Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 06, 1995

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President AGENDA SENATE MEETING 25-28 WEDNESDAY, 6, 1995 MOYER STUDENT UNION ROOM 201 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER; H. ROLL CALL; IH. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, 25-23, 25-24, 25-25, 25-26, 25-27; IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS; V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS; A. OVERRIDE OF 3RD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR EDWARD RIVERA; B. SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS; C. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS; a. Nevada Student Affairs, DIRECTOR TURNER; b. Elections Board, DIRECTOR ARAIZA; c. Student Services, DIRECTOR GREENHALGH; d. Organizations Board, DIRECTOR COLE; e. Office of Student Information, DIRECTOR HAGEN; f. Entertainment & Programming, DIRECTOR SALIBA; D. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT REPORTS; E. FACULTY SENATE REPORTS; VI. PUBLIC COMMENT [in accordance with N.RS. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)]; VH. UNFINISHED BUSINESS; A. Discussion/Approval of nominee of Geoffrey Fayyad for open Student Development CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. 4 5 0 5 SOUTH MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3477 • FAX (702) 8 9 5 - 4 6 0 6 - Center seat. B. Discussion/Approval of nominee Carl Tolbert for open Liberal Arts seat. C. Discussion/Approval of nominee James Schleich for open Engineering seat; D. Discussion/Approval of Mike Castillo as Entertainment & Programming Assistant Director, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; E. Discussion/Approval of reducing Vice-President Joe Mills' stipend to $600.00 per month, starting from September 1, 1995 through May 14, 1996, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN (tabled at Senate meeting 25-27); F. Discussion/Approval of reducing Vice-President Joe Mills' stipend to $75.00 for the month of August, 1995, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN (tabled at Senate meeting 25-27); G. Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 25-05, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN (tabled at Senate meeting 25-27); H. Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 25-07, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN (tabled at Senate meeting 25-27); I. Discussion/Approval of entertainment /sound system vendor contract(s)/moneys in an amount not to exceed $20,300.00 for the entertainment performance/production expenses related to "Student Government Presents: CARROT TOP THE COMEDIAN" to be held on the evening of Friday, September 28, 1995 at Artemus Ham Hall (time TBA) to be encumbered out of the fy 95-96 2702 (Gen) account for an E & P event (tabled at Senate meeting 25-26); VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion/Approval of use of more detailed contract for any and/or all entertainment used on campus, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; B. Discussion/Approval of $300.00 for Professor Punn to play two forty-five minute sets on September 22, 1995 in the UNLV Amphitheater, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; C. Discussion/Approval of funds not to exceed $ 150.00 to help fund the "FRIENDSHIP GAMES". D. Discussion/Approval of funds not to exceed $300.00 per performance(one at pep rally and one at tailgate) totaling $600.00 for entertainment group Penny Dreadfuls, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; E. Discussion/Approval of funds not to exceed $300.00 per performance(one at pep rally and one at tailgate) totaling $600.00 for sound equipment for the Penny Dreadfuls; as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; F. Approval of Kenneth Kay to Entertainment and Programming Board for Fall 95-Spring 96 semesters. As submitted by SENATOR MOORE; G. Nomination/Approval of Tod Story as assistant director of Nevada Student Affairs, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN; H. Approval of a 12 credit fee waiver and a monthly stipend of $200.00 beginning 9-1-95 for the position of assistant director of Nevada Student Affairs; to be encumbered out of the 2702 (Gen) account, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN; I. Discussion/Commitment of bill 25-08; revisions to Bylaw 31, as submitted by SENATOR MCLAIN; J. Approval/Discussion of the revised FY 1995-96 CSUN Budget as approved by the Ways and Means Committee, as submitted by SENATOR ZUREK; K. Approval/Discussion to expend an amount not to exceed $4,500.00 for purchase of equipment associated with food preparation and distribution at CSUN tailgates, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; IX. OPEN DISCUSSION; X. ADJOURNMENT. Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241-000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities Bldg, Wright Hall and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. Senate Bill No. 05 of the 25th Session Introduced By: Senator Keith W. McLain Summary: This bill shall make revisions to Bylaw 12, CSUN Student Services We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: I. PURPOSE The purpose of the Student Services Board [Department] shall be to administer CSUN services as determined by the CSUN Senate, its bylaws, statutes, and Executive Board. H. STRUCTURE The Board shall consist of the following: A. Director, who shall be nominated by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate B. The Assistant Director, who shall be selected as prescribed by Articles IX, Section E, [Item] of the CSUN Constitution. C. Board members shall be nominated by the Director and approved by the Senate. m. DUTIES, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT SERVICES A. The Director 1. The duties of the Director shall be as those [of the Director 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 CSUN bylaws, statutes, and operating policies. 3. To coordinate the various functions of Student Services as described in Article I. 4. To act for Student Services when so directed by the Executive Board [Central Committee], 5. To employ, supervise, and dismiss an employee, of the Student Services Board [Depaxtmentj^accordancerwffh tne policies and procedures of CSUN. B. The Assistant Director 1. The duties of the Assistant Director shall be those [of the Board Vice Chairman as] described in Article DC, Section E of the CSUN Constitution. C. The Board 1. Proxy or absentee voting will not be permitted. 2. Quorum for all meetings shall be considered greater that fifty percent (50%). [3. Appeals may be made to overrule a Directorial edict by majority] 3. Shall establish an operating policy and any procedures necessary to execute its duties. 4. Three (3) unexcused absences shall be cause for removal from the board [committee]. ( Senate Bill No. 07 J|UG ^ 42 PH of the 25th Session Introduced By: Senator Terence Carroll Summary: This bill shall make revisions to Bylaw 43, CSUN Travel We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: I. PURPOSE This bylaw will require the CSUN Senate approval of all travel for CSUN Student Government. H. REGULATION All In-state and Out-of-state travel requires Senate approval prior to the trip regardless of the cost or the number of participants. A. Total expected expenses and a complete cost break down must be submitted to the Senate President forty-eight (48) hours prior to the posting of the Senate agenda in which the travel item is to be considered. B. A total cost breakdown of the travel item for consideration on the Senate agenda shall be submitted to all CSUN Senators forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Senate meeting that the item is to be considered at. C. Cost breakdown must include the following: 1. Air Faire 2. Lodging 3. Car Rental 4. Per Diem 5. Gifts and Entertainment HI. EXCEPTIONS A. Meeting which are by nature deemed as an Emergency Meeting. Emergency meeting as defined by the Nevada Open Meeting Law 241.020 subsection 5 [4], B. Special Nevada Legislative meetings, Sub-committees of the Nevada Legislature or emergency Meetings of the UNSBoard of Regents which directly have an impact on University Nevada Students, and, or UNLV Student Government. PERFORMANCE CONTRACT This contract entered into this day of 19 when signed by representatives of both parties shall constitute a contract by and between (PERFORMER) and the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada System acting on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas/Moyer Student Union Program Council, (hereinafter referred to as PURCHASER). I. PURCHASER hereby engages the personal services of PERFORMER for and engagement to be presented at the times and place and under the conditions hereinafter set forth: TYPE OF PERFORMANCE: DATE(S): LOCATION: STARTING TIME & LENGTH: II. PURCHASER agrees to pay PERFORMERS . Payment to be made by University check. a. University of Nevada, Las Vegas will assume no responsibility for reporting employee taxes or paying similar levies required by the U.S. International Revenue Service and/or other state or national agencies. b. PERFORMER shall provide the legal permit of the for said performance(s) when needed, and pay any fees and remuneration if the same be required. III. a. PERFORMER agrees to provide the following equipment: b. PURCHASER agrees to provide the following equipment: IV. PURCHASER agrees to provide PERFORMER a maximum of ( ) complimentary tickets per performance. PERFORMER agrees to provide PURCHASER with a list of those receiving tickets at least two hours prior to the starting time of each performance. V. PURCHASER shall have at all times complete supervision, direction, and control over the services of PERFORMER on this engagement and expressly reserves the right to control the manner, means and details of the performance of services by the PERFORMER as well as the ends to be accomplished. a. PERFORMER understands that possession and/or consumption of intoxicating beverages, narcotics, or other illegal substances on the campus of University of Nevada Las Vegas is forbidden. Should the PERFORMER violate this policy, the PERFORMER agrees to pay a penalty of dollars ($ ) which will be deducted from the PERFORMER'S fee. If said consumption of intoxicating beverages, narcotics, or other illegal substances renders the PERFORMER incapable of fulfilling the terms and conditions outlined in this contract, as deemed so by representative of PURCHASER, PURCHASER may cancel this contract without liability on the part of the PURCHASER. VI. PERFORMER agrees to provide representatives of PURCHASER, (student) or (Staff Advisor) with exact information regarding method and time of arrival in Las Vegas, Nevada, a minimum of three days prior to the engagement. Both parties may be reached at the Administrative Office of the Moyer Student Union (702)895- 3221, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. VII. This agreement for services of PERFORMER and PURCHASER is subject to proven detention by accidents, illness, epidemics, acts of God, or any event beyond the control of either party. In the event that the engagement of PERFORMER should be canceled for any of the above-cited circumstances, both parties shall be relieved of all responsibilities pursuant to the agreement and agreement shall be deemed rescinded. Should cancellation for any of the above reasons become necessary, the canceling party shall document in writing the circumstances resulting in the cancellation and provide this information to the non-canceling party within forth-eight(48) hours of the initial notice of cancellation. VIII.In signing this contract the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada System does so as PURCHASER ofthe entertainment herein and not as Employer, Producer, or Operator. IX. Additional Terms and Conditions: ACCEPTED AND AGREED: FOR:Board of Regents of the For: University of Nevada System BY: BY: Social Security # or Dr. Robert Ackerman Federal I.D. # V.P. Student Services DATE: ADDRESS: Copies: Purchasing Staff Advisor Performer Program Council Committee UNIVERSITY ADDENDUM This Addendum is hereby made a part of and incorporated into the agreement dated between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (hereinafter referred to as "Purchaser") and (herein referred to as "Performer"). 1. PERFORMER shall be solely responsible for compliance with any performance fees, rules, regulations, or responsibilities required by any organization of which PERFORMER is a member or may be contractually bound. 2. It is understood and agreed that PERFORMER will neither solicit funds nor contributions either directly or through sale of materials and that no literature of any kind will be distributed unless prior written permission is obtained from PURCHASER. 3 . It is understood and agreed that PERFORMER will obtain the approval of PURCHASER prior to participating in any presentations, activities or meetings with organizations of groups other than those described herein during the time period covered by this contract. 4. PURCHASER will not be responsible for reporting or paying employment taxes or other similar levies which may be required by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or other similar state/federal agencies. 5. PERFORMER understands that possession and/or consumption of intoxicating beverages, narcotics, or other illegal substances on the campus of UNLV is forbidden. Should the PERFORMER violate this policy, the PERFORMER agrees to pay a penalty of ( ) which will be deducted from the PERFORMER'S fee. If said consumption of intoxicating beverages, narcotics, or other illegal substance renders the PERFORMER, as determined by the Purchaser, incapable of fulfilling the terms and conditions outlined in this contract, PURCHASER may cancel this contract without liability on the part of PURCHASER. 6. In the event that PERFORMER or Agent breaches any duly established clauses by this agreement resulting in the agreed performance not occurring then PERFORMER will reimburse PURCHASER for all out-of-pocket expense including, but not limited to, advertising expense and local preproduction expense. 7. Throughout the contract "University" and "sponsoring organization" shall be referred to as "PURCHASER". 8. PURCHASER will maintain sole control of program format. It is expressly understood that the PERFORMER will adhere to the agreed upon time and content of the program. 9. All fee and expense payments will be made by University check. All expenses must be documented by original invoices which will be provided to PURCHASER before reimbursement can occur. 10. PURCHASER reserves the right to charge an admission fee, at PURCHASER'S discretion, to the presentation. 11. It is understood and agreed that nothing contained in the attached form agreement/rider shall require PURCHASER to violate University Regulations, the laws of the State of Nevada and/or the Land. 12. As a public institution of the State of Nevada, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is not authorized to make advance payments of any nature including, but not limited to, deposits. 13. As an administrative entity of the State of Nevada, PURCHASER is not authorized to indemnify any party with which PURCHASER contracts. 14. PERFORMER shall hold harmless University of Nevada, Las Vegas, its agents, employees and representatives from any liability or action arising from personal injury or property damage proximately caused by the negligent act of omission or commission of the PERFORMER or her/his employees, agents or representatives. 15. PERFORMER agrees to provide representatives of PURCHASER, (CSUN Representative) or = = = = = = = = = = ^ = = = ^ = ^ = = (CSUN Representative) with exact information regarding method and time of arrival in Las Vegas, Nevada, a minimum of three days prior to the engagement. Both parties may be reached at the Consolodated Students at the University of Nevada (CSUN) Administrative Office at (702) 895-3465, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. 16. This agreement for services of PERFORMER and PURCHASER is subject to proven detention by accidents, illness, epidemics, acts of God, or any event beyond the control of either party. In the event that the engagement of PURCHASER should be canceled for any of the above-cited circumstances, both parties shall be relieved of all responsibilities pursuant to the agreement and agreement shall be deemed rescinded. Should cancellation for any of the above reasons become necessary, the canceling party shall document in writing the circumstances resulting in the cancellation and provide this information to the non-canceling party within forty-eight (48) hours of the initial notice of cancellation. 17. The Agency or Performer will not enter into contractual agreement with any other entity on University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus during the entire contractual semester before or after the performance covered by this contract without written permission of the Purchaser. 18. University of Nevada, Las Vegas as an administrative entity of the Nevada state government is tax exempt. 19. In the event that any inconsistency or incongruity between any part of the PERFORMER'S contract and the provisions of this addendum, the provisions of this addendum shall in all respects govern and control. 20. By signing below, representatives for both parties acknowledge and confirm that they are the authorized representatives of the parties contracted by this agreement. ACCEPTED AND AGREED FOR: UNLV FOR: PERFORMER BY: BY: NAME NAME TITLE TITLE DATE DATE I hereby authorize the proper campus officials to allow the proper Student Government (CSUN) officials or officers access to my educational records in order to determine my eligibility for the offices and/or positions in UNLVs Student Government (CSUN) for which I have applied, been erected and/ or been appointed. • I understand the Executive Board eligibility requirements, as defined by the CSUN Constitution to be; an undergraduate student, with an overall campus GPA of 2.0 or better, enrolled in at least six (6) credits per semester while in office, having completed six (6) credits the semester prior to holding the office, maintaining a semester GPA of 2.0 or better while in office, having completed forty-eight (43) total credits with at least the last fifteen (15) credits from UNLV prior to holding the office. understand the Director/Assistant Director eligibility requirements, as denned by the CSUN Constitution and Senate Bylaw 33 to be; an undergraduate student, with an overall campus GPA of 2.0 or better, enrolled in at teast six (6) credits per semester while in office, having completed six (6) credits the semester prior to holding the office, maintaining a semester GPA of 2.0 or better while In • office. • I understand the Senator eligibility requirements, as defined by the CSUN Constitution to be; an undergraduate student, with an overall campus GPA of 2.0 or better, enrolled in at least six (6) credits per semester while in office, maintaining a semester GPA of 2.0 or better while in office, admitted in the college for which the senator was elected and/or appointed. • I understand the Justice eligibility requirements, as defined by the CSUN Constitution to be; an undergraduate student, with an overall campus GPA of 2.75 or better, enrolled in at least six (6) credits per semester while in office, having completed six (6) credits the semester prior to holding the office, maintaining a semester GPA of 2.5 or better while in office. • I understand the CSUN Senate Secretary. CSUN Board Member, or any other CSUN elected/ appointed position, not described above, has eligibility requirements defined by the CSUN Constitution and Bylaws. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, prohibits release of the above mentioned Information for any use other than the Intended purpose of above-stated and authorized. "MUST BE TIME STAMPED" . Oata: Senate Bill No. 08 of the 25th session &UG 30 4 37 PH Introduced By: Senator Keith W. McLain Summary: This bill will make revisions to Bylaw 31-Senate Rules Committee We, the consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: SENATE RULES AND ETHICS COMMITTEE I. MEMBERSHIP A. The Senate Rules and Ethics Committee shall be composed of six (6) Senators serving in the current session of the CSUN Senate. B. Five (5) of the members will be designated as voting members and one (1) will be designated as the chair[man] of the committee. C. Quorum will consist of at least four (4) committee members: three (3) voting members along with the chair. D. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the Senate President by [at] the third [first] official meeting of the new Senate session. E. Upon the creation of a vacancy in the committee, the Senate President shall appoint a Senator to fill that vacancy at the Senate meeting immediately following the creation of the vacancy. F. If a charge is levied against a member of the committee he/she shall be prohibited from participating as a member of the committee during that particular investigation. This member is therefore [also] prohibited from voting in such a circumstance. G. If, for any reason, a member is unable to participate in a particular case, then the Senate President shall reserve the right to appoint an alternate for the duration of the case. II. CHAIR[MAN] A. The chair[man] shall preside over all committee meetings. B. The chair[man] shall assign excused/unexcused absences to members of the committee. m. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. The committee shall submit, for Senate approval, a set of rules that Senators will be required to follow for the current session of the Senate. These rules must be submitted on either the first or the second meeting of the committee. B. These rules become official upon being approved by the Senate. C. The committee will be responsible for ensuring that all Senators are complying with all rules that are approved in the above manner. D. Members of the committee must report violations of the established rules to the committee at the next scheduled meeting after the infraction is discovered. E. Any CSUN member may report an infraction to the committee for purposes of investigation by the committee. F. A report by the committee may [must] be given at each Senate meeting. G. When discovered, the committee chair must make a motion at the next official Senate meeting, to levy charges of impeachment. C. The chair[man] shall be empowered to vo D. The chair[man] shall notify a Senator who is being investigated by the committee in so [order] that the Senator may appear on his/her own behalf at the meeting [when the] action is being taken. E. The committee shall nominate and approve a voting member of the committee to serve as the vice-chair[man], F. The vice-chair[man] will preside over the committee only in the case of the absence of the chair[man]. When acting as the chair[man], the vice-chair[ man] is granted all the rights and privileges bestowed upon the chair[man], G. The vice-chair[man] forfeits his/her voting privileges when acting as the chair[man] of the committee. I University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President MINUTES SENATE MEETING 25-28 Monday, September 6,1995 Moyer Student Union Room 201 6:00p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH called Senate Meeting 25-27 to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned to move to MSU 202/203. He, then, called the meeting back to order in MSU 203 at 6:02 p.m.. II. ROLL CALL: ABSENT Terry Moore (excused) Terence Carrol (excused) Jamie Fox (unexcused) Terry Morrow (unexcused) Sandra Shelling (excused) PRESENT Shawna Campbell Dan Fendell Leia Fleischman Joe Laxague Keith McLain Scott Schwartz Joaquin Trujillo Jason Williams Laura Zurek Jonathan Schiff SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced i that we do have quorum and 10 is quorum now. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: This section was skipped. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS: STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT MILLS stated that it's been a good year so far for the school year and Boogie Nights went off well. He stated that he's looking forward to a lot of other good events and DIRECTOR SALIBA gave him a schedule of upcoming events. He, then, announced the upcoming tailgate this Saturday. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that there will not be a meeting next time. He suggested that everyone come to see what's going on and to talk to the Directors a little bit. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. OVERRIDE OF 3RD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR EDWARD RIVERA; SENATE MINUTES 25-28/ September 6, 1995 SENATOR WILLIAMS expressed concern about not having quorum. No discussion evolved. Motion to Move Out of the Order of the Day into item B made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR MCLAIN. Move into a vote. Motion to Move Out of the Order the Day to item B passes 10-0-0. B. Senate Committee Reports: 1. SENATOR ZUREK announced that Ways and Means had a meeting today and the Delta Lamda Phi fraternity funding request has been denied because DIRECTOR COLE hadn't received the request on time and would have come out of last years funding. 2. SENATOR SCHWARZ announced that Rules and Ethics will be having a meeting next week. 3. SENATOR MCLAIN announced that Bylaws will be having a meeting next Monday at 5:30 p.m. in 201. 4. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN announced a Campus Safety and Awareness meeting on September 11 at 5:30 p.m. which conflicts with the Bylaws meeting, but both chairs are aware of that. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that he has received room 201 from 4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. every Monday night for committee heads. C. Director Reports: 1. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that DIRECTOR TURNER is excused because they are up in Reno for the Regent's meeting. 2. SENATOR MCLAIN spoke on behalf of Elections Board DIRECTOR ARAIZA. He stated that they are going to get information from the Registrar's office and then, submit information regarding Bylaw 19 so that it can be placed on the next agenda. 3. Student Services DIRECTOR GREENHALGH announced that we got 82,000 bluebooks, 40,000 scantrons, 924 pencils, and 16 typewriter ribbons, 17 correction ribbons, 2 shelves, and 1 copier. He stated that he'll be bringing a tape recording in later. 4. Organizations Board DIRECTOR COLE was not present. 5. Office of Student Information DIRECTOR HAGEN asked everyone to get things in for the OSI page. In response to a question, he stated that the Gay and Lesbian Fraternity is the organization that turned in something to the OSI page and they're currently waiting for funding for the football games and tailgates. SENATE MINUTES 25-28/ September 6, 1995 6. Entertainment and Programming DIRECTOR SALIBA gave a special thanks to Leia being his chief of staff for security during Boogie Nights, Steve for taking pictures, and anyone else who helped with the monitors. He stated that they had UNLV TV who interviewed the band. He, then, stated that they were only $6.00 under the budget. He stated that pending approval of the tailgate tonight, he has a design ready to go for the flyers. He added that the movie series begins September 17, and hopefully, the flyers will be ready by Friday. Lastly, he stated that calendars are out and ready. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN made a motion to move out of the order of the day into Board and Committee Reports item A, seconded by SENATOR LAXAGUE. Move into a vote. Motion passes 9-0-1. //Name of the Senator who abstained was never cited//. Motion to Approve item A. OVERRIDE OF 3RD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR EDWARD RIVERA made by SENATOR SCHIFF, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. In response to a question, SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH stated that EDWARD RIVERA received his third unexcused absence last meeting, Senate Meeting 25-27 on August 28. EDWARD RIVERA apologized to the Senate and explained why he was unable to attend the last meeting due to a personal matter. Move into a vote. Motion fails. //The vote count and names of Senators was never cited//. D. Business Management: The Business Manager was not present to give a report. E. Faculty Senate Reports: SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that there were no Faculty Senate reports. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT [in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2)(c)(3)] VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discussion/Approval of nominee Geoffrey Fayyad for the open Student Development Center seat. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR LAXAGUE. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN yielded the floor to Geoffrey Fayyad for 2 minutes to be followed by a limited question and answer. GEOFFREY FAYYAD spoke briefly before the Senate and answered questions. 3 SENATE MINUTES 25-28/ September 6, 1995 Move into a vote. Motion passes 6-1-3. //Names of Senators who opposed and abstained were not cited//. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH asked if anyone present was a notary, but no one responded. He asked GEOFFREY FAYYAD to get his oath notarized and stated that Joyce in the office is a notary of the public. B. Discussion/Approval of nominee Carl Tolbert for the open Liberal Arts seat. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR SCHIFF. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN yielded the floor to Carl Tolbert to speak for 2 minutes followed by a limited question and answer. CARL TOLBERT spoke briefly before the Senate and answered questions. Move into a vote. Motion passes 7-0-3. //Names of Senators who opposed and abstained were not cited.// C. Discussion/Approval of nominee James Schleich for open Engineering seat; Motion to reopen nominations made by SENATOR SCHIFF, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. SENATE PRESIDENT SMITH announced that Kyle Hegland is eligible. Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-0-0. SENATOR SCHIFF moved to nominate Kyle Hegland for the College of Engineering seat, seconded by SENATOR LAXAGUE. SENATOR SCHIFF moved to close nominations, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. Move into a vote. Motion passes 10-0-0. SENATOR WILLIAMS moved to allow Kyle Hegland to speak for 2 minutes followed by limited question and answer. KYLE HEGLAND spoke briefly before the Senate and answered questions. Motion to Approve and move into a roll call vote made by SENATOR SCHWARZ, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. Move into a vote. KYLE HEGLAND receives the nomination to the open Engineering seat by a vote of 8-0-2. (SENATOR FLEISCHMAN and SENATOR MCLAIN abstained.) D. Discussion/Approval of Mike Castillo as entertainment & Programming Assistant Director, as submitted by SENATOR MOORE; SENATE MINUTES 25-28/ September 6, 1995 Motion to Remove from the Table made by SENATOR SCHIFF, seconded by SENATOR MCLAIN. //The recording ran out at this time and it was never stated whether the motion to approve item D had passed or failed.// E. Discussion/Approval of reducing Vice-President Joe Mill's stipend to $600.00 per month, starting from September 1, 1995 through May 14, 1996, as submitted by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN (tabled at Senate Meeting 25-27.) Motion to Remove from the Table made by SENATOR CAMPBELL, seconded by SENATOR TRUJILLO. Motion to Approve made by SENATOR FLEISCHMAN, seconded by SENATOR MCLAIN. SENATOR MCLAIN AND SENATOR LAXAGUE spoke against approval of the item. SENATOR FLEISCHMAN added that this motion was not vindictive because it is the job of the Senate and the reason she made this motion is to state that when you are in charge of a $1,000,000.00 budget, when you are in charge of making sure the CSUN preschool gets their money, and you drop the ball, and we don't even know about it, and we get embarrassed by our own preschool because we dropped the ball, then that shows a lack of responsibility, and that's something that she thinks the Senate shouldn't walk away from. SENATOR CAMPBELL yielded the floor to VICE PRESIDENT MILLS. VICE PRESIDENT MILLS stated that he has fulfilled the obligations that he does have. In regards to allocating money, he stated that he does not have the authority to allocate money, but the Senate does in Article VI., C., subsection 2a. so to say that he hasn't done his job in allocating funds to the preschool, it's part of the Senate's budgetary process. He stated that as far as tradition has shown, when the budget has passed through the Senate, then the person in charge of CSUN, the President, JOHN PIDA, he is supposed to send a letter notifying the CSUN preschool that they have received their funding. He reiterated that he is not the President and cannot perform that function. In a