Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 27, 2006

U N LVCSUIM S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T STUDENT BODY SENA TE PRESIDENT CSUN SENA TE ADRIEL ESPINOZA MEETING 36-12 MONDAY, MARCH27 MSU 201, 6:00PM NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items are listed as action items on the following agenda. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled persons attending the meeting. Please call the CSUN office at (702) 895-3645 in advance so that arrangements may be made. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION The following minutes are submitted for approval 36-09,36-10 V. PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION Public Comment will be taken during this agenda item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. The Chairman may place reasonable limitations as to the amount of time individuals may address the Senate. The Chairman may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when the agenda item is being considered . VII. REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Liaison Reports a. Student Involvement and Activities b. Residence Hall Association c. Student Athletics d. Student Health Advisory Committee e. ROTC f. Leadership Advisory Board E. Rebel Yell Report VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS INFORMATION/ACTION Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Katelyn Bessette to serve as Marketing Assistant Director for a term to end April 30, 2006. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Bourdet. B. Action item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $7500 to be given to The Rebel Ice Hockey Club for their expenses. Funds to be taken from the FY06 2702 CSUN Senate Discretionary Account. As Submitted by Senator Johns. C. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-35 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Board adding a new section H establishing a Senate Member-at-Large. As submitted by President Goatz. D. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-36 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article VIII - Finance removing section B requirement that the Executive Board be bonded commensurate with CSUN funds. As submitted by President Goatz. E. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-39, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article III - Authority and Structure, Article VII - Judicial Branch and the Bill of Rights changing old language to the new language. As submitted by President Goatz F. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-40, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Board requiring the Senate President to give a State of the Senate address. As submitted by President Goatz. G. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-07, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Board subsection C (3) regarding the amount of time a President has to veto an action taken by the Senate. As submitted by President Goatz. H. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-11 which proposes changing the percentages and credits needed for membership and fees on Article II of the CSUN Constitution. As submitted by Senator Johns on behalf of Senator Maxson. I. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-29 which proposes clarifications on the use of the Interest Bearing Accounts. As submitted by Senator Johns on behalf of Senator Jimenez. J. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-30 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article VI of the CSUN Constitution. This change would change the powers of the Senate to confirm nominees of the Executive Board by a (2/3s) vote. As submitted by Senator Johns on behalf of Senator Moses K. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-32 which proposes amendments to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Branch subsection G to change the membership role of the Senate President Pro Tempore. As submitted by President Goatz. L. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-33 which proposes a new statute 913 establishing an endowment. As submitted by President Goatz. Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T M. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-34 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article VI - Legislative Branch subsection C and Article X - CSUN Services, which establishes rules for statutes enactment. As submitted by President Goatz. N. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-37, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article IX - CSUN Services, defining requirements for office and lines of succession. As submitted by President Goatz. O. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-38, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Branch and Article IV - Legislative Branch including how a director may be dismissed from office for cause. As submitted by President Goatz. P. Action Item: Approval of funding the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality for an amount not to exceed $4,840 from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Senate (discretionary) account. As submitted by Senator Head. Q. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $4500 to be given to the short film archive for their film festival to be held at the Palms Resort and Casino. Funds to be taken from FY06 2702 CSUN senate discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Johns VIII. NEW BUSINESS ACTION A. Action Item:Approval of an amount not to exceed $3,000 to be paid to the American Cancer Society for a co-sponsorship of UNLV Relay for Life. Funds will be used to cover costs for staging, lighting, entertainment, and other expenses. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Smnte T>inr-rftinnnry Biidgf*t As submitted by Senator Little, Senator Saint, and Senate President Espinoza. B. Action Item: Committing Senate Bill 36-35, which proposes a new Statute 162 defining the word "Bill" to the Constitutional Revisions and Statutes. As submitted by Senator Maxson and President Goatz. (See attachment 36.12.01) C. Information Item: Approval of the Executive Board nomination for the one (1) vacant Justice position. Term ending two-years from date of appointment. As submitted by President Goatz, Vice President Lagomarsino, and Senate President Espinoza. D. Action Item: Committment of Senate Bill 36-36, revisions to statute 201.02, to the Constiutional Revision and Statutes Committee. As submitted by Senator Maxson. See Attachment 36.12.02 E. Action Item: Committment of Senate Bill 36-37, revision to Bylaw 6 Senate Submission Policy, to the Bylaws Committee. As submitted by Senator Maxson. See Attachment 36.12.03 Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 U N LVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T F. Action Item: Override of the assignment of Senator Medina's third unexcused absence, As per Article VI.C.N. Failure to pass will result in Senator Medina's dismissal. As Submitted by Senate President Espinoza and Senate President Pro-Temp DeArmas G. Action Item: Override of the assignment of Senator McCormick's third unexcused absence, As per Article VI.C.N. Failure to pass will result in Senator McCormick's dismissal. As Submitted by Senate President Espinoza and Senate President Pro-Temp DeArmas X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Senate Bill No. 35 Attachment 36.12.01 Of the 36t h Session Statute: 162 Introduced by: Senator Maxson and President Goatz Summary: This bill would define the word "BILL" as it applies to our organization. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: Statute 162 "BILL" Section 1. CSUNRS shall read as follows: 162. 0 "BILL" 162.0 1 "BILL", for any purpose not otherwise defined shall be construed as any piece of legislation proposing changes to the Constitution, Bylaws, and/or Statutes that has an enabling clause preceding the changes. Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Senate Bill No. 36 Attachment 36.12.02 Of the 36t h Session Revision to Statute 201.02 INTRODUCED BY: Senator Matthew Maxson Summary: This revision is to bring the statute up to date on language and new committee's as well as removing rescinded councils. We the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: The standing boards, committees, and departments of CSUN shall be as follows A. Entertainment and Programming Board B. [Rebel Radio Board] Senate Development Committee C. Elections Board D. CSUN Services Board E. Nevada Student Affairs F. [Office of Student Information] Creative Technology G. Bylaws Committee H. Constitutional Revisions and Statutes Committee I. Rules and Ethics Committee J. Ways and Means Committee K. Campus Safety and Awareness Committee L. Scholarship Committee [M. Student Body President's Advisory Councils] Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Senate Bill No. 37 Attachment 36.12.03 Of the 36t h Session Revision to Bylaw 6 INTRODUCED BY: Senator Matthew Maxson Summary: This is meant to clarify how long an item needs to sit on an agenda before action may be taken on it We the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: [I. The following must appear on the Senate agenda for at least two (2) weeks before a vote can be called on the item:] I. The following must appear on a Senate agenda as an Information Item before action can be taken on the item. The item will then appear on the next agenda under Unfinished Business as an Action 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;] Referendum or initiative proposals [G. Referendum or initiative proposals] [I-] II. All other items for consideration of approval or disapproval may be enacted upon during the Senate Meeting which they are submitted Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 STUDENT BODY SENA TE PRESIDENT ADRIEL ESPINOZA CSUN SENATE MEETING 36-12 MONDAY, March 27, 2006 MSU 201, 6:00PM NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items are listed as action items on the following agenda. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled persons attending the meeting. Please call the CSUN office at (702) 895-3645 in advance so that arrangements may be made. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION The following minutes are submitted for approval 36-09,36-10, 36-11 Approve 36-09, and postpone 36-10 21-0-1 Move out of order of Day. action item F of New Business . For dismissal From CSUN: 19-0-1 SENATOR MOSES , SENATOR HEAD, SENATOR JIMENEZ opposed V. PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION Public Comment will be taken during this agenda item. No action may be taken 011 a matter raised under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. The Chairman may place reasonable limitations as to the amount of time individuals may address the Senate. The Chairman may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when the agenda item is being considered VII. REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Liaison Reports a. Student Involvement and Activities b. Residence Hall Association: Lucky logo program is going on, battle on the blacktop is coming up. c. Student Athletics d. Student Health Advisory Committee S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T e. ROTC FTS is going on this weekend, f. Leadership Advisory Board E. Rebel Yell Report SENATOR JOHNS : apps for editor in chief are due the 31st. VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION VICE PRESIDENT LAGOMARSINO : torn, is the elections debate, there is going to be more of an official presentation,, they will be good looking. Dir. Marazita. : come by wED to look at the new Nerve submisins. PRESIDENT GOATZ : look at Parliamentary procedure. Please start bringing your foldera to the meeting , they are here to help you. bring good ideas to the GPSA meeting. Bylaw 61 should be waived. SENATE PRESIDENT ESPINOZA : next meeting is going to be really long, review All of the information, we need to pass all of the Bylaws next week so the meeting is not as long. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS INFORMATION/ACTION A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Katelyn Bessette to serve as Marketing Assistant Director for a term to end April 30, 2006. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Bourdet. SENATOR MAXSON : moves to approve SENATOR FARKAS : SECONDS ITEM PASSES UNAMINOUSLY B. Action item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $7500 to be given to The Rebel Ice Hockey Club for their expenses. Funds to be taken from the FY06 2702 CSUN Senate Discretionary Account. As Submitted by Senator Johns. SENATOR MAXSON : MOVES TO POSTPONEN ITEMS B-P . SENATOR VALERA : SECONDS POSTPONED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. C. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-35 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Board adding a new section H establishing a Senate Member-at-Large. As submitted by President Goatz. D. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-36 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article VIII - Finance removing section B requirement that the Executive Board be bonded commensurate with CSUN funds. As submitted by President Goatz. E. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-39, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article III - Authority and Structure, Article VII - Judicial Branch and the Bill of Rights changing old language to the new language. As submitted by President Goatz F. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-40, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Board requiring the Senate President to give a State of the Senate address. As submitted by President Goatz. G. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-07, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Board subsection C (3) regarding the amount of time a President has to veto an action taken by the Senate. As submitted by President Goatz. H. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-11 which proposes changing the percentages and credits needed for membership and fees on Article II of the CSUN Constitution. As submitted by Senator Johns on behalf of Senator Maxson. I. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-29 which proposes clarifications on the use of the Interest Bearing Accounts. As submitted by Senator Johns on behalf of Senator Jimenez. J. Information Item: of Senate Bill 36-30 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article VI of the CSUN Constitution. This change would change the powers of the Senate to confirm nominees of the Executive Board by a (2/3s) vote. As submitted by Senator Johns on behalf of Senator Moses K. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-32 which proposes amendments to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Branch subsection G to change the membership role of the Senate President Pro Tempore. As submitted by President Goatz. L. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-33 which proposes a new statute 913 establishing an endowment. As submitted by President Goatz. M. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-34 which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article VI - Legislative Branch subsection C and Article X - CSUN Services, which establishes rules for statutes enactment. As submitted by President Goatz. N. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-37, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article IX - CSUN Services, defining requirements for office and lines of succession. As submitted by President Goatz. O. Information Item: of Senate bill 36-38, which proposes changes to the CSUN Constitution Article V - Executive Branch and Article IV - Legislative Branch including how a director may be dismissed from office for cause. As submitted by President Goatz. P. Action Item: Approval of funding the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality for an amount not to exceed $4,840 from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Senate (discretionary) account. As submitted by Senator Head. Q. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $4500 to be given to the short film archive for their film festival to be held at the Palms Resort and Casino. Funds to be taken from FY06 2702 CSUN senate discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Johns SENATOR MELENDEZ : MOVES TO APPROVE SENATOR JOHNS; SECONDS SENATOR JOHNS: MOTIONS TO AMEND ITEM STRIKING: BE GIVIN TO. AND INSERTING SPONSOR AND SPRINGFLICKS . 21-1-0 SENATOR SPENCER OPPOSED ITEM AMENDED SENATOR MELENDEZ MOTIONS TO POSTPONE : SENATOR JOHNS : SECONDS 20-0-2 SENATOR MEDINA AND SENATOR JOHNS OPPOSED. VIII. NEW BUSINESS ACTION A. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $3,000 to be paid to the American Cancer Society for a co-sponsorship of UNLV Relay for Life. Funds will be used to cover costs for staging, lighting, entertainment, and other expenses. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Senate Discretionary Budget. As submitted by Senator Little, Senator Saint, and Senate President Espinoza. SENATOR MAXSON MOVES TO APPROVE : SENATOR VALERA SECONDS. SENATOR MAXSON MOVES TO AMMEND : STRIKING Senate Discretionary Budget AND BE PAID TO AND INSERTING FOR AND CAMPUS 1IFE dISCRESSIONARY. 19-1-2 ITEM IS AMMENDED . WITH UNANAMOUS VOTE FUNDS ARE GIVIEN . B. Action Item: Committing Senate Bill 36-35, which proposes a new Statute 162 defining the word "Bill" to the Constitutional Revisions and Statutes. As submitted by Senator Maxson and President Goatz. (See attachment 36.12.01) SENATOR MAXSON : MOTIONS TO COMMIT. 21-0-1 ITEM IS COMMITED C. Information Item: Approval of the Executive Board nomination for the one (1) vacant Justice position. Term ending two-years from date of appointment. As submitted by President Goatz, Vice President Lagomarsino, and Senate President Espinoza. SENATOR MAXSON : MOTIONS TO POSTPONE 36-13 SENATOR MELENDEZ: SECONDS 22-0-0 ITEM POSTPONED D. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill 36-36, revisions to statute 201.02, to the Constitutional Revision and Statutes Committee. As submitted by Senator Maxson. See Attachment 36.12.02 SENATOR WONG : MOTIONS TO COMBINE AND COMMIT ITEMS D&E : SENATOR MAXSON SECONDS. 21-1-0 SENATOR JOHNS OPPOSED ITEMS ARE COMMITTED E. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill 36-37, revision to Bylaw 6 Senate Submission Policy, to the Bylaws Committee. As submitted by Senator Maxson. See Attachment 36.12.03 F. Action Item: Override of the assignment of Senator Medina's third unexcused absence, As per Article VI.C.N. Failure to pass will result in Senator Medina's dismissal. As Submitted by Senate President Espinoza and Senate President Pro-Temp DeArmas G. Action Item: Override of the assignment of Senator McCormick's third unexcused absence, As per Article VI.C.N. Failure to pass will result in Senator McCormick's dismissal. As Submitted by Senate President Espinoza and Senate President Pro-Temp De Armas X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment Adriel Espinoza Student Body Senate President Adam Lewis Senate Secretary