Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 21, 1975

AGENDA SENATE MEETING #20 TUESDAf, JANUARY 21, I9T5 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call t IIS. Minutes IV, Committee Reports A. Treasurer Report B. Special Amendment Committee C„ Activities Board V. Old Buoioesu A. Approve Presidential Nomina*!onu B. Approve Contract,b : Gregori Sokolov Stan Lee VI. Sev Busine&s A. Presidential Nominations B. Senate Seat Nominations C. Submit Contracts KFM Stereo 102 D. Black Student Union - Matching Funds Request VII, 2nformation A. Next Senate Meeting - Tuesday, February U, 1975 SENATE MEETING #20 TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1975 I. Meeting was called to order by Joe Karaffa at 5:10 p.a. II. Roll call was taken III. Minutes Motion by Barbara Alford to table the approval of the minutes for the meeting of December 17, 197s*. Seconded by Sean McVey Motion carries IV. Committee Reports A. Treasurer's Report Jill Novak gave a brief report on the CSUN accounts as they stand according to the moat recent Business Office Report. As shown on the Treasurer's Report under Other Money there is a total of $339.01. Jill requested the Senate diepurse the money as they desire. Motion by Rafael Lara to send $309.01 of the Other Money to the Appropriations Committee and the findings of the Committee are to be reported to the Senate; $30 remaining to be kept in the Movie Box for change. Seconded by Ray Carrillo Motion carries. B. Special Amendment Committee Marie 8hea reported the Committee passed unanimously the amendment submitted by Senator Curtis Haggard with one change. The amendment was approved by the Committee 83 follows: Article X: IMPEACHMENT (Change Section 1 Judicial Board members» C8UN to read) Publications Editor, or any elected officer shall be subject to an impeachment proceeding. (Add) Section 3 Any person appointed with senate approval cannot be removed from his appointment without senate approval of the termination. Motion by Marie Shea to adopt the amendment as submitted by the Special Amendmendment Committee. Seconded by Curtis Haggard Discussion - 1 - Call for the question by Rafael Lara Seconded by Curtis Haggard Motion carries, 11 yes, 2 no, 3 abstain Roll call vote requested by Curtis Haggard Motion carries, 12 yes, 3 no, 1 abstain The Chair informed the Senate the Election Board would be directed to establish proceedings for elections in regards to the amendment submitted by the Speical Amendment Committee and approved by the Senate. C. Activities Report Rosalynn Ramey stated she was not advised of being put on the agenda and did not have a report. V. Old Business Motion by Rafael Lara to move Approval of Contracts up on the agenda. Seconded by Rosalynn Ramey Discussion Motion before the floor carries. A. Approval of Contracts The Chair informed the Senate of the two contracts for approvals Grigory Sokolov - $1,500 and Stan Lee - $1,625. Motion by Rosalynn Ramey to accept both contracts. Seconded by Rafael Lara Discussion Call for the question by Eugene Belin Seconded by Rosalynn Ramey Motion carries, .11 yes, 5 no, 1 abstain Motion by Curtis Haggard to recess for five minutes. Seconded by Rosalynn Ramey Motion carries Meeting was called baek to order at 5: iv5 Main motion before the floor carries, 11 yes, 5 no, 1 abstain - 2 - Kevin Coe Ho Ray Carrillo Yes Sue Deems Yes Rafael Lara Yes Barbara Alford No Rosalynu Ramey Yea Richard Gutierrez Yea Curtis Haggard Yes Marie Shea Yes Eugene Bella Yes Shirley Lindsey Yes Kay Dickson Ho Sean McVey Yes Eerlinda Salazar Yes Caryn Ce«Ja Abstain Joe Falaaca Yeo (William Eiekvsrtz; took his seat.) B. Approva) of Preside-atial nominations The Chair recognized Yal Buhecker. Mr. Buhecker stated in accordance with she Judicial Court Decision on the STOLDAL vs. CSUH Case. Barbara Alford and Mike Kavarro must be withdrawn. George Apfel was still eligible to seek appointment as Chairman of the Mass Communications Board. Discussion Motion by Rafael Lara to table Mike Navarre and George Apfel. Seconded by Curtis Haggard Motion carries, 12 yes, 1 no, k abstain VI. Business A. Presidential Seminations & Business The Chair recognised Yal Buhecker. Mr. Buhecker stated there vera several pieces of business which fall under the category of Presidential Nominations. They are as fellows: 1. The Executive Ad Hoc Committee known as the President's Cabinet is, at this time, dissolved. The cabinet has not been aa successful as desired, however, several agencies fro® that cabinet are working and will continue to work. To replace the President1 is Cabinet an Executive Advisory Board will be formed consisting of all Chairpersons of key committees. A list of the ©embers to serve on this committee will be presented at the next Seaat-e Meeting. 2. Mr* Buhecker stated he would like to establish a task force to form a Student Bill of Bights by dissolving the Executive Ad Hoc Committee known as the Student Bill of Rights Committee, The task force would be charged with the responsibility of drafting and presenting a Student Bill of Rights to the Senate for their approval at the last Senate Meeting held in February. The President recommend-ed the task force follow the National Student Bill of Piighte model. The following were nominated: Chairman Stan Wardie Alfred Kingham CaroX Levy Bill Gonzales Brad Peterson Br. Robert Glennen 3. Mr. Buhecker e^pree&ed his disappointment in the la* functioning of the Activities Board asd the By-Laws Committee„ The following Presidential Iforainations fc-ere made: Student Union Board ~ Andrew Hsfen (Graduate position) Activities Beard - Erie Forsstroni By-Lavs CoKnittee •>• Grae&e Osvey Mr. Btshecfcer recosmeadsd the Senate the following two motions: 1} A s&otion to establish a Senate ad hoe cosmittee to investigate the charges against Robert Stoldsl. 2) A actios to suspend Robert Stoldal until the Cofflffiiitee has submitted its findings. Motion by Eugene Belin to establish a coasaittee composed of five senators which would investigate the charges against Robert Stold&l and The Yell. 3econded by Curti6 Haggard Lengthy discussion Sean NeTey requested the President present his list of Senators to serve on the Investigative Committee. The President suggested the following: Chairman Graeme C&vey Kugese 3elin Kevin Coe Gale Geer Willias Rickwartz Jeff Baira The President stated he would the appointing power to the Vice-President if the Senate so desired. Call for the question by Curtis Kaggard Seconded by Rafael Lara Kotion carries,, 11 yes, 1 no, 5 abstain Soli call vote requested by Rosslyrn Barney Motion carries„ 10 yesu 5 2 abstain Motion by Kay Dickson to suspend Robert Stoldal as Editor ©f the Yell until the findings of the Special Comaittee are in and voted on by the Senate. Seconded by Kevia Coe Discussion Kevin Coe Yeo Eugene Bella Yea Kay Carrillo Abstain Shirley Lindsey Abstain Sue Reeas leo Kay Sickson Yes Rafael Lara Ho Seen McVejr Yes Barbara Alford Yes Herlinda Salasar Abstain Boealynn Rasey lo Caryw Ceja Yes Richard Gutierrez Ho Joe Falasea Yes Curtis Hftggerd res William Rickvarts Yea Marie Shea $o The Chair staged if Robert Stoldal is suspended by the Senate the Managing Editor under Mr. Stoldal would he in charge of the YELL until the Committee reports it findings back to the Senate. Miss Alford'a nomination as Editor of the YELL has been declared null and void by the Judicial Board. In the Judicial Court Decision it specifically states, "The C3UN Constitution provides for the sharing of responsibility for selection and, there-fore, provides for such a dual responsibility in the removal of the Editor..." The President disagreed stating there could be another Acting Editor appointed. The Chair stated he would have to see documented proof that such action could be taken. Call for the question by Eugene Belin Seconded by Curtis Haggard Motion carries, 8 yes, 6 no, 3 abstain Roll call vote requested by Ray Carrillo. Motion defeated, 13 »o, 3 yes, 1 abstain a, CSUH Senate YELL Investigative Committee The Chair stated according to Sturgie, the instructions from the Presiding Officer may be given to the Committee as a part of the- motion approving the Committee or by a separate motion. The reason this has been brought to the Senate's attention is that a special committee has been approved and the Chair suggested the Senate agree on a definite time and place to bold an investigative hearing and report the findings back to the Senate. Rafael Lara requested the right to nominate members of the Investigative Committee b® waived to the Vice- President . Val Buhecker once again presented his list of nominees and requested the Senate choose between those he had nominated or make a motion to waive the right to the Vice-President. Serin Coe Yea Eugene Belin No Ray Carrillo No 8hirley Lindsey No Sue Deeos No Kay Dickson Yea Rafael Lara Ho Sean MeVey No Barbara Alford Yes Herlinda Salasar No Roaalynn Raaey No Caryn Ceja Abstain Richard Gutierrez No Joe Falasea Ho Curtis Haggard No William Rickwartz No Marie Shea No - 5 - Motion by Curtis Haggard to reeeas for five minutes. Seconded by Sean McVey Motion defeated Motion by Rafael Lara, the President waive the right to nominate the committee aeabsra to the Vice-Preaideat. 3ecoaded by Shirley Lindsey Motion carries, 10 yes» (5 ac, i abstain The President quoted the CSUH Constitution,Article V, Section 2, Paragraph A; "The Vice-President shall assume all the duties pertaining to the office of the President in the event the President's office ia vacated and all other duties aa delegated to biro, or her by the President," Mr. Buhecker delegated the power and authority to the Vice-President to nominate a Speic&I Investigative CcsME.lt tee Motion by Curtis Haggard to recess for five minutes. Seconded by Rafael Lara Motion carries Meeting was called bach to order at 6:50 p.®. The Chair nominated the following for the Special Investigative Com/?) it tee: Chiarman, Eugene Belin Caryn Ceja Dave £Ikin» Kerlinds. S&lazar (declined) Graeme Cavey Jeff Baird Joe Karaffa Motion by Rafs,e.l Lara to vote on the scewbers nominated by the Vice-President. Seconded by Marie Shee Motion carries Curtis Haggard requested the Senate vote by ballot. Motion by Barbara Alford to recess for five minutes. Seconded by Kay Bickson Motion carrica Meeting vas called back to order at 7:10 p.m. The Chair stated all five nominees chcosen by the Vice-President were approved. The Chair gave the following instructions: 1. The Committee shall be called the CSUS Senate fELL Investigative Committee. 2. The Committee shall accept charges in written-affidavit form by any CBUN Member. To be turned in to the C£?JS Office on or before Eoon, 1/29/75. 3 . There will be an open preliminary hearing on 1/29/75 to hear all charges. Minutes shall be kept at this meeting. U. A list of the charges will be given to Robert Stol&al as soon as possible before the preliminary hearing. 5* A meeting will be held on 2/3/75 to investigate any charges« at a time convenient for all committee members. 6. The meeting date, time and place will be published for full Student Body knowledge, ?„ The Committee Chairman whaii report back to the Senate in writing their findings, and the Comssittee shall Jung** all charges on their merits and vote on each charge individually. 8c The Investigative Hearing will be similar to that of a Judicial Hearing. The Committee shall hear all sides of the arguments and in private chambers discuss the accusations ana render a decision. Motion by Curtis Haggard that ail meetings be open except the deliberation. Seconded by Rosalynn Harney Motion carries B. Black Student Union - Matching Funds Request Motion by Rafael Lara to move the BSU~Matching Funds Request up on the agenda. Seconded by Curtis Haggard Motion carries The Chair introduced Swayaine Fields, President of the BSU Organization. Miss Fields handed out a Matching Organisations Funds Request for $500 to have CSUH help sponsor a banquet on 2/16/75 for Black History Week. The Senate asked Miss Fields several questions. Motion by Eugene Belin to appropriate $3T5 to the BSU at this time and the remaining $125 after a liquor licence is secured. Seconded by Marie Shea Discussion Motion by Curtis Haggard to table until certain details are clarified for example, liquor license, admission charge, etc. Seconded by Barbara Alford Motion tied, 8 yes, 8 no, Chair voted against Main motion before the floor carries unanimously. - 7 - G. Senate Seat Nominations 1. University College William SidLvartr, nominated John Carrillo Kay Dickson nominated Raymond May Motion by Sear. McVey to doss senate seat nominations for the University College. Seconded 'by Barbara Alford Motion carries, 13 y®s» 3 no, 1 abstain Submit Contract The Chair submitted the KFM Stereo 102 contract betveen KFM Stereo 102 station and CBUSf. The Chair stated the contract would be available for Senate reviev in the C8U1? Office. VII. Information A. 'Ehe Chair appointed Jude Gary to act aa Parliamentarian. B. Mext Senate Meeting ~ Tuesday, February 19Y5- Motion by Barbara Alford to adjourn. Seconded by Rafael Larti Motion carries Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.a. - 8 - January 7, 1975 The attached proposed amendment to the Constitution of the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has been approved unanimously by the Special Amendment Committee, with the following revision: Change Article X Section 3 FROM: The CSUN publications editor cannot be removed by the president. Only an impeachment procedure may terminate the editor. TO: Any person appointed with senate approval cannot be removed from his appointment without senate approval of the termination. The above revision was made with the full approval and consent of the amendment's sponsor, Senator Curtis Haggard, College of Arts and Le-tters. «J Proposed Amendment to "The Constitution of Consolidated Students, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, approved by Uke board of Regents Hay ^b, 1971." Amendment Sponsor - Senator Curtis haggard College of Arts <x Letters. Change - Article X: IMPEACHWEi.T 1. Judicial board members and any elected CSUN officer shall be subject to an impeachment proceeding. xo head - Article X: 1 MPEAChi-i]£kt 1. Judicial board members, CSUN Publications Editor, or any elected CSUN officer shall be subject to an impeachment proceeding. and to add. article A: 3. The CSUN publications Editor cannot bo removed by the President. Only an impeachment proceedure may terminate tho editor. Respectfully submitted beforo tho CSUN Sonate on this 1 7 — day of December, 1974- Senator, College of Arts ec Letters 8T0LDAL vs. C.S.U.H. January 21, 1975 JUDICIAL COURT DECISION This is a short-brief statement.. It is not the explicit complete and end statement of this trial hut it is the one that will be used to conduct business, In the case of STOLDAL ?a. D.S.U.H*, we the C3UN Judicial Board find in favor of the Plantiff with unanimous approval on this issue. That President Buhecker did wrongfully remove Mr. Robert Stoldal from his position as Editor & Chief of CSUfi Publications, and that the CSUH Constitution provides for the sharing of responsibility for selection and, therefore, provides for such a dual responsibility in the removal of the Editor under (CSUE Constitution) Article X^V, Section 3, Publications. Pursuant to this decision, ire order the following: The immediate reinstatement of Robert Stoldalas Editor & Chief of CSUH Publications, with full compenaation retroactive the date of the illegal dismissal. Or for the parties involved to show cause for noncompliance. Note this please, we will have the final fully explicit decision of this Board posted on or before the 2<?th of January, 19T5- Appelate action to this decision ia not revoked, but any appeal saust be based on new points of law substantiated by new evidence. Respectfully submitted, Patricia J. Loo&broc'ek CBUN Secretary