Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 13, 2007

UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T STUDENT BODY SENATE PRESIDENT CSUN SENA TE IRIS SAINT MEETING 3 7-23 MONDAY, August 13th SU 208A, 5:00PM NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items are listed as action items on the following agenda. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled persons attending the meeting. Please call the CSUN office at (702) 895-3645 in advance so that arrangements may be made. Rick Shukis Senate President Pro Tempore Business Henry Jimenez Liberal Arts Mike Wong University Studies Wendy Rosser University College Courtney Allen Urban Affairs Ryan Boynton Engineering Brett Butler Hotel Administration Megan Callaghan Biw-^ss J< etti Uro-.! Affairs Evan Graham Fine Arts Omari Head Hotel Administration Rebecca Hoffer Liberal Arts Christopher Strout Engineering Korie Brust Health Sciences Paige Hanson Education Christina Hooshmand Education Yuliya Shakhlevich Nursing Alex McCabe Business Megan Murphy University Studies Susan Taylor Hotel Administration Eric Guideng Fine Arts Cecilia James Sciences Victor Barragan Sciences Gil Lopez-Herrera Business Emil Jones L'" ~ Arts I. CALL TO ORDER AT 5:00 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL SENATORS WONG, ROSSER, ALLEN, BUTLER, CALLAGHAN, GRAHAM, HOFFER, HANSON, SHAKHLEVICH, MURPHY, TAYLOR, JAMES, LOPEZ, AND JONES ARE PRESENT SENATOR JIMENEZ ARRIVES AT 5:10PM SENATOR HOOSHMAND ARRIVES AT 5:15PM IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes are submitted for approval ACTION 37-20 / 37-21 SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO POSTPONE TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SENATOR SHAKHLEVICH SECONDS THE MOTION 15-0-0 V. PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION Public Comment will be taken during this agenda item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. The Chairman may place reasonable limitations as to the amount of time individuals may address the Senate. The Chairman may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when the agenda item is being considered. VI. REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports NONE B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports NONE C. Business Manager Report NONE Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T D. Liaison Reports a. Student Involvement and Activities LOOKING FORWARD TO THE COMING SEMESTER WITH NEON NIGHTS AND THE FIRST TAILGATE. WORKING WITH TARGET TO CREATE A STUDENT SHOPPING DAY FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS. A DEAL OR NO DEAL GAME IS BEING USED TO GIVE AWAY PRIZES LIKE BOOKS AND OTHER THINGS STUDENTS NEEDED. b. Residence Hall Association THE RHA IS GEARING UP FOR OCTOBER FESTIVITIES AND STUDENTS MOVE INS. c. Student Athletics d. Student Health Advisory Committee e. ROTC f. Air Force ROTC g. Leadership Advisory Board E. Rebel Yell Report VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION VICE PRESIDENT THOMAS- HE HAS MET WITH DIRECTORS AND HAS WORK TOWARD SETTING UP GOALS FOR HIS DIRECTORS. HE WANTS POSTERS UP WITH CSUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Vni. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Information/Action A. Action Item: Approval of one (1) executive board nominee to serve as justice for a two year term beginning on date of appointment. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Chief Justice Cianci. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO COMBINE AND POSTPONE ACTION ITEMS A AND B OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SENTOR BUTLER SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 ITEMS ARE POSTPONED B. Action Item: Approval of two (2) executive board nominees to serve as justices for a two year term beginning on date of appointment. As submitted by Senate President Saint. ACTION ITEM IS POSTPONE TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SEE ACTION ITEM A OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS C. Action Item: Approval of Jordan Bernot to serve as Assistant Services Director for a term ending April 30th, 2008. As submitted by President Espinoza on behalf of Director Cronis. Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO APPROVE SENATOR HOFFER SECONDS THE MOTION SENATOR JIMENEZ MOVES TO PROCEED WITH UNANIMOUS PROCL1MAITON SENATOR ROSSER SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 IX. NEW BUSINESS Information/Action A. Action Item: Approval of Taylor Riley to serve as Assistant Entertainment and Programming Director for a term ending April 30th, 2008. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Ouzer. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO COMBINE AND POSTPONE ACTION ITEMS A-E OF NEW BUSINESS TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SENATOR ROSSER SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 ITEMS ARE POSTPONED B. Action Item: Approval of one member of CSUN to serve as Assistant Marketing Director (Street Team) for a term ending April 30th, 2008. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Gordon. ITEMS IS POSTPONED TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SEE ACTION ITEMS A OF NEW BUSINESS C. Action Item: Approval of Daniel Mason to serve as the Assistant Director for Campus Life. Term will last from date of appointment until April 30, 2008. As submitted by President Espinoza on behalf of Director Mackin. ITEMS IS POSTPONED TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SEE ACTION ITEMS A OF NEW BUSINESS D. Action Item: Approval of one CSUN member to serve as the assistant director for Elections Technology. Term will last from date of appointment until April 30, 2008. As submitted by President Espinoza on behalf of Director Tomasik. ITEMS IS POSTPONED TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SEE ACTION ITEMS A OF NEW BUSINESS E. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Publications Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2008. As submitted by President Espinoza, Vice President Thomas and Senate President Saint. ITEMS IS POSTPONED TILL SENATE MEETING 37-24 SEE ACTION ITEMS A OF NEW BUSINESS F. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $2,200 for the Executive Board to attend the American Student Government Association's training conference in Dallas, TX from November 9th-l 1th, 2007. The amount will cover airfare, registration, hotel accommodation, and per diem. Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Out-of-State Travel budget. As submitted by President Espinoza. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO APPROVE SENATOR MURPHY SECONDS THE MOTION 15-2-0 ITEM IS APPROVED G. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $10,000 to be paid to Promotions on Wheels. Money will be used for entertainment at various events throughout the 2007-2008 school year. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Campus Life (tailgate) budget. As submitted by President Espinoza on behalf of Director Mackin. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO APPROVE SENATOR SHAKHLEVICH SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 ITEM IS APPROVED H. Action Item: Approval of $25,000 to be paid to The Event Group of the production of Rebel Ruckus. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 E&P (Concerts) budget. As submitted by President Espinoza on behalf of Director Ouzer. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO APPROVE SENATOR MURPHY SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 ITEMS IS APPROVED I. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one to five (1-5) Senators to serve on the Bylaws Committee for the remainder of the 37th Session. As submitted by Senator Jimenez. SENATOR JIMENEZ MOVES TO APPROVE SENATOR SHUKIS SECONDS THE MOTION SENATOR JIMENEZ MOVES TO AMMEND STRICKING 1-5 AND INSERTING SENATORS JONES, LOPEZ AND 2 OTHER SENATORS SENATOR SHUKIS SECONDS THE MOTION SENATOR JIMENEZ MOVES TO OPEN NOMINATIONS SPPT SHUKIS SECONDS THE MOTION SENATOR JIMENEZ NOMINATES SENATORS JAMES AND TAYLOR SPPT SHUKIS SECONDS THE NOMINATIONS SENATOR HOFFER MOVES TO PROCEED BY UNANIMOUS PROCLIMATION SENATOR MURPHY SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 SENATORS JONES, LOPEZ, JAMES AND TAYLOR ARE BYLAW COMMITTEE MEMBERS J. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one to five (1-5) Senators to serve on the Rules and Ethics Committee for the remainder of the 37"' Session. As submitted by Senator Jimenez. SENATOR JIMENEZ MOVES TO APPROVE SENATOR HOFFERS SECONDS THE MOTION Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T SENATOR JIMENEZ MOVES TO AMEND THE ITEM STRICKING 1-5 AND INSERTING SENATORS JAMES, LOPEZ, JONES AND MURPHY. SENATOR SHAKHLEVICH SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 SENATORS JAMES, LOPEZ, JONES, AND MURPHY ARE RULES AND ETHICS COMMITTEE MEMBERS. K. Discussion Item: Discussion of the 2007 Senate Election filing packet. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Tomasik. See attachment 37.23.01. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO DISCUSS SENATOR HOOSHMAND SECONDS SENATOR JIMENEZ SUGGESTS THAT THE ONLY RECUIREMENTS FOR CANIDATES PLACED IN THE FILLING CABNET BE THE RECUIREMENTS FOR SENATORS OUTLINED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND ITS BYLAWS. TO INCLUDE MORE IS UNFAIR. L. Information Item: Senator Jimenez' final address to the 37th Senate Session and his CSUN career as a Senator. As submitted by Senator Jimenez. SENATOR JIMENEZ HAS BEEN A LIBERAL ARTS SENATOR SINCE HIS FIRST SEMISTER IN FALL 2003. HE HAS DEDICATED MUCH OF HIS TIME AND ENERGY TO REPRESENTING THE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE AND HELPING HIS CONSTITUENTS. MANY SENATORS PRESENT REMEBERS SENATOR JIMENEZ BEING AN INSPIRATION TO THEM AS A REPESENTATTVE AND A SOURCE OF ENCOURAGMENT FOR THEM TO JOIN STUDENT GOVERNMENT. HE WISHES TO THANK EVERYONE FOR BELIEVING IN HIM ENOUGH TO VOTE FOR HIM AND HIS FELLOW STUDENT GOVERNMENT COLLEAGES FOR ALL THE MEMORIES. X. Executive Board Summations VP THOMAS- THE AGENDA IS POSTED AT 6 DAYS IN ADVANCE. SO PREPARE YOURSELF, KNOW THE ANSWERS TO YOU QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU COME HERE ON MONDAYS. PREPARE YOURSELF. SP SAINT- WEAR NAME TAGS AND POLOS NEXT MONDAY WE ARE GOING TO BE TAKING PICTURES FOR OUT MEDIAS. XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment SENATOR JIMENEZ MOVES TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:36 PM SENATOR HOOSHMAND SECONDS THE MOTION 17-0-0 MEETING ADJOURNED This meeting has been posted in accordance with NRS 241.020 on the third floor of the Student Union, the seventh floor of the FDH, BEH, CSUN annex in the CBC, and also posted on-line at www.UNLVCSUN.com Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606