Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 29, 2001

University of Student GovernH^it^ Office of the Senate President ^ ^ W STEPH DAVY STUDENT SENATE MEETING 31-07 Monday, January 29,2001 MSU 201,6:00PM Monica Moradkhan Senate President Pro-Tempore Education SamraDayani Urban Affairs Sarah Bowers Business Chris Powell Education Eric Woodson Hotel Administration Marissa Geffen Urban Affairs Lisa Fleming Liberal Arts Jamie Homampour Liberal Arts David Fauske Hotel Administration Katie McDonald Hotel Administration Kelly Martinez Student Development Ken A oki Student Development Dustin Williams Health Services Jessica Zardnt Health Services Shawna Hughes Fines Arts Cara Chasin Sciences Aaron Dunning Education James Ahman Education Tony Salssa Business Afyson Ling Business Chris DiLorenzo Business I. n. HI. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS A. State of the Campus Address by Student Body President Paul Moradkhan IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes 31-06 V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Directors' Reports Brooke Bohlke - Director of Nevada Student Affairs Jennifer Hale - Director of CSUN Services Sean McClenahan - Director of Entertainment and Programming Jason Smylie - Director of Office of Student Information Holly Wainscott - Director of Elections VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senator DiLorenzo serving on the CSUN educational policies committee as submitted by Senator Fauske. B. Action Item: Nomination/Election of (1) senator to serve on the by laws committee as submitted by Senate Pro-Tempore Moradkhan. C. Action Item: Nomination/Election of a chair for the Bylaws committee as submitted by Senate Pro-Tempore Moradkhan. CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA 4505 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • FAX (702) 895-4606 D. Action Item: Discussion/approval of Senator Ling to sit on the Ways and Means Committee as submitted by Senator Bowers. E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Rules for the 31st session as submitted by Senator Dayani. F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of contract between Board of Regents and Student Advantage for a promotional campus tour. As submitted by Senator Bowers. (See attachment) G. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Elections Packet for Spring 2001Executive Board Election as submitted by Senate Pro Tempore Moradkhan. (See attachment) v r a . PUBLIC COMMENT {in accordance with N.R.S. 241.020 (2X0(3)} IX. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SUMMATIONS X. GOOD OF THE SENATE XL ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.RJS. 241.000) at tbe following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM A. Discussion/Approval of contract with PNJ Music in the amount of $65,000 for Rebelpalooza. As submitted by Senator Bowers; B. Discussion/Approval of Senator MacDonald serving on the Rebel Yell Advisory Board; PROMOTIONAL CAMPUS VISIT AGREEMENT INFORMATION AND SIGNATURE PAGE The University: Name: Contracting Office: Address: Phone: Effective Date: Program Title: (a) Date: (b) Event Time: Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada on behalf of the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada. (CSUN) Sean McClenahan, Director of Entertainment & Programming CSUN Co-Sponsor: n/a CSUN 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 452009 Las Vegas, NV 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax: (702) 895-4606 January 31, 2001 THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE SHOW Thursday, March 1, 2001 11:00AM - 3:00PM (day activities), 7:00PM - 9:00PM (movie) (c) Set-up/Breakdown Time: 10:00AM on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 (set-up) 9:30PM - approx. 2:00AM (following film) - (breakdown) (d) Event Features The Event features a mobile, "drive-in" style theatre presenting a FREE, full length feature film and will provide all the daytime activities to include an inflatable rock climbing mountain, interactive games, vehicle displays, product demonstrations, FREE prizes and giveaways. The MMPS will supply its own materials, event staffing, generators and pre-event publicity to include posters, flyers, and postcards. The MMPS will provide at least 200 lunches for students as well as snacks for at least 75 students during the evening portion of the event. (e) Sponsors: Volkswagen and Trek (f) Location: Campus Location: The North Field Back-up Indoor Movie Location: TBA (f) Fees: Student Advantage agrees to pay $ 1,000 to the "Board of Regents" (g) Additional Accommodations by University (if any): The following is a list of requirements needed to be met and confirmed by the sponsoring organization in order to facilitate The Major Motion Picture Show on campus: Venue Requirements: • A high student traffic venue located in the main area of campus. • Approximately 10,000 square feet of level space to accommodate: (1) 33' movie trailer (total area about 33' x 70'), (2) 36' x 16' sponsor trailers, (1) 24' x 24' inflatable rock climbing mountain, (1) 10' x 10' tent, and (3) display vehicles. • Drive up access for a 53' trailer for event load-in and break down. • Access to event site for (3) days - (1) day for set-up, (1) day for all event activities/event breakdown and (1) day as a possible rain date for daytime activities only. • A backup indoor movie location capable of showing a 16mm or 35mm motion picture (in the case of inclement weather). • Permission to use amplified sound - 1) during daytime activities (at a level agreeable to University administration), and 2) during the movie screening at night. Parking Requirements: • (2) Tractor/Trailer • (2) MMPS staff vehicles Security Requirements: • The University will need to provide on-site security upon completion of set-up on the first day, until staff arrives on the morning of the event. Security must also be available for the night of the planned event day, in the case of inclement weather which will force activities to be scheduled on the "rain date." {Student Advantage will reimburse University for all Security costs incurred upon receipt of an invoice.) Signatures: This information and Signature Page constitutes a part of the Promotional Campus Visit Agreement to which is attached, is not valid unless so attached, and does not itself constitute an agreement between the parties. Students Advantage, Inc. University of Nevada-Las Vegas By: By: Name: Name: Title:. Title: PROMOTIONAL CAMPUS VISIT AGREEMENT THIS PROMOTIONAL CAMPUS VISIT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into as of the Effective Date set forth on the Information and Signature Page attached hereto (the "Signature Page") between Student Advantage, Inc. ("SA"), a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at 280 Summer Street (1st floor), Boston, MA 02210, and the college or university (the "University") having the name and address set forth on the Signature Page. 1. Campus Visit by S A Subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, the University hereby agrees to allow SA to visit the University's campus (the "campus") in connection with a promotional event to be carried out by SA as described on the Signature Page (the "program"). The dates and times of such visit(s) and any special conditions are also set forth on the Signature Page. In the event of a conflict between the information set forth on the Signature Page and the terms set forth in the body of this Agreement, the Signature Page shall prevail. 2. Execution of the Program. Subject to Section 3, SA shall be solely responsible for the organization and execution of, and logistical and financial support for, the Program. Among other things, SA shall obtain the staffing and generation of electrical power (if the program is held outdoors) necessary for the Program and shall contract with on-campus newspaper(s) for advertising for the Program 3. Accommodation of the Program by the University: Except as explicitly provided on the Signature Page, the University agrees only to: (a) reserve the outdoor/indoor on-Campus locations and nearby parking for vehicles, specified for the Program on the Signature Page; (b) secure from all relevant departments of the University (e.g., administration, physical plant and security) and agencies of the state and local government any necessary permits and approvals for the Program (including the use of amplified sound for its entire duration); (c) distribute fliers and posters for the Program (supplied by SA) to students and student organizations and post such posters in the prominent locations on campus; (d) upon SA's request, receive and store small shipments of materials and equipment at an appropriate location on the Campus on SA's behalf during the two (2) weeks prior to the Program. 4. Acknowledgment of On-Campus Solicitatioa The University hereby acknowledges that the Program will include interaction among students of the University, SA employees and representatives, and representatives of corporate sponsors as described on the Signature Page, and confirms that such interaction is permissible under the rules, policies, and procedures of the University. 5. Indemnification. To the extent authorized under the laws of the State of Nevada, SA hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the University and its employees, officers, directors and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liability, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from: (a) SA's material breach hereof; (b) the gross negligence or willful misconduct by SA, its employees, agents or subcontractors while on the Campus in connection with the Program; or (c) SA's violation of applicable law relating to advertising promotions or lotteries, games of chance or the like. 6. Insurance. SA shall maintain in effect throughout the term hereof a policy of general liability insurance, including without limitation advertiser liability coverage, of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, naming the University as an additional insured as its interests may appear on such policy, and shall provide the University upon request with a certificate of insurance reflecting such coverage. 7. Integration; Amendment; Assignment; Counterparts; Waiver; Severability; Survival. This Agreement: (a) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supercedes all prior written or oral understandings with respect thereto; (b) may not be amended except in writing signed by both parties; (c) may not be assigned; and (d) may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same instrument. A waiver of the performance or breach of any provision of this Agreement must be in writing and shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent performance or breach of the same or any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement shall be declared void, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by applicable law. Sections 5 and 7 hereof shall survive the expiration or termination hereof. 8. Governing Law. Disputes. This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Campus is located. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") by a single arbitrator familiar with the advertising and promotions industries. The arbitrator shall issue a reasoned opinion explaining the facts determined in support of the award, and any relevant conclusions of law. The arbitration shall be held in the city or town in which the Campus is located, and judgement upon the arbitrator's award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed on the Signature Page by its duly authorized representative as an instrument under seal as of the Effective Date. STUDENT SENATE MEETING MINUTES 31-07 Monday, January 29, 2001 MSU 201,6:00 PM Senate Minutes 31-07 I. CALL TO ORDER SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY called Senate Meeting 31-7 to order at 6:05 PM. II. ROLL CALL James Altman Ken Aoki Sarah Bowers Cara Chasin Samra Dayani Chris DiLorenzo Aaron Dunning David Fauske Lisa Fleming Jamie Homampour Shauna Hughes Alyson Ling Katie Macdonald Kelly Martinez Chris Powell Tony Salsaa Dustin Williams Eric Woodson Jessica Zardnt III. ANNOUNCEMENTS SENATOR WILLIAMS LEAVES AT 6:06 PM STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT MORADKHAN thanked everyone for coming to. Dr. Piper is leaving UNLV, and he has always been a strong supporter of CSUN. He will be missed. Paul gave a plaque to Dr. Piper for all his hard work over the last five years. PRESENT ABSENT Monica Moradkhan Marissa Geffen(excused) SENATOR WILLIAMS returns at 6:07 p.m. Dr. Piper thanked the Senate for everything. It means a lot to him. He has worked hard these past six years to keep in touch with the students. He sees the important role that CSUN plays at UNLV. He will not forget his time at UNLV. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SENATOR BOWERS moved to approve minutes 31-07, seconded by SENATOR MARTINEZ. V. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports SENATOR DAYANI stated that the rules and ethics met today and approve the 31st session rules. We will be voting on them later on in the meeting. She is sorry that they are late. Also, SENATOR BOWERS is the vice chair. SENATOR AOKI is the vice hair for the safety and awareness committee. SENATOR BOWERS needs to see everyone on the Constitutional Revision Committee. We need to set up a time and a meeting soon. SENATOR HOMPOUAR: IFC will met again in February. He will keep us posted. B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports There was none. C. Business Manager Report BUSINESS MANAGER MOORE stated the weekly expenditures Reprographics 47.10 Mail Services 5.99 Facilities Mix 282. 30 Telecommunications $ 158.53 Reprographics 57.34 Facilities Mix 20.97 COMP USA 499.97 Simplex Time Stamp 141.00 Boise Casade 474.86 Boise Cascade 265.23 Total: $ 1,953.29 D. Directors' Reports ENTERTAINING AND PROGRAMMING-DIRECTOR McClenahan is working hard on RebelPoolza for April. He had a meeting last week and talked to two different production companies. This is for him to see what kind of talent the companies can offer. McClenahan is looking for a diverse RebelPoolza this year. Some of the bands mentioned were: No Doubt, Dixie Chicks, and Snoop Doggy Dog. He is interested in PNJ music. They will cost $ 65,000 but that includes everything for RebelPoolza. It is very impressive. He doesn't have a headliner yet, but he will be putting together various acts for the six hour show. SENATOR POWELL asked if there was a confirmation on any bands DIRECTOR MCLENHANAN responded no. The company needs a deposit before they can confirm anything. SENATOR POWELL asked is the deposit refundable? DIRECTOR MCLENAHAN said the deposit is what gets everything started. He will approve the music talent, so there shouldn't be any concern. SENATOR POWELL asked can the senate approve the talent? DIRECTOR MCLENAHAN said he will get a finalized list soon, and he will have an informal meeting to discuss it. It will not be voted on by the Senate, but everyone is more than welcome to come to his meeting. He will take the input of everyone there. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY asked if SENATOR POWELL was clear SENATOR POWELL responded yes No more questions for DIRECTOR MCCLEHAHAN. NEVADA STUDENT AFFAIRS-DIRECTOR BOHLKE stated that she is still waiting on executive board to sign the health survey. She will get it to the senate soon. She is working on the Mount Everest Presentation that is coming to UNLV. It will talk about hiking, wild life, and climbing Mt. Everest. It is on February 13th ( a Tuesday) in MSU 201 at 1:00 p.m. There were no questions for DIRECTOR BOHLKE CSUN STUDENT SERVICES-DIRECTOR HALE stated that she is still collecting recognition packets. She is setting up a weekly meeting. They will be Monday's at 2:30 until there are no more packets turned in. There were no questions for DIRECTOR HALE. OFFICE OF STUDENT INFORMATION-DIRECTOR SMYLIE was not present. VICE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE GREEN read DIRECTOR SMYLIE'S report. He is still collecting senate bios. Please e-mail them to him as soon as possible. Check the CSUN web page for any errors or suggestions. The OSI page will be up and running some time next week. His computer is not hooked up. ELECTIONS BOARD-ASSITANT DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT asked the senators to look over the elections packet. WAINSCOTT passed out extra copies to the Senate. Please suggest helpful amendments. SENATOR BOWERS asked have we looked over section 9, part 16? DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT said there will probably be an amendment. SENATOR HOMPAMPOUR asked when these were distributed to the senate mailboxes? DIRECTOR WAINSCOTT replied early Monday afternoon. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY said she will be giving a break to give the senators a chance to look over the packet.. VI. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business V. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senator DiLorenzo serving on the CSUN Educational Pollicies Committee as submitted by Senator Fauske. SENATOR DAYANI moved to approve seconded by SENATOR DUNNING. Move into a vote on the item (20-0-0) Item passes by unanimous acclamation B. Action Item: Nomination/Election of one (1) senator to serve on the Bylaws committee as submitted by Senate President Pro Tempore Moradkhan. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN moved to open nominations seconded by SENATOR BOWERS. SENATOR SALSSA moved to nominate SENATOR POWELL. SENATOR POWELL ACCEPTED HIS NOMATION, seconded by SENATOR HOMAMPOUR. Nominations closed. SENATOR POWELL receives the seat in unanimous accumulation C. Action Item: Nomination/Election of a chair for the Bylaws committee as submitted by SENATE PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN. SENATOR BOWERS moved to approve seconded by SENATOR AOKI. SENATOR BOWERS asked who was on this committee? SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY replied SENATOR WILLIAMS, ZARDNT, FLEMING, DILORENZO, LING, and POWELL. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR nominated SENATOR FLEMING SENATOR FLEMING accepts her nomination, seconded by SENATOR DAYANI. SENATOR MARTINEZ nominated SENATOR LING SENATOR LING declines her nomination. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN nominated SENATOR WOODSON. SENATOR WOODSON accepts his nomination, seconded by SENATOR BOWERS. SENATOR SALSSA nominated SENATOR POWELL SEANTOR POWELL accepts his nomination seconded by SENATOR HUGHES. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY closed nominations (SENATORS FLEMING, WOODSON, AND POWELL are nominated) SENATOR BOWERS moved that each candidate have no more than two minutes to speak, followed by questions and answers, seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. Move into a vote (19-1-0) SENATOR HOMAMPOUR opposes Motion passes Candidates speak SENATOR FLEMING wants to be closer to her senators and she knows about the upcoming changes. SENATOR POWELL has served on this committee for two terms and is familiar with the rules and ethics. SENATOR WOODSON is familiar with the bylaws and with sharing the bylaws committee.. SENATORS POWELL AND WOODSON receive the two highest votes, but no majority is reached. SENATORS decide between SENATORS POWELL AND WOODSON SENATORS POWELL AND WOODSON TIE SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY breaks the tie, giving her vote to SENATOR WOODSON. D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Senator Ling to sit on the Ways and Means Committee as submitted by Senator Bowers. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN moves to approve, seconded by SENATOR CHASIN. Move into a vote on the item (19-0-1) SENATOR LING abstains SENATOR LING wins the seat E. Action Item: Discussion/ Approval of Rules for the 31st session as submitted by Senator Dayani. SENATE PRESIDNET PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN moves to approve, seconded by SENATOR FAUSKE. SENATOR POWELL states that rule 10 is ambiguous. What does it mean? SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY states that that after three unexcused Absences you are removed from the senate. SENATOR DILORENZO asks for a short recess SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY says shortly SENATOR POWELL questions item 13 and asks that classes have already started so is it too late for this term? SENATOR DAYANI states that if you have never taken a class in your college, than you shouldn't be able to talk to your constituents. SENATOR POWELL asks what is the time period? Must be enrolled or have been enrolled? SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY says some time period in your career. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY called for a break at 6:44 PM SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY calls the meeting back to order at 6:46 PM SENATOR BOWERS moves to amended striking "unless they are in freshmen standing or a transfer student" in article 13, seconded by SENATOR FAUSKE. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR asked what the amendment was for? SENATOR BOWERS stated that to be able to represent your constituents well, you should have taken a class in your college. If you aren't taking any classes, than you do not know the issues for that college. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY said even freshmen can take a class in their college. SENATOR BOWERS stated that you just need to take one class, that's all. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY pointed out to SENATOR WILLIAMS that even the health science college offers freshmen level classes. Move into a vote on the amendment Motion passes (16-3-0) oppose: ( Williams, Moradkhan, Powell, and Zardnt) (note, SENATOR POWELL opposed for the record, but left the room, so the vote did not count) SENATOR DAYANI suggested that for number 13, adding " within the previous year" after within that college. SENATOR SALSAA asked would that cancel out freshmen? SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY says no, they need just to be currently enrolled. SENATOR WILLIAMS says this might conflict with one of the bylaws. SENATE PRESIDEN DAVY asked the senate if they see any problems? She pointed out that rules are not the same thing as by-laws. They apply for this session only. SENATOR BOWERS says she has checked all the bylaws and the senator requirements and this has nothing to do with elections for next year. This will not prevent you from running for next year. SENATOR POWELL states that his only objection is with rule 13. This session has already begun, so it seems ridiculous to approve rules for a session that has already started. If the session has started and the person is in violation, then what will happen? SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MORAKDHAN moves to amend item 13, adding" enforceable, beginning in the first semester after passing these rules". No one seconded the motion. ( SENATOR POWELL points out his concerns for rule 11. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR moves to amend item 13, and insert "during the previous year" seconded by SENATOR BOWERS. Move into a vote on the amendment (15-4-1) (Oppose: SENATORS ZARDNT, POWELL, DiLorenzo, and MORADKHAN) (abstain: SENATOR WILLIAMS) Amendment passes SENATOR BOWERS points out that you shouldn't be a senator if you haven't taken a class in your college. You have nothing to do with your college. It is absurd. SENATOR MARTINEZ asks will this apply to current senators? SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY says it is up to us. If we pass it as it is, then anyone in violation is gone. If you add a clause, that it can be for next semester. SENATOR WILLIAMS moves to strike rules 11 and 13 seconded by SENATOR POWELL. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR asked the reason for this amendment SENATOR WILLIAMS states this will cause too much trouble. It is too late to change rules. SENATE PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE MORADKHAN states that she has a problem with item 13 for undeclared majors. She took miscellaneous classes when she was undeclared. She thinks we should take the earlier suggestion or get rid of this rule. SENATOR WOODSON talks about rule 11. It is your (the senators) duty to be proud of your position. You should want to stand in front of the class. He wants to make a motion and pass it. SENATE PRESIDENT MORADKHAN moves to amend rule 13, adding" enforceable beginning the first semester" after the word rule, seconded by SENATOR POWELL. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR states that we are passing rules that aren't going to be enforced for that long. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY says these rules can be enforced over summer also. Summer fee waivers count. SENATOR BOWERS asks he senators, why are you here(the senate) if you aren't responding to the students. SENATOR BOWERS yields the floor to STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT MORADKHAN . PRESIDENT MORADKAHN gives a recommendation. Do not set yourself up for failures. See what is best for the students, not yourself. This should be tabled and brought to rules and ethics for next week, (rule 11). SENATOR BOWERS says whether this is a rule or not. It is unethical and you could be brought up to rules and ethics. SENATOR WILLIAMS asks what is the motion on the table? SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY said to strike items 11 and 13 . (For the record, this was motioned by SENATOR WILLIAMS and seconded by SENATOR POWELL) Move into a vote on the amendment (5-15-0) Oppose: SENATORS WOODOSN, FAUSKE, MACDONALD, DAYANI, HOMAMPOUR, FLEMING, HUGHES, CHASIN, MARTINEZ, AOKI, POWELL, DILOREZNO, BOWERS, LING, and MORADKHAN) Amendment fails SENATOR ZARDNT says that is may be unethical but it is not to right to impose rules that people are unaware of. SENATOR DAYANI states that if you haven't been taking classes in your college, than you don't know the issues. I think it is inappropriate. I think it should be starting now, not next semester. SENATOR WILLIAMS asked about the amendment on the table (for the record, it is inserting" enforceable beginning the first semester after the passage of these rules") SENATOR MARTINEZ states that this is opening the senate for people who can add or drop a major just to say that they are on senate. SENATE PERSIDENT DAVY states that this has happened before. People will had a major or change their major just to be on the Senate. SENATE HOMAMPOUR asked for a close session BUSINESS MANAGER JIM MOORE asked why? SENATOR HOMAMPOUR said that there are personal issues concerning this. He doesn't want it in the Rebel Yell. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY said that we have open meetings, so we cant do it. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR asked the senators who was in violation of this? SENATORS BOWERS said she knew of a senator that was in violation of this. SENATOR POWELL states that he thinks this a good amendment. Compared it to Ex posto factor. It is illegitimate to impose rules that were not in place when you started the position. It is in honor of the senators to spend time in their college. SENATOR BOWERS said by this amendment, it doesn't prevent people who are coming up for appointment, to quickly change their majors just to be on senate. This is what we need to talk about. We should fail the current amendment that I son the floor and make another amendment. SENATOR DILORENZO says no one is in violation if we pass this amendment. If you register for a fall class, than you are fine. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY says people who are in appointment can change majors and that is what we are trying to change. SENATOR DAYANI calls the question, seconded by SENATOR HOMAMPOUR. Move into a vote on calling the question. (9-11-0) Oppose: (SENATORS FAUSKE, MACDONALD, FLEMING, HUGHES, CHASIN, HOMPAOUR, AOKI, POWELL, LING, BOWERS, MORADKHAN) Motion fails SENATE PRESIDNET PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN moves to insert "immediately for the new applicants", seconded by SENATOR POWELL SENATOR DAYANI states we have a double standard now. SENATE PRESIDNET PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN states that we are now making exceptions. It is not fair. SENATOR BOWERS states that we are making exceptions, and we cant do this. SENATOR ZARDNT says new applicants should be liable for the rules of the 31st session. SENATOR DILORENZO states that this is a stupid amendment (as a whole) SENATOR DUNNING: asks the senators please don't repeat yourselves. SENATOR MACDONALD yields the floor to STUDENT BODY MORADKHAN. PRESIDENT MORDKHAN compared this analogy to grade waivers. Grade waivers can also be a double standard. No more discussion the amendment Move into a vote (3-17-0) (Favor: SENATORS POWELL, MORADKHAN, WOODSON) Motion fails Discussion on the item as a whole. SENATOR DAYANI moves to call the question, seconded by SENATOR BOWERS. SENATOR WILLIAMS asks is there a conflict with bylaw 27 and rule 11? (for the record, bylaw 27 deals with senators speaking to his or her classes) SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY read bylaw 27. SENATOR WILLIAMS thinks that there is problem with part c of the Bylaw. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY said that the speeches are separate and there has never been a problem before. Introduce yourself then speak twice also. SENATOR WILLAIMS states that he has not been informed that he needs To speak to his classes. (for the record, SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MORADKHAN distributed bylaw 27, two meetings ago) SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY stated that rules further define the bylaws. Move into a vote on the item as amended (14-5-1) Oppose: (SENATORS HOMAMPOUR, WILLIAMS, ALTMAN, POWELL, DILORENZO,) Abstain: (SENATOR MORADKHAN) Motion passes F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of contract between Board of Regents and Student Advantage for a promotional campus tour. As submitted Senator Bowers (see attachment) SENATOR HOMAPOUR, moved to approve action item f, seconded by SENATOR BOWERS. SENATOR BOWERS moves to amend attachments. Moved to insert" CBC 108" and strike "TBA" seconded by SENATOR HOMAMPOUR. No discussion on amendment Move into a vote on the amendment Motion passes (18-0-2) (SENATORS ZARDNT AND WILLIAMS abstain) SENATOR HOMAMPOUR asked what this was for? SENATOR HOMAMPOR yielded the floor to DIRECTOR McClenahan) DIRECTOR McClenahan says that he gets lots of promotional flyers, and this was a good event. Its only for a day. There is a lot of give aways. If it rains, that is why we are moving it. Move into a vote on the item as a whole (17-0-3) (SENATORS DILOREZNO, CHASIN, ZARDNT abstain) Motion Passes SENATE PRESIENT DAVY calls a recess at 7:09 PM SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY calls the meeting back at 7:18 PM G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Elections Packet for spring 2001 Executive Board Election as submitted by Senate Pro Tempore Moradkhan. (see attachment) SENATOR BOWERS moved to approve, seconded by SENATOR DAYANI. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR moves to amend the section concerning handbills, allowing for a great time. "Move to insert "distributing of handbills can be made any time after official campaigning starts", seconded by SENATOR WILLIAMS. SENATOR BOWERS said that it doesn't matter how much you are campaigning. It is too long of a period to be campaign. SENATOR LING states that students will be overwhelmed with material. It will litter the campus and students wont read all of it. SENATOR DAYANI says the trash will be a problem SENATOR MORADKHAN says there is nor reason to bring this back. SENATOR POWELL asked how much time for elections. SENATE PRESIDENT DAVY stated 12 hours for 2 days. SENATOR POWELL states that he doesn't think two days is that long of a time period for students to familiarize themselves with the candidates. SENATOR ALTMAN agrees with the limiting. Will the student remember? Or will it have an adverse affect for the candidates? SENATOR DILORENZO agrees with SENATOR HOMAMPOUR. Students will become more aware and might increase voter turnout. SENATOR FLEMING says we should give speeches so students can hear the differences. SENATOR SALSAA said handouts should maybe be only one week. SENATOR HOMAMPOUR says you aren't limited by the amount of money. You can decide when you want to distribute the stuff, just not the amount. Still the same amount of stuff allowed, just a different time period. SENATOR ZARDNT said the hand out affects the election process. Allowing one week for individuals to hand out flyers allows non Greek candidates to rise at