Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 06, 2006

S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T STUDENT BODY SENATE PRESIDENT Adriel Espinoza Viviana DeArmas Senate President Pro Tempore Education STUDENT SENATE MEETING 36-07 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2006 MSU 201, 6:00PM NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items items are listed as action items of the following agenda. Henry Jimenez Liberal Arts Fred Johns Business Andres Moses Liberal Arts Mike Wong persons University Studies advance Gisele Farkas Hotel Administration Christina Hooshmand Education Thurithabhani Seneviratne Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled attending the meeting. Please call the CSUN office at (702) 895-3645 in so that arrangements may be made Science Melody Melendez Fine Arts Jaqueline Alvardo Urban Affairs Eric Guideng Fine Arts Omari Head 1 Administration tfuerta Engineering Francis Keeton Little Business Matthew Maxson University College Gary McCormick Urban Affairs Stephen Nilson Liberal Arts Brian Pounds Hotel Administration Iris Saint Business Teddy Sim Jr. Health Science Aaron Spencer University College Marco Valcra Business Kristen Roycc Nursing Karim Sirsy Science I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AC1 The following minutes are submitted for approval 35-30, 36-01 & 36-06 REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Reports D. Liaison Reports i. Student Involvement and Activities ii. Residence Hall Association iii. Student Athletics iv. Student Health Advisory Committee v. ROTC vi. Leadership Advisory Board E. Rebel Yell Report INFORMATION VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS Consolidated Students University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 (702) 895-3645 Fax (702) 895-4606 VII. PUBLIC COMMENT INFORMATION Public Comment will be taken during this agenda item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken. The Chairman may place reasonable limitations as to the amount of time individuals may address the Senate. The Chairman may elect to allow public comment on a specific agenda item when the agenda item is being considered VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACTION A. Action Item: Nomination/Selection of one (1) CSUN member to serve as the senator for the University Studies College. As submitted by President Goatz, Vice President Lagomarsino and Senate President Espinoza. B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of Katelyn Bessette to serve as the Marketing Assistant Director for a term ending April 30, 2006. As submitted by President Goatz, Senate President Espinoza and Vice President Lagomarsino on behalf of director Bourdet. IX. NEW BUSINESS ACTION A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $250.00 to be paid to Shoestring for marketing services at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate Budget. As submitted by SenatePresident Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist. B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $250.00 to be paid to Mercy Inc- Amer. Medical Response for medical services at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate Budget. As submitted by SenatePresident Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist. C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $300.00 to be paid to Motorpool for transportation services at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist. D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $250.00 to be paid to Thomas and Mack for forklift services at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist. E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $250.00 to be paid to Thomas and Mack for forklift services at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist. F. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $350.00 to be paid to Reddy Ice for ice at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist G. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $5000.00 for security at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Taifg&tcfBudget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist. H. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to e x c e c d i / j 0 0 • to be paid to labor ready for clean up crew at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist I. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $400.00 to be paid to Parking solutions for parking enforcement at Rebelpalooza. Costs to be encumbered from the 2702 FY 06 E&P Tailgate Budget. As submitted by Senate President Espinoza on behalf of Director Holmquist J. Action Item: Approval/Committing of Senate Bill number. 29 of the 36th Session. As submitted by the Ways and Means Chairman Jimenez. See attachment 36.07.01 K. Action Item: Approval/Committing of Senate Bill number 30 of the 36th Session to the Constitutional Revisions Committee. Proposed bill will require a 2/3 vote for all executive board nominees. As submitted by Senator Moses. See attachment 36.07.02 L. Action Item: Nomination/Selection of (1) Senator to serve on the bylaws committee for the remainder of the 36th session. As submitted by the Bylaws Chairman, Senator Moses. M. Action Item: Approval of giving funds to the UNLV Boxing Team. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Campus Life Budget. As Submitted by Senator Johns. N. Action Item: Approval of giving funds to the UNLV Hockey Club. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Campus Life Budget. As Submitted by Senator Johns. O. Action Item: Commiting Senate Bill 31 to the Constitutional Revisions Committe. As Submitted by Senator Johns. See attachment 36.07.03 P. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the Student Recreation Association. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Organization Funding budget. As submitted by President Goatz, Senate President Espinoza and Vice President Lagomarsino on behalf of director Thomas. Q. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the University Association of Social Work Students. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Organization Funding budget. As submitted by President Goatz, Senate President Espinoza and Vice President Lagomarsino on behalf of director Thomas. R. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the Association of Engineering Geologists UNLV Student Chapter(AEG). Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Organization Funding budget. As submitted by President Goatz, Senate President Espinoza and Vice President Lagomarsino on behalf of director Thomas. S. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the Association of Students in Communication. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Organization Funding budget. As submitted by President Goatz, Senate President Espinoza and Vice President Lagomarsino on behalf of director Thomas. T. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the World Peace Club. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Organization Funding budget. As submitted by President Goatz, Senate President Espinoza and Vice President Lagomarsino on behalf of director Thomas. U. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 for the Golden Key Honor Society. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY06 Organization Funding budget. As submitted by President Goatz, Senate President Espinoza and Vice President Lagomarsino on behalf of director Thomas. X. EXECUTIVE BOARD SUMMATIONS ' XI. GOOD OF THE SENATE XIII. ADJOURNMENT Posted in accordance with Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S. 241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank & Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, Classroom Building Complex and Thomas Beam Engineering Complex. SENATE PRESIDENT SENATE SECRETARY ADRIEL ESPINOZA ADAM LEWIS Senate Bill No. 29 Of the 36th Session Proposed Statute Number: XXX.XX Attachment 36.07.01 Introduced By: Senator Henry Jimenez Summary: This bylaw is designed to limit the amount spend from any CSUN Interest Bearing and Reserves account. We the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represent in the CSUN Senate do enact as follows: APPROVING INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT/FUNDS (Effective Immediately) I. Purpose A. To clarify the use of any CSUN Interest Bearing and Reserves account B. To clarify who could request money from the CSUN Interest Bearing and Reserves account C. To set procedures on how to take action on items that request money from the CSUN Interest Bearing and Reserves account. II. Definition A. The use of the CSUN Interest Bearing and Reserves account or any subordinate accounts should only be used on long term operating projects that will directly benefit the student body. For the purpose of this Bylaw, long term will be define to be a minimum of a continuous three(3) year project which should serve for the benefit of the student body. i. If the project generates profit and or any type of money, it will be deposited back into the account for a minimum of three(3) months before the senate can decide to use it for other circumstances. ii. After the three(3) month waiting period the Senate can propose to use the money, if approved it must be committed to the Ways and Means committee and back to the Senate for a 2/3 vote to pass. B. Senators may be the only members of CSUN with the power to introduce an action item that requests money from CSUN Interest Bearing and Reserves account. Senate Bill No. 30 Of the 36th Session Proposed Constitutional Amendment Attachment 36.07.02 Introduce by: Senator Moses Summary: Approval to amend Article VI, item C, clause 4 of the CSUN Constitution as submitted by Senator Moses. The confirmation process of directors needs to be enhanced by more stringent guidelines that will help produce more qualified nominees by the Executive Board. By amending the CSUN Constitution to require a two-thirds vote to confirm a nominee, it will allow the Senate to have a much more powerful role in the nomination process. Current]y only a simple majority vote is required to confirm a nominee. This is not enough, and has, in my opinion, severely decreased the quality of nominees submitted by the Executive Board. Directors play a very critical role in our student government. They also posses a good amount of authority and are responsible for very import duties that are vital to our government. Moreover, the Executive Board currently posses an enormous amount of power that places the Board in a position that can be easily abused. Too much power in the hands of too few people is often a recipe for un-ethical behavior. With only three voting members on the Executive Board, the duty of coming to an un-biased decision, with regards to hiring, rests solely on the shoulders of two (which would be a majority) people. Although I do agree that it is the Executives right to nominate any person they see fit for the position, I also do strongly believe that keeping within the spirit of checks and balances, that the Senate requires a two-thirds vote to confirm any executive nominee. We the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate do enact as follows: (Additions are underlined. Deletions shall be in brackets.) ARTICLE VI Legislative Branch C. Powers and Responsibilities: 1. The Senate shall be empowered to enact any legislation that falls under the jurisdiction of CSUN government. 2. Senate approval is required to disburse CSUN funds. 3. The Senate shall possess all powers and responsibilities not specifically delegated by the Constitution or its bylaws to any other entity. 4. The Senate, by a two-thirds vote, shall be empowered to: a. enact, amend, rescind, and waive bylaws. b. sustain impeachment charges. c. refer proposals to the membership. d. appoint Judicial officers. e. dismiss officials, unless otherwise specified by a two-thirds vote. f. permit the Executive Board to make expenditures of up to $500.00 without specific approval, provided such expenditures are reported to the Senate at the following Senate meeting. g. waive the employment limitation upon Executive officers. h. assign and alter stipends for CSUN officers and officials unless otherwise specified by a two-thirds vote. i. approve the allocation of Regents' Grants-in-aid in conjunction with CSUN funds equal to the cost of tuition and fees excluding the three specifically allocated by the Executive Board. j. override Presidential vetoes. k. initiate Constitutional amendments. 1. waive an officer's or officers' repayment obligation. m. amend the terms of office for the directors, members, and advisors of CSUN entities unless that term of office is specified in the Constitution. n. override the assignment of a Senator's third unexcused absence. o. Confirmation of all nominees of the Executive board Senate Bill No. 31 Of the 36th Session Statute Number XXX.16 Attachment 36.07.03 Introduced By: Senator Fred Johns Summary: To Ensure that losers do not get sore and try to recall members of the Student Government as a way to get another election. We, the Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, represented in the CSUN Senate, do enact as follows: Statute 500.XX Officials cannot be recalled from CSUN in a time not less than 90 days.