Dute' Sean Kelleher Sam Lieberman Senators-Lucie Anton, Noelle Delia Rosa, Dawn Harrison, Lanny Leroy, Rick Loxton, Bruce Menke, Jim Miller, John Novak, Lori Susman and Ron Zayas. Kirk Hendrick. Approved at Senate Meeting 16-7 on 1/23/86 by a vote of 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. and January 24, 1986 EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 1986 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS CSUN STUDENT SERVICES BOARD BYLAW 15 I. Purpose The purpose of the Student Services Board shall be to administer CSUN services as determined by the CSUN Senate, its bills and bylaws. II. Structure The board shall consist of the following: A. Central Committee 1. The Central Committee shall consist of: The Chairman, and seven to twelve, CSUN members, at least two of whom must be Senators. III. Duties A. Chairman 1. The duties of the Chairman shall be as those of the Board Chairmen as described in Article IX, Section D of the CSUN Constitution. 2. To manage Student Services, and administer the policies and programs as directed by the Student Services Central Committee. 3. To coordinate the various functions of Student Services as described in Article I. 4. To act for the Student Services when so directed by the Central Committee. 5. To employ, supervise, and dismiss any employee of the Student Services Department in accordance with the policies and procedures of CSUN. B. Vice Chairmen 1. The Vice Chairmen shall be nominated by the Chairman and appointed by the Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 a. Definition of offices 1. The Student Services Vice Chairman in charge of Nevada Student Affairs. 2. The Student Services Vice Chairman in charge of the Office of Public Information. 2. The duties of the Assistant Director shall be as those of the Board Vice Chairmen as described in Article IX, Section E of the CSUN Constitution. 3. The Student Services Vice Chairman in charge of Nevada Student Affairs shall serve as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman. C. Central Committee 1. The Central Committee shall review the performance of the Chairman and Vice Chairmen. 2. To direct or submit proposals to be enforced by the Director of Student Services. 3. Proxy or absentee voting will not be permitted. 4. Quorum for all meetings shall be considered greater than 50%. 5. Appeals may be made to overrule a directoral edict by a majority. 6. To establish policies and procedures necessary to execute the duties. 7. Three unexcused absences shall cause removal from the committee. D. Effective Date May 1, 1986. / Typed: 1/17/86 Varona/sjd Approved 16-7, 1/23/86. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS Senate Bylaw 16 I. Definition A. Nevada Student Affairs shall be a division of Student Services and the Chief Advocate on issues concerning students. II. Composition A. The Director will be the Student Services Vice Chairman in charge of NSA. B. Staff members shall be from the Student Services Committee members or chosen by the NSA Director. III. Powers and Responsibilities of the Student Services Vice Chairman in charge of NSA. A. The director shall be the Consolidated Student's Chief Advocate for student interests at the local, state and national level. B. The director shall schedule and administer functions designed to heighten awareness of relevent student interests. C. The director shall act as liaison between the Consolidated Students and the public servants at the local, state and national levels. D. The director shall gather and distribute information on relevent student interests and public records. IV. Effective Date May 1, 1986. Typed: 1/17/86 Approved #16-7, 1/23/86. Varona/sjd UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE Office of Public Information Division SENATE BYLAW 17 I. Definition A. Office of Public Information shall be a division of Student Services, shall serve to inform CSUN and concerned members of the public as to the activities of the CSUN Senate as determined by the CSUN Senate, its bills and bylaws. II. Composition A. The Director will be the Student Services Vice Chairman in charge of OPI. B. Staff Members shall be from the Student Services Committee members. II. Powers and Responsibilities of the Student Services Vice Chairman in charge of OPI. A. The director shall coordinate University and UNS student government summits, -preferably twice a year. B. The director shall act as a mediator of UNS student govern-ment summits. C. The director shall write and distribute reports on student government to CSUN and local media. IV. Effective Date May 1, 1986. Typed: 1/17/86 Varona/sjd Approved #16-7, 1/23/86 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 13 of the 16th Session. INTRODUCED BY: CSUN Senate President Varona Summary: AN ACT to establish a policy on compen-sation for all positions within CSUN, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto; WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS No. 300 by creating a new statue therein to be numbered 375, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 375.00 Compensation Bill (CII) 375.02 Persons who may be compensated shall fall into one of the following: a) Class 1-E: Executive Board b) Class 2-C: Chairmen c) Class 3-EA: Executive Assistants d) Class 4-VC Vice Chairman 375.04 Compensation guidelines shall be as follows: a) Class 1-E: 1) 1-E: CSUN Exeuctive Board Compensation shall be no more than $500.00 per month stipend, a grant-in-aid and fringes. b) Class 2-C: 1) 2-C: Chairmen-. Compensation shall be no more than $300.00 per month stipend, a grant-in-aid and fringes c) Class 3-EA: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 1) 3-EA: Executive Assistants. Compensation shall be no more than $100.00 per month stipend and fringes. d) Class 4-VC: 1) 4-VC: Vice Chairmen. Compensation shall be no more than $150.00 per month stipend and fringes. 376.06 CSUN shall pay up to, but not exceed 42 credits per year for any director receiving a fee waiver. 375.08 CSUN shall only pay out-of-state tuition fees for the Executive. Board. (eg. President, Vice-President, Senate President). 375.10 All compensated individuals may refuse partial or full compensation provided for that position without the approval of the Senate. 375.12 CSUNRS 375.04, 375.06 and 375.08 may be overriden by a 2/3 vote. 375.14 Effective Date May 1, 1986. Typed: 1/17/86 Varona/sjd Approved#16-7, 1/23/86 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 14 of the 16th Session. INTRODUCED BY: CSUN Senate President Varona Summary: AN ACT to establish a definition of CSUN terminology regarding CSUN Officials, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto; WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS REPRESENTED IN THE.CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS 150 by creating a new statue therein to be numbered 157, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 157.00 "Executive Assistants" 157.02 For any purpose not otherwise defined, shall be construed as: A. Senate President Pro Tempore B. Vice President Pro Tempore Amend CSUNRS 150 by creating a new statue therein to be numbered 158 and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 15 8.00 "Vice Chairman" 158.02 "Vice Chairman, for any purpose not otherwise defined, shall be construed as: A. The Vice Chairman of a CSUN Committee, board, or B. The assistant director of a CSUN department. 158.04 Effective Date May 1, 1986. Typed: 1/17/86 Approved #ifi-7 f Varona/sjd UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 5 of the 16th Session. INTRODUCED BY: CSUN Senate President Varona Summary: AN ACT relating to committees, boards and departments establishing certain boards and committees as standing committees; providing for other matters properly relating thereto; WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS No. 300 by creating a new statue therein, to be numbered 305, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 305.00 Standing Committee Bill 305.02 Standing Committees shall be as follows: a) Student Services. Board b) Activities Board c) Media Board d) Budget and Finance Board Amend CSUNRS No. 15 0 by creating a new statute therein to be numbered 159, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 159.00 M Committee 11 15 9.02 "Committee" for any purpose not otherwise defined, shall be construed as: a CSUN Committee or Board. 11 159.04 Effective Date May 1, 1986 Typed: 1/17/86 Varona/sjd Approved #16-7, 1/23/86 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 16 of the 16th Session. INTRODUCED BY: CSUN Senate President Varona Summary: AN ACT establishing the creation of a revised Student Services committee; consolidating Student Services, NSA and OPI, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto; WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS No. 300 by creating a new statute therein to be numbered 350, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 350.00 Consolidation Bill I 350.02 The Senate hereby consolidates NSA and OPI to the level of division of Student Services. 350.04 Budget authority account 6-2-457-4120-911 of NSA shall be transferred to 6-2-457-4120-904. 350.06 Budget authority account 6-2-457-4120-912 of OPI shall be transferred to 6-2-457-4120-904. 350.08 CSUNRS 201.00, 201.02, and 201.04 and all *>ills and bylaws relating are hereby repealed. 350.10 The Senate hereby repeals Senate Bylaw 11 and all bills and bylaws thereto relating. 350.12 Effective Date May 1, 1986. 2 E M 7 / 8 S Approved t U _ 7 , l^.VBfi UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 16 7 January 23, 1986 BEH Room 542 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Senate President Varona at 4:07 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Senator ^Adams (late) Senator Anton Senator Chadwell Senator Delia Rosa Senator Dixon Senator Harrison Senator Larsen (late) Senator Leroy Senator Lieberman Senator Loxton (newly appointed) Senator Menke Senator Miller Senator Muir Senator Novak Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Zayas There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes 16-6 A correction to minutes 16-6 under New Busines item F. Senator Muir nominated Craig Nieves and Senator Spicer nominated Rick Loxton. IV. Executive Board Nominations There were no nominations. V. Announcements Vice President Pro Tempore Lieberman announced that Sean was out sick today. Lieberman also reported on the Book Buy Back sale. Nancy Clark, CSUN Business Mgr. discussed the budget transfers. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objections to move directly into item K under New Business. There were no objections. K. Approval of Budget transfers for January 23, 1986. 1. Transfer budget authority of $14,000 from 901-1500 to 901-1100. 2. Transfer of budget authority of $1000 from 901-1500 to 901-1400. 3. Tranfer of budget authority from 901, (generated revenue, 9200 line, $15,000 and corresponding lines of; out of state travel, 2200 line, $2,500, operating control, 3000 line, $10,000, and wage control Absent Senator Nichols (excused) Senator Swanson (unexcused) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Minutes 16-7 January 23, 1986 -2- 1500 line $2,500) to 906 (operating control, 3000 line, $10,000, out of state travel, 2200 line, $2500 and wage control, 1500 line, $2,500 and corresponding line generated revenue, 9200 line, of $15,000). Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Spicer seconded. Ken Jordan addressed the Senate and discussed the necessity of having a professional Station Manager. Mr. Bob Maxson, UNLV President addressed the Senate and discussed the need for a Station Manager. Maxson discussed some of the difficulties with the high turnover rate. Dr. Maxson would like to see a conmittrnent from the Senate, on whether or not they want a professional manager, if so then a salary should be set, a job description and joint supervision (with the Dean of Students). Nancy Clark, CSUN Business Mgr. announced that the funds are available. Dean Dakin, Interim Dean of Student Services congratulated the members of the Search Conmittee for finding 3 very qualified candidates. Dr. McConnel discussed the job description for the station manager. Senator Adams left the meeting at 4:36 p.m. Dr. Maxson announced to the Senate that his office would cover half of the travel expenses for the 3 candidates. The motion to approve the budget tranfers passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstaining. V. Announcements There were no announcements VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Jack Spicer, Chairman of Ad Hoc Conmittee for the Media Board announced the next meeting on Jan. 30, 1986. Carmen Zayas, Yellin' Rebel announced that all items for the paper must be turned in by Friday. Mike Muir, E&P Director is working on upcoming events and there is a post-game party on Jan. 25th. Robert Cherhoniak, Admissions Co. requested more support as there are two openings on the conmittee. Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director announced that Regent Frankie Sue Del Papa and Senator Laxalts aid would like to bring several politicians to campus. Hendrick reported on his survey of some 200 students. Gus Varona, Bylaws Chairman apologized for rushing through the meeting. VII. Old Business There was no old business. III. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations. There were no nominations. Senate Minutes 16-7 January 23, 1986 -3- B. Nominations to vacant Academic Advisement Seat. 1. Tristam Harrington 2. Craig Nieves 3. Rick Loxton There were no further nominations. C. Appointment of Academic Advisement Senate Seat. Senator Lieberman moved to hold an election, with each candidate speaking for 2 minutes. Senator Chadwell seconded. 1. Tristam Harrington was not present. 2. Craig Nieves was withdrawn. 3. Rick Loxton addressed the Senate. Senator Chadwell addressed the Senate on behalf of Tristam Harrington. Harrington prepared a statement as follows: "Greetings CSUN Senators. It is with regret that I withdraw from the Senate race that is before you in Academic Advising. I have had increasing duties at work that require my time and attention, which will not allow me to give the time that the Senate requires and deserves, but please pick someone who will vote responsibly and a person who cares for CSUN, UNLV and the city of Las Vegas and not; someone who is voted in by a flip of a coin or because they will vote a certain way. Thank you for your support. Tristam." Senator Lieberman moved to appoint Rick Loxton under unanimous acclamation. Senator Novak seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstaining. Susan Dute', a Notary Public administered the Oath of Office to Loxton. Loxton was then seated. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objections to moving into item E. There were no objections. E. Approval of funding for $700.00 for Pre-Professional Club for trip to Reno Medical School. Senator Muir moved to approve. Senator Zayas seconded. Karen Krites, representative addressed the Senate. Senator Lieberman offered a friendly amendment to lower the amount to $400. This was not accepted. No further action was taken on this item as there was not enough information concerning the dollar amount needed. Senate President Varona recessed the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Senate President Varona called the meeting back to order at 5:35 p.m. Senators Larsen and Dixon were not present. Senate President Varona moved to suspend with the order of the day and move into items H, I, J and L. This was accepted under General Consent. H. Approval of contract with Performanace Research Company for coupon booklets. Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Spicer seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. I . Senate Minutes 16-7 January 23, 1986 -4- J. Approval of contract with All Around Sound on Jan. 25 for DJ. Senator Muir moved to approve. Senator Lieberman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objections to adding emergency item L -Approval of $1,000 for travel expenses of 3 prospective KUNV Radio Managers. There were no objections. L. Approval of $1,000 for travel expenses of 3 prospective KUNV Radio Managers. Senator Zayas moved to approve $600.00. Senator Menke seconded. The motion passed unanimously. F. Approval of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority item. There was no representative present. Kirk Hendrick announced that the sorority was going to ask for funding to pay for security for dances during Black Awareness Week. G. Approval of co-sponsorship with TKE Fraternity for Rocky Horror Picture Show. This item was withdrawn. D. Approval of Consolidation Bill. Senator Leroy moved that the Senate move into the Conmittee of the Whole with Sam Lieberman presiding as Chairman, and to include Kirk Hendrick. Senator Menke seconded. Senator Spicer moved that the conmittee rise and report with the approved corrections to e^nh bylaw and bill, [see attached final report (V/S Consolidation Act: I)] Senator Novak seconded. The'motion, passed unanimously. Senator Muir left the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Senate President Varona announced that Bylaw 12 must be waived in order to approve item D. There were no objections to add Waive bylaw 12 to the agenda. Motion to waive Bylaw 12 passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstaining. Senator Spicer moved to approve the committee report. Senator Novak seconded. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. IX. Open Discussion Senator Spicer introduced a resolution to have John Novak remove his "stuff" from the Entertainment & Programming Office. Senator Lieberman welcomed the new Senator Rick Loxton to the Senate. Senator Menke announced that he felt this was a good meeting and that we accomplished something. Senate President Varona stated that he was a "Bears fan for one week". X. Adjournment Senate President Varona adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. GV/sjd