Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 7, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Seriate Meeting 16-1 November 7,1985 MSU Lounige 201 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Administration of Oath III. Approval of Minutes 15-44 IV. Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations 1. Introduction of Eric Emerson to Judicial Council. 2. Introduction of Robert Cherhoniak to Judicial Council. VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports VII. Old Business VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Introduction of OPI Operating Policy C. Nominations to Bylaws Committee D. Transfer of $2206.45 of cash and budget authority from 902 account (Organizat ions Board) to 906 account (Contingency)• E. Transfer of $8000 of cash and budget authority from 906 account (Contingency) to 905 account (Yellin' Rebel). IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment sjd UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 16-1 November 7, 1985 MSU Lounge 203 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The first meeting of the 16th Session was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Senate President Varona. II. Administration of Oath Susan Dute', a Notary Public of the State of Nevada administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Senate. All members of the Senate were present. Roll Call Present Senator Adams Senator Anton Senator Chadwell Senator Dela Rosa Senator Dixon Senator Harrison Senator Larson Senator Leroy Senator Lieberman Senator Menke Senator Miller Senator Muir Senator Nichols Senator Novak Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Swanson Senator Wehremeister Senator Zayas There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes 15-44 This item is out of order. IV. Announcements Tom Muir, Vice President announced that organizations can receive their tickets \.„ from him, and or Bill DiBenedetto. Gus Varona, Senate President welcomed the new Senate and went over some of the regulations and rules. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Meeting 1.6-1 November 1, 1985 -2- Senate President Varona nominated Senator Nichols to be his acting Pro Tempore for this meeting. There were no objections from the Senate. Senator Nichols discussed Parlimentary Procedure and asked the Senate to learn the rules. V. Executive Board Nominations 1. Introduction of Eric Emerson to Judicial Council 2. Introduction of Robert Cherhoniak to Judicial Council VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director introduced himself and gave a brief picture of what his job entails. Hendrick is also the Vice President of the national American Student Association. He will be attending their conference in Washington, D.C. this week. Andrew Goldengraus, representative from the Pro Peace organization addressed the Senate and discussed their nationwide march to protest Global Nuclear practices. Goldengraus would like to see the support of the Student Government A representative from the Art Club addressed the Senate and introduced their group. The President of the Graduate Student Association addressed the Senate and expressed his good will. Tom Muir, Organizations Board Chairman discussed the upcoming Christmas Fair. Ron Zayas, Publications Board Chairman discussed the proposed Media Board and the assistance from the professors. Zayas also brought up the dismissal of a professor and would like to see the students take a stand to keep the professor. Greg Dorchak, Editor of the Yellin* Rebel announced their can food drive. John Novak, E&P Director discussed the Rocky Horror Picture Show and the excellent turnout. Star Trek week will begin, next week and James Doohan (Scotty) will be speaking. Nancy Clark, CSUN Business Manager explained the transfers on the Agenda and went over budgets. Jeff Chadwell, Elections Board representative announced that their board will be cleaning up the elections rules and policies. VII. Old Business There was no old business. VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations No action was taken. B. Introduction of OPI Operating Policy This item was introduced. C. Nominations to Bylaws Committee Senator Lieberman nominated Senators' Spicer, Zayas, Dixon, Chadwell and student at large, Kirk Hendrick , Sean Kelleher and Varona as Chair. Senator Swanson nominated Tom Muir. Senate Meeting 16-1 November 7, 1985 - 3 - D. Transfer of $2206.45 of cash and budget authority from 902 account (Organizat ions Board) to 906 account (Contingency)• Senator Nichols moved to approve. Senator Spicer seconded. Tom Muir spoke opposed as the Organizations Christmas Fair will need funding. Senator Nichols, also Appropriations Board Chairman explained to the Senate the situation that our budgets are in. Nancy Clark also explained the budgets. Several Senators questioned the accounts and whether or not the Yell could continue to print. Nancy Clark explained the problems of unemcumbering monies and the Universities policies. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 4 opposed (Swanson, Larson, Adams, and Novak) and 0 abstaining. E. Transfer of $8000 of cash from 906 account (Contingency) to 905 account (Yellin' Rebel). Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Nichols seconded. The motion carried unanimously. IX. Open Discussion Senator Spicer introduced an item to transfer funds- $16.00 from (908) Intramurals to (902) Organizations. Transfer $984.00 from (912) Office of Public Information to (902) Organizations. Ron Zayas discussed a resolution to keep Dr. McConnell. Senator Nichols announced that he will be introducing a bill to require Senators to serve at 3 CSUN functions. Senate President Varona announced that Sean Kelleher, CSUN President and Dave Penczek, Student Services Director are out of town for conferences sponsored by the Moyer Student Union. John Novak, clarified the Comp list for Senators and Directors. Senators have 2 guests. Directors have 2 guests and the Executive Board receives 4 guests. X. Adjournment Senate President Varona adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Senate President Senate Secretary