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University of Nevada, Student Government Office of the Senate President Christopher B. Powell Las Vegas STUDENT SENATE MEETING 33-08 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2003 MSU 201, 6:00PM I. CALL TO ORDER n. ROLL CALL Michael J. Amesquitciff^ Education Senate President Pro Tt ANNOUNCEMENTS Jessica Zarndt Health Sciences Tony Salsaa Business Anisa Izzolo Hotel Administration Rachael Wagner Liberal Arts Peter Goatz Student Development Nikki Flinner Education Ryan Cianci Liberal Arts Chester Corpuz Business Josh Goihl Business Sherry Snyder Business Nicole Sunstrum Education E. Faon Cobb Engineering Mark Ulep Engineering Kevin Mullinax Fine Arts Holly Nye Fine Arts Lisa Soldano Health Science Aaron Arneson Hotel Administration Nick Christiansen Liberal Arts Dustin Crawford Sciences Amy Schanhals Student Development Sherrelle Blood Urban Affairs ' W r APPROVAL OF MINUTES V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Directors' Reports CSUN Services Director- Rocco Gonzalez Elections Director- Jennifer Angell Entertainment and Programming Director- Dallas Fueston Rebel Radio Director- Jason Chan Nevada Student Affairs Director- Brooke Buchanan Office of Student Information Director- Seth Juarez Publications Director- Mitchel Stapleton E. Liaison Reports Greek Advisory Multicultural Student Affairs Residence Hall Association Student Athletics Student Body President's Advisory Council Student Health Advisory Committee ROTC VI. PUBLIC COMMENT VII. UNFINISHED BUSSINESS CONSOLIDATED S T U D E N T S • U N I V E R S I T Y OF N E V A D A 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 VIII. NEW BUSSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of The contract for Bogus Productions services for the RebelPalooza 2003 concert to be held on April 5, 2003. (See attachment 33-08.1) B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of transferring an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 from the Rebel Radio (Equipment) account to the rebel Radio (Music) Account for the purchase of new music CDs for the start up of Rebel Radio. Funds to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 Rebel Radio (Music) Account. C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 to be paid to Target for the purchase of music CDs. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Rebel Radio (Music) Account. D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $2,700.00 to be paid to Boulevard Trophy for the purchase of two (2) picture boards for the CSUN Executive Board, Directors, Judicial Council and Student Body President Advisory Council members. $1,116.00 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Senate Discretionary Account. $233.00 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 General Discretionary Account. $93.00 from each of the following CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Directors Discretionary accounts: NSA, Elections, Entertainment & Programming. CSUN Student Services, OSI, Publications, and the Rebel Radio. $419.00 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Judicial Council (Discretionary) Account. $233.00 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY02-03 Student Body President Advisory Council (Discretionary) Account. (See attachment 33-08.2) E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of two students, one, which must be a Senator from the college of Urban Affairs, to serve on the Rebel Radio board for the term ending April 30, 2003. F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval one Senator to serve on the Rules and Ethics board for the term ending April 30, 2003. G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of-Senate Bill 33-06. See attachment 33-08.3. H. Action Item: Discussion/Approval for Sherrelle Blood and Kevin Mullinax to join Rebel Radio Director's Board. I. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Sherry Snyder to serve as a committee member of the OSI Director's Board. As submitted by Director Juarez. J. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Resolution 33-01. See attachment 33-08.4. K. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of change to CSUN Constitution as submitted by Executive Board. See attachment 33-08.5. L. Action Item: Discussion/Aapproval of Senate Bill 33-02. As submitted by Senator Goatz. See attachment 33-08.6. M. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 33-03. As submitted by Senator Flinner. See attachment 33-08.7. N. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 33-04. As submitted by Senator Flinner. See attachment 33-08.8. O. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senate Bill 33-05. See attachment 33-08.9. P. Discussion/Approval of Senate Bylaw 40. As submitted by Senator Wagner. See attachment 33-08.10 and 33-08.11. Q. Discussion/Approval of Senate Bylaw 61. As submitted by Senator Wagner. See attachment 33-08.12 and 33-08.13. R. Discussion/Approval of one committee member to serve as Vice Chair of Const. Rev. committee. Ass submitted by Senator Wagner. S. Discussion/Approval of suggestions from J Board. Ass submitted by Senator Wagner. See attachment 33-08.14 and 33-08.15. IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS X. GOOD OF THE SENATE XL ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.RS. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. SENATE PRESIDENT CHRISTOPHER B. POWELL EMILY L. WESTCOTT Supplemental Senate Agenda Senate Meeting 33-08 VII. Unfinished Business A. Action Item: Nomination/Election of one student to serve as Senator for the College of Urban Affairs for the remainder of the Senate Session. RECEIVED CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS S T U D E N T GOVERNMENT G F C S U N I V E R S I T T OF NEVADA L A S VEGAS BaOlfirRAC'EFQR RftOVIDING Production Services FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF • j i f i uj NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV) CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA This CONTRACT is made and entered into on the 4th day of February, 2003, by and between the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada, on behalf of the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, (hereinafter called "UNLV") and BOGUS PRODUCTIONS (hereinafter called "Agency"), for the providing of staging (2), lighting, fencing, audio. Port-o-Potties, backline, staff, tents, stage barricade, power, and side stage, as identified in Agency's Proposal dated February 4th 2003. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, UNLV requires Agency capable to Production Service, and; WHEREAS, Agency is qualified to provide such services; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants, terms, conditions, obligations, and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I: TERM The Term of this contract shall be from April 5th 2003. ARTICLE II: SCOPE OF CONTRACT The Scope of the initial portion of this Contract shall be as is noted in Agency's Proposal dated February 4th 2003. If there are any conflicts with that Proposal and this Contract, the terms of this Contract shall prevail. UNLV shall, at its sole option, develop additional job-specific Scopes of Work in the event it elects to request additional services from Agency. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as guaranteeing Agency that any additional Scopes of Work will be actually requested. This Contract, together with all attachments, proposal documents, Appendixes, Exhibits and other appendices thereto, constitutes the entire Contract between the parties and supersedes all previous Contracts, whether written or oral between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, whether expressed or implied and shall bind the parties unless the same be in writing and signed by the parties. The parties hereto further understand and agree that the other party and its agents have made no representations or promises with respect to this Contract, except as in this Contract expressly set forth. ARTICLE III: AMOUNT OF CONTRACT The amount to be paid to Agency for work performed under this contract shall not exceed $ 30.000 (thirty thousand dollars and zero cents). However, UNLV may elect at any time, at its sole convenience, (see Article V, J), and cease the issuance of any payments. In the event of such cancellation, Agency acknowledges that it will not be due any monies except for work already completed or in progress In the event UNLV shall request additional services from Agency during the term of this Contract or during any allowable renewals, payments shall be made as agreed to between Agency and UNLV but in no case will payments for such additional services be made until such services are performed and accepted by UNLV. Any such payments and any such payment schedules shall be as negotiated between UNLV and Agency prior to the commencement of any work. All payments shall be made within thirty days of acceptance of the related invoice. Should the acceptance of such invoices be in doubt, Agency shall not be due any interest or penalty on any unpaid amounts. In case of default by the Contractor, the University reserves the right to hold the Contractor responsible for any actual, consequential or incidental damages. ARTICLE IV: INSURANCE, LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION A. INSURANCE 1. Prior to providing the services noted herein, or any other services during the term of this Contract and/or any renewals, Agency is required, to purchase and maintain such insurance as will protect both it and UCCSN from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from Agency's operations under the Contract, whether such operations be by Agency or by any sub-Contractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by Agency as sub-contractor, or by anyone for whose acts Agency or sub-contractor may be liable. Agency's insurance shall be primary as respects UCCSN and the Agency, their officers, employees and volunteers. Such insurance shall include, but not be limited to the following: in the event the limits are less than is required by UCCSN, the higher limits shall prevail; in the event Agency is unable to obtain the necessary, noted coverage's, the requirements of Paragraph C, below, shall still prevail. 2. Nevada State Industrial Insurance, or workman's compensation, in the amounts and forms as required by the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act and the Nevada Occupational Disease Act, if applicable; 3. Policy of General Liability, on an "occurrence" basis only, of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, including death, personal injury, and property damage; 4. Automobile Liability coverage, with limits of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit "per accident" for bodily injury and property damage, for claims for damage because of bodily injury or death of any person, or property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of motor vehicles, whether owned, hired, or non-owned. NOTE: UCCSN, ITS OFFICERS. EMPLOYEES, & VOLUNTEERS MUST BE EXPRESSLY COVERED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECT TO LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE ACTIVITIES BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE NAMED INSURED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT. SUCH NOTATION SHALL APPEAR ON THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE SHALL BE FURNISHED TO UCCSN PRIOR TO PROVIDING THE SERVICE UNDER THIS CONTRACT. 5. In accordance with NRS 680A.300 any policy or duplicate policy of insurance of any kind upon persons, property or risks resident, located or to be performed in the State of NEVADA, SHALL BE COUNTERSIGNED BY A DULY APPOINTED AND LICENSED AGENT RESIDENT IN THIS STATE. 6. Each insurance policy supplied by Agency must be endorsed to provide that the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled or reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail "return receipt requested" has been given to UCCSN. This notice requirement does not waive the insurance requirements contained herein. B. OFFICIAL, AGENT AND EMPLOYEES OF OWNER NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE It is agreed by and between UNLV and Agency that in no event shall any official, officer, employee, or agent of UNLV in any way be personally liable or responsible for any covenant or agreement therein contained whether expressed or implied, nor for any statement, representation or warranty made herein or in any connection with this Contract. C. INDEMNITY Agency shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UCCSN, its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, claims, losses, costs or expenses to the person or property of another, lawsuits, judgments, and/or expenses, including attorney fees, arising either directly or indirectly from any act or failure to act by Agency or any of its officers or employees, which may occur during or which may arise out of the performance of this Agreement. ARTICLE V: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS A. USE OF UNIVERSITY NAME AND/OR LOGO IN ADVERTISING Agency acknowledges that it cannot use the name of the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN), UCCSN, UNLV, the UNLV Logo or an other related name in the performance of its services, in its advertising, or in the production of any materials related to this Contract, without the prior written approval of UNLV. B. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS Agency acknowledges that all materials it produces under this Contract and/or any renewals will become the property of UNLV immediately upon receiving any payment for the services performed in developing such materials. Agency is to provide such materials to UNLV immediately upon receiving UNLV request for same. C. CONFIDENTIALITY By signing this Agreement, Agency acknowledges that any materials and/or data that may result from its efforts, as related to this Agreement, are the property of the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), and, as such, may not be disseminated in any form whatsoever to any person, group or organization without the prior written authorization of UNLV. Agency further acknowledges that it is acting as the Custodian of Record for all materials and/or data that may result from the Agreement and that all such materials and/or data must be transmitted, in its/their original and copied form, to UNLV within 72 hours of UNLV request to do so, and that its role as Custodian of Record shall remain as long as it has in its possession any such referenced materials and/or data. Agency further acknowledges that it is not to retain any such referenced materials and/or data in any form, whether originals or copies, upon termination of this Agreement. Agency acknowledges that UNLV would be materially harmed if such confidentiality is not maintained and any referenced material and/or data was disseminated in any form without UNLV prior written approval. D. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS UNLV and Agency each binds itself and its partners, successors, administrators and assigns to the other party of this Contract and to the partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns of such other party in respect to all covenants of this Contract. Except as noted above, neither UNLV nor Agency shall assign, sublet or transfer i ts i nterest i n t his C ontract w ithout the written c onsent o f t he o ther. N othing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any officer or agent of UNLV. E. WAIVER A failure or delay of either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this contract, shall not be construed to be a waiver of a party's right to enforce strict compliance of such provisions(s) of this Contract. F. SEVERABILITY In the event any one or more of the provisions of this Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision(s) shall be treated as severable, leaving the remaining provisions of this Contract unimpaired, and the Contract shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision(s) were not present. G. MODIFICATION No alteration, modification, amendment, or supplement to this Contract or any of its provisions shall be effective, enforceable or binding unless made in writing and duly signed by the parties. H. COMPLIANCE Vendors are required to comply with all OSHA, EPA, ADA and other relevant state and federal standards, codes and regulations that may apply. In order that the University may determine whether the Contractor has complied with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, at any time when requested, submit to the University, properly authenticated documents or other satisfactory proofs as to compliance with such requirements. I. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE If, through any cause, UNLV shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this contract or if UNLV shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, Agency shall, in writing, notify UNLV of the issue(s) and afford UNLV 30 days to cure. Agency, if issue(s) has not been cured, will thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by giving written notice to UNLV of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. Agency shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed through date of termination. J. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE UNLV may terminate this Contract at any time by giving at least fifteen (15) days' notice in writing to the Agency. If Agency is terminated by UNLV as provided herein, Agency will be paid an amount which bears the same ratio to the total compensation as the services actually performed bear to the total services of Agency covered by this contract, less payments of compensation previously made. K. FORCE MAJEURE Neither party shall be liable for defaults or delays due to Acts of God or the public enemy, acts or demands of any Government or any Governmental agency, strikes, fires, floods, accidents or other unforeseeable causes beyond its control and not due to its fault or negligence. Each party shall notify the other in writing of the cause of such delay within five (5) days after the beginning thereof. L. HEADINGS The headings in this Contract are for purposes of convenience and reference only and shall not in any way define, limit, extend or otherwise affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms hereof. M. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The Agency shall be subject to and operate under all applicable Federal, State, City and Municipal Enactment's Codes, and Ordinances and those of the State of Nevada regarding Industrial Insurance and expressly covenants and agrees that the Agency's employees engaged on the work hereunder are not, and shall not be treated or considered as the servants and employees of the University, it being the intention of the parties hereto that the Agency shall be and remain an Independent Contractor, and that nothing herein contained shall be construed inconsistent with that status. Agency hereby covenants and agrees to save and hold harmless the University from and against any and all damages, claims, costs or expenses whatsoever, due to the existence of such enactment's codes, ordinances, and of any and all claims, costs and expenses in connection therewith under any claim or subrogation provided by said enactment's codes, ordinances or otherwise. N. TAXES, LICENSES AND PERMITS It is the Agency's responsibility for securing all required licenses, permits, franchises, lawful authority and insurance necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work involved. The University and Community College System of Nevada is exempt from paying state, local and federal excise taxes. O. GOVERNING LAW This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada. In case action is brought on this Agreement, it is agreed that the venue of such action shall lie in Clark County, State of Nevada, and each party agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court. P. ENTIRE CONTRACT This Contract, together with all Attachments, Proposal documents, Exhibits and other appendices hereto, constitutes the entire Contract between the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be duly executed the day and year first above written. BY: Bogus Productions APPROVED: BY: EIN (Employee Identification No) Brian Saliba, Bogus Productions Date UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS RECOMMENDED: BY: David Hill, CSUN Business manager Date BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS, APPROVED: BY: Anthony B. Flores, Vice President for Finance Date Introduced by Senator Goatz WHEREAS, UNLV has out-grown the current Moyer Student Union and the McDermott Physical Education Complex; and WHEREAS, the proposed expansion of the Student Union would more than double the current space; and WHEREAS, there is not currently a facility on the UNLV campus that is designed specifically for student recreation; and WHEREAS, 90% of students use the MSU (almost 40% of students use the MSU multiple times per a week); and WHEREAS, a majority of students surveyed indicated they would utilize the MSU more often and longer if there were more food service options, brand name food service, retail service, and lounge space; and WHEREAS, the survey also indicated that if a Student Recreation Center had modern work-out equipment, more basketball and volleyball courts, pools, modern exercise rooms, and increased hours of operation that 3 times as many students would use the new facility; and WHEREAS, the fee increase could offer all these amenities; and WHEREAS, according to the survey conducted in October 2002 54% of students support the construction and the associated student fee; and WHEREAS, 63% of the freshman class, 48% of graduate students, and 74% of students that live in the residence halls support the construction and the associated fee; and WHEREAS, even with the proposed construction and associated student fee, UNLV student fees would still be below the average fee at comparable Mountain West Division schools; therefore be it, RESOLVED, that the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, acting in the best interest of the University, endorse the fee increase to renovate and expand the Moyer Student Union and build a new student recreation center. Senate Resolution 01 Of the 33r d Session The Students of The University Of Nevada Las Vegas as represented in the Student Senate do hereby resolve: Whereas the demand for counseling services at the University of Nevada has increased 117 % in the last six years and Whereas the student Psychological Services of the Student Wellness Center at UNLV is greater than 50% understaffed and Whereas Student Wellness program will need funding to become compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Whereas the need to increase physicians and specialty services increases with the increase of student population and the increase in physicians will decrease the current waiting period for students needing care and Whereas the state allocated funding and operational expenses will not provide sufficient resources to address the concerns mentioned above, Therefore be it resolved that the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate supports the immediate increase of a Student Health Fee in the increments of fifteen (15) dollars for the spring and fall semesters and twelve (12) dollars for the summer session and a further annual increase based on the medical inflation rate and will further encourage the support from the Board of Regents for the increase. University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Student Body President Monica M. Moradkhan MEMORANDUM To: Rachael Wagner, Constitutional Revisions Chair From: Monica M. Moradkhan, Student Body Preside! CC: Jennifer Hale, Student Body Vice President Christopher Powell, Senate President Chris Ho, Vice President Pro-Tempore Mike Amesquita, Senate President Pro-Tempore' David Hill, CSUN Business Manager Date: February 12, 2003 Re: Constitutional Amendments This item is being sponsored by the Executive Board as a whole, as it deals with the entire governing body of CSUN Student Government. Therefore, the sponsorship shall be the CSUN Executive Board, any variation to this submission should be brought to my attention immediately. Any changes to the CSUN Constitution requires a vote from the Constitutional Revisions Committee, Senate, student body, Legal Counsel review, and Final Approval by the Board of Regents are required, your cooperative efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention on this matter. If I can assist in any way please feel free to contact me at X53423 or via e mail at Adpi forever@yahoo.com. Article V Executive Branch I. Remuneration: 1. Each Executive officer shall receive a Regents' Grant-in-aid, in conjunction with CSUN funds, equal to the cost of tuition and fees. Each Executive Officer shall maintain twenty office hours per week in the main CSUN office, during the Fall and Spring Semester. During the winter and summer break, ten office hours per week will need to be maintained. Official University committee meetings and CSUN meetings, will constitute as office hours. Each Executive Officer may take a vacation time, and must notify the Executive Board and the Senate. [2] 3. Each Executive officer shall receive a minimum stipend of $150.00 per month. CO N S O L I D A T E D S T U D E N T S • U N I V E R S I T Y OF N E V A D A 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 [3.] 4. Outgoing Executive officers shall receive 1/2 their monthly stipend as remuneration for the two-weeks they serve as advisors to their successors. [4.] 5. Executive officers who have been re-elected to the same executive position shall not be eligible to receive the advisory stipend. (B/R 1/97) [5.] 6. The remuneration of the Executive officers is contingent upon their abiding by an outside employment limitation of a maximum of twenty hours per week, unless that limitation has been waived by the Senate. RECEIVED • S L O A F E D STUDENTS ' J 1UOENJ GOVERNMENT OFCS UNIVERSITY OF NFVADA Senate Biil Number 02_ LAS VECAS Of the 33 r d Session r q A n PM »m Introduced By: Senator Peter Oflati? 0 °7 HI Uj Summary: Proposed change to the Faculty Excellence Award bylaw changing the Chairmanship from the Student Body Vice President to the Student Body Vice President Pro-Tempore. SENATE BYLAW 43 FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD (Effective: February 19, 1989; Revised: October 28, 1996) I. Purpose The award is to be given in the Spring semester of each academic year to recognize faculty excellence drawn from three (3) areas: A. Student involvement; B. Classroom teaching ability; C. Student evaluations. II. Award Process A. At the beginning of each Spring semester, the CSUN Vice President will form and chair an award committee comprised of the voting members of the CSUN Executive Board or their respective designees; the Dean of Student Services, or his/her designee; and at least three (3), but no more than eight (8) CSUN members, none of whom are Directors, Chairs, or Senators; 1. For the purpose of this bylaw, neither the CSUN President, nor the Senate President shall be considered chairs. B. By the second CSUN Senate Meeting of each Spring Semester, each college represented in the CSUN Senate will have submitted the name of one (1) faculty member for their college to the award committee for consideration; C. The Committee will review the Senate nominees. The faculty nominees will fill out an application regarding their involvement in student life, a biography, and previous honors and awards; D. The Committee will also poll one (1) class of each instructor. The poll will allow the students to rate the instructor on his teaching ability and concern, involvement and attitude toward students. Senate Bill Number 03 Of the 33 r d . Session INTRODUCED BY: Senator Nikki Flinner Summary: This bylaw has to do with KUNV, the former UNLV student radio station. KUNV is no longer under the direction of CSUN Student Government, and thus should be repealed. II. Structure The CSUN/KUNV Liaison Seat will consist of one (1) CSUN Senator selected by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate and the KUNV Radio Board. III. Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities of the Elections Board A. The Seat: 1. Shall act as liaison between KUNV and Student Government as outlined in the CSUN/KUNV Operating Policy. B. The Board: 1. Shall be nominated by the Seat; 2. Shall nominate or recommend dismissal of the Program Director to the Senate who shall then be empowered to approve or disapprove; 3. Shall establish the policies necessary to manage and operate KUNV; 4. Shall establish necessary subcommittees, whose chair must be a Board member; 5. May act as a mediator for conflict within KUNV or between any other body, after it has gone through the proper channels of KUNV; 6. Must meet a minimum of at least once a month during the academic year.] [I. Purpose To establish a CSUN/KUNV Liaison Seat SENATE BYLAW 34 CSUN/KUNV LIAISON SEAT (Effective: December 3, 1987) RECEIVED CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS SIUQENT GOVERNMENT 0FGE UNIVERSITY' OF NEVADA Senate Bill Number 04 U3 Of the 33r d Session f£ £ | 3 3 X 0 FJ^ '03 ^ INTRODUCED BY: Senator Nikki Flinner Summary: This bylaw was recently found during the bylaw review process. It's fundamental structure needs much work and it is very similar to the Head Start Scholarship we currently offer. This bylaw should therefore be repealed. SENATE BYLAW 45 THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRE-PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (Effective: September 27, 1990) [I. At the time of formulation of each CSUN fiscal budget, $1000 will be transferred to the UNLV Student Financial Services Department per each award; II. The monies therein shall be awarded to students who are achieving degrees in pre-professional or occupational studies, displaying leadership abilities and potential and who are in financial need; III. The set-up of the Scholarship Committee shall be made up of three (3) Student Government officials, nominated by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate; a. The Committee shall be formed during each Spring semester. The Committee's first meeting shall be in March of each year, with the Student Government President serving as the committee chair. The Committee's final decision must be reached by May each year; b. The Committee through the assistance of the UNLV Student Financial Service Department shall request, receive and review all applications for scholarships; c. The Committee shall establish the number of scholarships to be awarded and determine the scholarship winners; d. Scholarships will be distributed in two (2) parts, half (1/2) in the Fall and half (1/2) in the Spring; e. The UNLV Student Financial Services Department will distribute all CSUN Scholarships in accordance with the University of Nevada System and UNLV guidelines. Senate Bill 05 Of The 33r d Session Submitted by: Senator Nikki Flinner Summary: CSUN holds a position on this board, and as such, a liaison should be created to communicate between the LAB and CSUN. LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD (LAB) LIASON I. PURPOSE A. To create a liaison position that will act as a representative of the Leadership Advisory Board to CSUN Student Government. B. The representative will be the CSUN official currently serving on LAB. II. REQUIREMENTS A. As a CSUN member, the representative shall be required to maintain: 1. 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) per semester and cumulative GPA; 2. Completion of six credits per semester 3. Adherence to the CSUN Conduct Code III. DUTIES, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. The representative shall be entitled to speak and participate in Senate, Executive Board, Judicial Council, and all other meetings of CSUN entities as allowed by the respective presiding officers. B.