Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 18, 1974

AGENDA SENATE MEETING A TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 19lb Call to Order Roll Call Reading of Minutes Old Business Screening Committee Report Election for Senators Election for Presidential Appointments Monthly Treasurer's Report Appropriation Committee Report Vote on 197^-75 CSUN Budget Nomination for Senate Seats New Business Presidential Budget for Legal Counsel Presidential Nominations Information Orientation Week Schedule Next Senate Meeting - Monday, July 1, 197^ at 5 PM. Adj ournment C o n s o l i d a t e d . S t u d e n t s UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY 89109 TEL. 739-3477 June 2b, 191b Dear Senator: Next Senate Meeting scheduled for : TUESDAY, JULY 2, 197^ at 5 PM Moyer Student Union, Room 201 Val S. Buhecker CSUN President VB:JK:pi SENATE MEETING #k TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 197^ I. Meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. II. Roll call was taken. III. Minutes: Motion by Carl Collins to dispense with the reading of the minutes. Seconded "by Rafael Lara Motion passed unanimously IV. Old Business A. Screening Committee Report Carl Collins reported Senator candidates Gale Geer and Bridget Givens were listed under University College. Gale Geer stated at present she has a total of 30 credits and is in the Allied Health College. Bridget Givens stated at present she has a total of 27 credits, therefore, she was ineligible to run for Senator. B. Election of Senators 1. Allied Health Gale Geer was introduced and asked questions. 2. College of Education Rafael Lara withdrew Chica Ramos as nominee from the College of Education. 3. Math & Science Motion by Rick Cuellar to remove Dave Elkins from the table and vote on him at this Senate Meeting. Seconded by John Tofano Motion passed, 11 yes, 1 no, 2 abstain Dave Elkins was introduced and asked questions. Motion by Rick Cuellar to accept Dave Elkins by acclamation. Seconded by Ray Carrillo Motion defeated for lack of unanimous vote. The Chair asked the Senators to mark their ballots. The ballots were tallied—the Chair asked Gale Geer and Dave Elkins to take their seats as Senators. 1 C. Election of Presidential Appointments 1. Activities Board Craig Ball was introduced and asked questions. 2. University Senate Motion by Carl Collins to recend the motion made during Senate Meeting #3 of 6/6/7^ to table Greg Clemensen. Seconded by Rafael Lara Discussion Call for the question by John Tofano Seconded by Carl Collins Motion passed unanimously Motion before the floor to recend the motion made during Senate Meeting #3 of 6/6/7*+ to table Greg Clemensen. Motion passed, 13 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain 3. Judicial Board Motion by Carl Collins to table Dave Johnson until he can come before the Senate. Seconded by Craig Ball Discussion Call for the question by John Tofano Seconded by Rick Cuellar Motion passed unanimously Motion before the floor to table Dave Johnson until he can come before the Senate. Motion defeated, 6 yes, 9 no, 1 abstain U. CSUN Publications Questions were directed to Val Buhecker regarding the qualifications of Bob Stoldal Call for the question by Carl Collins Seconded by Curtis Haggard Motion passed, 12 yes, U abstain The Chair asked the Senators to mark their ballots. The results would be available at the next Senate Meeting. D. Monthly Treasurer's Report Treasurer Jill Novak presented the BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT AS OF JUNE 7, 197^. 2 E. Appropriations Committee Report Treasurer Jill Novak presented the Appropriations Committee Operating Policy for 197^-75. Discussion Call for the question by Carl Collins Seconded by Ray Carrillo Motion defeated, 7 yes, 8 no, 2 abstain Further discussion Call for the question by Curtis Haggard Seconded by Carl Collins Motion passed, 15 yes, 1 abstain Motion by Eugene Belin to accept the Appropriations Committee Operating Policy for 197^-75 as is. Seconded by Carol Stapleton Motion passed, lU yes, 2 abstain Craig Ball was excused. F. CSUN Budget for 197^-75 The floor was waived to Val Buhecker at which time he presented the proposed CSUN budget for 197^-75- 1. General Expense Discussion Motion by John Tofano to send the "lobbying" portion of General Expense back to the Appropriations Committee with a recommendation to present the issues to be lobbied to the Senate for their approval. Seconded by Rick Cuellar Further discussion Call for the question by Carl Collins Seconded by Rafael Lara Motion passed, l1* yes, 1 abstain Motion before the floor to send the "lobbying" portion of . General Expense back to the Appropriations Committee with a recommendation to present the issues lobbied to the Senate for their approval. Motion defeated, k yes, 9 no, 2 abstain Motion by Carl Collins to accept General Expense as is. Seconded by Shirley Lindsey Discussion 3 Motion by John Tofano to amen a Mr. Collin's motion to accept the General Expense as is less the Awards Banquet, leaving the $600 budgeted for Avards Banquet in General Expense. Seconded by Rick Cuellar Motion defeated, 3 yes, 8 no, k abstain Main motion before the floor to accept the General Expense as is . Roll call vote requested by John Tofano Curtis Haggard Ray Carrillo Sue Deems Rafael Lara Barbara Alford Rosalynn Ramey Gale Geer Howard Needham Yes Carol Stapleton Yes Yes John Tofano No Yes Eugene Belin Yes Yes Shirley Lindsey Yes Yes Carl Collins Yes Wo Rick Cuellar No Yes Dave Elkins Abstain Abstain Motion passed, 10 yes, 3 no, 2 abstain 2. Publicity Motion by Rafael Lara to accept the Publicity as is Seconded by Curtis Haggard Motion passed, ll* yes, 2 abstain 3. Matching Organization Funds Discussion Call for the question by Barbara Alford Seconded by Howard Needham Motion passed, 10 yes, U no, 1 abstain Motion by Carl Collins to accept the Matching Organization Funds as is. Seconded by Curtis Haggard Discussion Motion by John Tofano to recess for five (5) minutes in order for the Chair to make a ruling as to whether the guidelines set up for Matching Organization Funds are By-Laws Meeting was called back to order at 6:55 p.m. The Chair stated the guidelines set up for the Matching Organization Funds were not By-Laws. Motion before the floor to accept the Matching Organization Funds as is. Motion passed, 1*+ yes, 1 abstain k Activities Discussion Rick Cuellar vas excused. The Chair noted a 2/3 vote of the Senate would overrule the Appropriations Committee decision. Motion by Eugene Belin to accept "No more than $1,000 or 20%, whichever is greater, may be spent on any one Special Event. Seconded by Carol Stapleton Roll call vote was requested by Carl Collins Curtis Haggard Yes Howard Needham Yes Ray Carrillo No Carol Stapleton Yes Sue Deems Yes John Tofano No Rafael Lara Yes Eugene Belin Yes Barbara Alford Yes Shirley Lindsey No Rosalynn Ramey Yes Carl Collins Yes Gale Geer Yes Motion passed, 10 yes, 3 no Motion by Rafael Lara to accept the Activities as amended. Seconded by Curtis Haggard Discussion Call for the question by Barbara Alford Seconded by Carl Collins Motion passed unanimously Motion before the floor to accept the Activities as amended. Motion passed, 12 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain 5. Day Care Board Motion by Barbara Alford to accept the Day Care as is. Seconded by Carl Collins Discussion Call for the question by Rafael Lara Seconded by Carl Collins Motion passed, 13 yes, 1 abstain Motion before the floor to accept the Day Care as is. Motion passed unanimously 6. Publications Eugene Belin was excused 5 \ Carol Stapleton was excused. Motion by Carl Collins to accept the Publications as is. Seconded by Rafael Lara Motion passed unanimously 7. Contingency Motion by Curtis Haggard to accept Contingency as is. Seconded by Carl Collins Motion passed unanimously G. Senate Seat Nominations 1. Freshman Class -.one seat Curtis Haggard nominated Kevyn DuMay 2. Allied Health - one seat Gale Geer nominated John Rice 3. Arts & Letters - two seats No nominations at this time. U. College of Education - two seats No nominations at this time. V. New Business A. Presidential Budget for Legal Counsel The floor was waived to Val Buhecker at which time he stated a budget would be sent to Appropriations for approval of a $2,000 fund for legal counsel. Motion by Rafael Lara to send a budget of a $2,000 fund for legal counsel to Appropriations Committee for approval. Seconded by John Tofano Discussion Call for the question by John Tofano Se conded by Ray Carrillo Motion passed unanimously Motion before the floor to send a budget of a $2,000 fund for legal counsel to Appropriations Committee for approval. Motion passed unanimously 6 -R.Presidential Nominations The floor was waived to Val Buhecker at which time he stated Debra Cohan was to be withdrawn as nominee for Aativiui?s Boar Chairperson. The folJ-owing nomination- w-as.__.made. 1. Activities Board Kike Navarro, Chairman VI. Information A. The Chair presented the schedule for Freshman Orientation Week which was approved by the Activities Board. B. Proposed Student Bill of Rights Motion by Curtis Haggard to accept Gary Abbott, John Tofano and Carol Stapleton as a subcommittee to review the proposed Student Bill of Rights. Seconded by Carl Collins Motion passed unanimously Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. NEXT SENATE MEETING SCHEDULED: TUESDAY, JULY 2, r.t 5 PM MOYER STUDENT UNION, LOUTGE AREA SENATE MEETING ftk June 18, 1971+ ELECTION OP SENATORS SENATE MEETING #h June 18, I97I+ UNIVERSITY SENATE Allied Health Yes No Abstain Gail Geer Arts & Letters Yes No Abstain Ed Herch College of Education Yes No Abstain Bridget Givens Chica Ramos Yes No Abstain R. Greg Clemensen SENATE MI ^NG #k June 18 , J.s fb PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS CONSTITUTION STANDING COMMITTEES Activities Board Yes No Ab st ain Craig Ball Judicial Board Yes No Abstain Dave Johnson Mass Communications Board Yes No Abstain Robert Stoldal, Editor SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OPERATING POLICY June 13, 197*+ The Senate Appropriations Committee shall study and suggest changes in all CSUN budgets, appropriations and expenditures outlined in the CSUN Constitution. The CSUN Treasurer will call the Appropriations Committee meetings and is required to give the members at least 1+8 hours notice. The Appropriations Committee will meet at least once a month. Quorum shall consist of 3/5 of the total membership of the Appropriations Committee. To pass any budgetary matters, appropriations and expenditures as outlined in the CSUN Constitution shall require a majority vote of the members present. An Appropriations Committee member who misses more than three unexcused meetings shall be removed from the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee members may assist the Treasurer in the sales of admission tickets to CSUN events. The Appropriations Committee reserves the right to review the budgets for any CSUN funded organization and make any suggestions they feel necessary. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Second Waive TABULATION OF BALLOTS June 6, 197^ CONSTITUTION STANDING COMMITTEES Student Union Board YES NO AB John Goris 10 1 3 Ray Carrillo 12 0 2 Dr. Herb Wells 8 1 5 Bob Coffin 8 1 5 Appropriations Committee Eugene Belin 10 2 2 Curtis Haggard 12 0 2 Rafael Lara 11 0 3 Troy Newberry 1+ 9 1 Activities Board Sue Deems 11 1 2 Rosalynn Ramey 12 0 2 VOTE OF CONFIDENCE - PRESIDENTIAL AD HOC COMMITTEES Mass Communications Rick Larson 13 0 1 UNIVERSITY SENATE Stan Wardle 9 0 5 Tom Cook 11 2 1 Rick Cuellar 11 1 2 Ron Nold 63?eg-Gieaeftee 9 0 5 Day Care Board YES NO AB . Craig Walton 12 0 2