Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 14, 1985

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 15-17 March 14, 1985 MSU Lounge 201 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call „ Us M III. Approval of Minutes #15-16 IV. Announcements V. Executive Board Nominations Janu Tarnell to Radio Board Tom Muir to Appropriations Board Mike Loewy to Organizations Board Chairman VI. Board, Committee, Director Reports VII. Old Business A. Approval of Senate Bill 15-8 B. Approval of Senate Retreat/Travel not to exceed $1,000.00 (from the table) VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Approval of Senate Bill 15-9 —Varona C. Approval of Radio Board Operating Policy D. Approval of stipend to columnist Kai Fischer for Yellin' Rebel in an amount not to exceed $150.00 per month. E. Approval of funding for the Organizations Board not to exceed $6,000.00. F. Approval of donate one electric stove to Pre-school, not to exceed $500.00. G. Approval of amendments to Publications Board Operating Policy. H. Approval of Transfers: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Senate Agenda 15-17 -2- 1. Transfer of $36,500 of cash and budget authority from 900 account to 906 account. T r a n s f e r of $17 0 of budget authority from 306 account to 903 account. 3. Transfer of $14,900 of budget authority from 904 account to 9 06 account, 4. Transfer of $8,500 of cash and budget authority from 907 account to 906 account. 5. Transfer of $3,000 of cash and budget authority from 906 account 'to 908 account. 6. Transfer of $2,980 of cash and budget authority from 911 account to 9 06 account. 7. Transfer of $20,000 of cash and budget authority from 912 account to 9 06 account. 8- Transfer of $16,000 of budget authority from 901 account to 9 06 account. I. Approval of contract with "The Program" _ to play music at NSA/E&P Spring Break Party not to exceed $350*00 —NSA J. Approval of contract with Dan Hill for providing sound at E&P/NSA "Spring Break Party" not to exceed $100.00 . —E&P K. Approval of clean-up contracts for E&P not to exceed $75.00 —E&P 1. Sigma Nu 2. History Club 3. ATO Pledges L. Waive Bylaw 15 in order to consider item M. M. Approval of funding an amount not to exceed $800.00 for Health Fair —Nellis. N. Change of stipend for Greg Dorchak, Yellin' Rebel Production Manager from $125.00 per month 1. to $0.00 per month - Smith 2. to $65.00 for the month of April - Adams 0. Change of Stipend for John Fazi for conduct unbecoming a CSUN Official. P. Approval of funding for UNLV Wheel of Fortune Team for purchase of sweaters not to exceed $150.00. Q. Approval of travel expenses for Death Valley Trip spaisered by the Hotel College not to exceed $200.00 Senate Agenda 15-17 -3- R. Approval of create photographic backboards for Graduation not to exceed $400.00. S. Approval of funding the International Student Association not to exceed $1,000.00 for International Day-Speaker. IX. Open Discussion X. Adjournment sjd CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Please add the following Emergency Item to your agenda: VIII. New Business T. Approval of a new contract for equipment for the Yellin' Rebel with the ITEK Co.not to exceed $783.00 per month. BH;sjd ALL SENATORS BILL HALDEMAN, CSUN SENATE PRESIDENT March 12, 1985 Senate Agenda 15-17 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS March 06, 1985 MEMORANDUM TO: NEYESWAH ABIKU, KUNV General Manager FROM: TYRONE SMITH, Radio Board Chairman / RE: Appointment of KUNV Programming Director In accordance with the powers expressed by the CSUN Constitu-tion within Article IX., Section J., Subsection 3b., the Radio Board has accepted applications and interviewed candidates for the position of KUNV Program Director. Due to a tie vote, the Board is submitting the names of Karen Lynne Whyte and Kenneth Jordan to you. It is your decision from among these two very qualified per-sons . There was much discussion, in that the final meeting on this subject lasted three hours. If you have any questions concerning the credentials of either individual, please feel free to contact me. Your prompt decision is appreciated. Thank you for your time and concern in this matter. PTS:jeo cc: Executive Board Dean 0. C. Bobby Daniels Senators UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 JK^V Qr. ffiWa W VJS y^Gii CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS BUSINESS OFFICE Transfer of $36,500 of cash and budget authority from 90,0 account to 9 06 account. Transfer of $170 of budget authority from 9 06 account to 903 account. Transfer of . $14,900 of budget authority from 904 account to 906 account. Transfer of $8,500 of cash and budget authority from 907 account to 9 06 account. Transfer of $3,000 of cash and budget authority from 906 account to 9 08 account. 1. IT S A f 6 2T of $2,98 0 of cash arid budget authority from 911 account to 9 06 account. Transfer of $20,000 of cash and budget authority from 912 account to 9 06 account. Transfer of $16,000 of budget authority from 901 account to 9 06 account. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VFGAS/4505 MARVt AMD padim/AV/I AO WCT-AO Mr\/Ar.« omc/jnAox CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Seriate Meeting 15-17 March 14, 1985 MSU Lounge 201 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Senator Adams Senator Chadwell Senator Davis Senator DiBenedetto Senator Harrington Senator Hendrick Senator Holm Senator Kelleher Senator Kim (late) Senator Kowalczyk Senator Larson Senator Maestas (late) Senator Nellis Senator Nichols Senator Varona There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes 15-16 The minutes were approved with corrccticms to deleting the report from Parking and Traffic and deleting Senator Holm's motion to recind $125.00 from item N. under New Business. Senator DiBenedetto moved to sfet the time of adjournment at 5:50. Senator Larson seconded. The motion passed with 7 in favor, 6 opposed (Hendrick, Holm,Harrington,Kowalczyk,Davis,Kelleher) and 0 abstaining. IV. Announcement s CSUN President Anderson asked the Senate if they would attend the Ways and Means subcommittee on Higher Education. Senator Harrington withdrew his name for consideration for Organizations Board Chairman and resigned from CRI Committee. Senator Kim arrived at 4:16 p.m. Senator Varona resigned from the Bylaws Committee. Absent Senator Acker (excused) Senator Champagne (pending) Senator Sattler (excused) Senator Smith (excused) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 enate Minutes 15-17 -5- -3- -2- V. Executive Board Nominations Janu Tarnell to Radio Board withdrew his name. Tom Muir to Appropriations Board Mike Loewy to Organizations Board Chairman VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director discussed his plans and the conference in Washington. Tristam Harrington was nominated to be NSA Vice Chairman during the meeting. Gus Varona-Student Services Director relinquished the floor to Robert Ashley who in turn read the letter from the Pre-school expressing the need for a stove. Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspending with the rules and moving directly into New Business itam F. There were no objections. F. Approval to donate one electric stove to Pre-School, not to exceed $500.00. Senator Varona moved to approve. Senator Holm seconded. There was discussion on the stove and safety. Senator Holm withdrew his second. Senator Chadwell then seconded. Senator Maestas arrived at the meeting at 4:30 p.m. GSUN President Anderson and Vice President Fischer were both opposed to giving the Pre-school the stove for safety reasons. Senator Varona withdrew the motion. Robert Ashley gave an Elections Board report. He announced that the elections were certified. Jim Rathner-E&P Chairman discussed Mardi Gras and expressed his thanks to Gary Longfellow, CSUN Secretary and James Ohriner, CSUN Secretary for their help during the festivities. John Fazi-Intramurals Director announced the deadlines were set for Handball and Softball. Bill DiBenedetto-Parking and Traffic met and discussed the fees that are proposed. VII. Old Business A. Approval of Senate Bill 15-8 No action was taken. B. Approval of Senate Retreat/Travel not to exceed $1,000.00 (from the table) No action was taken, which in turn killed the motion. VIII. New Business Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if thesee were any objections to suspend with the rules and move to item S. There were no objections. enate Minutes 15-17 -5- -3- S. Approval of funding the International Student Organization not to exceed $1,000.00 for International Day/Speaker. Senator Holm moved to approve $1,000.00. Senator Harrington seconded. A representative from the ISO addressed the Senate. The motion passed with 12 in favor, 3 opposed (Adams,Nichols,Maestas) and 0 abstaining. A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Senator Varona moved to approve Tom Muir to Appropriations Board and Mike Loewy to Organizations Board Chairman. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Adams). B. Approval of Senate Bill 15-9 —Varona No action was taken. C. Approval of Radio Board Operating Policy. No action was taken. D. Approval of stipend to columinist Kai Fischer for Yellin1 Rebel in an amount not to exceed $150.00 per month. Senator Varona moved to disapprove the item. Senator Nichols seconded. Senator DiBenedetto moved the previous question. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. The motion to disapprove the item passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. E. Approval of funding for the Organizations Board not to exceed $6,000.00 No action was taken. G. Approval of amendments to Publications Board Operating Policy No action was taken. H. Approval of Transfers: 1. Transfer of $36,500 of cash and budget authority from 900 account to 906 account. 2. Transfer of $170 of budget authority from 906-account to 903 account. 3. Transfer of $14,900 of budget authority from 904 account to 906 account. 4. Transfer of $8,500 of cash and budget authority from 907 account to 906 account. 5. Transfer of $3,000 of cash and budget authority from 906 account to 908 account. 6. Transfer of $2,980 of cash and budget authority from 911 account to 906 account. 7. Transfer of $20,000 of cash and budget athority from 912 account to 906 account. 8. Transfer of $16,000 of budget authority from 901 account to 906 account. Senator Nichols moved to approve as a whole. Senator Harrington seconded. Senator DiBenddetto stepped out for a minute. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Holm) enate Minutes 15-17 -5- -3- I. Approval of contract with "The Program" to play music at NSA/E&P Spring Break Party not to exceed $350.00 —NSA J. Approval of contract with Dan Hill for providing sound at E&P/NSA "Spring Break Party" not to exceed $100.00 —E&P. Senator Hendrick moved to approve I and J as a whole. Senator Harrington seconded. Senator DiBenedetto returned to the meeting. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 8 abstaining. Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspend with the rules and move into item E. There were no objections. E. Approval of funding the Organizations Board not to exceed $6,000.00 Senator Holm moved to discuss. Senator Varona seconded. Senator DiBenedetto objected to the consideration of the question. Senator Nichols seconded. The objection was not sustained with 9 in favor, 5 opposed (Varona,Hendrick,Adams,Holm,Nellis) and 1 abstaining (Larson). Senate President Haldeman passed the gavel to Senate President Pro Tempore Varona at 5:07 p.m. Haldeman discussed the purpose of the Organizations Board. Senator Kim stepped out of the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Senator Holm withdrew his motion. K. Approval of clean-up contract for E&P not to exceed $75.00 —E&P 1. Sigma Nu 2. History Club 3. Big 0 Fan Club/ATO Pledges Senator Hendrick moved to approve $75.00 for item 1. Sigma Nu. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. L. Waive Bylaw 15 in order to consider item M. Senator Harrington moved to approve. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Kim returned to the meeting at 5:14 p.m. M. Approval of funding an amount not to exceed $800.00 for Health Fair —Nellis Senator Nellis moved to approve $800.00. There were a multitude of seconds. Nellis offered to let the Appropriations Board decide which account to take the monies from. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Jennifer Reed addressed the Senate for the Student Council for Exceptional Children and expressed their appreciation for the funding. N. Change of stipend foruGreg Dorchak, Yellin' Rebel Production Manager from $125.00 per month. 1. to $0.00 per month -Smith 2. to $65.00 per month = Adams No action was taken. enate Minutes 15-17 -5- -3- 0. Change of Stipend for John Fazi for conduct unbecoming a CSUN Official. No action was taken. P. Approval of funding for ULNV Wheel of Fortune Team for purchase of sweaters not to exceed $150.00 Senator Holm requested no action. Senate President Haldeman withdrew the item from the Agenda. Q. Approval of travel expenses for Death Valley Trip sponsored by the Hotel College not to exceed $200.00. Senator Holm moved to approve $200.00. Senator Varona seconded. Senator Hendrick objected to the consideration of the question. Senator Nichols seconded. The objection sustained with 13 in favor, 1 opposed (Holm) and 1 abstaining (Nellis). R. Approval to create photographic backboards for Graduation not to exceed $400.00. No action was taken. Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate to add the emergency item T. to their agendas for approval of contract with Itek for equipment for the Yellin* Rebel. Ron Zayas addressed the Senate. Senator Nellis moved to add the item to the agenda. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. T. Approval of contract for equipment for the Yellin' Rebel with the ITEK Co. not to exceed $783.00 per month. Senator Nichols moved to approve $783.00 per month. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. U. Approval of open nominations for Hotel College Seat. Senator Nichols moved to open nominations. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Larson nominated Chuck Jensen Bill Haldeman nominated Cathy Clay Senator Kelleher nominated David Penzek Senator Holm nominated Tim Harding V. Nominations for Bookstore Committee Chairman. Senator DiBenedetto resigned from the Chair and nominated Sam Lieberman. IX. Open Discussion Discussion on seconding a motion. HA and ATO St. Patricks Day Party. Nellis-Health Fair Harrington congradualated Tom Muir and supports Gus Varona and Sean Kelleher. Nominations for Alex and Faye Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award The Executive Board decided on 3 names Dr. Masek-History, , Dr. Brooks-Anthropology Dr. Zane-Physics. Dr. Zane received 4 votes. Dr. Bell and Dr. Anderson were also nominated by the Senate X. Adj ournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. 'KENT D. ANDERSON, CSUN PRESIDENT SUSAN DUTE, SENATE SECRETARY CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 15-17 March 14, 1985 MSU Lounge 201 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Absent Senator Adams Senator Acker (excused) Senator Chadwell Senator Champagne (pending) Senator Davis Senator Sattler (excused) Senator DiBenedetto Senator Smith (excused) Senator Harrington Senator Hendrick Senator Holm Senator Kelleher Senator Kim (late) Senator Kowalczyk Senator Larson Senator Maestas (late) Senator Nellis Senator Nichols Senator Varona There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes 15-16 The minutes were approved with corrections to deleting the report from Parking and Traffic and deleting Senator Holm's motion to recind $125.00 from item N. under New Business. V Senator DiBenedetto moved to s6t the time of adjournment at 5:50. Senator Larson seconded. The motion passed with 7 in favor, 6 opposed (Hendrick, Holm,Harrington,Kowalczyk,Davis,Kelleher) and 0 abstaining. IV. Announcements CSUN President Anderson asked the Senate if they would attend the Ways and Means subcommittee on Higher Education. Senator Harrington withdrew his name for consideration for Organizations Board Chairman and resigned from CRI Committee. Senator Kim arrived at 4:16 p.m. Senator Varona resigned from the Bylaws Committee. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 enate Minutes 15-17 -5- -3- -2- V. Executive Board Nominations Janu Tarnell to Radio Board withdrew his name. Tom Muir to Appropriations Board Mike Loewy to Organizations Board Chairman VI. Board, Committee and Director Reports Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director discussed his plans and the conference in Washington. Tristam Harrington was nominated to be NSA Vice Chairman during the meeting. Gus Varona-Student Services Director relinquished the floor to Robert Ashley who in turn read the letter from the Pre-school expressing the need for a stove. Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspending with the rules and moving directly into New Business item F. There were no objections. F. Approval to donate one electric stove to Pre-School, not to exceed $500.00. Senator Varona moved to approve. Senator Holm seconded. There was discussion on the stove and safety. Senator Holm withdrew his second. Senator Chadwell then seconded. Senator Maestas arrived at the meeting at 4:30 p.m. CSUN President Anderson and Vice President Fischer were both opposed to,. x giving the Pre-school the stove for safety reasons. Senator Varona withdrew the motion. Robert Ashley gave an Elections Board report. He announced that the elections were certified. Jim Rathner-E&P Chairman discussed Mardi Gras and expressed his thanks to Gary Longfellow, CSUN Secretary and James Ohriner, CSUN Secretary for their help during the festivities. John Fazi-Intramurals Director announced the deadlines were set for Handball and Softball. Bill DiBenedetto-Parking and Traffic met and discussed the fees that are proposed. VII. Old Business A. Approval of Senate Bill 15-8 No action was taken. B. Approval of Senate Retreat/Travel not to exceed $1,000.00 (from the table) No action was taken, which in turn killed the motion. VIII. New Business Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if thece were any objections to suspend with the rules and move to item S. There were no objections. enate Minutes 15-17 -5- S. Approval of funding the International Student Organization not to exceed $1,000.00 for International Day/Speaker. Senator Holm moved to approve $1,000.00. Senator Harrington seconded. A representative from the ISO addressed the Senate. The motion passed with 12 in favor, 3 opposed (Adams,Nichols,Maestas) and 0 abstaining. A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Senator Varona moved to approve Tom Muir to Appropriations Board and Mike Loewy to Organizations Board Chairman. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Adams). B. Approval of Senate Bill 15-9 —Varona No action was taken. C. Approval of Radio Board Operating Policy. No action was taken. D. Approval of stipend to columinist Kai Fischer for Yellin' Rebel in an amount not to exceed $150.00 per month. •Senator Varona moved to disapprove the item. Senator Nichols seconded. Senator DiBenedetto moved the previous question. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. The motion to disapprove the item passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. E. Approval of funding for the Organizations Board not to exceed $6,000.00 No action was taken. G. Approval of amendments to Publications Board Operating Policy No action was taken. H. Approval of Transfers: 1. Transfer of $36,500 of cash and budget authority from 900 account to 906 account. 2. Transfer of $170 of budget authority from 906-account to 903 account. 3. Transfer of $14,900 of budget authority from 904 account to 906 account 4. Transfer of $8,500 of cash and budget authority from 907 account to 906 account. 5. Transfer of $3,000 of cash and budget authority from 906 account to 908 account. 6. Transfer of $2,980 of cash and budget authority from 911 account to 906 account. 7. Transfer of $20,000 of cash and budget authority from 912 account to 906 account. 8. Transfer of $16,000 of budget authority from 901 account to 906 account. Senator Nichols moved to approve as a whole. Senator Harrington seconded. Senator DiBenedettostepped out for a minute. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstaining (Holm) -3- enate Minutes 15-17 -5- I. Approval of contract with "The Program" to play music at NSA/E&P Spring Break Party not to exceed $350.00 — NSA J. Approval of contract with Dan Hill for providing sound at E&P/NSA "Spring Break Party" not to exceed $100.00 —E&P. Senator Hendrick moved to approve I and J as a whole. Senator Harrington seconded. Senator DiBenedetto returned to the meeting. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senate President Haldeman asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspend with the rules and move into item E. There were no objections. E. Approval of funding the Organizations Board not to exceed $6,000.00 Senator Holm moved to discuss. Senator Varona seconded. Senator DiBenedetto objected to the consideration of the question. Senator Nichols seconded. The objection was not sustained"with 9 in favor, 5 opposed (Varona,Hendrick,Adams,Holm,Nellis) and 1 abstaining (Larson). Senate President Haldeman passed the gavel to Senate President Pro Tempore Varona at 5:07 p.m. Haldeman discussed the purpose of the Organizations Board. Senator Kim stepped out of the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Senator Holm withdrew his motion. K. Approval of clean-up contract for E&P not to exceed $75.00 —E&P 1. Sigma Nu 2. History Club 3. Big 0 Fan Club/ATO Pledges Senator Hendrick moved to approve $75.00 for item 1. Sigma Nu. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. L. Waive Bylaw 15 in order to consider item M. Senator Harrington moved to approve. Senator Hendrick seconded. The motion passed with 14 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Kim returned to the meeting at 5:14 p.m. M. Approval of funding an amount not to exceed $800.00 for Health Fair —Nellis Senator Nellis moved to approve $800.00. There were a multitude of seconds. Nellis offered to let the Appropriations Board decide which account to take the monies from. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Jennifer Reed addressed the Senate for the Student Council for Exceptional Children and expressed their appreciation for the funding. N. Change of stipend for- Greg Dorchak, Yellin' Rebel Production Manager from $125.00 per month. 1. to $0.00 per month -Smith 2. to $65.00 per month = Adams "Mr* arfi nn T«7£* <2 t-oVon -3- enate Minutes 15-17 -5- -3- 0. Change of Stipend for John Fazi for conduct unbecoming a CSUN Official. No action was taken. P. Approval of funding for ULNV Wheel of Fortune Team for purchase of sweaters not to exceed $150.00 Senator Holm requested no action. Senate President Haldeman withdrew the item from the Agenda. Q. Approval of travel expenses for Death Valley Trip sponsored by the Hotel College not to exceed $200.00. Senator Holm moved to approve $200.00. Senator Varona seconded. Senator Hendrick objected to the consideration of the question. Senator Nichols seconded. The objection sustained with 13 in favor, 1 opposed (Holm) and 1 abstaining (Nellis). R. Approval to create photographic backboards for Graduation not to exceed $400.00. No action was taken. Senate President -Haldeman asked the Senate to add the emergency item T. to their agendas for approval of contract with Itek for equipment for the Yellin' Rebel. Ron Zayas addressed the Senate. Senator Nellis moved to add the item to the agenda. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. T. Approval of contract for equipment for the Yellin' Rebel with the ITEK Co* not to exceed $783.00 per month. Senator Nichols moved to approve $783.00 per month. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. U. Approval of open nominations for Hotel College Seat. Senator Nichols moved to open nominations. Senator Harrington seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. Senator Larson nominated Chuck Jensen Bill Haldeman nominated Cathy Clay Senator Kelleher nominated David Penzek Senator Holm nominated Tim Harding V. Nominations for Bookstore Committee Chairman. Senator DiBenedetto resigned from the Chair and nominated Sam Lieberman. IX. Open Discussion Discussion on seconding a motion. HA and ATO St. Patricks Day Party. Nellis-Health Fair Harrington congradualated Tom Muir and supports Gus Varona and Sean Kelleher. Nominations for Alex and Faye Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award The Executive Board decided on 3 names Dr. Masek-History, , Dr. Brooks-Anthropology Dr. Zane-Physics. Dr. Zane received 4 votes. Dr. Bell and Dr. Anderson were also nominated by the Senate X. Adjournment The meetijig was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. r J^- '' , , , '' /- / KENT D. ANDERSON, CSUN PRESIDENT SUSAN DUTE", SENATE SECRETARY CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Please add the following Emergency Item to your agenda: VIII. New Business T. Approval of a new contract for equipment for the Yellin' Rebel with the ITEK Cotnot to exceed $783.00 per month. BH;sjd AIL SENATORS Bill HALDEMAN, CSUN SENATE PRESIDENT March 12, 1985 Senate Agenda 15-17 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Amend Declaration of Rights: 2. Attend any official open meeting held by CSUN boards, commit-tees, and officers. 5. [Membership in any CSUN-recognized organizations.] [6.] To vote in CSUN elections. Amend Article IV, C: 2. May neither file for nor hold more than one [elective^office] officership simultaneously within CSUN. 3. [Student status in good standing]A cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.0. 4. Executive officers: -also-c. completion of at least one credit [in good standing] of the semester prior to holding office. 5. A per semester Grade Point Average of not less than 2.0 while in office. Amend Article IV, E, 4: c. In the absence of the Chief Justice, the Associate Chief Justice or another Justice of the Judical Council shall administer an oath of office. d. In the absence of a Justice, a Notary Public duly appointed by the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada may ad-minister an oath of office. Amend Article V, C: [2. Only the President may sign contracts for CSUN.] renumber 3 as 2, 4 as 3, 5 as 4, 6 as 5, and 7 as 6. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 Amend Article V, E: 5. The Senate President shall be empowered to assign excused and unexcused absences to Senators for Senate meetings [and to dismiss Senators accumulating three unexcused absences within any six month period]. Amend Article V, F: 9. All contracts with CSUN shall require the signatures of two of the three Executive Board members. Amend Article VI: Add a new sentence at the end of the present paragraph B: Students who have not declared a major shall be considered as a college for representation purposes. Amend Article VI, C: [17.The Senate shall be empowered to grant CSUN recognition to student organizations.] Renumber 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 as 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, respectively. NEW 19 (presently 20), be amended: The Senate shall require the regular attendance of the Senators. A Senator who accumulates three unexcused absences in any six month period within a session shall be dismissed from the Senate, unless the third unexcused absence is overridden by a two-thirds majority vote of the Senate, which is to be considered as its first item of business following Roll Call of the next regular meeting of the Senate after which the third unexcused absence was issued. Delete a. and b. subpoints. Amend Article VI, F: 2. The Council may act as arbitrator between CSUN[- recognized organizations] members and entities of the University of Nevada System. Amend Article VIII: A. The President, the Vice President, and the Senate President shall be the only officers empowered to disburse CSUN funds. All expenditures shall require two of their three signatures, and shall require the signature of the Business Manager [,]or that of the Dean of Student Services or his agent, in accordance with mutually accepted fiscal procedures established by CSUN and the Office of the President. Amend Article IX: B. Qualifications for Board Memebers: Board members must be CSUN students [in good standing] with a Grade Point Average of not less than 2.0. C. Term of Office: The term of office for Board Chairmen, members, and advisors shall be from date of appointment [to April 30] until two weeks following installation of the Executive Board. Amend Article IX, D: Delete "2." and renumber 3 as 2, 4 as 3. Amend Article IX, J: b. To nominate and to recommend dismissal of the Program[ming] Director of KUNV to the [Radio Station Manager]Senate for approval or disapproval. Amend Article IX, L: 1. General Description: The Board shall coordinate [the CSUN-re-cognized] student organizations. Amend subpoint 2: c. One representative from each [CSUN-recognized]student organ-ization . Amend subpoint 3: a. To review and approve the budget forecasts prepared by the Chairman. c. To make recommendations to the Senate concerning student organi-zations . Board of Public Information 1. General Description: The Board shall coordinate the flow of information on behalf of CSUN. 2. Composition: a. The Chairman, also to bo referred to as CSUN Public Information Officer. b. Three CSUN.members, one of whom must be a Senator. 3. Powers and Responsibilities: a. To author and issue public statements of and concerning CSUN. b. To coordinate CSUN's internal and external information services. / c. To coordinate services relating to information, public documents, public notices, and other facets of information for CSUN A / d. To establish and administer Subcommittees to perform daily functions of the Board, the Chairmen of which must be Board members. / e. To prepare and submit a budget to the Appropriations Board. N. Nevada Student Affairs Board 1. General Description: The Board shall represent and defend the student interest at all political and legislative levels. 2. Composition: a. The Chairman. b. At least three, but not more than seven CSUN members, at least one of whom must be a Senator. 3. Powers and Responsibilities: a. To lobby on behalf of CSUN. b. Shall research pertinent information. c. To act as liason to faculty, administration, and poli-tical bodies. \ d. To establish any necessary subcommittees, the Chairmen of which must be Board members.\ e. To prepare and submit a budget to the Appropriations Board. / \ 0. Board of Student Services / \ 1. General Description: The Board shall administer CSUN Student Services. 2. Composition: j \ a. The Chairman. / \ b. At least three, but not more than seven CSUN members, at least one of whom must be a Senator. 3. Powers and Responsibilities: a. To adminsiter CSUN Student Services. b. To establis