Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 03, 2004

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Office of the Senate President Michael J. Amesquita Jr. CSUN SENATE MEETING 34-19 MONDAY, MAY 3, 2004 MSU 201, 6PM Ryan Cianci I. CALL TO ORDER Senate President Pro Tempore II. IV. Liberal Arts Nikki Flintier Education Chester Corpuz Business Kevin Mutlinax Fine Arts Lisa Soldano Health Science T. Dustin Crawford Sciences Betty Thompson * • Education Nick Heeg Hotel Administration Christina Cazares Engineering Krista Donnelly Business Bradley Mayer Business Trina Santiago Business Shane Sumner Business Timothy Friedlieh Fine Arts Katherine MacDonald Hotel Administration Fredrick Conway Liberal Arts Henry Jimenez Liberal Arts Sean Holmquist Urban Affairs Adriel Espinoza Health Sciences Ender Austin Student Development Sang Lee Student Development Emily Zander Urban Affairs Adrian Juarta Engineering ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLIGANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes are submitted for approval: 34-18 REPORTS A. Liaison Reports i. Greek Advisory ii. Multicultural Student Affairs iii. Residence Hall Association iv. Student Athletics v. Student Body President's Advisory Council vi. Student Health Advisory Committee vii. ROTC viii. Leadership Advisory Board B. Senate Committee Reports C. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports D. Business Manager Report E. Rebel Yell Report VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS VII. PUBLIC COMMENT VIII. UNFINSHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Approval of the Rebel Yell's Articles of Incorporation. As submitted by Senate President Pro-Tempore Cianci. (See attachment 34.17.01). B. Action Item: Election of one (1) member of CSUN Student Government to serve as the representative to the Leadership Advisory Board at UNLV. As submitted by Senator Donnelly on behalf of Senate President Amesquita. (See attachment 34.15.01). CONSOLIDATED STUGENTS I» UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702)^95-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 C. Action Item: Approval of Executive Board stipends. CSUN Student Body President monthly stipend of $1,050.00 per month, and a forty-two (42) credit fee waiver. CSUN Student Body Vice President monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month, and a forty-two (42) credit fee waiver, and the CSUN Student Body Senate President monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month, and a forty-two (42) credit fee waiver. To be effective May 1, 2004. Salary cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 and FY 05 Wages account. Fee Waivers cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 and FY 05 Voluntary Transfers (Fee Waivers) account. As submitted by Senator Cianci on behalf of the Executive Board. D. Action Item: Approval of $500.00 per month plus a twenty-four (24) credit fee waiver to be divided equally for the fall and spring semesters for the CSUN Student Body Vice President Pro-Tempore. To be effective May 1, 2004. Salary cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03- 04 and FY 05 Wages account. Fee Waivers cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 and FY 05 Voluntary Transfers (Fee Waivers) account. As submitted by Senator Cianci on behalf of the Executive Board. E. Action Item: Approval of $500.00 per month plus a twenty-four (24) credit fee waiver to be divided equally for the fall and spring semesters for the CSUN Student Body Senate President Pro-Tempore. To be effective May 1, 2004. Salary cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03- 04 and FY05 Wages account. Fee Waivers cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 and FY05 Voluntary Transfers (Fee Waivers) account. As submitted by Senator Cianci on behalf of the Executive Board. F. Action Item: Approval of CSUN fee waivers for the academic year 2004-2005. Executive Board fee Waivers to be distributed in accordance with the CSUN Constitution, Article V, Section I. Estimated costs in the amount of $46,000.00 to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY05 Voluntary Transfers account. As submitted by Senator Cianci on behalf of the Executive Board. G. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill 34-07, which proposes forming a conference board committee. As proposed by Senator MacDonald in conjunction with President Moradkhan. (See attachment 34.18.01). H. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill 34-08, which proposes changes to Senate Bylaw 6. As submitted by Senator Soldano. (See attachment 34.18.02). I. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill 34-09, which proposes changes to Senate Bylaw 59. As submitted by Senator Soldano. (See attachment 34.18.03). J. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $750.00 to be paid to Lee Ryan Miller for a book signing and lecture. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 NSA (Lecture Series) account. As submitted by Senator Soldano. K. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the UNLV Tennis Club for equipment. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.04). L. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority for Rock-a-thon. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.05). M. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Alpha Tau Omega for Easter egg hunt. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.06). N. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to ACI student chapter (American Concrete). Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.07). O. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to American Institute of Architecture students. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.08). P. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to AITP for Meet the firms night, event supplies, and workshops. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.09). Q. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Christian Challenge. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.10). R. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $320.00 to be paid to Economic Society for web page and flyers. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.11). S. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Elements hip hop Club break dance competition, talent showcase, and art exhibition. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.12). T. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Filipino American Student Association for Sportsfest. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.13). U. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Hillel for Israel Fair. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.14). V. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $237.14 to be paid to International Club for Welcome reception. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.15). W. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Kappa Sigma for monthly magazine. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.16). X. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Lambda Chi Alpha for Rock-a-Thon and Watermelon bust. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.17). Y. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Las Vegas Millennium Leo Club. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.18). Z. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $290.00 to be paid to M.E.Ch.A. for national conference. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.19). AA. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to OCF for informational books. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.20). BB. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Phi Alpha Delta for appliances, papers, and pre-law conference. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.21). CC. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Professional Golf Management Student Association for banners. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.22). DD. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Public Relations Student Society of America. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.23). EE. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Rebel Taekwondo for t-shorts. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.24). FF.Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Society of Exploration Geophysicists for polo shirts, food and drink, lodging, and travel expenses. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.25). GG. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Society of Women Engineers for start up costs. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.26). HH. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to SOL for the Latino Enrichment Conference. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.27). II. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to UNLV College Libertarians for newspaper and tunnel of government oppression. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.28). 5 J J. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to UNLV Cricket Club for bats, mat, cricket balls, and protective gear. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.29). KK. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to UNLV Geoscience club for beverages and ice, guest speakers, t-shirts, hats, and field trips. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.30). LL. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to UNLV men's Volleyball Club for NIRSA tournament. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.31). MM. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to UNLV Young Latino Democrats for t-shirts, banners, and publication. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. (See attachment 34.18.32). NN. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Zeta Beta Tau for ZBT-Tahiti. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.33). OO. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Adrian Empire, INC/Albion for publications, booth space, and food. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Services (Funding Requests) account. As submitted by Senator Corpuz. (See attachment 34.18.34). PP. Action Item: Approval of one (1) CSUN member to serve as the Senate Secretary for a term ending April 30, 2005. As submitted by Senator Cianci on behalf of Senate President Amesquita. QQ. Action Item: Approval of a $8.00 per hour salary to be paid to the Senate Secretary plus a twelve (12) credit fee waiver divided equally between the fall and spring semesters. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 02-03 Wages and the Voluntary Transfer (Fee Waivers) account. As submitted by Senate President Amesquita. RR. Action Item: Approval of a three (3) credit fee waiver to be paid to Office of Student Information Assistant Director Kurtis Kopf. Costs to 6 be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY03-04 Senate Discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Soldano. IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD SUMMATIONS X. GOOD OF THE SENATE XI. 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, and the Classroom Building Complex [DENT iviiv_, ii/\i>i > j . n MESQU IT A, JR. SENAT^SECRETARY PETER J. GOATZ 7 Title 5 - UCCSN Governing Documents Chapter 22 REBEL YELL OPERATING POLICY Section I. Name and Purpose A. The Rebel Yell is the official student newspaper of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Its purpose is to serve as a source of information for the university community and provide a published forum for students, faculty, and staff. It also provides a learning laboratory for students interested in practicing journalistic skills. B. The Rebel Yell operates as an independent organization. Senate Resolution 23-02 (revised 2/13/95 at Senate meeting 25-09) separated the Rebel Yell from Student Government (CSUN). Responsibility has been delegated from the University and Community College System of Nevada through the University President to the Rebel Yell Editor in Chief and the Rebel Yell Advisory Board. Section II. Rebel Yell Advisory Board A. The Rebel Yell Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") is to advise, support, counsel and ensure that the responsibilities of the Rebel Yell are met. The Board will also be responsible for appointing the Editor in Chief each spring. B. Official advisory authority shall be vested in the Board. The Board shall consist of: ® Five undergraduate students 1. to be elected during the CSUN Executive Board General elections 2. who do not receive salary, stipend, and/or fee waivers from CSUN Student Government or the Rebel Yell newspaper. Excluded from this are independent service providers. 3. the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board will be selected from these students 4. in the event of a vacancy, the Board shall appoint a student to fill any seat • One CSUN Senator (to be selected by the CSUN Senate). • One Rebel Yell representative (selected by the Rebel Yell Editor in Chief). a One faculty/staff member from the University News and Publications Office and or Office of Marketing and Public Relations. ® One faculty member from the Greenspun School of Communications (chosen by the Director of the Greenspun School of Communications). ® Two outside news media professionals (to be selected by the Advisory Board). C. Additionally, the Rebel Yell Business Manager, the Rebel Yell Faculty Advisor and the Rebel Yell Editor in Chief shall serve as non-voting members of the Board. a. The Faculty Advisor shall be a member of the full-time faculty of the University, and shall be appointed and have an annual contract approved by the Rebel Yell Advisory Board upon a simple majority vote. The Faculty Advisor's performance and contract shall be reviewed by the Board on an annual basis, following a report by the Editor in Chief. A monthly stipend for the Faculty Advisor is to be encumbered from the Rebel Yell's Professional Salary budget and shall be approved annually by the Advisory Board. The Faculty Advisor shall not be considered an employee of the Rebel Yell, and shall answer exclusively to the Advisory Board. The Faculty Advisor may be dismissed for cause upon a simple majority vote by the Board. D. A quorum of voting members will be necessary for any actions to be voted on by the Board. A quorum for this Board shall consist of 50% plus one of the current voting members. E. The Board will select a Chair for the committee from among its current student members. The Chair shall retain voting power and break the vote in the event of a tie. F. The Board shall approve the annual budget for the Rebel Yell each spring. G. The Board shall approve the stipend amounts for all positions, including the Editor in Chiefs. Section III. Financial Line of Authority A. The Rebel Yell shall receive 8.7% of the student fee revenue allocated to Student Government throughout the entire fiscal year. B. The Rebel Yell Editor in Chief, shall determine financial expenditures for the newspaper, consistent with university policy and good financial practice. Any expenditure greater than $500 will need the Board's approval. C. Documents authorizing expenditures are required to be signed by both the Editor in Chief and the Business Manager or a designee for each. D. The responsibility of the Rebel Yell Business Manager, with regard to expenditures, shall be limited to ensuring that adequate funds are available to cover the expenditure and that the transaction is consistent with University policy. E. Preparation of the budget shall be the responsibility of the Business Manager. F. At the end of each semester, the Editor in Chief, in conjunction with the Business Manager, shall have authority to declare past due accounts as uncollectible. Large past due accounts (in excess of $100) shall be placed in collection status using current UNLV procedures. G. The Editor in Chief, in conjunction with the Business Manager, shall have authority to declare small accounts payable (not to exceed $10) to be obsolete at the end of each fiscal year provided that the individual cannot be located. Amounts greater than $10 will be carried forward for one fiscal year or until the individual can be located and paid. H. Fee waivers may be authorized for all employees at the discretion of the Rebel Yell Advisory Board. Should any employee receiving fee waivers not complete their entire term, the fee waivers shall be reimbursed based on the percentage of the term completed. Audited, dropped, or failed classes will need to be completely reimbursed. If these monies cannot be collected, a registration hold and/or a hold on graduation will be placed on the student's account. I. Commission rates to be paid for Rebel Yell advertisements will be set by the Board. Commissions paid to advertising representatives will cease the second calendar month after resignation. Section IV. Employment A. All Rebel Yell employees must be: a. Registered students, undergraduate or graduate, of the University of Nevada Las Vegas regardless of race, religion, sex, or political beliefs; b. Enrolled in a minimum of six credits (no consideration shall be given for classes completed during summer session); c. Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0, except for new students, who must be in good standing within their college. d. Employment preference is given to undergraduate students. No more than two (2) graduate students may be employed at the Rebel Yell. B. The employee must work within the framework of the newspaper's goals and policies. C. Individual editors may choose their own writers with approval of the Editor in Chief, but appointments may be overruled in individual cases by a two-thirds majority of the Board. D. Members of student organizations, except student government, may work for the paper at the discretion of the Editor in Chief. Care will be taken by the Editor in Chief to avoid conflict of interest with all organizations. E. Eligibility of staff members as outlined in Paragraph IV A above shall be verified at least quarterly by the Business Manager. F. Each employee is given a job description upon becoming employed at the Rebel Yell. They are expected to know, and be familiar with, all aspects of the contents of that job description. G. Failure to follow the job description will result in one warning. If the problem is not resolved to the Editor in Chiefs satisfaction, it may be discussed with the other editors for suggestions at an editors' meeting, the faculty advisor will be notified of the problem and a second warning will be issued to the employee. If the problem is not rectified immediately, the employee may be dismissed. The Editor in Chief will have the final decision in these matters. H. Authority for hiring and terminating employees is the sole decision of the Editor in Chief. A new employee is given a probation period of 30 days to provide a method of evaluating their performance. Probationary employees are subject to termination without previous warning. I. All editors are expected to attend both staff and editorial meetings. Excused absences will only be tolerated with good reason and on a rare basis. More than three (3) unexcused absences per semester may result in termination. J. Reasons for termination of employment may include, but are not limited to violations of the Student Code of Conduct, as well as: a. Plagiarism. i. as defined by the UNLV Student Code of Conduct, plagiarism shall be treated with the utmost seriousness. If a writer is suspect of plagiarizing an article, or any part of an article, the Board shall decide whether the article or excerpt in question was plagiarized, and advise the Editor in Chief about the sanctions for their action. b. Reporting to work or working under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance without a medical prescription. c. Insubordination or threats made to Rebel Yell employees by any other employee. d. Removing property from the office without following proper checkout procedures. e. Failure to follow job descriptions in part or entirety. f. Failure to turn in assignments, without notice, more than once. g. Payroll tampering or falsifying records. h. Intentionally misusing or damaging newspaper property or the property of another employee. i. Removal of records or unauthorized release of confidential information from the office. j. Nepotism. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REBEL YELL STUDENT NEWSPAPER I. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Government (CSUN) recognizes the Rebel Yell newspaper as an independent publication. The purpose of the Rebel Yell newspaper has been established to maintain an atmosphere of free and responsible journalism. The University and Community College System of Nevada Board of Regents, as the recognizer of the Rebel Yell newspaper bears the responsibility of the paper. Therefore, the University and Community College System of Nevada manages the day-to-day operation of the Rebel Yell through the President of the University, who delegates responsibility to the student editors of the Rebel Yell newspaper. Furthermore, it is understood that the responsibility of this student newspaper shall be governed by the canons of responsible journalism. Let it be further known and stated here that in each issue of the Rebel Yell student newspaper the opinions expressed by its writers are not necessarily those of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the student body, or the Rebel Yell Advisory Board. II. The Rebel Yell newspaper shall be governed by the Rebel Yell Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the "Board"). III. The Board shall consist of the following voting members: • Five (5) undergraduate students. 1) to be elected during the CSUN Executive Board General election 2) who do not receive salary, stipend, and/or fee waivers from CSUN Student Government or the Rebel Yell newspaper. Excluded from this are independent service providers. 3) the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board will be selected from these students 4) in the event of a vacancy, the Board shall appoint a student to fill any seat • One (1) CSUN Senator. , a. The CSUN Senate will appoint the Senate Representative • One (1) Rebel Yell representative. • One (1) faculty/staff member from the University News and Publications Office. • One (1) faculty member from the Greenspun School of Communication. ® Two (2) outside news media professionals. In addition to the voting members, there are three (3) non-voting members: ® Rebel Yell Editor in Chief ® Business Manager ® Faculty Advisor IV. Financial Support a. The Rebel Yell shall receive 8.7% of the student fee revenue allocated to Student Government throughout the entire fiscal year. b. In addition to the funding, CSUN Student Government shall relinquish ownership of all equipment currently in use by the Rebel Yell newspaper. It is understood that the Rebel Yell student newspaper and its Board of Directors are responsible for all maintenance, additions and replacement of this equipment. c. The Rebel Yell shall provide Student Government the space of one full page per week, not to be divided into smaller ad space, to use at Student Government's discretion. V. The Business Manager is required to report the financial situation of the Rebel Yell to the CSUN Senate at the end of each semester. VI. Amendments to this resolution shall require approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board and a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the CSUN Senate. (B/R 6/00) Purpose of the Leadership Advisory Board (L.A.EU To guide recommendations for changes to the leadership curriculum, continue the evolutionary process ot leadership development at UNLV, provide a capstone leadership experience for seasoned student leaders, represent the interests of various student constituencies as they apply to leadership, and disseminate funds to encourage leadership training efforts. LAB will be comprised of student leader representatives from each of the following umbrella organizations across campus: - Greek Life (NPHC, PHC, IFC) • Interfaith Center • Ethnic Student Council (ESC) • CSUN • Residence Halls (RHA/ RA's) • Orientation Leaders • Student Alumni Association • Rebel Service Council • The LEAD Team • Rebel Pride Council • Rebel Recruiters • At Large Member Participating members will have served as active members in their host organizations for a minimum of two years. They should be experienced student leaders looking for a capstone experience "to culminate their own leadership development. LAB will focus on finding ways for these students to leave a measurable impact on leadership development at UNLV, disseminate leadership information to their host organization, and develop any skills that they feel they are still missing. The charge of this group will include: • The dissemination of funding to student organizations, departments, and campus constituencies desiring to include leadership development in their training initiatives. This funding may corrie in the form of human resources (LEAD Team consulting) or financial resources. ^ • The governance of leadership and peer leadership initiatives on campus • Participation in developmental programs aimed at increasing leadership skills. These include networking meetings with community leaders, the creation of a leadership portfolio, and other leadership training opportunities. Members will attend the LeaderShape Institute during the summer as a means of setting a common language and preparing them for the vision-setting role they will play. Sponsorship by host organizations required $1 600.00 to cover the cost associated with attendance at LeaderShape. All other fees are covered in full. This will be followed by a mandatory retreat in early August. LAB will meet every week for 60 minutes throughout the semester. Requirements for L.A.B. • Junior/Senior Status • Attended a Leadership Series • Held Leadership Positions and attended UNLV Retreats • 2.5 Cum. GPA • Ability to commit to a one year contract • Past experience of review funding applications. ( ( Senate Bylaw 76 (Effective:) As Proposed by Senator Katie MacDonald in conjunction with Student Body President Moradkhan I. Purpose The purpose of the Conference Board Committee shall be to further enhance the undergraduate collegiate experience through the financial support of student conferences, leadership retreats, and academic research. II. Structure The Conference Board Committee shall consist of the following: A. The Chair, shall be nominated and approved by the Senate and must be a member of the Ways and Means Committee. B. At least five (5), but no more than nine (9) CSUN Senators, at least two of who must sit on the Ways and Means Committee. C. All members of the committee shall be approved by the Senate. III. Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities A. The Chair 1. Shall be a senator nominated and approved by the Senate; 2. Shall preside over all the official meetings; 3. The Chair or the Chair's designee, will maintain all agendas and minutes, and be responsible for the attendance records of the committee; 4. Shall vote only to break a tie 5. Shall undertake all charges deemed necessary by the full committee; 6. .;Sha|i^assi|ra|^xcise§]'lmexcusecl absences to members of the Committee; [VP R i 7. Shall have power to remove any member with three (3) or more absences. B. The Vice Chair 1. The Committee shall nominate and approve a voting member of the Committee to serve as Vice-Chair; 2. The Vice-Chair will preside over the Committee only in the absence of the Chair, the Vice -Chair is granted al the rights and privileges bestowed upon the Chair; 3. The Vice-Chair forfeits his/her voting privileges when acting as Chair of the Committee. C. The Committee Review the designated funding request submitted by an undergraduate student or department. Upon review the committee shall recommend to the senate approval or disapproval of funding for the student conference, leadership retreat, or academic research. SENATE BYLAW 6 SENATE ITEM SUBMISSION POLICY (Effective September 11, 1979; Revised August 2, 1983; September 18, 2003) I. The following must appear on the Senate agenda for at least two (2) weeks before a vote can be called on the item: A. [Appointment of all CSUN Officers]; B. Sustentation of Impeachment charges; C. Dismissal of CSUN Officials; D. [Assignment or alteration of stipend and Grant-in-Aid for CSUN Officers and Officials;] E. [The annual budget;] F. [Amendments to the CSUN Constitution;] G. [Referendum or initiative proposals.] [. All other items for consideration of approval or disapproval may be enacted upon during the Senate Meeting at which they are submitted. SENATE BYLAW 59 NATE PAYMENT [STIPEND] :e'clive: May 27, 1995; February 24, 1997; August 9, 1999; July 28, 2003) I. Purpose A. To provide Senators with a reasonable consideration for their effort. B. To more fully emphasize the accountability of Senators. C. To fully encourage direct involvement in the ongoing business of the CSUN Student Government. II. Definition A. The CSUN Senators shall be entitled to payment for his/her continued commitment to pu