Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 20, 1986

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA SENATE MEETING 17-3 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 1986 4:00 PM OASIS ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SENATE MEETING 17-1, 17-2 IV. ANNOUNCEMENT S V. EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS A. Lori Sussman to Parking and Traffic Faculty Committee. B. Ken Jordan to Public Relations Faculty Committee VI. BOARD, COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR REPORTS VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Creation of Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision Committee. B. Nominations to Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision Committee C. Approval of Nominations to Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision. D. Removal of Stipends of Vice President Pro Tempore and Senate President Pro Tempore. E. Removal of Bill DiBenedetto from Chair of Elections Board. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Executive Board Nomination B. Transfer of $10,000 cash and Budget Authority from the Contingency Account 906-9002 to the Publications Account 907-9001. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 AGENDA SENATE MEETING 17-3 11-20-86 PAGE 2 C. Introduction D. Introduction E. Introduction F. Intorduction G. Introduction H. Introduction I. Introduction J. Introduction IX. OPEN DISCUSSION X. ADJOURNMENT of Senate Bill 17 -1 of Senate Bill 17 -2 of Senate Bill 17 -3 of Senate Bill 17 -4 of Senate Bill 17 -5 of Senate Bill 17 -6 of Senate Bill 17 -7 of Senate Bill 17 -8 sg CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 1 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT repealing statutes in CSUNRS Chapter 100 that relate to statutes previously repealed by the CSUN Senate. WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS Chapter 100 by repealing CSUNRS 110.00 and CSUNRS 112.04. This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 2 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT clarifying the definition of Executive Assistants as outline in CSUNRS 157 WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS 157.02 to read as follows: 157.02 "Executive Assistants," for any purpose not otherwise defined, shall be construed as: A. Senate President Pro Tempore B. Vice President Pro Tempore This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 3 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT amending CSUNRS 2 04 in order to clarify some of the provisions within that act. WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS 2 04.06 and CSUNRS 2 04.08 to read as follows: 204.06 [CSUN organizations must be currently up to date with all Organizations Board requirements to be considered for funding.] No organization shall receive funding from CSUN unless that organization is a CSUN recognized organization as determined by the CSUN Organizations Board. [2 04.08 By a two-thirds vote of the Senate, an override of CSUNRS 2 04.02, CSUNRS 2 04.04, and CSUNRS 2 04.06 may occur.] This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 4 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT relating to the standing committees of the CSUN student government. WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS Chapter 200 by creating a new statute therein to be numbered 2 01, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 2 01.00 CSUN Standing Committees 201.02 The Standing Committees of CSUN shall be as follows: A. Entertainment and Programming Board B. Student Services Board C. Publications Board D. Radio Board E. Appropriations Board F. Elections Board G. Organizations Board This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 5 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT repealing CSUNRS 305 because of improper placement within the CSUN Revised Statutes. WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS Chapter 300 by repealing CSUNRS 305.00 and CSUNRS 305.02. This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 6 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT repealing CSUNRS 330.06 so that the provisions of that subsection of CSUN 330 may-be made into a statute. WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS Chapter 3 00 by repealing CSUNRS 3 3 0.06 This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 7 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT relating to emergency transfers of funds CSUN Executive Board. WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS Chapter 3 00 by creating a new statute therein to be numbered 3 35, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 335.00 Emergency Transfers of Funds 335.02 Two Executive Officers and the CSUN Business Manager may approve emergency transfers up to but not exceeding $500. Such transfers must be reported to the CSUN Senate at the first Senate meeting after such a transfer takes place. This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Senate Bill No. 8 of the 17th Session INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Chadwell Summary: AN ACT repealing CSUNRS 350 and CSUNRS 3 51 because the provisions set forth in these statutes are no longer necessary. WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS Chapter 3 00 by repealing CSUNRS 3 50 and CSUNRS 3 51. This act shall become effective upon approval by the CSUN Senate. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS EMERGENCY ITEM SENATE MEETING 17-3 VIII. NEW BUSINESS K. Approval of Contract with NEVADA AUDIO VISUAL for $400 for band entertainment on Dec. 5th from 12-4pm (Student Service). L. Approval of Contract with DUNES COMEDY STORE for $300 for comedy spots on Dec. 4th & 5th from 10:30 until 2:30 of both days (Student Service). M. Approval of Contract with Face First for $250 for band entertainment on Dec. 5th from 9:00 until 1:00am (Student Service). N. Approval fo Contract with Zellie Dow for $250 to D.J. on Thurs. Dec. 4th from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm and on Fri. Dec. 5th from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm and again from 8:00pm until 1:00am (Student Service). 0. Approval of Contract with The Pledge Class of Sigma Chi for $100 for clean up on Thurs. Dec. 4th at 2:00pm and Fri. Dec. 5th at 2:00pm and again at 1:00am (Student Service). sg UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES SENATE MEETING 17-3 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21, 1986 4PM MSU 201 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Senate President Chadwell. II. Roll Call Present Senator Allen (late) Senator Chastain Senator Cunningham Senator Dixon Senator Evenson Senator Fagel Senator Gentile Senator Gomez Senator Harrington Senator Leroy Senator Mentnech Senator Muir Senator Parker Senator Retke Senator Smith Senator Susman Senator Tiffany Senator Zayas III. Approval of Minutes of Senate meeting 17-2 There were no minutes to approve. IV. Announcements The new Senate Secretary Sheletta Grayson was introduced. A memo from Marsha Gallo, thanking CSUN members and the Student Government for making her a Notary Public. A new club was introduced. V. Executive Board Nominations 1. Lori Susman to Parking and Traffic Faculty Committee 2. Ken Jordan to Public Relations Faculty Committee VI. Board, Committee, Director Reports Bill DiBendetto, IFC President, said he is working on an election manual for the next chairman and he felt as if he should be allowed to finish what he has begun. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Minutes Senate Meeting 17-3 1 1 - 2 1 - 8 6 Page 2 CSUN President Kirk Hendrick agreed with Bill. Kirk said that Bill is one of few people who knows what is going on. Carmen Dorehek, Yellin' Rebel editor, announced that the Yell would be printed twice weekly, using tabloids, which would save money. CSUN President Kirk Hendrick interviewed architects and the selection has been narrowed to six finalists. The Architect Election Committee will narrow this list more, soon . President Hendrick also announced the bank gave a loan for 8.8 million dollars for the construction of the dorms and dining rooms. Senate President Jeff Chadwell announced that the Consti-tution Revision Committee had one meeting, he was the only person to show and now the committee no longer exists. Mini Term is considering offering 2 unit classes only, and the Satisfactory/Fail courses are being changed to Pass/Fail, these reports came from the Faculty Curriculm Commit t ee. VII. Unfinished Business A. Creation of Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision Committee Senator Zayas moved to approve. Senator Smith seconded. Motion carries with all in favor. 0 opposed. 0 abstain-ing . B. Nominations to Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision Committee Senator Zayas nominated: Senate President Jeff Chadwell, CSUN President Kirk Hendrick, Cunningham, Haldamen, Leroy, Harrington, Susman, and Tim Muir. Senator Susman withdrew her name and nominated Carmen Dor chek. Senator Muir nominated Vice President Muir. C. Approval of Nominations to Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision Senator Leroy moved to approve. Senator Dixon seconded. Amendment to remove Harrington, Leroy, Dorchek, and Mike Muir by Senator Harrington. Senator Zayas seconded. Senator Muir withdrew his name. President Kirk Hendrick withdrew his name, with the Minute s Senate Meeting 17-3 1 1 - 2 1 - 8 6 Page 3 stipulation that one unexcused absence means removal from the committee. Amendment to approve Jeff Chadwell, Ron Zayas Sue Cunningham, and Bill Haldamen. Three opposed: Retke, Mentnech, Mike Muir. One abstained: Zayas. Main motion to approve Amendment to add Mike Muir and Carmen Zayas by President Kirk Hendrick. Senator Zayas seconded. One abstained: Senator Evenson. Main motion for President Jeff Chadwell, Ron Zayas, Sue Cunningham, Bill Haldamen, Mike Muir, and Carmen Dorchek. Motion carries with all in favor. 0 opposed. 0 abstained. D. Removal of Stipends of Vice President Pro Tempore and Senate President Pro Tempore Motion by Zayas. Seconded by Evenson. Two abstained: Mentnech and Tiffany. Motion carried. E. Removal of Bill DiBenedetto from Chair of Elections Board Tabled until next senate meeting. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations 1. Lori Susman to Parking and Traffic Faculty Committee, held over until next senate meeting. 2. Ken Jordan to Public Relations Faculty Committee Motioned by President Hendrick. Seconded by Senator Harrington. Motion carries. B. Transfer of $10,000 cash and Budget Authority from the Contingency Account 906-9002 to the Publications Account 907-9001 . Motioned by Senator Zayas. Seconded by Senator Gomez. Motion carried. Abstained: Allen and Mentnech Motion to approve Emergency Item K thru 0 as a whole by Senator Harrington. Seconded by Senator Zayas. K. Approval of Contract with Nevada Audio Visual for $400 for band entertainment on Dec. 5th from 12-4pm (Student Service). L. Approval of Contract with Dunes Comedy Store for $300 for comedy spots on Dec. 4th and 5th from 10:30 until 2:30 pf both days (Student Services). Minutes Senate Meeting 17-3 1 1 - 2 1 - 8 6 Page 4 M. Approval of Contract with Face First for $250 for band entertainment on Dec. 5th from 9:00 until 1:00am (Student Service). N. Approval of Contract with Zellie Dow for $250 to D.J. on Thurs. Dec. 4th from 12:00 noon until 4:00pm and on Fri. Dec. 5th from 12:00noon until 4:00pm and again from 8:00pm until 1:00 am (Stu-dent Service). 0. Approval of Contract with The Pledge Class of Sigma Chi for $100 for clean up oro Thurs. Dec. 4th at 2:00pm and again at 1:00am (Student Service). Motion carries. Motion by Senator Harrington for Senate to conduct a review of Executive Board and their Pro Tempore the next Senate meeting. Will be required to have a prepared statement containing a list of accomplish-ments since assuming office. Will be presented to the Senate in a Committee of the whole. Seconded by Senator Gomez. One opposed: Mentnech. Abstained: Fagel and Cunningham. C. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-1. D. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-2. E. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-3. F. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-4. G. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-5. H. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-6. I. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-7. J. Introduction of Senate Bill 17-8. IX. Open Discussion The next Senate meeting is scheduled for December 4, 1986 X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 by Senate President Jeff Chadwell. Senate President