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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 01, 2007

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2007-10-01

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Includes meeting agenda. CSUN Session 37 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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    uac001263. Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Records, 1965-2019. UA-00029. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1r786p12

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    UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T STUDENT BODY SENATE PRESIDENT CSUN SENA TE IRIS SAINT MEETING 3 7-2 7 MONDAY, October Is' SU208C, 6:00PM NOTE: Below is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered. Various items are listed as action items on the following agenda. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically disabled persons attending the meeting. Please call the CSUN office at (702) 895-3645 in advance so that arrangements may be made. Rick Shukis Senate President Pro Tempore Business Mike Wong University Studies Wendy Rosser University College Courtney Allen Urban Affairs Ryan Boynton Engineering Brett Butler Hotel Administration Megan Callaghan Business Joe Coletti Urban. Affairs E raham Fii. _,ts Rebecca Hoffer Liberal Arts Christopher Strout Engineering Paige Hanson Education Christina Hooshmand Education Yuliya Shakhlevich Nursing Alex McCabe Business Megan Murphy University Studies Susan Taylor Hotel Administration Eric Guideng Fine Arts Cecilia James Sciences Victor Barragan Sciences Gil Lopez-Herrera Business Emil Jones Liberal Arts Chelsea Milko Liberal Arts Nicholas Hawkins Hotel Administration I. CALL TO ORDER AT 6:01PM II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL SENATORS WONG, ROSSER, ALLEN, BOYNTON, BUTLER, CALLAGHAN, COLETTI, GRAHAM, HOFFER, STROUT, HANSON, SHAKHLEVICH, JAMES, BARRAGAN, LOPEZ, JONES, MILKO, AND HAWKINS ARE PRESENT. SENATOR MURPHY ARRIVES AT 6:13PM IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION The following minutes are submitted for approval 37-20 / 37-21 / 37-22 / 37-23 / 37-24 / 37-25 / 37-26 SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO APPROVE SENATE MINUTES 37-20 THROUGHT 37-23 AND POSTPONE SENATE MINUTES 37-24 THROUGHT 37-26 UNTIL SENATE MEETING 37-28. SENATOR BUTLER SECONDS THE MOTION. 19-0-0 V. 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. NONE VI. REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports THERE WAS A SENATE DEVELOPMENT MEETING LAST MONDAY. B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Liaison Reports a. Student Involvement and Activities Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T b. Residence Hall Association c. Student Athletics d. Student Health Advisory Committee e. ROTC f. Air Force ROTC E. Rebel Yell Report VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION CHIEF COUNCEL TURUNC- THERE IS A CAMPUS SAFTEY MEETING IN THE WORKS WHOM EVER IS ON THE COMMITTEE BE PREPARED FOR A MEETING WITH IN THE WEEK. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Information/Action A. Action Item: Approval of two (2) executive board nominees to serve as justices for a two year term beginning on date of appointment. As submitted by Senate President Saint. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO POSTPONE ITEMS A AND B UNTILL SENATE MEETING 37-28. SENATOR COLETTI SECONDS THE MOTION. 2 0 - 0 - 0 B. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Publications Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2008. As submitted by President Espinoza, Vice President Thomas and Senate President Saint. ITEM POSTPONED SEE ACTION ITEM A OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS. C. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) CSUN member to serve as Senator for the College of Health Sciences for the remainder of the 37th Senate Session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. ACTION ITEMS CALLED OUT OF ORDER BY SENATE PRESIDENT SAINT IX. NEW BUSINESS Information/Action A. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $4,000 to be paid to Amusement Game Rental for 2 mechanical bulls for Rebel Ruckus. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Entertainment and Programming Concert Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Ouzer. SENATOR BOYNTON MOVES TO APPROVE ACTION ITEMS A THROUGH C OF NEW BUSINESS. SENATOR HANSON SECONDS THE MOTION. 2 0 - 0 - 0 ITEMS A, B AND C OD NEW BUSINESS ARE APPROVED. Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUIM S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T B. Action Item: Approval of $ 1,000 to be paid to Christy Clayton to perform as the opening act at Rebel Ruckus. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Entertainment and Programming Concert Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Ouzer. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM A OF NEW BUSINESS C. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the payment of miscellaneous expenses for Rebel Ruckus. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 E&P Concert budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Ouzer. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM A OF NEW BUSINESS D. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill No. 57. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of the Ways and Means Chairman. See attachment 37.27.01. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO APPROVE. SENATOR SHAKHLEVICH SECONDS THE MOTION. 2 0 - 0 - 0 ITEM IS APPROVED E. Action Item: Discussion of Homecoming/University Days Tug of War. As submitted by Senator Hoffer. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO DISCUSS SENATOR JONES SECONDS THE MOTION F. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the American Nuclear Society of UNLV. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As Submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. SENATE PRESIDENT SAINT CALLS THE ITEM OUT OF ORDER G. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Association of Pre- Health Professionals. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As Submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. SPPT SHUKIS MOVES TO COMBINE AND APPROVE ITEMS G THROUGH BB EXCLUDING N OF NEW BUSINESS SENATOR ROSSER SECONDS THE MOTION 2 0 - 0 - 0 ITEMS ARE APPROVED H. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Bowling Team. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS I. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Buddhist Meditation Group. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 U N LVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS J. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Burmese Students Group. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS K. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Cadet Honor Guard. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS L. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Chess Club. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS M. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Comite De La Celebration. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS N. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Healthy Rebels. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. SENATE PRESIDENT SAINT CALLS THE ITEM OUT OF ORDER. O. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Internal Martial Arts Association. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS P. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the International Club. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS Q. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Phi Alpha Delta. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T R. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Psi Chi. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS S. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Psychology Club. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS T. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Tau Beta Pi. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS U. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the Augustus Society. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS V. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to Alpha Epsilon Delta. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS W. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN Organization 2714 FY08 Account. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS X. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the University Yoga Coalition. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN Organization 2714 FY08 Account. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS Y. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the UNLV Elements Club. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN Organization 2714 FY08 Account. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Z. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the UNLV Club Managers Association of America Student Chapter. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN Organization 2714 FY08 Account. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS AA.Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the UNLV Paintball Club. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN Organization 2714 FY08 Account. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS BB.Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $500.00 to be paid to the UNLV IEEE Student Chapter. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN Organization 2714 FY08 Account. As submitted by Senate President Pro Temp Shukis on behalf of Director Cronis. ITEM IS APPROVED SEE ACTION ITEM G OF NEW BUSINESS X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment SENATOR HOFFER MOVES TO ADJOURN AT 6:44PM SENATOR HANSON SECONDS THE MOTION. 2 0 - 0 - 0 This meeting has been posted in accordance with NRS 241.020 on the third floor of the Student Union, the seventh floor of the FDH, BEH, CSUN annex in the CBC, and also posted on-line at www.UNLVCSUN.com Senate Bill No. 57 37.27.01 Of the 37th Session Proposed Bylaw 28 Ways and Means Committee Introduces By: Vice President Thomas Effective immediately following approval SENATE BYLAW 28 WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T (Effective: May 1, 1986; Revised: June 16, 1988; October 7, 1992; January 24, 2006) I. Purpose The purpose of the Senate Ways and Means Committee shall be to prepare the annual CSUN budget and to serve as financial counsel to CSUN. II. Structure The Senate Ways and Means Committee shall consist of the following: A. The Chair, which shall be appointed by the Senate; B. At least five (5), but no more than nine (9) CSUN Senators, at least one of whom must be the Senate President Pro-Tempore; C. The Business Manager shall serve as an advisor to the Committee. III. Duties, Powers, and Responsibilities A. The Chair: 1. The Chair shall presided over all Committee meetings; 2. The Chair shall assign excused/unexcused absences to members of the Committee; 3. The Chair shall be empowered to vote only in case of a tie. B. The Vice-Chair: 1. The Committee shall nominate and approve a voting member of the Committee to serve as Vice-Chair; 2. The Vice-Chair will preside over the Committee only in the absence of the Chair. When acting as the Chair, the Vice-Chair is granted all the rights and privileges bestowed upon the Chair; 3. The Vice-Chair forfeits his/her voting privileges when acting as Chair of the Committee. C. The Committee: 1. The Ways and Means Committee shall submit a zero deficit annual CSUN budget to the Senate no later than the fourth (4th)Wednesday of May; 2. The Ways and Means Committee shall make the recommendations necessary for the proper control and management of CSUN funds; 3. [The Ways and Means Committee shall submit a weekly financial statement to the Senate;] Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T 4. [The Ways and Means Committee shall recommend approval or disapproval of all budget allocations of all CSUN organizations according to the merit of the proposed activities;] 5. [The Ways and Means Committee may authorize the audit of any CSUN Organization using CSUN funds;] 6. [The Ways and Means Committee may set guidelines for any CSUN Organization regarding the use of CSUN funds;] 7. The Ways and Means Committee shall suspend or revoke the privilege of the user of CSUN funds of any group that does not abide by the principles of the CSUN Constitution, Bylaws, Revised Statutes; 8. Quorum for all meetings shall be considered greater than half of the appointed members; 9. The Ways and Means Committee shall have the ability to establish any necessary subcommittees. Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606