Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, July 28, 2003

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President STUDENT SENATE MEETING 33-23 MONDAY, JULY 28, 2003 MSU 201, 4:00PM I. CALL TO ORDER SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA calls the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. II. ROLL CALL Present Jessica Zarndt Rachael Wagner Peter Goatz Nikki Flintier Ryan Cianci Chester Corpuz Josh Goihl Mark Ulep Kevin Mullinax Holly NYE Lisa Soldano Aaron Arneson Dustin Crawford Sherrelle Blood Gina Marie Nissen Betty Thompson Eric Anderson Anisa Izzolo Jeff Long Jesse Taylor Joshua Greenrock Jeanine Tegano Laurie Evans Angela Powers Absent Sherry Snyder (Excused) Nicole Sunstrom (Excused) E. Faon Cobb (Excused) Nick Heeg (Excused) III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT MORADKHAN announced that on July 18 there was a meeting held with the Director of Entertainment and Programming and E-board. Also, she spoke about the North filed. She wants to address the issues of the impact putting CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 trailers on the North field. This will affect the students of the residence halls, and CSUN, as well as the marching band. She gave the floor to Ryan Wiggins. He wanted to give the views of band members. Monica wants to make sure that she has the full support of CSUN. The North field is all that we have left. RYAN WIGGINS introduced himself and said thanks for opportunity to speak. He is a drum major and student leader. He is here representing the students of the marching band and their feelings on the relocation of their practices to a different field. He stated that the students in the marching band deserve a permanent field. Marching band is a course that UNLV students register for, and pay for, and it is a requirement for some students. The North Filed is our classroom. The North Field has everything that the marching band needs. Changing the field that the band marches on poses a health risk for students because of the lack of shade. Students cannot be in the sun for hours on end. They need the shade to protect instruments. The metal can get so hot they can burn. Restrooms will be necessary as well, and "Porta-Potties" are not ok. These students deserve access to an indoor, air conditioned restroom. Storage is also needed to keep personal belongings safe. For example, students in classes in the CBC do not leave their personal belongings in the hallway, so why should we? We need a designated storage spaces. All of these factors could cause loosing numbers in the marching band and hurt the performance aspect. Administration has asked music department to pay for these things. If the marching band was provided with these facilities, and minimal administrative support, we could do something about this change. Please support all efforts to keep the North Field. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT MORADKHAN said that there were several things discussed, like alternate locations for trailers. Some of the suggestions were the current softball field parking lot, or by the English department. Another suggestion was to save water and put the trailers on some unused and unnecessary grass. Money is an issue. She's asked for a quote on how much it would cost to move the trailers and not have them on the North Field. She is going to send a letter to Dr. Harter. Also, we want a separate business manager. This would only affect our budget by $16,000. Our Business Manager is shared with the Rebel Yell. CSUN pays for 2/3 of the Business Manager's salary, and his time is often occupied working on things for the Rebel Yell, rather than on CSUN things. She met with Fred Albrick, and spoke to him about all students attending athletic events. She wants to make sure that all students, full and part time get into our athletic departments for free. STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE BROWDER said that the Photo Boards will cost about $1700 in order to be redone. You'll see it on the next agenda. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA said that Wednesday night he will be taking down the computers in the CSUN office. They will be out of commission until August 9th. He said that Senators may use his computer if he's here. Also, you can use the computers on the second floor of the union. There sill be a very short senate meeting on Monday August 4th, at 4PM. The Directors won't be there. It will be very cut and dry. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ said that SENATOR MULLINAX and DIRECTOR TEGANO will be drafting a resolution about the North Field and if you have input, please see us. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 33-22 SENATOR FLINNER moves to table approval of the minutes until the next meeting. Seconded by SENATOR GOEHL. Motion tabled unanimously. VI. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports SENATOR CIANCI reported for the Bylaws Committee and said that if there are any new bylaws on the table, he's not sure of what they are, and if he doesn't receive them by Monday, they will have to be resubmitted. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA asked Senator Cianci to send out a Yahoo Reminder. SENATOR CIANCI stated that this was the reminder. SENATOR FLINNER said that the Campus Safety and Awareness Committee needs to meet next week Wednesday or Thursday. B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Reports SENATOR ZARNDT enters at 4:12 PM. BUSINESS MANAGER HILL passed out the Rebel Yell Budget, and stated that it is part of his responsibility to inform the senate of that budget. On the front, is the estimated budget. They should end up with roughly $5,000 left over. On back is how they finished for the fiscal year 2003. They should decrease by and increase by _. D. Directors' Reports CSUN Service Director - ANISSAIZZOLO said that the recognition packet is up to 15 pages, not only seven. They will be out in August. Thanks to Senator Wagner for getting back to me. Please write down information of the people I need to contact if you are in a club or organization that I may not be aware of. I want to make sure no one misses out this summer. I am still updating files. I'm trying to clean out old organizations. I am trying to get better acquainted with SIA. I went on a tour today, and met a candidate. I am thinking about having big calendars in the MSU and CBC with information about what is going on with different clubs and organizations on campus. There is a mandatory organization meeting on Saturday, September 20th, at noon, and also on Thursday October _. One person from each organization is required to be there. Also, Happy belated birthday to Senator Cianci. Entertainment and Programming Director - JEFF LONG said that he had a tailgate planned, then Kenny called and said that the game was changed. Now, we are doing the tailgate on Friday, not Saturday. The new tailgate will have performances by "Happy Camper" and "Yellow Card," then, after the tailgate "Loveshack" an 80's cover band will be performing. At the first day tailgate, there will be free cell phones, as well as information tables. What I need is help from you guys, please be there to represent CSUN. There will be free burritos. Also, "Oozeball" is set for September 13th and there will be three reggae bands performing because that worked out last year. The Thursday before "Oozeball" we'll have free food from Applebee's, and time to socialize, like a meet and greet. We'll be promoting all of this at the tailgate on the 1st day of school. Office of Student Information Director - JESSE TAYLOR said that the website is still under development. Thanks to everyone for their biographies. And to answer the question, no, I haven't written my own yet. Also, Rebel Yell ads are due Friday, so at least give your information to me by Thursday. I got a quote on flags for what we do during the year. Also, the server proposal has had lots of hiccups with buying. I hope to have it taken care of by next week. SENATOR CORPUZ enters at 4:25 PM. SENATOR WAGNER asked if CSUN is allowed to use Pida Plaza for advertising and promoting because that's a central sign, so can CSUN use it? DIRECTOR TAYLOR said that he has been told several things, yes, no, maybe... Rebel Radio Director -JOSHUA GREENROCK said that he has been working on the logo for Rebel Radio, and it is done. The technical advisor comes back today, and they are still working on licensing. The website should be up this weekend. He is also ordering T-shirts and a banner for Rebel Radio. Nick Mojave will be the news and sports guy. Their first interview will be with "Limp Bizkit" or "Good Charlotte." If the licensing is not completed by the first week of school, we'll talk about what we can, like promoting the station, and what activities are coming up at school. Nevada Student Affairs - JEANINE TEGANO said that she will be having a meeting tomorrow to talk about voter registration issues. Also, the SAA elections event is tentatively scheduled for 11:30 on Tues September 23rd. She is considering maybe having it in the amphitheater instead of the MSU. She wants to have the people running for positions, walking around and talking to people. There will possibly be some food or music. Also, hiring my assistant on the agenda was tabled. I've accepted a lot of people for my research board. My email is fixed, and then not working, and then working again. So, I'll get back to you soon about my research board. I've had students come up to me with some scheduling conflicts about going to the Board of Regents meeting. I'm going to talk to E-board about what students need, but it was nice to have those students come up to me, and that they felt comfortable enough to know that if they need representation, they can go to us, as directors. I am working on possible voter registration with Greek/IFC organizations. And just to update everyone, after $450,000 and two special sessions, the budget was passed. So, education in our state is funded now. Also, I will be leaving early today because I'm working at 5:00, and I'm not just rude. Elections Director - LAURIE EVANS said that she had a meeting with Tom and with Joe from Clark County. He left last year pretty upset, so I called and said I wanted to get together and, things went really well. We have reservations done for voting booths and 99% of them will be electronic. Also I talked to Nick Christiansen, and I know that last year radios were ordered and it was kind of a waste of money. If you have suggestions, let me know. Also, I have the final brochure, so if you approve it today, it will be to the printer tomorrow. Also, I'll be having my first meeting next week, so if you're interested, let me know about what works best for you. I have reserved a whole week before elections for tents and tables. I am working with Director Tegano. And, if any of you can help me out with building posting information to go in packets, please let me know. I have 15 pages done, and the packets should be done by the end of next week. Publications Director - ANGELA POWERS said that she is working on four different things. One, is her assistant director, who has a test at 5pm, so he'll be leaving early. Two, is that we are trying to deplete our 4000 copies of the Vegus Nerve Issue 1. I hope to include 3500 copies on August 11th in the orientation packets. Three, is that the Featurette is on the agenda. The only changes that have been made are the front and back cover, so please look at and approve it. And finally, once it's approved, I'm looking at publication of some submissions in the Rebel Yell, hopefully for a summer issue publication, and the second week of September as well. E. Liaison Reports Greek Advisory Myke Minnich said that he had nothing to report, but to answer Monica's question from last week, yes, sororities are allowed to have booths at orientation. Multicultural Student Affairs No Report Residence Hall Association No Report Student Athletics No Report Student Body President's Advisory Committee JESSICA ADLER stated that although I have only been in the position for one week, it's been productive. They have two chair positions filled. Also, the College Council is open. Also, anyone who wants to be on the councils, please let me or Monica know. I sent out a memo about the President's Advisory Committee publications, and there's been a lapse of time, so I am trying to pick up the pieces, and get a newsletter ready for orientation. I Have to have it in by Aug 8th so, I'm hoping for the best. Please join the councils if you're interested, I'm excited about this position, and I'm looking forward to a very productive fall semester. Student Health Advisory Committee No Report ROTC No Report LAB No Report SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA talked about "Leadershape" where 63 people got together, to focus on truth, and I really think that anyone who has the opportunity should definitely go to "Leadershape." It was amazing. Thank you for letting me go. It was amazing. Also, I will be glad to show any of you the pictures later. VII. PUBLIC COMMENT VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ motions to move out of the order of the day to New Business, Action Item: K. Seconded by SENATOR GOIHL. Motion passes. SENATOR FLINNER was opposed. A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the Vagus Nerve. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. SENATOR CIANIC motions to remove from table and approve. Seconded by SENATOR FLINNER. SENATOR WAGNER expressed her concerns about the cover of the Vagus Nerve. She stated that as an opinion coming from student government, its not an attractive cover. I wouldn't want to look at that. I'd like to see something more tactful. I understand being open minded, but I represent 900 students that wouldn't want to look at that. For a pamphlet that's going out to new students, it should be something more tactful that doesn't portray the bad side of Las Vegas. Motion passes. Opposed by SENATOR WAGNER, SENATOR ANDERSON, and SENATOR BLOOD. B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of one student to serve on the Judicial Council. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ motions to remove item from table. Seconded by SENATOR CORPUZ. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ nominates Amy McSherry. AMY MCSHERRY accepts nominateion. Seconded by SENATOR ARNESON. Nominations closed. SENATOR FLINNER motions to allow the candidate to speak for no more than one minute, followed by discussion, followed by question and answer, followed by a roll call vote. Seconded by SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR MULLINAX requests that the candidate be allowed to speak for two minutes. SENATOR FLINNER amends her request to allow the candidate to speak for two minutes, rather than just one. Seconded by SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR GOIHL motions to table the item until he is able to see her application. Seconded by SENATOR CIANCI. Motion fails. SENATOR GOIHL and SENATOR FLINNER abstain. CANDIDATE MCSHERRY spoke and said that she is a Senior and involved in the Honors college. She is working towards an Economic and Marketing dual degree. She works full time. She is possibly going to law school. She would like to serve on the judicial council and be able to come to a conclusion. She has read the constitution, and a friend of hers is on the council. She is trying to be more outgoing, and she used to debate in high school. SENATOR NISSEN asked if she would have an adequate amount of time to devote to being on the judicial council. CANDIDATE MCSHERRY said that she knows it will only require her time once or twice a month, and although she's working full time, she's able to make up time at work whenever. She said that she will have no problem for the time requirement. No discussion. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA asked Justice Chapel to swear in the appointed justice. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA asked for a Roll Call vote. GOATZ ZARNDT WAGNER FLINNER CIANCI CORPUZ GOIHL ULEP MULLINAX NYE SOLDANO ARNESON CRAWFORD BLOOD NISSEN THOMPSON ANDERSON Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Abstain SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ motions to move out of the order of the day to New Business Action Item 1. Seconded by SENATOR NISSEN. Motion passes unanimously. C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of two Senators to serve on the Rules and Ethics Committee. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. SENATOR CIANCI motions to remove the item from the table and open the floor to nominations. Seconded by SENATOR FLINNER. Motion passes unanimously. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ moves to strike "two senators" and insert SENATOR CRAWFORD and SENATOR ANDERSON. Also, to Strike "Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz" and insert "E-Board." STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT MORADKHAN calls for Point of Information and said it was submitted by "E-Board" not by "Senator Goatz." SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ moves to amend the item to read that it was submitted by "E-Board," not himself. Amendment passes. SENATOR FLINNER and SENATOR NISSEN abstain. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA asks if both candidates accept their nominations. SENATOR CRAWFORD said he accepts. SENATOR ANDERSON said he accepts. SENATOR NISSEN asks who submitted these. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA said that Senate President Pro Tempore Goatz did. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT MORADKAHN said that there will be another opening in two weeks. Motion passes. SENATOR ANDERSON and SENATOR FLINNER abstain. D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of two students to serve as a Senator for the College of Student Development. As submitted by Senate President Amesquita. SENATOR ANDERSON motions to remove from the table. Seconded by SENATOR GOIHL. Item is removed from the table. SENATOR FLINNER moves to approve. Seconded by SENATOR CIANCI. SENATOR CINACI moves to amend the item by striking "two students" and inserting "David Langhaim." Seconded by SENATOR ANDERSON. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT MORADKHAN said that point of information, you have to open the floor to nominations. Motion passes. Opposed by SENATOR ANDERSON and SENATOR FLINNER. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ moves to strike "Discussion/ Approval" and insert "Nomination/Election." Seconded by SENATOR GOIHL. The amendment passes unanimously. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA asked if there were any further nominations. There were none and nominations were closed. SENATOR CORPUZ asked if there were one or two candidates. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA said that there are two seats open, and there are still applications out. SENATOR WAGNER moves to allow the candidate to speak for two minutes, followed by question and answer, followed by discussion, followed by a majority vote. Seconded by SENATOR SOLDANO. SENATOR ULEP leaves at 5:13. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA asked CANDIDATE LANGHAIM to please approach the podium. CANDIDATE LANGHAIM said that he is running for the open seat in the college of student development. In the fall of 2002, there were under under 20,000 students at UNLV. That's 20,000 students represented by the senators here. I hope to represent those students who may lack immediate direction. I spoke to Anne Lyham. She introduced me to the career center, and the career fair, used to match students to majors available at UNLV and careers in the future. I know that it is quite daunting to not know what you want to do. A little direction helps. You all know the choices you make effect your life, your family, and your happiness, and I want to help. SENATOR MULLINAX asked how many credits CANDIDATE LANGHAIM has. CANDIDATE LANGHAIM said that he has 16 credits. SENATOR WAGNER asked if he had read the constitution and the bylaws. CANDIDATE LANGHAIM said yes. CANDIDATE LANGHAIM gets the seat. SENATOR FLINNER abstains. JUSTICE CHAPEL swears in SENATOR LANGHAIM. E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of one (1) Senator to serve on the Rules and Ethics committee for the remainder of the session. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. Item was ruled out of order because it was a duplicate. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Heather Ratigan to serve as the Nevada Student Affairs Assistant Director. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. Item was ruled out of order. B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Ea Madrigal to serve as the CSUN Services Assistant Director. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Goatz. Item was ruled out of order. C. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Eric Guideng to serve as the Rebel Radio Director. As submitted by Senate President Pro- Tempore Goatz. Item was ruled out of order. D. Action Item: Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Justin George to serve as the Assistant Publications Director. As submitted by Executive Board. SENATE PRESIDENT GOATZ moves to approve. Seconded by SENATOR SOLDANO. SENATOR FLINNER asked if it was necessary to put a term ending date? SENATE PRESIDENET AMESQUITA said that it is not necessary, but that she could. SENATOR FLINNER moves to insert "ending April 30th, 2004." Seconded by SENATOR ZARNDT. Amendment passes. SENATOR BLOOD abstains. Motion passes unanimously. E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Jake Bryant to serve as the Rebel Radio Production Director. As submitted by Executive Board. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ moves to approve and gives the floor to STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT CHRISTIANSEN. STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT CHRISTIANSEN said that the item should read "as Rebel Radio Programming Assistant" not "Rebel Radio Production Director." SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ motions to amend the item to read "Rebel Radio Programming Assistant" not "Rebel Radio Production Director." Seconded by SENATOR ARNESON. Amendment passes unanimously. Motion passes unanimously. F. Action Item: Nomination/ Election of four Senators to sit on the bylaws committee. As submitted by Senator Cianci. SENATOR CIANCI moves to remove the item from the table and open the floor to nominations. Seconded by SENATOR BLOOD. Motion passes unanimously. SENATOR BLOOD nominates SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR ARNESON accepts the nomination. Seconded by SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR BLOOD nominates SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR ANDERSON accepts the nomination. Seconded by SENATOR LANGHAIM. SENATOR SOLDANO nominates SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ accepts the nomination. Seconded by SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR FLINNER nominates SENATOR THOMPSON. SENATOR THOMPSON accepts the nomination.l Seconded by SENATOR CORPUZ. SENATOR ANDERSON nominates SENATOR LANGHAIM. SENATOR LANGHAIM accepts the nomination. Seconded by SENATOR BLOOD. SENATOR BLOOD nominates SENATOR NISSEN. SENATOR NISSEN accepts the nomination. Seconded by SENATOR ARNESON. Nominations are closed. SENATOR FLINNER calls Point of Order, and said that there is no limit of how many people can be on a committee, so why put a limit of four on it at all? SENATOR CIANCI says he wants to keep it small, and he doesn't want whole senate there. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA asks how the senate wants to proceed. SENATOR NYE asks how many senators are nominated. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA said six. SENATOR ARNESON pointed out that senators are required to sit on two committees, and wanted to know how many committees each of the senators is on now. SENATOR CIANCI said that there are currently five people on the committee, and he only wants to add four more. He wants to reduce the number to seven eventually. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA called for a point of information, and asked how many will be on it after Senator Zarndt leaves. SENATOR CIANCI said 8 total, with the four added today. SENATOR WAGNER moves to do a roll call vote. Seconded by SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR WAGNER wanted to know how all of these people are only on one committee. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA said that boards are considered as a committee, so, if we go back thru, then people are on more than one. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ said that the new boards are not up SENATOR MULLINAX said that he thinks it's a good idea to have people with experience on the bylaws board. SENATOR WAGNER said that she thinks it's a good idea to get new people in there. It's a good foundation. SENATOR BLOOD said that the bylaws committee helped her when she was new. SENATOR FLINNER said that the more you know, the better it is for you, and that I know what I know because I was on the committee with Powell for 4 months. That's how I know what I know. SENATOR ARNESON asked why this is even on the agenda if it's supposed to be kept small. SENATOR CIANCI said that it has been hard to get quorum sometimes. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA motions for a roll call vote? Motion passes unanimously. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ voted for SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR ZARNDT voted for SENATOR ARNESON, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR WAGNER voted for SENATOR ARNESON, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR FLINNER voted for SENATOR THOMPSON, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR CIANCI voted for SENATOR GOATZ, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR ARNESON and SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR CORPUZ voted for SENATOR GOATZ, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR GOIHL voted for SENATOR THOMPSON, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR MULLINAX voted for SENATOR ANDERSON, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR NYE voted for SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR THOMPSON. SENATOR SOLDANO voted for SENATOR ANDERSON, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR ARNESON abstained. SENATOR CRAWFORD voted for SENATOR CRAWFORD, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR BLOOD voted for SENATOR GOATZ, SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR THOMPSON voted for SENATOR THOMPSON, SENATOR LAINGHAM, and SENATOR ANDERSON. SENATOR ANDERSON voted for SENATOR ANDERSON, SENATOR ARNESON, SENATOR LANGHAIM, and SENATOR NISSEN. SENATOR LANGHAIM voted for SENATOR ANDERSON, SENATOR ARNESON, SENATOR LANGHAIM and SENATOR GOATZ. SENATOR NISSEN voted for SENATOR NISSEN, SENATOR ARNESON, SENATOR ANDERSON, and SENATOR GOATZ. SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA announced that the four open positions will go to SENATOR ARNESON, SENATOR ANDERSON, SENATOR LANGHAIM, and SENATOR NISSEN. G. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Senate Bill 20- referring to the rules and ethics committee. As submitted by Senator Cianci. See attachment 33-23.01. SENATOR CIANCI motions to remove the item from the table and to commit it to bylaws. Seconded by SENATOR GOIHL. Motion passes unanimously. H. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Senate Bill 15- referring to Merit Pay. As submitted by Senator Cianci. See attachment 33-23.02. SENATOR CIANCI moves to approve. Seconded by SENATOR FLINNER. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ said that he's not in favor of it. He used to be, but now, he's not. He doesn't want CSUN to be obligated to going above and beyond the call of duty. He said that we shouldn't reward people monetarily. SENATOR CIANCI said that this is new, not an amendment. SENATOR FLINNER said that she thinks we should only allow the senate and E-board to be able to award merit pay if they see fit. They have to determine what the call of duty is, and this is just to make sure that we have the right to do it. SENATOR CIANCI said that this item passed unanimously in the committee. SENATOR WAGNER said I agree with Senator Goatz. I see problems with Merit Pay, like creating a formula. I'd rather receive a pat on the back. The extra money is subjective, and left up to people to decide what above and beyond is. SENATOR LANGHAIM asked what in the past has been considered above and beyond? SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA said that it was defined as a really good job. Like, if someone did awesome with this or that, it has been subjective, and it has been controversial. Last year, there were evaluations, we had them every month, and Merit Pay was based on that. SENATOR NISSEN said that she likes a set $200 limit. Evaluations are a good way to do it. We have friends in the senate, and it's hard to judge like, why him not her? Maybe it would be better if more than one person did the evaluations. SENATOR BLOOD said that this is just adding a limit, and making the system less controversial. Merit Pay has to pass legislative and executive branch. It's giving structure to the system. SENATOR CORPUZ said that merit pay may be given to senators too? SENATE PRESIDENT AMESQUITA said yes, as it stands. Yes, any CSUN officials. SENATOR ZARNDT recommended to amend the item to read "non paid" before CSUN official. Seconded by SENATOR ARNESON. SENATOR CRAWFORD said he disagrees. For example, if you're an assistant director, there's a $50 limit. SENATOR ARNESON asked if the bylaw could be waived. SENATOR CIANCI said that it could waived only as a whole. SENATOR ANDERSON said that he would like to see an amendment to stop merit pay all together. SENATOR WAGNER wants to send it back to the bylaws committee. She wants them to take time, and clearly define merit pay rules, also now there are more members on the committee. She wants to have a new piece of legislation. She wants it to be done right the first time. SENATOR FLINNER agrees with Senator Wagner. She also feels, that at this point, they should strike section III B about merit pay. SENATOR CRAWFORD suggests that it be sent back to bylaws committee so we're better off to consider it here. We're never going to get it perfect in everyone's eyes. Ill B is crucial. When considering merit pay, also consider what money people already get. SENATOR CIANCI said for those of you who don't wan it, period, then if you don't approve this, anyone can get any pay, at any time for anything. This is structured and not ambiguous. At least this is between. I don't agree with inserting "non-paid." SENATOR BLOOD wants it sent to bylaws committee. She wants to have this item be more effective. There are no time constraints in the committee meeting. SENATOR NISSEN wants to know why merit pay has been awarded in past to directors and assistant directors are hardly getting paid. SENATOR ZARNDT withdraws SENATOR ARNESON withdraws. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ thinks it should be abolished. Also, if this is passed as Senator Cianci says, it's only for the interim, but it would usually end up staying. Also, merit pay is usually awarded at the end of a person's term. So, there's no hurry. Also, under this, justices could be paid. Bribery? SENATOR ARNESON moves to commit to bylaws. Seconded by SENATOR ZARNDT. SENATOR CRAWFORD says why don't we just work thru it now? SENATOR WAGNER said that in the legislature it goes back, and then it is looked at. Send it back, do it right. SENATOR LANGHAIM said that's legislative process. Take it back and think about it. SENATOR CIANCI calls the questioin Seconded by SENATOR FLINNER. The question is called unanimously. Item is committed to bylaws. Opposed were SENATOR GOATZ, SENATOR CRAWFORD, SENATOR SOLDANO, and SENATOR CIANCI. Item is committed to bylaws. I. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Senate Bill 18- referring to Senators who are Directors or chairs of CSUN Departments. As submitted by Senator Cianci. See attachment 33-23.03. SENATOR CIANCI moves to table the item. Seconded by SENATOR GOIHL. SENATOR CIANCI calls POI and informs the senate that he would like to table the item because the bylaw that was changed is pending merit pay bylaws. Item tabled unanimously. J. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Senate Bill 19- referring to Executive Board Right to Dismiss. As submitted by Senator Cianci. See attachment 33-23.04. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GOATZ moves to approve. Seconded by SENATOR SOLDANO Motion passes unanimously. K. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of an amount $4,500.00 to be paid to UNLV Sports Marketing for student giveaways. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 Office of Student Information (Sports Marketing) account. See attachment 33-