Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 11, 2008

U N LVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T STUDENT BODY SENATE PRESIDENT IRIS SAINT CSUN SENATE MEETING 38-06 MONDAY, February 11th SU208C, 6:00PM 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 Mike Wong University Studies Wendy Rosser University College Brett Butler Hotel Administration Paige Hanson Education Megan Murphy University Studies Victor Barragan Sciences Gil Lopez-Herrera B'^'ss C i Milko Libddl Arts Nicholas Hawkins Hotel Administration Sally Wong Business Haley Brieger Education Aaron Baca Engineering Matt Cutler Engineering Justin Favela Fine Arts Krystal Ramirez Fine Arts Mike Silva Hotel Administration Adrian Viesca Liberal Arts Leshelle Perez Sciences Jason Ontiveros Urban Affairs Kassie Cartright Nursing Nicole Baldridge Health Sciences Ilse Zuniga Liberal Arts Jay Romo Urban Affairs Dair'd Rapoport T ss I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes are submitted for approval ACTION 38-05 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 B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Liaison Reports a. Student Involvement and Activities b. Residence Hall Association c. Student Athletics d. Student Health Advisory Committee e. ROTC f. Air Force ROTC E. Rebel Yell Report VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION 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 VIII. OLD BUSINESS Information/Action A. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) CSUN Senator to serve as chairperson for the Senate Development Committee for the 38th Senate Session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. B. Information Item: Jeff Wells, Director of Campus Recreational Services, will be discussing student recreation and wellness, as well as other topics. As submitted by Senate President Saint. IX. NEW BUSINESS Information/Action A. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill No. 38-03 of the 38th Session to the Bylaws Committee. This bill proposes that all senators are required to deliver a monthly summary of activity and achievement for the month prior as it relates to their respective college and constituents and a plan of action for remainder of their term. As submitted by Senator Milko. See attachment 38.06.01. B. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill 38-04 to the Constitutional Revisions and Statutes Committee which proposes changes to Article four section D. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 38.06.03. C. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill 38-05 to the Constitutional Revisions and Statutes Committee which provides a clearer definition to the days of instruction. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 38.06.04. D. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill 38-06 to the Constitutional Revisions and Statutes Committee which proposes that each member of the Judicial Council serve on a CSUN board. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 38.06.05. E. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $2000 for the Presentation of Stand Up for Peace. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY08 CSUN NSA Budget. As submitted by Student Body Vice President Michael Thomas on behalf of Director Brown. F. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Augustus Society of UNLV. Costs to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. G. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Jest Serendipity. Costs to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. H. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the ONE Campaign UNLV Chapter. Costs to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. I. Action Item: Approval of $500.00 to be paid to the Filipino American Student Association. Costs to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint 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 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment 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 Attachment 38.06.01 Senate Bill No. 3 Of the 38t h Session Proposed Bylaw 87 INTRODUCED BY: Senator Barragan and Senator Milko Summary: Bylaw 87: This bill proposes that all senators are required to deliver a monthly summary of activity and achievement for the month prior as it relates to their respective college and constituents and a plan of action for remainder of their term. SENATE BYLAW 88 ALL SENATORS ARE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS (Effective February 28t h , 2008) I. All senators are required to deliver a monthly report to Senate summarizing activity of the previous month in relation to their respective college and the greater university. The report may include but is not limited to efforts taken in speaking to classes, organizations and college administrators, staff or faculty and any progress made in regard to other projects and goals. The method of conveyance may be either written or oral. Failure to fulfill this requirement will result in the issue being sent to the Rules & Ethics committee for further evaluation. Senate Bill No. 38-04 Of the 38th Session Introduced by: Senator Wong Summary: This bill changes Article four section D of the Constitution in that it provides for more accountability on the part of individual senators. We the consolidated students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows D. Rules: 1. The Senate shall require the regular attendance of the senators. A senator who accumulates three unexcused absences in any six month period within, a session shall be dismissed from the senate, unless the third unexcused absence is overridden. Overriding the third unexcused absence shall be considered as the first item of business following role call of the next regular meeting, of the senate, after the third unexcused absence was issued. Senators shall also be dismissed if they accumulate four absences whether they are excused or unexcused in any six month period. Overriding the fourth excused absence shall be considered as the first item of business following role call of the next regular meeting, of the senate, after the fourth excused absence was issued. Once a senator accumulates four excused absences they are immediately expelled from the senate. Bill 38-05 38-05 of the 38t h session Statute 160.0 This statute will define days of instruction as business days. We the consolidated students of the of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, represented in the CSUN senate, do enact as follows: 160.00 Days of instruction Days of instruction shall be defined as business days (Monday-Friday) excluding Holidays. Senate Bill No. 38-06 of the 38t h Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Wong Summary: This amendment to Article VII would increase participation on the part of justices. We the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: ARTICLE VII Judicial Branch A. Definition: The Judicial Branch of CSUN shall be the Judicial Council. B. Composition: 1. The Judicial Council shall consist of seven to nine voting members. 2. The Judicial Council shall not render any decision unless at least seven (7) Justices are present. (B/R 2/00) C. Eligibility: To be eligible to be a member of Judicial Council, a student must be a matriculated CSUN member, with a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.75. The Justice must complete at least six (6) UNLV credits each semester while in office and remain a student in good standing. (B/R 6/03) D. Chief Justice: 1. The Chief Justice shall preside over all Council meetings. 2. The Chief Justice shall be responsible for publicizing the agendas and maintaining the minutes of all Council meetings. E. Associate Chief Justice: 1. In the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Justice, the Associate Chief Justice shall assume the position of Chief Justice until a new Chief Justice can be appointed. 2. In the event of the absence of the Chief Justice, the Associate Chief Justice shall assume the position of Chief Justice for the duration of the absence. F. Powers and Responsibilities: 1. The Council interprets the Constitution. a. The Council may decide the constitutionality of acts of or within CSUN entities when requested to do so by an Executive officer or Senator. b. The Council may invalidate an improperly conducted election and order a new election. The decision must be rendered within one week of the election in question. (B/R 6/03) c. The Judicial Council is responsible for ensuring the due process of all parties involved in a given case. (B/R 2/00) 2. The Council may act as arbitrator between CSUN members and entities of the University of Nevada System. 3. The Council may consult legal counsel before rendering decisions. Funds may be encumbered for the purpose of legal consultation. 4. The Council must meet at least once in the first month of each academic semester. (B/R 2/00) 5. The Judicial Council must publish an operating policy at their first meeting of each semester, and present it to the Senate at the first Senate meeting in both October and in March. (B/R 2/00) 6. Upon receiving a case, the Judicial Council had five (5) working days to accept or refuse to hear a case. Upon acceptance of a case, the Judicial Council has fifteen (15) working days to produce a written decision. (B/R 2/00) 7. Each Member of the judicial Council must serve on one (1) of CSUN's Directors Boards.