Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 24, 2003

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government Student Body President Monica M. Moradkhan CSUN Executive Board Meeting Agenda November 24, 2003 4:00 P.M. Moyer Student Union, Room 202 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL A. Student Body President Monica M Moradkhan B. Student Body Vice President Nicholas J. Christiansen C. Student Senate President Michael J. Amesquita Jr. D. Vice President Pro-Tempore Kenneth R. Browder E. Senate President Pro-Tempore Ryan M. Cianci III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from the November 3rd, 2003 Executive Board meeting. IV. DIRECTORS REPORTS A. CSUN Service Director - Anisa Izzolo B. Entertainment and Programming Director - Jeff Long C. Office of Student Information Director -Jesse Taylor D. Nevada Student Affairs Director -Jeanine Tegano E. Elections Director - Laurie Evans F. Publications Director - Justin George G. Rebel Radio Director - Joshua Greenrock V. ANNOUNCEMENTS VI. PUBLIC COMMENT CONSOLIDATED STUDENTS • UNIVERSITY OF N E V A D A 4 5 0 5 MARYLAND PARKWAY • LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 8 9 1 5 4 - 2 0 0 9 • (702) 8 9 5 - 3 6 4 5 • FAX (702) 8 9 5 - 4 6 0 6 VII. BUSINESS MANAGER REPORT VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of a three (3) credit fee waiver to each member of the Judicial Council of CSUN. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Senate Discretionary account. As submitted by Senator Cazares. See attachment. B. Informational Item: Discussion of creating a textbook supplemental Scholarship. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 to be paid to Sodexho for the catering of Rebel Ruckus. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Entertainment and Programming (Rebel Ruckus) account. B. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of the second issue of the Vagus Nerve magazine. As submitted by Senator Mullinax. C. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 to be transferred from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Discretionary account to the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Entertainment and Programming (Discretionary) account. As submitted by Senator Holmquist. D. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 to be paid to UNLV'S Grounds and Maintenance department as per the University's campus tour policy. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Entertainment and Programming (Discretionary) account. As submitted by Senator Holmquist. 2 E. Action Item: Discussion/Approval of an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 to be paid to Student Health Services for the co-sponsorship of World Aids Day. Costs to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY 03-04 Senate Discretionary (World Aids Day) account. F. Informational Item: Discussion of proposed changes to be made to the CSUN Budget. X. OPEN DISCUSSION XI. ADJOURNMENT This agenda is posted in accordance to the Nevada Open Meeting Law (N.R.S.241.000) at the following locations: Moyer Student Union, Frank and Estella Beam Hall, Flora Dungan Humanities, and Classroom Building Complex. 3 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Government CSUN Justices To: Nick Christiansen, Student Body Vice President From: Royi Moas, CSUN CC: Mike Amesquita, Senate President Peter Goatz, Senate President Pro Tempore David Hill, CSUN Business Manager Date: October 8, 2003 Re: Proposal for Justice Stipends For a Jong while, the Justices have requested some type of compensation for the services they provide the student body. To my knowledge this request has never been formally requested or rejected. The Justices believe that they are entitled to some type of stipend for their services. The Justices have expressed that their several obligations warrant a minimal stipend. Among these services are obligations such as meeting and publishing an operating policy in the beginning of the semester, confirming Senators, interpreting the constitution, being available to confirm election t>allot counts, and being available at a moments call to hear cases; especially those dealing with elections. Furthermore the Justices also take a large legal liability amongst themselves to ensure that they are performing their duties legitimately. We request that the Senate and in the future the W a y s and Means Committee consider allocating funds in the form of a set stipend for ea_ch Justice who serves on any given semester. We propose that perhaps a one class (three-credit waiver) be granted or a scholarship/stipend for books be allocated. A set nort-variable amount would be most appropriate for such a position. A concern presented in the past is in regards the Justices who do not follow the guidelines and uphold their responsibility to the position, which, can be addressed by referring to the operating policy that prevent those type of justices f r o m continuing to serve. Please take some time to consider this proposal and the meaning behind such a stipend/scholarship. As Chief Justice, I have promised the Council that I will continue to request funds for the Justice, something that we, a s well as many others seem to favor -.Such a minimal amount would speak mountains in significance and would not take a jut further strengthen- the legitimacy of our positions and the entire student government Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this or any other matter-anytime, at 499-4571.