Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 15, 1978

AGENDA SENATE MEETING #12 August 15, 1978 Moyer Student Union Building Room 201 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes #11 IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Alma Mater/Fight Song B. "Salary" to "Stipend" change by Regents V. Executive Board Nominations A. Election Board VI. Committee Reports A. S.E.F. B. By-Laws C. Union Board D. Radio Committee E. Activities Board 1. "Duck's Breath" Contract - $1,000 (vote) VII. Old Business A. Application/Information Sheet requirement for Senator's Board/Committee Applications (discussion) B. Vacant Senate Seat (vote) 1. Education a. Debbie Ruth C. Buzzbook Project (Jeanne Harkenrider) VIII. New Business A. Commencement Exercises by College (Joe Matvay) B. Vacant Senate Seats (nominations) 1. Freshman Class 2. Business & Economics 3. Allied Health Professions IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment MINUTES SENATE MEETING //12 August 1, 1978 Moyer Student Union Building Room 201 I. Call to Order The twelfth meeting of the Consolidated Student Senate was called to order by the Speaker at 4:03 p.m. in Lounge 201 of the Moyer Student Union Build-ing. II. Roll Call Members in Attendance Phillip Jackson Peggy Racel Lise Wyman Kirk Voelcker DeAnn Turpen Lorraine Alderman Joyce Bridges (Excused Late) Peggy Burnham Excused Absence Scott Greene Mary Barney Danny Campbell III. Approval of Minutes //ll Kirk Voelcker moved to approve the Minutes of Senate Meeting //ll, was seconded, and passed unanimously. IV. Executive Board Announcements A. Alma Mater/Fight Song The Speaker informed the Senate that U.N.L.V. does have a Fight Song which was approved of five or six years ago, and they also have a proposed Alma Mater. He announced that these are available in his office. Dr. Dixon recommended that the Senate set up a Committee to review and change the proposed Alma Mater and the Fight Song. The Committee will consist of two Music Department people. Dr. llanlon, Chairman of the Music Department, and Mr. Charles Lee, Director of Bands. The Committee will also consist of one poet from the English Department, the Director of the Office of Information or a representative from this office, and three students. The Speaker then announced if there were three Senators that would be interested in serving on this Committee. The three were Bruce Bayne, Peggy Racel, and Rick Gutierrez. Bruce Bayne informed the Senate that he and Lorraine Alderman will sing a duet for the Senate when the Alma Mater and Fight Song are completed. B. "Salary" to "Stipend" change by Regents The Speaker announced that the Board of Regents have formally changed the word "salary" to "stipend" in the Constitution. This is in effect at this time, and pertains to all sections of the Constitution. Byron Blasco (Excused Susana Reyes Jeanne llarkenrider Ron Deems Lisa Wolfbrandt Rick Gutierrez David Ball Bruce Bayne Unexcused Absence Bill Botos Late) Bill Onorato Dave Craddock (Excused Late) Joe Matvay Scott Gonzalez Minutes - Senate Meeting it I?. August 15, 1978 Page 2 Yell Board The Speaker announced that the Yell Board will be meeting shortly and any information on this matter can be obtained from Leon Levitt. Elections The Speaker reminded the Senate that Elections was a high priority on the Brainstorming list, and that they are working on updating the election procedures now used on campus. He informed the Senate that computer-ized elections can be used in general elections (May), but in October the procedures will have to be changed because the County will be using the voting machines. Excused Absences The Speaker announced that if for some reason a Senator must be excused from a meeting, and he is not in his office or available, he can contact Joe Matvay and can still be excused. Senate Stipends The Speaker announced that the Senate Stipends are in for the month of July, and can be picked up in his office. USUNS President White announced that he attended the USUNS meeting held August 3 and was elected President Protem. President White also submitted the USUNS Constitution and informed the Senate that this will be discussed and voted upon at the next Senate meeting. The President announced that USUNS was very successful in getting Flight Services paid for for all schools. Previously, it was only Reno and U.N.L.V. who received this free Flight Service, now all the schools will have it. The Regents have funded this project. Campus Lighting President White announced that there may not be a need for a Committee on this matter for this has come up in the Physical Plant Committee and will be completed by this Committee. Appropriations Board President White nominated Robert Nielsen II as Vice-Chairman of the Appropriations Board. Orientation (Byron Blasco arrived at A:14 p.m. - excused.) President White announced that on Tuesday, August 29, 1978 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Orientation will be held for all new students. The President is trying to get representatives from the various departments to come and speak to these people, but so far he has been unsuccessful. The President would like to have a few Senators come and speak to these people also. (Dave Craddock arrived at 4:16 p.m. - excused.) Minutes - Senate Meeting it I?. August 15, 1978 Page 3 State-Wide Financial Aid Committee President White announced that while he was in Reno he was placed on the State-Wide Financial Aid Commmittee, and feels this Committee will play an important role this year. Treasurer's Report The President submitted the Treasurer's Report for John Hunt, and announced that these figures are for the period ending July 30. He also announced that these figures are almost final. (Joyce Bridges arrived at 4:17 p.m. - excused.) Bilingual Personnel President White announced that he has spoken to Dr. Glennen about this matter, and states that a provision for this will be put into the budget two years from now. He also announced that there will be specific recruits in the high schools directed at the Chicano people. San Francisco National Radio Broadcastors Convention President White announced that Tommy Walker, the Radio Consultant, and two other representatives will be attending this convention to put bids on equipment for the radio station. President White also submitted a renewal for Tommy Walker's contract for three more months. There is still a need for a Consultant rather than a Manager. This will be discussed, and voted upon at the next meeting. CSUN Information Packet President White announced that he is working on the Information Packets. Party Fund The Speaker announced that several Senators have expressed an Interest in setting up a Party Fund. The only problem would be getting alcohol, therefore, the Speaker spoke to Dr. Baepler about this matter, and his memo is on the way. Tresidenl- Yell - Falj;1 Softball Tournament Joe Matvay announced that every year the Yell sponsor a Fall Softball Tournament, and CSUN usually has a team. Anyone Interested in playing should contact Joe Matvay. V. Executive Board Nominations A. Election Board There were;four names submitted for this Board: Mary Barney, Danny Campbell, Pam Roberts, and Kathleen Coe. These will come up for a vote at the next meeting. VI. Committee Reports The motion was made to suspend the rules and put the Union Board as the first Committee Report, seconded, and passed unanimously. C. Union Board Gene Russo reported that the Union Board has met and have established their goals and objectives. Gene informed the Senate of these goals and objectives, and explained thoroughly each project. Minutes - Senate Meeting it I?. August 15, 1978 Page 4 Some of the Union Board projects include the improvement of Food Services, Periodic Evaluation of Food Services, promotion of the Snack Bar, Communications of Saga Food and better management, Directory in the Student Union, better Communication on Campus, a logo for the Student Union, and a 24 hour Action Line. Mr. Russo gave a complete report on each project and informed the Senate that they will be spending close to $200,000.00 this year on improvement of the Union. The Senate then moved back to the order of the agenda. A. S.E.F. Kirk Voelcker reported that the Committee will soon be reviewing a nationally distributed evaluation of the University of Michigan. Mr. Voelcker expressed that this type of system may be perfect for this University because of its flexibility. Mr. Voelcker also announced that ASUN may share some of the expenses and some of the processing for this project. The next meeting of the S.E.F. Committee will be Thursday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m. in Marshal Willick's office. B. By-Laws Lorraine Alderman submitted the second By-Law to the Senate, this will come up for discussion and vote at the next meeting. SENATE BY-LAW // 2 Senate Stipend Policy This By-Law defines and regulates stipends given to Senators of CSUN. I. Senate stipends shall be defined as honorariums given to the Legislative officers. II. Senate stipend levels may not be increased until November 1 of each year, and must be set no later than November 30 of each year. A. If no stipend is set by November 30, Senate stipends will be set for that year at the minimum level allowable per the CSUN Constitution. III. At no time shall Senators raise stipends more than $3.00 (three dollars) from the amount received by Senators for the mon'Aof December of the preceeding year. IV. All Senate stipends shall be equal. V. No Senator may receive a stipend for service during the Senator's term on any CSUN or UNLV board, committee, or council. VI. Senate stipends may be increased, per this by-law, beginning November 1, 1979. Minutes - Senate Meeting it I?. August 15, 1978 Page 5 D. Radio Committee Tommy Walker, the Radio Consultant, reported that the on-campus station is now in working order and is one the air and will continue to be until they receive the FM station. The hours for the on-campus station are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Mr. Walker announced that another Training Session will begin in September. Advertising will be done, however, Mr. Walker would appreciate the Senate's help in encouraging people to become involved with the Radio Station. Mr. Walker announced that he does have some record service, but it is minimul and he would appreciate any donations of albums or just the use of an album for a week or two. E. Activities Board 1. "Duck's Breath" Contract - $1,000 (vote) There was no Activities Board Report, so the Senate moved onto the vote on the $1,000 "Duck's Breath" Contract. Kirk Voelcker moved to approve the "Duck's Breath" Contract, and was seconded. Joe Matvay moved to table this issue until next week or until the Activities Board submits the Contract. The motion was seconded, and passed unanimously. VII. Old Business A. Application/Information Sheet requirement for Senator's Board/Committee Applications (discussion) Susana Reyes moved to require all Senators, before nomination for a board or committee, turn in a revised information sheet to show their areas of interest. The motion was seconded by Kirk Voelcker. Discussion took place, and Bruce Bayne called for the question, was seconded, and passed unanimously. A vote was then taken on the main motion which passed unanimously. (This does not affect Ad Hoc Committees.) B. Vacant Senate Seat (vote) 1. Education . a. Debbie Ruth Lise Wyman moved to approve Debbie Ruth for the College of Education Senate seat, and was seconded. Debbie Ruth was not present at the meeting however. Therefore, Peggy Racel moved to table this issue definitely until the next meeting, and was seconded. The motion passed with three oppositions, and two abstentions. C. Buzzbook Project (Jeanne Harkenrider) Ms. Harkenrider reported that she has spoken with the Texas Directory Company and they can print the Buzzbook for us as long as we supply the information. The production of this book will not cost us anything, the advertisers who advertise in the book will pay for it. It will take about four weeks to complete this, and is subject for renewal for four years. A cover will have to be submitted, however. The book will not be available for fall, however, it can be completed by spring. VIII. New Business A. Commencement Exercises by College (Joe Matvay) M a t v a y suggested that Commencement Exe rcises be done by Colleges this year. " * \/Wciinformed the Senate that the Commencement Exercises will probably be the same as last year's, because it went so well. Minutes - Senate Meeting it I?. August 15, 1978 Page 6 B. Vacant Senate Seats (nominations) 1. Freshman Class 2. Business & Economics 3. Allied Health Professions Lise Wyman moved to open nominations for the Freshman Class, was seconded, and passed with one abstention. Lise Wyman made two nominations: Marie Ropell, and Pam Roberts. Lorraine Alderman nominated Shellee Willden, and Dave Craddock nominated Jan Craddock. Nominations were closed, and these nominations will come up for a vote at the next Senate meeting. The Speaker then announced that a motion does not need to be made to open and close nominations. 2. Business & Economics Lise Wyman nominated Dave Levins for the Business & Economics Senate seat, Byron Blasco nominated Rodney Leavitt, Dave Craddock nominated Jean-Marc Rivas, and Peggy Burnham nominated David Martinez. Nominations were then closed. 3. Allied Health Professions There were no nominations for the College of Allied Health. A vote was then taken on the three student members of the Alma Mater Committee. A motion was made to approve them, was seconded, and passed with one abstention. IX. Open Discussion Lise Wyman announced that a Yell Board Meeting will be held August 17, 1978 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 302. Peggy Racel asked for an Agenda item for next weeks agenda concerning the delay of Senate Meeting #14. Scott Gonzalez asked to be presented with an itemized list of how much the costs will be for the San Francisco Broadcastors Convention. Lorraine Alderman then inquired about who choose these three people and why. President White informed her that Tommy Walker choose these people because it was felt they needed someone up there who had control over the monies. The three members to attend the Convention are Tommy Walker, Charles White, and John Hunt. A few Senators disapproved John Hunt's presence at the Convention because he is never present for the Senate meetings. X. Adjournment Bruce BAyne moved to adjourn, seconded, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Rene Bernier Senate Secretary ^IIFCONSOLIDATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Telephone (702) 739-3477 TO: CSUN Senators DATE: August 9, 1978 FROM: Marshal Willlck, Speaker of the Senate 'Jfajfy/ SUBJECT: Unexcused Absences Due to the large personnel changeover in the Senate in recent months, I have been asked to formally state policy regarding unexcused absences from Senate meetings. It has been policy up to this point to count a Senator unexcused absent from a meeting if he or she has not arrived by the conclusion of roll call at the beginning of the meeting or if he or she leaves previous to the conclusion of the meeting. The idea here is to provide a means of securing and maintaining quorum for all Senate meetings. There has been a problem with individuals seeking to leave Senate meetings early and to be excused from the Senate meeting. Where no danger to the proceedings of the body exist it has been policy to grant all such requests. However, due to the interruption of Senate business and to the distraction created by individuals arriving and leaving, I must ask that all requests for excused absences be made prior to the beginning of the Senate meeting. Although most organizations of this type insist that requests for excused absences be in writing, it will be unnecessary to invoke such a stringent policy unless absences become epidemic. I thank you for your help and cooperation. If you have any suggestions for these policies please speak with me as soon as possible. rjb BY-LAWS OF THE USUNS BY-LAW NO. I. I. By-Laws to the USUNS Constitution shall be adopted as hereinafter provided. II. All proposed By-Laws to the "USUNS" Constitution must be submitted III. By-Laws may be enacted after submission by a simple majority vote of the UCC. IV. By-Laws may be amended or rescinded by the same process through which new By-Laws are enacted. I. Meetings of the USUNS or any of its constituted bodies shall fall under the guidelines provided for University employees in the most recent edition of the University Travel Regulations for the purpose of determining travel, per diem, and lodging expenditures. I. The USUNS' President shall be authorized to expend up to $200.00 of USUNS' funds as Constitutionally provided for emergency expenditures within prior approval of the UCC. II. At the first UCC meeting subsequent to the emergency expenditure, the UCC shall determine whether or not the expenditure was of a justifiable nature. to the meeting BY-LAW NO. II. BY-LAW NO. III. III. If deemed unjustifiable, the UCC shall limit or revoke the authority of the President to make emergency expenditures. COORDINATING COUNCIL (UCC) in writing at any wicn quorum of that body. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM ARTICLE I The Association Section 100.0 Section 110.0 110.1 110.2 110.3 110.4 110.5 110.6 "110.7 Section 120.0 120.1 120.2 This association shall be known as the UNITED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM, hereafter referred to as the USUNS. The purpose of the USUNS shall be: To promote, foster, advance and protect the interests and welfare of the students of the University of Nevada System; To aid in the enactment of legislation for the common good, as well as the good of students; To take such action, including, but not limited to, legal action as the organization deems necessary; To provide or help provide services that may be of use or benefit to students; To give the students of the University of Nevada System a unified voice before all administrative and legislative bodies; To guarantee that each student government division within the University of Nevada System will aid and assist any entity within that system whose rights have been violated. To aid member school's student government in the attainment of their goals without undue interference in their internal affairs. The USUNS shall function through: A legislative branch. An executive branch. ARTICLE II The Legislative Branch Section 200.0 The legislative branch shall be known as the USUNS Coordinating Council of the UNITED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA SYSTEM, hereafter referred to as the COORDINATING COUNCIL. Section 210.0 The COORDINATING COUNCIL shall consist of two (2) voting members from each campus of the University of Nevada System, including: CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, hereafter referred to as CCCC, NORTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, hereafter referred to as NNCC, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS, hereafter referred to as UNLV, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO, hereafter referred to as UNR, WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-RENO-SPARKS, hereafter referred to as WNCC-RENO-SPARKS, and WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SOUTH, hereafter referred to as WNCC-SOUTH. 210.1 Council members from each campus shall be the respective Student Body Presidents and his/her designate, as approved by the respec-tive member school's legislative body. *210.1A Each Student Body President shall have the right to substitute Delegates and/or council members with the approval of the respec-tive school's legislative body. 210.2 Any member school shall automatically be placed on inactive status for non-Dayment of dues thirty (30) days after payment is due, as specified by the COORDINATING COUNCIL. Additionally, a school mav request inactive status by sendinq a letter to the USUNS' President. For this purpose inactive status will not be counted in the quorum. 210.3 Deleqates and council members of USUNS must maintain at least an accumulative CPA of 2.0. Section 220.0 The COORDINATING COUNCIL shall have the following powers and duties; 220.1 To approve or disapprove the proposed yearly budget for USUNS. *220.2 To elect a President Pro-Tempore and Treasurer from within the COORDINATING COUNCIL. These Elected Officers retain their Coordinating Council seats. *220.2A The President Pro-Tempore and Treasurer shall be elected at the first reqularlv scheduled meeting subsequent to the June convention of the Delectation. *220.2B The COORDINATING COUNCIL shall fill the offices of the President Pro-Tempore and/or Treasurer at the first meeting subsequent to a vacancy in either position. *220.2C In the event of a temporary or permanent vacancy .in the office of the President, the President Pro-Tempore shall assume the office with all powers as if originally elected for the required time. 220.3 To enact legislation by a majority vote of those present at any given COORDINATING COUNCIL meeting. 220.4 To impeach the Treasurer or President Pro-Tempore of USUNS in accordance with designated impeachment procedures (see Article VI). 220.5 To call special meetings of the deleciat.ion onl.v in case of oendina Presidential impeachment:. Section*230.0 The COORDINATING COUNCIL must have a quorum of two-thirds (2/3) of all voting members to conduct business. Section 240.0 Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the parliamentary guide for the COORDINATING COUNCIL. -2- Section 250.0 250.1 *250.2 Proxy votes shall be accepted with the approval of the COORDINATING COUNCIL. Proxy votes will not be allowed Cor votes on constitutional amendments. Proxy votes will not be allowed for the President Pro-Tempore and Treasurer elections. Section 260.0 Ten (10) meetings shall be held per year to coincide with the Board of Regent's meetings. The meetings shall be held on the evening prior to the scheduled Board of Regent's meetings. Section 270.0 Term of office for the COORDINATING COUNCIL will be from May 1 to April 30. Section*280.0 Section 300.0 300.1 300.2 300. 3 Notification will be required to the USUNS' President if there is any change in the membership of the COORDINATING COUNCIL. ARTICLE III Executive Officers The executive branch of the USUNS shall consist of the following officers: The USUNS' President, The USUNS' President Pro-Tempore, The USUNS' Treasurer. Section 310.0 310.1 310.2 310.3 310.3A 310.3A-1 310.3A-2 310.3A-3 The powers and duties of the USUNS* President shall be: To act as chief executive officer; To be charged with the implementation, administration and accomplishment of all affairs of the USUNS; To hire an Administrative Coordinator subject to the approval of the COORDINATING COUNCIL. The powers and duties of the Administrative Coordinator shall be: To take accurate and complete minutes of all USUNS meetings. To distribute the communications to cill delegates. Any other duties the USUNS1 President shall delegate to him/her. -3- 310.4 To appoint such ad hoc committees as he/she deems necessary. 310.5 To act as presiding officer for all meetings of USUNS. 310.6 To act as liaison between USUNS and the Attorney General of the State of Nevada. *310.7 To call emergency meetings of the COORDINATING COUNCIL upon obtaining a two-thirds (2/3's) concensus of that body. 310.8 To act as spokesman for USUNS. 310.9 The minimum accumulative GPA requirement to hold the office of USUNS' President will be a 2.0. 310.10 *310.11 To serve as representative on the Chancellor's Advisory Cabinet or to appoint his/her designate to do so. To notify the COORDINATING COUNCIL, in advance, in the event he/she cannot attend a COORDINATING COUNCIL meeting. *310.12 To expend USUNS' funds for emergency expenditures, with the consent of the USUNS' Treasurer, as specified in the USUNS' By-Laws. This authority may be limited or revoked as provided by the USUNS' By-Laws. Section 320.0 320.1 The powers and duties of the President Pro-Tempore shall be: To assume full responsibility for the office of USUNS' President in the absence of the USUNS' President. 320.2 320.3 To assist the USUNS' President .in any areas he/she deems necessary. The minimum accumulative GPA requirement to hold the office of USUNS' President Pro-Tempore will be a 2.0. Section 330.0 330.1 330.2 The powers and duties of the USUNS' Treasurer shall be: To be responsible for maintaining the financial records of the organization. To distribute the organization's funds, as approved bv the COORDINATING COUNCIL. 330.3 To be responsible for submission of the annual USUNS' budget at the annual June convention. 330.4 The minimum accumulative GPA requirement to hold the office of USUNS' Treasurer will be a 2.0. -4- ARTICLE IV Election of Officers Sect.ion*400. 0 The President of the USUNS shall be elected by a simple majority vote of. the delegates present at the annual June convention of the USUNS. *400.1 Candidates for President shall be required to file for candidacy thirty (30) days prior to the June convention. M00.1A Student Body Presidents of member schools shall be ineligible to file for the office of USUNS' President. *400.2 Term of office for President shall be one year, from June convention to June convention. 400.3 Any delegate to USUNS shall be eligible to hold the office of President provided he/she meets the requirements necessarv for that office. Section*500.0 *500.1 *500.2 ARTICLE V The Delegation There shall be an annual convention of the USUNS held during the month of June with delegates from the member schools. Each campus shall be represented by four (4) delegates. The four delegates shall consist of the two members of the COORDINATING COUNCIL and two members selected by the Student Body President of each school in ranked order, as approved by that school's legislative body. The two additional delegates shall serve as alternates to the Council members in the order they were appointed and approved by their school. *500.3 Notification will be required to the USUNS' President if there is any change in the membership of the delegates to the June convention. *500.4 The delegation must have a quorum of two thirds (2/3's) of all votinci members to conduct business. 500.5 Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be the parliamentary guide for the delegation. 500.6 Proxy votes shall be accepted in the delegation with the approval of the delegation. *500.6A Proxy votes will not be allowed for the Presidential election. ARTICLE VI Ratification, Amendment and Impeachment Section 600.0 Ratification of this constitution shall require the following procedure: 600.1 A complete final copy of the constitution shall be mailed as soon as possible to member schools. 600.2 Each member school shall submit the constitution to its legislative body. A simple majority vote of the body's membership shall be required for approval. 600.3 A delegate from each member school shall be required, when the results are known, to notify the Acting USUNS' Administrative Coordinator of the results. Notification must be made on or before May 1, 1978 by telephone to the Acting Administrative Coordinator. Each member school shall then send a certified copy of the results to the Acting USUNS' Administrative Coordinator. 600.4 The Acting USUNS' Administrative Coordinator shall then compile the results of the vote and notify all member schools of the decision. 600.5 Ratification of the constitution, as outlined in the above sections, shall require a two-thirds (2/3's) approval of the member schools and approval by the Board of Regents. Section 610.0 Amendment of this constitution shall require the following procedures: 610.1 All amendments shall be proposed to the COORDINATING COUNCIL at least one (1) meeting in advance of voting. 610.2 Each council member must be provided with a written copy of the proposed amendment(s) by the second meeting of the COORDINATING COUNCIL. *610.3 Approval of amendments to the constitution shall require a two-thirds (2/3's) approval of the active voting membership of the COORDINATING COUNCIL and subsequent approval by two-thirds (2/3's) of the member schools and the Board of Recrents. Section 620.0 Impeachment of USUNS' Treasurer and President Pro-Tempore shall require the following procedure: 620.1 Any delegate of USUNS shall have the right to bring impeachment charges against the Treasurer or President Pro-Tempore. *620.2 All impeachment charges shall be submitted in v/riting to the President at any meeting of the COORDINATING COUNCIL. -6- 620.3 A hearing of the charges shall be held by the COORDINATING COUNCIL as soon as possible. Legal counsel and/or witnesses may be called at this time by the accused and the accuser. The USUNS* President shall preside over the hearing. 620.4 The COORDINATING COUNCIL shall act as jury if the accused is bound over for impeachment proceedings, with the USUNS1 President pre-siding. 620.5 A two-thirds (2/3's) vote of the COORDINATING COUNCIL shall be required to convict and remove the accused from office. Section*630.0 Impeachment or removal from office of USUNS1 President shall require the following procedure: 630.1 Any delegate of USUNS shall have the right to bring impeachment charges acjainst the USUNS' President. *630.2 All imoeachment charges shall be submitted in writing to the President Pro-Tempore at any meeting of the COORDINATING COUNCIL. *630.2A A simple majoritv vote of the COORDINATING COUNCIL shall be required to convene the delegation for impeachment proceedings. 630.3 A hearing of the charges shall be held by the DELEGATION as soon as possible. Legal counsel and/or witnesses may be called at this time by the accused and the ciccuser. The USUNS" President Pro-Tempore shall preside over the hearing. 630.4 The DELEGATION shall act as jury if the accused is bound over for impeachment proceedings with the USUNS' President Pro-Tempore presiding. 630.5 A two-thirds (2/3's) vote of the DELEGATION shall be required to convict and remove the accused from office. ARTICLE VII Implementation Section*700.0 This constitution, upon its ratification by the USUNS, a two-thirds (2/3's) majority of the active member schools, and the Board of Regents, shall take effect and shall supercede the USUNS' Constitution of November 7, 1976 with all its amendments. *700.1 Officers of the USUNS at the time of ratification shall remain in office until the next election at the June convention. -7-