Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 30, 1986

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS AGENDA Senate Meeting 16 8 MSU Lounge 203 January 30, 1986 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 16-6, 16 7 IV. Executive Board Nominations 1. Lori Susman to Grievance Committee 2. Rick Loxton to Appropriations Board 3. Denise Sarnalie to E&P Asst. Director 4. Lucie Anton to Admissions Committee 5. Noelle Delia Rosa to Admissions Committee V. Announcements VI. Board, Conomittee and Director Reports VII. Old Business VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations B. Approval of funding for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for $700.00. C. Approval of funding for $700.00 for Pre-Professional Club for trip to Reno Medical School. D. Introduction of increasing the Bar Managers stipend from $150 to $200. E. Approval of funding SCEC for $500 for a trip to New Orleans for a conference. F. Approval of funding $500 for the Kelleher Inquirer. G. Approval of Consolidation Bills and Bylaws - Senate Bill 16, Bylaws 18 and 19. H. Approval of Ad Hoc Conmittee for Constitution Revision. I. Nominations to Ad Hoc Conmittee for Constitution Revision. IX. Open Discussion X. Adj ournment sjd UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 CLARK COUNTY JUVENILE COURT SERVICES 3 4 0 1 EAST B O N A N Z A ROAD LAS VEGAS, N E V A D A 8910! JO. ; • • McGROARTY (702)649-3611 ROBERT J. RANNEY U.cTRiCT JUDGE DIRECTOR December 30, 19 85 Colonel Wintermete University of Nevada Las Vegas ROTC ; ; 4505 South Maryland Parkway " , Las Vegas, Nevada 83154 ' •• % ' Dear Friends: On behalf of the children and staff at Child Haven, I want to thank you for the great party you gave the teenagers. I heard tiling but positives about the event. i It is important that these very special children be exposed to Las Vegas and its resources. Thank you for your involvement and for caring. Sincerely, CAROL M. STILLIAN A C T I V I T Y COORDINATOR CHILD HAVEN CMS/sr cc: Nancy Webb Williams, Division Supervisor Pre-Professional Association Reno Trip Schedule Jan. 20 (Monday) Leave Las Vegas @ 5 a.m. Arrive in Reno @ 2:30 p.m. Check into hotel (Circus Circus) Eat dinner Rest for Tuesday Jan. 21 (Tuesday) 9 : 00 a. m. Breakfast 10 : 00 a. m. Tour Reno campus (undergraduate) ll : 00 a. m. Meet w/ medical students 12 : 00 a. m. Have lunch w/ medical students 1i. : 00 p.m . - Talk w/ medical students 4 : 00 P-m. a) Life of a medical student bi)) Stresses a medical student faces c) Availability of funds Jan. 22 (Wednesday) 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. $:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6 :00 p.m. Breakfast Lecture from Dean Sit in on physiology class dealing w/ electrocardiogram Library demonstration-computer search Lunch Tour of medical school-tour labs See cadavers Ice breaker-Alpha Epsilon Delta rep-resentatives and various student groups Jan. 24 (Thursday) 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Administrative overview-application process (housing, financial aid) 12:00 a.m. Sac lunch-"grand rounds" 1:00 p.m. Fourth year students give tour of V.A. hospital 3:00 p.m. Visit family medical center; Dr. Milner 4:00 p.m. Back to school-sit w/ Dean-closing statements Expenses 2 vans $300/ van x 2 $600 gasoline $150/ van x 2 $300 rooms 1st night; $18 next 3 nights; $16 $990 $1890 Total cost $78 Cost/person We are asking for $700. Two years ago the association was given $700 for the same purpose 100$ of people who went to Reno who applied were accepted Fundraisers 2 car washes $350 Dues collected & Deposits for trip $400 Drawing( raffle) $50 $800 Total We have earned almost half the money needed and are asking that CSUN help with half. De1ta Si gma The ta Sorori ty, Inc. is an organ i zation of college women pledged to serious endeavor and community service. We demonstrate a v i t a l concern tor social welfare, academic excellence, and cultural enrichment, and de-emphasize the social aspect of sorority 1 i -fe . Our ideals of scholarship and service have withstood the test of time; and today Delta Sigma Theta is a public service sorority. Since our beg i rigs at Howard University in 1913, we have and w i l l con t i nue to serve our cornmun i ty . As Chairperson of the act i v i e s planned during Black History Month, by the Eta Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, I. want to thank you a l l for your support. Below is an itemized 1 i s t of our expenses needed to host cultuaral enriching events in February. They are: Feb. 18,1986 Tu e sday Gospel Ext rav agan z a 7 . o q p m M S U $0 0 0 , 0 0 FREE AUDI 0/VI S U A L $005.0 0 SECURITY £0 25.60 Feb. 19,1986 Wednesday Fashion Show 7 :00pm M S U $ 0 00.0 0 FREE AUDI O./U I SUAL— '$005. 0 0 SECURITY $-025.60 DEC0RATI ON— $0 20 . 0 0 PRINT UP $020.00 Feb. 21,1986 Friday Greek Stomp Show Competion 7:00pm HSU $000.00 $ 3 . 0 0 A U DI 0/UI SUAL $0 05.0 0 SECURITY $153.60 TROPHIES $035.00 C E RTI FI CAT E S — $ 0 20.0 0 Feb. 22, 1986 Saturday Miss Black UNLV Pageant and 7:00 Crimson -N- Cream Coronation & Ball $ 1 5.0 0 n o n - student M S U — $ 000.00 $07.00 student A U DI 0/U I S UA L $005. 0 0 SECURITY $416.60 M.C. AND D.J. $195.00 BOOKLETS -$250 .00 CROWN $0 30 .00 BOUQUET- $030 .00 D E C 0 RAT I ON $030.0 0 TICKETS $048.00 TABLE FAUORS $ 100.00 PHOTOGRAPHER $200 .00 GRAND TOTAL OF EXPENSES: $1670,00 P r o f i t s earned from these events w i l l go into a scholarship fund that is open to any UNLU student, and public se r v i c e proje c t s . CON"REV Art XV C. [1985] 1986 Art IX C. [.] unless otherwise specified in the Constitution. Delete I in its entirety, renumber J-I, K-J and L-K. [J] I. Media Board [Radio Board] 1. ...[.]; and, set policy for CSUN funded media. 2. Membership a. The Chair and the Vice-Chair shall be CSUN Media Board members and shall be appointed by the Board. b. The six CSUN Board members: who shall be elected from at large, during CSUN general elections, in a manner consistant with CSUN election procedures, to two year terms; and, shall in the event of vacancies be appointed. c. The Senate representative appointed by the senate. d. The Board of Regents representative appointed by the Board of Regents. e. The Student Services representative appointed by the Dean. f. The Communications Studies Department representative appointed by the department. g. The Graduate Student Association representative appointed by the GSA. h. The professional print representative nominated by the chair and approved by the Board. i. The professional broadcast representative nominated by the chair and approved by the Board. 3. a. To administer the funds approved by the Senate for media services. COTlt • £ L l i. To prepare arid submit the media budget to the Appropriations Board, ii. To fund CSUN media, iii. To approve remunej^ati^ for media staff and executives. >. To appoint or dismiss Student Chief Executives of CSUN media. To appoint or dismiss the Student Coordinator of Revunue Development to coordinate all fundraising activities of the CSUN media and to approve con-tracts for advertising and underwriting. 1. To establish the policies necessary to manage and operate CSUN media. To establish any necessary subcommittees, the chair of which must be Board members. i. The Board will appoint necessary search com-mittees for the hiring of all CSUN media pro-fessionals . ii. The Board will appoint a grievance committee to hear all complaints of CSUN media staff and recommend to the Board appropriate action. C. S . U. N. Media Board Operating Policy I. Powers and Responsibilities A. The Board in consultation with the SCE's shall establish annual goals for the CSUN media. Py B. The Board shall establish Media Board policies/^a simple majority of members present^ which shall be binding upon all personnel and shall remain in effect until amended, recinded or date of expiration. C. The Board shall review official FCC correspondence. D. The Board shall review all media contracts and make recommendations when necessary to the senate. E. The Board shall meet on a regular basis, no less than once per month unless overridden by a two thircbvote of the members seated. F. The Board shall permit no absentee ballots. G. Members who send proxies shall still be counted absent. H. The Board shall work toward obtaining academic credit and provid^ijjob-related training for student staff mem-bers . II. Chair The Chair shall insure that all actions in no way conflict with the Constitution, bylaws, statutes or operating policy. Ill. Quorum Quorum shall consist of five members. IV. Removal Members who accumulate three absences in any six month period shall be removed from the Board. V. ' Definition of Terms.... Recommend to the Board the immediate establishment of: Media Board Policies Grievance Policy Student Coordinator of Revenue Development Description (Q» Duties) General Manager Description SCE Descriptions Journalistic Fairness Productive Directive Definition of Audiences: Radio and Print--a directive to serve Elections Policy Student Staff Composition Directive (80 percent Mia*, with preference to Students) Disciplinary Guidelines CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS MINUTES Senate Meeting 16-8 MSU Lounge 203 January 30, 1986 4:00 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Senate President Varona at 4:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Present Absent Senator Adams Senator Nichols (unexcused) Senator Anton Senator Zayas (unexcused) Senator Chadwell Senator Delia Rosa Senator Dixon Senator Harrison Senator Larsen Senator Leroy Senator Lieberman Senator Loxton Senator Menke Senator Miller Senator Muir Senator Novak Senator Spicer Senator Susman Senator Swanson There being quorum, the meeting continued. III. Approval of Minutes Senate President Varona asked the Senate to set aside 1 minute of silence for the members of the Space Shuttle: ..Ftancis R. Schobee, Gregory Jarvis, Michael Smith, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe and Judith Resnik. Senator Leroy requested that item I under New Business be struck from the minutes as the Dorm did not clean-up. The minuted were then declared approved. IV. Executive Board Nominations 1. Lori Susman to Grievance Committee 2. Rick Loxton to Appropriations Board 3. Denise Sarnalie to E&P Asst. Director 4. Lucie Anton to Admissions Committee 5. Noelle Delia Rosa to Admissions Committee V. Announcements Vice President Muir announced that Sam Lieberman, Vice President Pro Tempore has resigned. Muir will ask him to reconsider. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 - 2 - : \_-enate Meeting 16-8 January 30, 1986 —- Senator President Varona discussed the IFE Rush Party. /I. Board, Committee and Director Reports Mike Muir, E&P Director announced the next Pep Rally. Muir requested an emergency item to approve $75.00 to Kappa Sigma Fraternity as the Dorm did not clean-up after the party on 1/25/86. Jack Spicer, Media Board Chairman introduced the Constitutional Revisions and the Media Board Operating Policy. The Committee officially recomends that the Senate create an Ad Hoc Constitution Revision Committee with 6 members and to have them report back to the Senate within 2 weeks. Kirk Hendrick, NSA Director announced that he has spoken with Senator Hecht's representative as he would like to come to campus soon. Hendrick held a meeting for the Scholarship Committee, the committee set the date of the party for April 4. Debra Cone, Radio Board Chair announced that the next KUNV candidate will be here next Tuesday for a reception. VII. Old Business No old Business VIII. New Business A. Approval of Executive Board Nominations Senator Lieberman moved to approve. Senator Spicer seconded. The motion passed with 17 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstaining. B. Approval of funding for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for $700.00 There were no objections to discuss. Vice President Muir spoke opposed to the motion. Rochalle Fischer, representative of Delta Sigma Theta addressed the Senate. .Fischer explained were the monies were going and what events were planned. There were several questions possed by the Senate. Vice Pres. Muir again spoke opposed to the motion as the group did not go through the proper channels. Fischer was unaware of the channels as President Maxson sent her directly to the Senate. There was further discussion. Senator Larsen moved to waive S;B. 12. Senator Adams seconded. The motion passed with 15 in favor, 1 opposed (Adams) and 1 abstaining (Lieberman). Senator Larsen moved to approve $400.00. Senator Miller seconded. Senator Menke moved to table the item for one week. Senator Lieberman seconded. The motion to table was not sustained with 4 in favor (Novak,Harrison,Menke, Lieberman) and 13 opposed, and 0 abstaining. The motion to approve $400.00 passed with 15 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 abstaining (Lieberman, Menke). C. Approval of funding for $700.00 for Pre-Professional Club for trip — to Reno Medical School. Senator Spicer moved to approve. SenatorJLarsen seconded. Russel Hunt, representative for Pre-Professional Club addressed the Senate. Hunt presented the correct figures to the Senate. The Senate had several questions as to why there were conflicting amounts. mate Minutes 16-8 anuary 30, 1986 - 3 - Senator Susman offered a friendly amendment to lower the amount to $400.00 The maker of the motion accepted, the second concurred. Senate President Varona moved to waive S. B. 12. The Bylaw was waived under General Consent. The motion to approve $400.00 passed with 10 in favor, 6 opposed (Adams, Chadwell, Loxton, Novak, Harrison, Menke) and 0 abstaining. D. Introduction of increasing the Bar Managers stipend from $150 to $200. This item was introduced. Senator Spicer asked the Senate if there were any objections to suspend with the order of the day and move directly into items H and I. There were no objections. H. Approval of Ad Hoc Committee for Constitution Revision. Senator Spicer moved to approve. Senator Menke seconded. Senator Dixon left the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. I. Nominations to Ad Hoc Committee for Constitution Revision. 1. Jeff Chadwell, Chair 5. Mark Dixon 2. Gus Varona 6. Bill Haldeman 3. Jack Spicer 4. Ron Zayas Tr J. Approval of funding SCEC for $500.00 for a trip to New Orleans for a conference. Senator Leroy moved to approve $700.00. Senator Miller seconded. Jennifer Reed, a representative for Student Council for Exceptional Children, addressed the Senate and explained why there was an increase from $500 - $700. Several Senators spoke in favor of the motion. Senate President Varona asked the Senate if there were any objections to waive 5. B: 12. The bylaw was waived under genreal consent. There was a friendly amendment to take $500.00 from the Organizations Board account and the final $200.00 from NSA account. This was accepted. The motion to approve the $700.00 to SCEC passed unanimously. There was a request for a roll call vote. In Favor Opposed Senator Adams Senator Leroy None Senator Anton Senator Lieberman Senator Chadwell Senator Loxton Senator Delia Rosa Senator Menke Abstaining Senator Harrison Senator Miller None Senator Larsen Senator Novak Senator Muir Senator Spicer Senator Susman Approval of funding $500.00 to the Kelleher Inquirer. Senate President Varona refused to recognize the item. Senate Minutes 16-8 January 30, 1986 - 4 - Senator Lieberman appealed the decision of the Chair. Senator Spicer seconded. The appeal was not sustained with 8 in favor (Leroy, Menke, Spicer, Lieberman, Adams, Chadwell, Loxton, Novak) and 7 opposed (Larsen, Harrison, Susman, Miller, Anton, Delia Rosa, Muir) and 0 abstaining. Senate President Varona cast a final vote opposed to the motion, therefore causing a tie. The motion failed. G. Approval of Consolidation Bill and Bylaws-Senate Bill 16, Bylaws 18 and 19. Senator Menke moved that the Senate move into the Committee of the Whole with Jeff Chadwell presiding as Chairman. Senator Spicer seconded. Senators Larsen and Muir left the meeting at 6:20 pm. Senator Menke moved that the Committee Rise and Report with the following corrections [see attached bills and bylaws]. Senator Delia Rosa seconded. The motion passed with 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstinaing. Senate President Varona asked if there were any objections to waive Bylaw #1 The bylaw was waived under General Consent. Senator Spicer moved to approve the committee report. There were a multitude of seconds. The motion passed unanimously. IX. Open Discussion Senator Novak discussed Mardi Gras and that the company he works for would like to place a bid on the event. Senator Menke suggested to the Senate that we keep up-to-date on all accounts, and have the Business Manager go over all the accounts, each week. Senator Spicer requested that some type of item be placed on the agenda for next week for a memorial/plaque in memory of the astronauts. X. Adjournment Senate President Varona adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Senate President CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS X CSUN BUDGET AND FINANCE BOARD SENATE BYLAW 18 I. Purpose: The purpose of the Budget and Finance Board shall be to prepare the annual CSUN Budget and serve as financial council to CSUN. II. Structure: The Central Committee shall consist of the following: A. The Chairman shall be the CSUN Vice President. B. At least seven but not more than twel\eCSUN members, at least two of whom must be Senators. C. The business manager shall serve as a voting member, ill. Duties: A. The Chairman 1. The duties of the Chairman shall be as those of the Board Chairmen as described in Article IX, Section D of the CSUN Constitution. 2. The Chairman shall vote only to break a tie. B. Vice Chairman 1. The Vice Chairman shall be nominated by the Chairman and appointed by the Senate. 2. The duties of the Vice Chairman shall be as those of the Board Chairman as described in Article IX, Section E of the CSUN Constitution. 3. The Vice Chairman shall assist the Chairman whenever directed to. C. Central Committee 1. The Central Committee shall submit the annual CSUN budget to the Senate no later than the last Monday of May. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 2. To make necessary recommendation for the proper control and management of CSUN Funds. x 3. To submit a monthly CSUN financial statement to the Senate. 4. To authorize the audit of any CSUN organization using CSUN funds. 5. To approve or disapprove all budget allocations of all CSUN organizations according to the merit of proposed activities. 6. To set guidelines of any CSUN organizations using CSUN funds. 7. To suspend or revoke the priviledge of the use of CSUN funds of any group that does not abide by the principles of the CSUN Revised Statutes and CSUN Bylaws. 8. Three unexcused absences shall cause removal from the board. 9. Quorum for all meetings shall be considered greater than 50%. IV. Effective Date May 1, 1986. Typed: 1/17/86 Varona/sjd Approved #16-8, January 30, 1986 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT COMMITTEE Senate Bylaw 19 I. Purpose The purpose of the Presidential Summit Committee is to provide a forum for CSUN recognized organizations and CSUN as a Executive Board Committee. II. Structure The committee shall consist of the following: A. The Chairman. B. The president or a representative from each recognized orgnaization. C. One (1) Senator. D. The Executive Board. II. Duties A. The Chairman 1. The duties of the Chairman shall be those of the Board Chairman as described in Article IX, section D of the CSUN Constitution. 2. The Chairman shall vote only to break a tie. 3. The Chairman shall be the CSUN President. B. Vice Chairman 1. The duties of the Vice Chairman shall be as those of the Board Vice Chairman as described in Article IX, Section E of the CSUN Constitution. 2. The Vice Chairman shall be elected by the committee and approved by the CSUN Senate. C. Central Committee 1. The Central Committee shall meet at least once each semester no later than the second Friday in September and the second Friday in February. 2. The Central Committee shall act as a mediator in inter-organizational disputes. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477 3. Member organizations must submit the following in order to qualify as a CSUN orgnaization: a. A Roster of Members and Social Security numbers for verification as students. b. Name of faculty advisor. c. Its Constitution and bylaws d. Minimum of ten Consolidated Students are needed with three-fourth membership made up of students. e. Must introduce themselves to the Senate. f. Attendance of Presidential Summit Committee meetings. 4. The organization must submit their qualifications at the regular semester meetings. IV. Effective Date May 1, 1986. Typed: 1/21/86 Varona/sjd Approved #16-8. January 30. 1986 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS X Senate Bill No. 16 of the 16th Session. INTRODUCED BY: Senate President Varona Summary: AN ACT establishing the creation of a Budget and Finance Board; consolidating the Appropriations Board and Organizations Board, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto; WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Amend CSUNRS No. 300 by creating a new statute therein to be numbered 351, and create subsections thereto to read as follows: 351.00 Consolidation Bill II 351.02 Budget authority account 6-2-457-4120-902 shall be the Budget and Finance Board account. 351.04 The Chairman shall be the CSUN Vice President. 351.06 Effective Date May 1, 1986. Typed: 1/23/86 Varona/sjd Approved #16-8, January 30, 1986 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NV 89154/(702) 739-3477