Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 9, 1989

CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT AGENDA SENATE MEETING 20-2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1989 4:00 PM MSU 201 A. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPO.^ B. APPROVAL OF ALLOWING THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO MAKE EXPENDITURES UP TO $500.00 WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE C. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT EDUCATION SEAT. D. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE VACANT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SEATS (2). VI. OPEN DISCUSSION IX. ADJOURNMENT I. CALL TO ORDER V. NEW BUSINESS II. ROLL CALL III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS SENATE. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS V5 OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT -35 &rf sS JfBl U3 f.i1l3 —S>O f ~ Xi e.--An' ~ «, SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ^ S^e SENATE MEETING 2 0-2 G>-—* O THURSDAY, NOVMEBER 9, 1989 «g S*' 4:00 PM MSU 2 01 V. NEW BUSINESS E. APPROVAL OF $2 02 8 OUT OF THE 9 04 ACCOUNT FOR STUDENT SERVICE CONVENTION IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. F. INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILL #1. G. INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILL #2. H. INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILL #3. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS Sponsor(s): Michael Bunin Senate Bill 1 of the 20th Session NOVEMBER 2, 1989 CSUN ELECTION BOARD Summary: To admend Senate Bylaw 19 to allow the CSUN Election <-c' Board to increase the membership of its organization from seven to ten manbers. WE THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENT-ED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. To adjust Section II, B of Senate Bylaw 19 to read At least three (3), but no more than [7] 1_0 CSUN members, at least one (1) of whom must be a Senator. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 RECEIVED CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFCS. UNIVERSITY Of NEVADA LAS VEGAS Hoy 1 5 14 Pfj '83 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS November 7, 1989 Senate Bill 2 of the 20th session Sponsor(s): Senator Kershaw Summary: Relating to Senate Bylaw 16, amending Article III Section C, number 3-b. Explanation:Matter underline is new; Matter in brackets [] is omitted WE, THE CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN THE CSUN SENATE, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Senate Bylaw 16, Article III, Section C, number 3-b shall be amended, as follows : b. The name of it's faculty or staff or alumni advisor. Section 2. This act is effective upon passage and approval. UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 MINUTES SENATE MEETING 20-02 NOVEMBER 9, 1989 4:00 PM MSU 201 I. CALL TO ORDER SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 4:08 PM. CHIEF JUSTICE DAN WALL SWORE IN SENATE-ELECTS JEFF GEIHS AND BRANDI HOFFMAN. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent GIEHS GONZALEZ T. SMITH BENNEMAN BUNIN ELLIOTT SWANK TABOLA COZINE KERSHAW COLEBROOK PRATT SPILLER HOFFMAN MILORO BENNETT ROSENBERG (EXCUSED) SWANK (EXCUSED) RAMSEY (UNEXCUSED) DIRECTORS BARBARA MCFARLAND RAY FRANKULIN MIKE KENNEDY ALLEN CHASTAIN KAREN SPLAWN ROB ROSENTHAL PAT TOUHY JAMAL ALLEN BRANDIHOFFMAN TAMMY FOUNTAIN MICHELLE SANDERS UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS/4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY/LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154/(702) 739-3477 CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 2 11/9/89 III. ANNOUNCEMENTS SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA MENTIONED THAT THE FOLLOWING SENATORS HAD TURNED IN THEIR PREFERENCE SHEETS: GEIHS; SMITH; ELLIOTT; TABOLA; COZINE; KERSHAW; SPILLER; HOFFMAN; MILORO; BENNETT. SHE ALSO MENTIONED THAT TEUSDAY AT 1 PM THERE WILL BE AN IN-FORMAL MEETING TO WRITE THE BYLAW TO CREATE THE RULES&ETHICS COMMITTEE. IV. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS BARBARA MCFARLAND BARBARA MCFARLAND INTRODUCED HERSELF AS THE BUSINESS MANAGER AND MENTIONED THAT HER OFFICE IS LOCATED IN HUMANITIES BUILDING ROOM #332. REPORTED THAT SHE FOUND HER DESK UNDER ALL OF THE PAPERWORK THAT HAD ACCUMULATED. THE YELLIN' REBEL PUBLISHES THE FINANCIAL AID NEWSPAPER EACH YEAR. THIS YEAR WOULD BE BEST TO USE A CONTRACT TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEMS. THIS IS A MONEY MAKER. WILL BE ON AGENDA NEXT WEEK (PASSED OUT THE CONTRACT). SHELLY BERKLY READ THE CONTRACT BEFORE SHE LEFT AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. ALSO MENTIONED THAT MARRIOT IS LOOKING FOR IDEAS FOR WHAT KIND OF CON-CESSIONS STUDENTS WANT. THEY ARE CONSIDERING FAST FOOD CHAINS. SHOULD LET FEELING KNOWN. ALSO UNDER DISCUSSION IS A POST OFFICE AND KINICO'S TYPE SERVICE. RAY FRANKULIN PASSED OUT ACCOUNT BALANCES. MENTIONED THAT THESE WOULD HELP SENATORS TO MAKE DECISIONS WHEN APPROVING MONEY. MIKE KENNEDY REPORTED THAT ASS'T NSA DIRECTOR MIKE BARCLAY HAS RESIGNED. CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. REPORTED THAT HE ATTENDED AN ALCOHOL AWARENESS MEETING WITH BUD BENNEMAN CONCERNING GROW-ING CONCERNS ABOUT ALCOHOL ABUSE ON CAMPUS. ENCOURAGES SENATORS TO GIVE THEIR OPINION TO THE UNLV FACULTY. KAREN SPLAWN MENTIONED THAT SHE WILL BE LEAVING FOR NEW ORLEANS FOR THE CONFERENCE. LORI GALLAGHER WILL BE SUPERVISING THE ISSUE TO COME OUT DURING THAT TIME. MENTIONED THAT NEXT SEMESTER STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE 3 CREDITS FOR WORKING AT THE YELLIN' REBEL. IN REGARDS TO RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE PUBLICATIONS BOARD: YELL WILL BEGIN USING A LOGGIN SYSTEM FOR ARTICLES SUBMITTED. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 3 11/9/89 20 ARTICLES AND ISSUE IS AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT TO REQUIRE BUT WILL ATTEMPT TO GET AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. PRESENTLY THERE ARE ONLY 6-10 REPORTERS WORKING ON ANY ISSUE. THE YELL ADVISOR ANN EHRENBURG WILL BE CONTACTING THE SUN AND RJ TO SET UP A TIME TO VISIT THESE PUBLICATIONS. THE NIFTY NICKEL CONTRACT IS AVAILABLE IN BARBARA MCFARLAND'S OFFICE. ALSO REPORTED THAT THE YELL WILL BE PLACING AN AD IN THE RAN-CHO YEARBOOK, WHICH IS ONE OF THE HIGHLY REGARDED HIGH SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS TO GET THE WORD OUT. CHARGES FOR PERSONALS HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO NOTHING TO ENCOURAGE MORE STUDENTS TO PLACE PERSONALS; PERSONALS HAVE DROPPED OFF IN THE LAST MONTH. GENE TROMOGLINO IS INTERESTED IN DOING THE HOROSCOPE FOR THE YELL. HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THE PSYCHIC EYE AND THE PSYCHIC INSTITUTE. THIS PROBABLY WON'T GET STARTED UNTIL NEXT SEMESTER. SENATOR BENNEMAN ASKED IF THE YELL WAS CONNECTING WITH OTHER CAMPUSES. KAREN ANSWERED YES, BUT MOSTLY GET IDEAS FROM OTHER PAPERS THAT ARE SENT TO THE YELL. HOWEVER SOMETIMES PER-SONAL CONTACT IS MADE WITH OTHER EDITORS. VICE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE FOUNTAIN SUGGESTED ALSO PUTTING AND AD IN THE CLARK HIGHSCHOOL YEARBOOK SINCE IT HAS WON MANY AWARDS OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. KAREN SAID SHE WILL CALL. TAMMY ADVISED CALLING JUDY HALE. SENTOR GEIHS MENTIONED THAT HE HAS FRIENDS THAT WOULD LIKE TO EARN CREDIT AND WANTS TO KNOW HOW THEY COULD SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS. KAREN MENTIONED THAT ANN EHRENBURG WILL BE TEACHING THE CLASS OR THEY CAN GET INFO FROM THE SPRING SCHEDULE. ALSO MEN-TIONED THAT STUDENTS WILL PROBABLY BE GRADED ON THE STORIES THEY SUBMIT TO THE YELL. ROB ROSENTHAL (KUNV) KUNV COLLECTED $2100 SINCE THE 19TH AND $900 IN IN-KIND SERVICES WITH WAREHOUSE RECORDS. KUNV IS PARTICIPATING IN A RECYCLING DRIVE WITH THE RESIDENCE HALLS. 50% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO OPPOR-TUNITY VILLAGE AND 50% TO KUNV. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 4 11/9/89 PAT TUOHY STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTED ASKED THE SENATORS TO TAKE NOTICE TO THE ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE SENATORS WHICH INCLUDED A STUDENT SERVICES PENCIL, A REBEL FRESHMAN REVIEW AND A "U NEWS". PAT EX-PLAINED THAT THE NAME OF THE "REBEL FRESHMAN REVIEW" WAS CHANGED FROM "THE SCARLET AND GRAY". THIS BOOK INCLUDED PICTURES OF ALL FRESHMAN WHO BUY THE BOOK AND 16 PAGES OF CSUN PROMOTIONS. CSUN CO-SPONSORS THIS AND IT DOES NOT COST CSUN ANYTHING. THE COMPANY SOLICITS, COLLECTS THE PICTURES AND DOES THE PUBLICITY. THE "U NEWS" IS PAID IN FULL. IT CONTAINS INFORMATION AND IS BASICALLY IS A FUN PUBLI-CATION. THE STUDENT SERVICES PENCILS ARE USED TO GET THE CSUN NAME OUT. STUDENT SERVICES SENT 20 PENCILS AND 20 BROCHURES TO EACH DEPARTMENT HEAD TO ADVISE THEM OF WHAT CSUN DOES. STUDENT SERV-ICES JUST FINISHED THE JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND WILL BE AC-CEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CSUN LEGAL COUNCIL. ALSO MENTIONED THE CSUN TYPING ROOM WHERE STUDENTS ARE CHARGES $.75 PER HOUR; THE CSUN NOTE TAKING SERVICE; AND THE RIDE BOARD. ALSO MENTIONED THAT STUDENT SERVICES IS IN CHARGE OF THE PSEUDO-APARTMENT FINDER SERV-ICE. THE CARTS THAT WERE GIVEN TO PUBLIC SAFETY ARE IN POOR CONDI-TION AND REQUIRE $400-$500 EACH IN REPAIR. SUGGESTS PURCHASING A NEW CART FOR $1000. PRESIDENT BUNIN MENTIONED THAT BOUGHT AN 8 SEATER CART AND THAT THE SECURITY SHUTTLE SERVICE IS IN OPERATION. STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR TUOY WOULD LIKE TO STILL PURCHASE ONE CART FOR CSUN USE. MICHELLE BARRETT REPORTED THAT E&P STILL SHIRTS AVAILABLE FROM HOMECOMING AND OKTOBERFEST FOR $5 AND $10 RESPECTIVELY. JAMAL ALLEN INTRODUCED HIMSELF. MENTIONED THAT NEXT SEMESTER OSI WILL BEGIN RUNNING THE "CSUN REPORTS" RADIO SHOW ON KUNV. ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED IS WELCOME. BRADNI HOFFMAN (SHAC) REPORTED THAT NEXT WEDNESDAY THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER WILL BE CONDUCTING AIDS TESTING. LAST MONTH 5 PERSONS DIED FROM AIDS IN CLARK COUNTY. VP PRO-TEMPORE FOUNTAIN (ORGANIZATIONS BOARD) THE NEW BASKETBALL TICKET POLICY WAS TESTED AND IS HOLDING UP. A FEW ORGANIZATIONS LOST RECOGNITION BECAUSE OF ABSENTEEISM. REPORTED THAT THE NEXT ORGANIZATIONS BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE ENGINEERING BUILDING IN THE AUDITORIUM. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 5 11/9/89 SENATOR COLEBROOK ASKED WHICH ORGANIZATIONS LOST RECOGNI-TION. TAMMY RESPONDED MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND PRE PROFES-SIONAL CLUB. SENATOR COZINE ASKED HOW THE LOTTERY WENT. TAMMY REPORTED THAT THE LOTTERY WENT WELL. ALL ARE PLEASED AND THE NEXT LOTTERY WILL BE DECEMBER 5TH. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOYINA RECOGNIZED MARCEL A STUDENT FROM EN-GINEERING TO PLAY A PRACTICAL JOKE ON THE ENGINEERING STUDENTS. V. NEW BUSINESS A. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE. SENATOR ELLIOTT NOMINATED SENATOR COZINE. SENATOR KERSHAW NOMINATED SENATOR BENNEMAN. SENATOR HOFFMAN NOMINATED SENATOR GEIHS. SENATOR GEIHS DECLINED. SENATOR SPILLER NOMINATED SENATOR COLEBROOK. SENATOR COLEBROOK DECLINED. MOTION BY SENATOR COLEBROOK TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. SECONDED BY SENATOR ELLIOTT. MOTION PASSES 15-0-0 MSEOCTOIONND EBDY BSYE NSAENTOART OCRO LBEEBNRNOEOMKA NT.O WAIVE BYLAW 4. MOTION PASSES 15-0-0 MOTION BY SENATOR KERSHAW TO HAVE THE CANDIDATES SPEAK FOR TWO MINUTES FOLLOWED BY AN UNLIMITED QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD AFTER WHICH AN ELECTION SHALL BE HELD WITH THE HIGHEST VOTE GETTER SEATED. SECONDED BY SENATOR ELLIOTT. POINT OF INQUIRY BY SENATOR TABOLA AS TO WHEN THE ELECTION WOULD TAKE PLACE. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA ANSWERED THAT IT WOULD BE HELD RIGHT NOW. SENATOR COZINE SPOKE. SENATOR BENNEMAN SPOKE. PRESIDENT BUNIN CALLED FOR A ROLL CALL VOTE. THERE WERE NO OBJECTIONS. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 6 11/9/89 SENATOR COZINE RECEIVED EIGHT (8) VOTES, SENATOR BENNEMAN RECEIVED FIVE (5) VOTES, AND THERE WERE TWO (2) ABSTENTIONS. SENATE PRESIDENT COZINE WAS SWORN IN BY CHIEF JUSTICE WALL. B. APPROVAL OF ALLOWING THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO MAKE EX-PENDITURES UP TO $500.00 WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE SENATE. MOTION BY SENATOR ELLIOTT TO APPROVE. SECONDED BY SENATOR TABOLA. PRESIDENT BUNIN MENTIONED THAT WITHOUT THIS AUTHORITY TO SIGN NOTHING IS GETTING DONE. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINE MENTIONED THAT THE PROCESS IS IMPEDED UNTIL THIS MEASURE IS APPROVED. SENATOR TABOLA QUESTIONED WHETHER THE EXECUTIVE BOARD COULD BREAK UP A $2000 EXPENDITURE INTO 4 $500'S. PRESIDENT BUNIN AS-WERED YES, BUT THAT THE SENATE WILL HAVE TO TRUST THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. SENATOR GONZALEZ ASKED IF THE AMOUNTS WOULD BE REPORTED. PRESIDENT BUNIN ANSWERED THAT THE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED IN A LUMP SUM AND THAT BARBARA MCRFARLAND KEEPS INFO IN HER BOX. MOTION PASSES WITH 15 IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. C. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT EDUCATION SEAT. SENATOR COZINE NOMINATED MARIA BERNARD. SENATOR TABOLA NOMINATED JULIA DALTON. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA NOMINATED ADONNA MILLER. MOTION BY SENATOR COZINE TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. SECONDED BY SENATOR ELLIOTT. MOTION PASSES 15 IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. D. NOMINATION/APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE VACANT STU-DENT DEVELOPMENT SEAT. SENATOR BENNETT NOMINATED ROBERT FITZPATRICK. SENATOR HOFFMAN NOMINATED JASON LANDERS. SENATOR TABOLA NOMINATED JOHN YNIGUES. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 7 11/9/89 MOTION BY SENATOR BENNETT TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. SECONDED BY SENATOR KERSHAW. MOTION PASSES 15 IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. E. APPROVAL OF $2028 OUT OF THE 904 ACCOUNT FOR STUDENT SERVICES CONVENTION IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. MOTION TO APPROVE BY SENATOR COZINE. SECONDED BY SENATOR TABOLA. SENATOR COZINE ASKED WHO WOULD BE REPRESENTING CSUN. STU-DENT SERVICES DIRECTOR PAT TOUHY ANSWERED THAT HIMSELF AND AL-BERT TABOLA WOULD BE. MOTION PASSES 14 IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED AND 1 ABSTENTION (TABOLA). F. INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILL #1. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA INTRODUCED SENATE BILL #1. MOTION BY SENATOR BUNIN TO REFER SENATE BILL #1 TO BYLAWS COMMITTEE. SECONDED BY SENATOR GONZALEZ. MOTION PASSES 15 IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED AND 0 OPPOSED. G. INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILL #2. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA INTRODUCED SENATE BILL #2. MOTION BY SENATOR COZINE TO REFER SENATE BILL #2 TO THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE. SECONDED BY SENATOR KERSHAW. MOTION PASSES 15 IN FAVOR, 0 OPPOSED AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. H. INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BILL #3. SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA INTRODUCED SENATE BILL #3. VI. OPEN DISCUSSION SENATOR BENNETT MENTIONED THAT HE LIKES THE IDEA ABOUT ADVERTISING IN HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS. SHOULD CONTACT CLARK. ALSO LIKE THE IDEA ABOUT THE RECYCLING DRIVE. THE "U" LOOKS GOOD. SENATOR HOFFMAN CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 8 11/9/89 SENATOR PRATT CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. MENTIONED THAT THE JOKE WAS GOOD. SENATOR SPILLER ASKED IF VP PRO-TEMPORE FOUNTAIN WAS BEHIND THE JOKE. STILL IN SHOCK. SENATOR SMITH CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. MENTIONED THAT IT WAS A GOOD JOKE. SENATOR COLEBROOK CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATOR COZINE. MENTIONED THAT THE SHAPE OF THE GYM IS STILL BAD. SENATORS SHOULD TOUR THE PLACE. MENTIONED THAT HE KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON BUT IF A STUDENT FROM COLLEGE CAME IN WITH SUCH A SAD STORY AND WAS PICKED ON LIKE MARCEL CARTER HE WOULD BE ANGRY. MENTIONED THAT STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD NEVER BE NON-CHALANT AND THAT THEY ARE THERE TO REPRESENT THE STUDENTS. SENATOR GEIHS CONGRATULATED SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. MEN-TIONED THAT KAREN SPLAWN HAD GOOD IDEA ABOUT ADVERTISING IN HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS. SENATOR MILORO CONGRATULATED SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. SENATOR GONZALEZ CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. GLAD THAT JEFF AND BRANDI MADE IT. MENTIONED THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE PEOPEL WHO WORK AT THE UNLV GYM. SENATOR BUNIN CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. STOPPED TO TAKE A SECOND TO LAUGH. SENATOR TABOLA CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. CONDOLENCES TO SENATOR BENNEMAN. MENTIONED THAT HE IS GLAD TO BE HERE, IT IS FUN. PLANS TO GET INTERESTED IN ISSUES AND TO LOOK AROUND CAMPUS. LIZ BALDIZAN IS LOOKING FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ORIENTATION VIDEO. SENATOR KERSHAW CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. HOPE THE ENGINEERING STUDENTS TOOK JOKE WELL. CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATORS GEIHS AND HOFFMAN. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 9 11/9/89 SENATOR BENNEMAN CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. THAT'S TWICE THAT SHE BEAT HIM. MENTIONED THAT THE UNLV GYM IS OWNED BY THE UNIVERSITY BUT THE PUBLIC USES IT MORE. IT IS NECESSARY TO RESERVE THE FACILITIES FAR IN ADVANCE BECAUSE THEY ARE SO BOOKED. PAT TUOHY CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE CONZINE. THANKED THE SENATE FOR THEIR FAITH IN HIM. REFERRED THE SENATORS TO A FLYER HANDED OUT THAT OUTLINES THE WORKSHOPS AT THE CON-FERENCE. HE WILL ATTEND 7 WORKSHOPS AND WILL HAVE ALBERT ATTENDS OTHERS SO THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF 14 WORKSHOPS. WILL GIVE A REPORT THE FOLLOWING WEEK. CHIEF JUSTICE WALL THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL MADE A DECISION ON THE 25TH OF OCTOBER CONCERNING THE RESIGNATION OF SENATOR OZKAN. THE DECISION WAS THAT RESIGNATIONS MAY NOT BE TAKEN BACK ONCE THEY ARE GIVEN-BECAUSE THE RESPONSIBILITY REMAINS WITH THE PERSON MAKING THE RESIGNATION. MENTIONED THAT THE CASE GONZALEZ VS. SMITH WILL BE HEARD NEXT THURSDAY. PHIL DEQUINO MENTIONED THAT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO FIND OUT WHERE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE. STUDENT SERVICES OR OSI COULD DO THIS. TYRONE SMITH (SENATE SECRETARY) "AS YOU HAVE JUST HEARD FROM CHIEF JUSTICE WALL THERE IS A CASE AND I WOULD LIKE TO READ SOMETHING I PREPARED TO THE SENATE. Before I begin, let me make it clear that I am speaking as Senate Secretary and that this will be entered into the minutes verbatum. I would like to begin by saying that I am disappointed with the attitude of some CSUN of-ficials that the JC is the only approach to solving problems in CSUN. That is not to say that the JC is always inappropriate rather I argue that the JC should be a means of last resort after all other resources have been exhausted. Unfortunately some of us lack the patience and the respect for this organization to use the criteria set up in the CSUN Con-stitution. This criteria sets up lines of communication and paves way for cooperation. Most problems could be settled if we were to take the time to discuss them amongst our-selves, with those who are are targeted. We should express our concerns and work together on a solution. The JC is set up to "decide appeals initiated by CSUN members on decisions of CSUN entities." and in my case there has been no decision made by any CSUN entity. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 10 11/9/89 Last week Senator Gonzalez filed a complaint to the JC concerning alleged violations of Bylaw 29 which defines the responsibilities of the Senate Secretary. This complaint was filed without any discussion with Senate President, who my immediate supervisor and herslef was only made aware of the problem when the complaint was filed; nor was there any discussion with myself. Additionally, the same Bylaw 29 also states that the Senate may remove the Senate Secretary by 2/3 vote. Therein exists two steps in handling problems with the Senate Secretary, neither of which was taken advantage of. If after action or non-action by the Senate President and/or Senate left someone dis-satisfied,! belive only then would it be appropriate to file a complaint to the JC. Even then, and I was talking with Chief Justic Wall, the JC could only interpret Bylaw 29 unless the plantiff could prove malfeasence by the Senate Secretary and nonfeasence by the Senate President. Of course those two accusations imply that both purposely ignored problems at hand and/or continued to make the same violations. Of course the complaints at hand were not made clear and neither of us were given a chance to correct them if ap-propriate. The complaints made against me were that I violated Bylaw 29 by not having the minutes in the Senate boxes within 72 hours and the other was that I failed to post a meeting cor-rectly. I would like to point out first of all that these two instances are isolated. I would humbly accept this complaint if I showed a history of the same infractions. However, I have been Senate Secretary for over 2 months and taken notes at 9 meetings. I ponder whether this truly warrants a complaint or could it have been simply handled with a request to do my best not to let this happen again? I would like to quote from the complaint: "On the Oct., 19, 1989 meeting the minutes were not in my box until 6 days later on Wednesday. This constitutes an infraction of the Bylaw." I beg to differ. Let me read directly from the Bylaw 29. "Minutes of the Senate Meeting to be typed and submitted to the Senate President witin seventy-two (72) hours." Senator Gonzalez, you are not the Senate President and I am not required to have minutes in your box at any certain time. However, if the Senate wishes, I can do my best to get them in you boxes as soon as possible. But you must realize and keep in mind that before I can do that or time stamp them the Senate President must make corrections and sign them. As for posting the agenda incorrectly please accept my deepest apologies. I did fail to time stamp the agendas, and to post them in the CSUN offices. I guess this just goes to show that I am only human, yet I continue to do the best I canin my position. But lets remember that no great catastrophe came of this mistake, except for the one that may come of the pending complaints. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 11 11/9/89 I would like to remind Senator Gonzalez of the mistakes he has made in his life that were unintended and honest in execution. Perhaps you could grant me the right to remain human. The final complaint asks for an interpretaion of the Senate Secretary's duties. I believe that the duties and responsibilities are explicitly outlined in the CSUN Bylaw 29. However, an additional reference is made to the other position I hold as OSI Co-Director. Perhaps Senator Gonzalez, you feel some sort of conflict exists. Perhaps I could have settled your concerns given a chance but you failed to even approach me. In spite of this, I believe that I can narrow this concern down to two meetings. Specifically the meetings in-volving the Yellin' Rebel computers and the one at which I was passing notes to Senator Rosenberg. During the debate concerning the Yell's computers it became apparant that I was in favor of an upgraded version of the system. During the meeting I was allowed to speak and limited myself to asking questions of the computer representative. I felt that since I was more knowledgable than most about the system, that I knew the right questions to ask. They were questions that I felt were important in helping Senators make an informed deci-sion. On the other hand, during the recess which was called by the Senate President, I ex-ercised my first ammendment right to free speech and attempted to lobby several Senators. Keep in mind that at this time I was not in any way acting as Senate Secretary. Once again, during open discussion I did express my opinion but, as I said then, it was my professional opinion based on my professional experience with that computer system. I ask you where is the conflict? Of course, I have learned a lesson and realized that there is a fine line. A line that I had not come near before that and a line I will not approach again as Senate Secretary. In contrast, there was a conflict implied during the meeting at which I was holding a dis-cussion with Senator Rosenberg by passing notes. This did take away from my duties as Senate Secretary. But let me point out the example I set by directly expressing my concerns to her. I had the consideration to keep it between us, yet by her choice others were brought in. Others I might add that attempted to convince Senator Rosenberg to file a complaint instead of working out the problem face to face. Fortunately Senator Rosenberg made the responsible decision. Today we share a very productive and amiable relationship. I might remind the Senate that we already live in a society filled with conflict. So let us begin to treat each other as fellow human beings who deserve the respect we expect of others. Let us begin to relate to each other as fellow human beings with a common goal: to better serve the Students of UNLV. Let us begin to remember that we all do the best we can and allow for mistakes. Let us offer solutions and progress. Let us view the mistakes we have made in the past build on our future. To quote someone famous, "United we stand, Divided we Fall". Let us become the example to follow. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 12 11/9/89 I can think of many more pressing issues that Senators could be exerting energy to solve. Many of them were mentioned her tonight. If many of you would spend as much energy as Mario and Gorge have spent on their complaints on truly important issues perhaps CSUN could accomplish greater things. As I have said before, Senator Gonzalez, my door is always open. I challege you to cooperate with me so that we may resolve our differences. Perhaps then we could re-direct your great energy and intellect to more productive activities. Perhaps you could even think offer some suggestions for the CSUN survery that OSI is putting together. As of today, not one Senator has made any contributions. In closing I urge everyone in CSUN to think of themselves as a part of a team. A team that appreciates everyone of its members. A team that assists misguided members. A team that solves problems together. And I hope that this team won't put up with these kind of child-ish activities an more." Chief Justice Wall "Obviously Tyrone had the right to say these things. There is a certain question of appropriateness. The complaint was not filed to the Senate. That may be an objection in itself. The complaint is before the Judicial Council and to have somebody come up and argue their case before the Senate is certainly you have the right to do that yes, but don't confuse the Senate with the Judicial Council. Now if you feel that George has made a mis-take by filing a complaint to the Judicial Council instead of the Senate then that that is one thing. If you go to the Judicial Council and argue it and if you will write. It is very possible that there is a definate question of jurisdiction as to whether or not it should have been filed with us. But if you are going to argue the specific points of the complaint you should do so before the Judicial Council. Secondy, you took a statement that I made com-pletely out of context. I did not state that the JC could make no rulings concerning a Bylaw except to interopret it. Obviouslyt he constitution has to be implied and it has to go as a particular case. Now I was discussing this with you as I would anyone that has a case before the JC. Argueing specific points not committing to a specific position playing a little bit of devils advocate showing you what I think might be the strengths and weaknesses of your case, so that it can help you when you go before the JC. When I find that my statements are being taken completely out of context portrayed to the Senate that I hear that someone say the JC can't do anything about a bylaw except to interpret it, that's another matter. Another thing, discussing the JC's jurisdiction... The JC's jurisdiction is not limited to hearing appeals ok. There are 3 sections in our jurisdiction. One of them is interpretation. You also misportrayed the complaint in that respect. Jorge did not com-plain to the JC that we should interpret your position as Senate Secretary, he requested an interpretation, which any senator has the authority to do, remanding a question, in order to interpret the position of Senate Secretary and OSI director. We have jurisdiction to do that and it is completely out of place for you to be arguing it in front of the Senate al-though you have the right to do so. And I think that you have misportrayed a lot of what goes into that." SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 13 11/9/89 VP PRO-TEMPORE FOUNTAIN MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINEERING SENATORS WERE BAD JOKE PLAYERS. THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GREAT TIME, BUT IS GROSSLY DISAP-POINTED. THOUGHT THAT THEY WOULD BE RANTING AND RAVING. MEN-TIONED THAT IT WASN'T HER IDEA FOR THE RECORD. TO KEEP THINGS HUMUROUS AMONG US, WATCH IT BECAUSE NO COLLEGE IS SAFE FROM US. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING AS THOUGHT PROVOKING AS TYRONE; HE IS A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW. THANKED THE SENATE FOR THEIR SUPPORT. MEN-TIONED TO BUD THAT SHE TRIED TO GET IT THREE TIMES BEFORE SHE FINALLY GOT IT. AGREES 100% ABOUT THE GYM. SUPRISED THAT THE $2000 FOR THE STUDENT SERVICES TRIP WAS APPROVED SO EASILY. REASON IS WHY IS BECAUSE THEY WERE PREPARED. IF ANYONE ELSE WANTS TO GO TO A SEMINAR OR CONFERENCE TO TAKE NOTE OF THIS. PRESIDENT BUNIN CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. THANKED SENATORS SPILLER AND PRATT FOR BEING GOOD SPORTS. THANKED THOSE WHO KNEW FOR PLAYING ALONG. REPORTED THAT THE FACULTY SENATE VOTED DOWN A PROPOSAL TO MAKE SUMMA CUM LAUDE AWARDED IF A 6 CREDIT PROJECT IS COMPLETED. HAPPY ABOUT THIS. ABOUT TYRONE'S COMMENTS. EXPRESSED IS DISAGREEMENT WITH CHIEF JUSTICE WALL THAT TYRONE'S SPEACH WAS INAPPROPRIATE. TYRONE WASN'T INTENDING TO ARGUE HIS CASE. HE WAS USING A PUBLIC FORUM FOR THE RECORD TO ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK AND TO SCOLD THE SENATOR. DOESN'T FEEL THAT TYRONE IS CONFUSING THE SENATE WITHT HE JC. HE WAS ASKING IF THE SENATOR WANTS TO TAKE A COMPLAINT TO THE JC OR GET SOME-THING ACCOMPLISHED. AS A GENERAL IDEA PRESIDENT BUNIN AGREES WITH TYRONE'S COMMENTS. FEELS THAT THERE ARE CHANNELS SET UP TO USE IF YOU ARE ACTUALLY INTERESTED IN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS BEFORE YOU. OR IF YOU WANT TO NAIL SOMEONE THEN YOU WILL DO WHAT IS GOING ON. FEELS THAT CHIEF JUSTICE WALL MIGHT AGREE WITH HIM THAT THE JC SHOULD ONLY BE USED WHEN NOTHING ELSE IS WORKING EXCEPT IN CASES OF ORIGINAL JURISDICTION WHICH THIS IS NOT IN HIS OPINION. GO AFTER TYRONE IN THE RIGHT CHANNELS. REPORTED THAT DURING THE IAC MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME CSUN GOT MORE SEATS AND BETTER SEATS. THIS WILL TAKE EFFECT NEXT SEASON. CSUN WILL NOW GET 15% OF THE SEATS INCLUDING 15% OF NEW CATEGORIES. BALCONY SEATS CHANGED FROM 212-216 TO 211-215 AND FLOOR SEATS ARE ALL IN THE 108-112. SCHOLARSHIP SEATS ARE ALSO IN THE 108-112 SECTIONS, BUT AS THESE EXPIRE CSUN SEATS WILL FILL IN MOVING DOWN CLOSER TO THE FLOOR. SENATE MINUTES 20-02 PAGE 14 11/9/89 SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA REITERATED AND AGREED WHOLE-HEARTEDLY WITH WHAT JOE SAID ABOUT TYRONE'S SPEACH AND THAT THERE IS NO NEED FOR HER TO REPEAT ANYTING. MENTIONED TO SENATOR BENNEMAN THAT SHE HAD LOST THE SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE SEAT TO CHUCK WALKER. CONGRATULA-TIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE COZINE. REMINDED THE SENATORS THAT AT 3:30 ON THURSDAY THERE WILL BE A PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE SESSION IN MSU 201 FOR EVERYONE. SHE EXPECTS EVERYONE TO ATTEND. DISS APPOINTED WITH THE TURNOUT FOR THE SENATE CAUCUS. MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS IMPRESSED WITH SENATOR SMITH'S PRESENTATION TO HER CLASS FOR HER FOLLOW UP CAMPAIGN. WISHED PAT TOUHY AND SENATOR TABOLA TO HAVE FUN. THEY WILL REPRESENT CSUN WELL AND BRING BACK MANY GOOD IDEAS. MENTIONED THAT CANDID CAMERA WITH ALAN FUNT WAS IN THE CAREER COUNCILING IN THE HUMANITIES. REMINDED THE SENATORS THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A SENATE MEETING IN TWO WEEKS AND THAT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING ON MONDAY WILL BE IN THE OASIS ROOM. IX. ADJOURNMENT SENATE PRESIDENT POLOVINA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 5:50 PM. RESPECTFULLY PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY GINA B. POLOVINA SENATE PRESIDENT SENATE SECRETARY