Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 28, 2006

STUDENT BODY imlina i n c k l s i u l x i cisun sen A TE ADRIEL ESPINOZA MEETING 36-23 MONDAY, August 28 SU 208 C, 6:00PM Henry Jimenez Liberal Arts Andres Moses Liberal Arts Mike Wong University Studies Gisele Farkas Hotel Administration Christina Hooshmand Education Thurithabhani Seneviratne Science Melody Melendez Fine Arts Eric Guideng Fine Arts Brian Pounds Hotel Administration Iris/ Busy. , Aaron Spencer University College Kristen Royce Nursing Karim Sirsy Science Jay Cooper Liberal Arts Jana Gordon Urban Affairs Ashley Max Business Korie Brust Health Sciences Jesse Taylor Business Wendy Rosser University College Rick Shukis Business David Hanson Engineering ... . „ , NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items are listed Vivtana DeArmas . . Senate President Pro Tempore as a c t l o n l t e m s °n the following agenda. Education 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 Honrv hm«no7 arrangements may be made. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Information Item: President David B. Ashley will address the 36th session of our CSUN Senate. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes are submitted for approval ACTION 36-22 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 . VII. 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. Leadership Advisory Board E. Rebel Yell Report VIII. 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 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS INFORMATION/ACTION A. Action Item: Approval of the Executive Board nomination for the one (1) vacant Justice position. Term ending two-years from date of appointment. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima and Senate President Espinoza. B. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN members to serve as the senator for the College of University Studies for the remainder of the 36th Senate Session. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza. C. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN member to serve as the senator for the college of Urban Affairs for the remainder of the 36th session. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza D. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN member to serve as the senator for the college of Hotel Administration for the remainder of the 36th Senate Session. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza. (AJv/ey g ^ f a E. Action Item: Approval of Mitch Chaires to seive as the assistant director for Creative Tech for a term ending April 30th, 2007. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice-President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza on behalf of director Maxson. F. Action Item: Approval of (1) CSUN member to serve as the assistant director for marketing (Design) for a term ending April 30th, 2007. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice-President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza on behalf of director Gonzalez. G. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $2,000 for a co-sponsorship with Alpha Xi Delta for Battle of Xi Bands. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY07 Senate Discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Hooshmand. H. Action Item: Approval of a J B j i B r e d i t fee waiver to be paid to the jKSpjpr for the Fall 2006 semester .Costs to be encumbered Tram the CSUN 2702 FY07 Campus Life (Discretionary) budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of director Youshaw. fU^r JT0 >k ^ I. ^Action Item: Approval of ajjffl®bredit fee waiver to be paid to the , lllpfefaht Publications pirector for the Fall 2006 semester. Costs to be encumbered from tneCSUN 2702 FY07 publications budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of director Marazita. Action Item: Approval of |?%ix credit fee waiver to be paid to the assistant marketing (Promotions) Director for the Fall 2006 semester. "CoWrou^eric^m&eFea from the CSUN 2702 FY07 marketing budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of director Marazita. X. NEW BUSINESS Action A. Action Item: Approval of one to three (1-3) CSUN members to serve on the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore De Armas and Senator Saint. B. Action Item: Approval of Eric Guideng to serve as the Chair for the Rules and Ethics Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza. C. Action Item: Approval of one to five (1-5) CSUN members to serve on the Rule and Ethics Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore De Armas and Senator Saint. D. Action Item: Approval of one to four (1-4) CSUN members to serve on the Senate Development Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore De Armas and Senator Saint. E. Action Item: Approval of one to seven (1-7) CSUN members to serve on the Bylaws Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore De Armas and Senator Saint. F. Action Item: Approval of one to five (1-5) CSUN members to serve on the Ways and Means Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore De Armas and Senator Saint. G. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN member to serve as the Chair for the Constitutional Revisions and Revised Statutes Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore De Annas and Senator Saint. H. Action Item: Approval of one to 4 (1-4) CSUN members to serve on the Constitutional Revisions and Revised Statutes Committee for the remainder of the 36th Session. As submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore De Armas and Senator Saint. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed-$3^00-for the purchase of new laptops •and a recofdrng-dcvree-fer the Senate •-Sccretary-and-the CSUN Business Manager. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY07 Senate Discretionary Account. As submitted by Senator Saint. J. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill 48, enacting a bylaw to create a position of Chief Counsel. As submitted by President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, and Senate President Espinoza . See attatchment 36.23.01 XI. Executive Board Summations XII. Good of the Senate XIII. Adjournment Senate Bill No. 48 Of the 36th Session Attachment 36.23.01 Introduced by: President Panchavinin, Vice President Nakashima, Senate President Espinoza Summary: This bill is intended to create a Chief Counsel to the Executive Board. This position shall act as an advisor on the CSUN constitution, its bylaws, and statutes. This position will also help the CSUN executive board with their operations and shall assist in the development of implementing of policy and programs. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: Senate Bylaw XX Chief Counsel (Effective: upon approval ) I. Purpose A. The purpose of this Bylaw is to create a position of Chief Counsel and to provide a list of responsibilities which, the Chief Counsel must fulfill during their tenure. B. To create a position that shall act as an advisor on the CSUN Constitution, bylaws, and statutes to the Executive Board and the Senate. II. Structure A. The Chief Counsel position shall consist of the following: 1. Shall be nominated by the Executive Board and confirmed by the Senate; 2. Shall be a CSUN member in good standing within their college; 3. Shall be enrolled in at least 6 Credits B. The Executive Board reserves the option of not having a Chief Counsel C. The Chief Counsel position shall be restricted to only one (1) person III. Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities A. Shall be an Ex-officio non-voting member of the Executive Board, the Senate, Senate Committees, and CSUN Boards; B. Shall represent Executive Board before the Judicial Counsel; C. Shall keep records of all Amendments to the CSUN Constitution, statutes, and bylaws. D. Shall prepare and submit to the Senate recommendations for revisions of the CSUN Constitution, bylaws, and statutes; E. Shall work with the Executive Board to develop policy and implement programs; F. Shall coordinate initiatives for the office of the Student Body President; G. Shall undertake all charges deemed necessary by the Student Body President;