Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 28, 2008

U N L V C S U N S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T STUDENT BODY SENATE PRESIDENT IRIS SAINT CSUN SENATE MEETING 38-14 MONDAY, April 28th 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 Brett Butler Hotel Administration Paige Hanson Education Megan Murphy University Studies Victor Barragan Sciences Gil Lopez-Herrera Business ;ea Milko is.] Arts Nicholas Hawkins Hotel Administration Sally Wong Business Haley Brieger Education Aaron Baca Engineering Matt Cutler Engineering Justin Favela Fine Arts Krystal Ramirez Fine Arts Mike Silva Hotel Administration Adrian Viesca Liberal Arts Leshelle Perez Sciences Jason Ontiveros Urban Affairs Nicole Baidridge Health Sciences Use Zuniga Liberal Arts Jay Romo Urban Affairs David Rapoport Business Tara Henley ~ 'th Sciences I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following minutes are submitted for approval ACTION 38-12/38-13 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. VI. REPORTS A. Senate Committee Reports B. Faculty Senate/University Committee Reports C. Business Manager Report D. Liaison Reports a. Student Involvement and Activities 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 ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T VIII. OLD BUSINESS Information/Action Information Item: Pat Mobley, Special Events Manager for the UNLV Alumni Association, will speak about the past successes and future hopes for "Senior Send-Off." As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $800 to be paid to the Campus Crusade for Christ/for sponsorship of Evolution VS Creationism debate. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY08 Senate Discretionary budget. As submitted bv Senator Favela. IX. NEW BUSINESS Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $600.00 for pizzas and beverages to be served as part of CSUN Meet and Greet. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Nevada Student Affairs budget. As submitted by President Espinoza on behalf of Director Cronis. B. Action Item: Approval of $500.00 to be paid to the UNLV Young Democrats. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2714 FY08 Student Organization Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. C. Action Item: Approval of $10uu to be paid to tne College ot Business tor UJNLV undergraduates from the Colleges of Hotel, Business, and Sciences to compete in the 2008 Tri- State Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup business plan competition. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Senate Discretionary budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint. D. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $3,000 for a CSUN End of the Year and Inauguration Dinner. This event will be organized to provide food and space for CSUN officials and UNLV students. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Nevada Student Affairs budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. E. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $2500.00 to provide for travel costs for President Cronis, Vice President Sehdev, the Nevada Student Affairs Director and one member of Senate to attend the Board of Regents Meeting taking place on June 12-13 at Truckee Meadows Community College. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Reserves Budget. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. F. Action Item: Approval of $2,500 to be paid to the El Comite de la Celebracion for marketing costs for their annual graduation ceremony. The program will host between 300-400 graduates, family members, and friends. Cost to be encumbered from the CSUN 2702 FY08 Senate Discretionary Budget. As submitted by Senator Viesca. G. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill No. 38-09 to the Bylaws Committee. This bill will establish an experience based system of compensation that will incorporate a cap on grants-in-aid awarded to CSUN Officers. As submitted by Senator Wong on behalf of Director Cronis. See attachment 38.14.01. 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 H. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill No. 38-10 to the Bylaws Committee which proposes changes to Article II; Section 4 while adding additional sections to Bylaw 85. As submitted by Senator Wong on behalf of Director Cronis. See attachment 38.14.02. I. Action Item: Commitment of Senate Bill No. 38-11 to the Bylaws Committee which proposes changes to Article II; Section B of Bylaw 59. As submitted by Senator Wong on behalf of Director Cronis. See attachment 38.14.03. J. Action Item: Approval of a revised version of the Services Operating Policy. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. K. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of three (3) members of CSUN to serve as Hotel College Senators for the remainder of the 38t h session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. / / L. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) member of CSUN to serve as Engineering I Senator for the remainder of the 38t h session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. I M. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Services Director for a term ending on April 30n , 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. N. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Elections/Creative Technology Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. O. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Nevada Student Affairs Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. P. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Entertainment and Programming Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. Q. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Campus Life Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. R. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Marketing Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. S. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Marketing Design Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Samt on behalf j of Director Cronis. v ^ T. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Publications Director for a term ending on April 30th. 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint 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 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment 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 Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 Attachment 38.14.01 Senate Bylaw 87 Experience Initiative (Effective: April 28, 2008) I. Purpose A. To establish an experience based system of compensation that will incorporate a cap on Grants-in-Aid awarded to CSUN Officers. II. Structure A. Any matriculated CSUN member who is hired, appointed or elected to an office after April 28t h , 2008 shall be subject to this bylaw. B. No CSUN Official shall receive a fee waiver in excess of 12 credits per semester during their tenure, to be paid for by CSUN. 1. Upon completion of a CSUN Officials' first year of service, they shall be entitled to the full fee waiver amount of any future position that they hold. C. Executive Board: Shall receive no more than 12 credits per semester to be paid for by CSUN. D. Directors: Shall receive no more than a 9 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN; during that individuals' first year as a director. 1. From the point of confirmation of a director's second year, they shall receive a fee waiver of 12 credits per semester, to be paid for by CSUN. E. Assistant Directors: Shall receive no more than a 6 credit fee waiver per semester, to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' tenure as an Assistant Director. F. Senate: Shall receive no more than a 3 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' first year as a senator. 1. From the point of completion of one full year of service within the senate, they shall receive a fee waiver of 6 credits per semester, to be paid for by CSUN. G. Justices: Shall receive no more than a 3 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' tenure as a justice. H. Pro Tempore (Senate, Vice President): Shall receive no more than a 9 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individual's tenure as a Pro Tempore. I. Chief Counsel: Shall receive no more than a 9 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' tenure as a Chief Counsel. Attachment 38.14.01 Senate Bylaw 85 Chief Counsel (Amended: April 28, 2008) I. Purpose A. The purpose of this Bylaw is to create a position of Chief Counsel and to provide a List of responsibilities which, the Chief Counsel must fulfill during their tenure. II. Structure A. The Chief Counsel position shall consist of the following: 1. Shall be nominated by the Executive Board and confirmed by the Senate; 2. Shall be a CSUN member in good standing within their college; 3. Shall be enrolled in at least 6 credits; 4. Shall have served [a minimum of one (1) academic year as an elected or appointed position in CSUN student government prior to nomination] within a public service capacity, I.E. non-profit organizations, federal, state, local or student government for the period of at least 1 year. B. The Executive Board reserves the option of not having a Chief Counsel; C. The Chief Counsel position shall be restricted to only one (1) CSUN member III. Duties, Powers and Responsibilities A. [Shall be an Ex-Officio non-voting member of the Executive Board, the Senate, Senate Committees and CSUN Boards] Shall be a non-voting member to be appointed by the President to selected boards in the capacity of Presidential proxy; B. [Shall advise and aide the Student Body President with the administration and execution of all Executive actions of CSUN] Shall execute the directives of the President in relation to Executive Board policies and procedures; C. [Shall aide the Executive Board to develop policy, implement programs, and conduct CSUN related research] Shall aide the Executive Board as determined by the President in intra-governmental research and collaborate with college departments, faculty and staff; D. May serve as a proxy on the University Committees of which the Student Body President has an ex-officio role Attachment 38.14.02 E. Serve as a liaison for the president with the public, private sector businesses, community groups and organizations, other agencies and CSUN departments; F. Receive and respond to questions or complaints from constituents and the general public; research and evaluate the issues and coordinate or facilitate conflict resolution, work with applicable CSUN departments or other agencies to identify problems and coordinate, facilitate and negotiate acceptable solutions; answer questions or provide information to the public regarding the CSUN Constitution and bylaws, referring inquiries as appropriate; G. Participate in the Legislative process, by addressing Students' concerns and desires, facilitating resolution of issues that arise; H. Conduct research and analyses; collect, compile and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to assigned programs, new or proposed programs, services and issues; I. Attend a variety of meetings, special events, boards and community events as a representative of CSUN or the President; J. Track and monitor Senate agenda items and attend meetings as needed; assist the President to prepare for the Senate meeting, including gathering and noting items of interest in relation to their effect on programs and policies; K. Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as requested Attachment 38.14.02 Senate Bylaw 59 Senate Stipend (Effective: May 27, 1995; Revised: February 24, 1997; August 9, 1999; M y 28, 2003; June 14, 2004; April 28t h , 2008) I. Purpose A. To provide Senators with a reasonable compensation for their effort. B. To more fully emphasize the accountability of Senators. C. To fully encourage direct involvement in the ongoing business of the CSUN Student Government. II. Definition A. The CSUN Senate Stipend (herein referred to as "Stipend") shall be payment to Senators for their continued commitment to public service. As such, all or any part of the Stipend can be declined by a Senator. B. The Stipend shall also consist of a credit fee waiver of no less than [12] 6 total credits and no more than 12 total credits evenly split between Fall and Spring Semesters, and may be transferable to summer sessions. This fee waiver will be provided for the amount of in-state credits only. It will also include a per meeting attended cash amount of fifty dollars ($50.00). The fall semester will include the first, second, and third summer session semesters for purposes of using the credit waiver for the summer. Contingent upon the senator attending at least three quarters (3/4) of the meeting. C. Chairmen of the individual committees shall receive an additional fifty (50) dollars a month. The chair shall receive the additional stipend contingent on the basis that he/she shall call and make quorum of a minimum of two (2) committee meetings a month. D. If a senator chairs more than one committee, then that Senator shall receive the additional stipend for each individual committee he/she chairs. E. When quorum is not met, a per meeting Stipend will not be paid. If an emergency meeting is called due to the lack of quorum, all Senators in attendance at both meetings will receive a Stipend. F. All other emergency meetings will be treated as ordinary meetings for Stipend purposes. Attachment 38.14.02 G. For the fee waiver portion of the Stipend, any Senator not completing an entire term shall be given a prorated fee waiver based on the percentage of the term completed. The senate will vote by a majority to define the amount of fee waiver to be returned to CSUN on a case by case basis. Audited, dropped, or failed courses will not be covered by the fee waiver. If any of these occur, the Senator will be charged for the amount owed to CSUN, as fee waivers are processed before the semester begins. If these monies are not returned to CSUN, then by the definition in the Regents Handbook; (refer to handbook for appropriate article) a registration hold and/or hold on graduation will be placed on the above mentioned student. H. The Senate President Pro-Tempore is exempt from this, as he/she already receives a stipend and fee waiver. I. The amount declared by the Senate shall be budgeted in the CSUN budget each year. J. Senators are bound by Senate Bylaw 40. K. Senators will be held accountable to the rules established by the Rules and Ethics Committee of each session. L. The Rules and Ethics Committee shall be empowered to bring charges against Senators who fail to meet the above mentioned obligations. M. Penalties, including reduction of Stipend, shall only be enforced by a two-thirds (2/3 'rds) vote of the senate. U N LVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T VIII. OLD BUSINESS Information/Action A. Information Item: Pat Mobley, Special Events Manager for the UNLV Alumni Association, will speak about the past successes and future hopes for "Senior Send-Off." As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. B. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of three (3) members of CSUN to serve as Hotel College Senators for the remainder of the 38th session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. C. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) member of CSUN to serve as Engineering Senator for the remainder of the 38th session. As submitted by Senate President Saint. D. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Services Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. E. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Elections/Creative Technology Director for a term en< Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President F. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Nevada Student Affairs Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. G. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Entertainment and Programming Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. H. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Campus Life Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. I. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Marketing Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. J. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Marketing Design Director for a term ending on April 30 , 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint on behalf of Director Cronis. K. Action Item: Approval of an executive board nominee to serve as the Publications Director for a term ending on April 30th, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Saint 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 L V C S U N S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Action Item: Approval of Kyle George to serve on the dean search committee for the College of Sciences. As submitted by Senate President Cutler. B. Action Item: Approval of an amount not to exceed $10,000 to be paid to the College of University Studies for the Major Exploration Fair. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY09 Senate Discretionary budget. As Submitted by Senator Rosser. C. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill No. 38-08 of the 38th Session. This bill proposes that no CSUN funds are to be transferred to a RebelCard. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 38.15.01. D. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill No. 38-09 of the 38th Session. This bill will establish an experience based system of compensation that will incorporate a cap on grants-in-aid awarded to CSUN Officers. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 38.15.02. E. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill No. 38-10 of the 38t h Session. This bill proposes changes to Article II; Section 4 while adding additional sections to Bylaw 85. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 38.15.03. F. Action Item: Approval of Senate Bill No. 38-11 of the 38th Session. This bill proposes changes to Article II; Section B of Bylaw 59. As submitted by Senator Wong. See attachment 38.15.04. G. Action Item: Approval of Senate Resolution 38-04. As submitted by Senator Viesca. See attachment 38.15.05. H. Action Item: Approval of $2,500 to be paid to the Students for Hip-Hop to help alleviate the costs for the Hip-Hop Academic Symposium. Cost to be encumbered from CSUN 2702 FY08 Senate Discretionary Budget. As submitted by Senator Rapoport. I. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) member of CSUN to serve as a justice for a two year term beginning on date of appointment. As submitted by Senate President Cutler. J. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) member of CSUN to serve as Chief Council for a term ending April 30, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Cutler. K. Action Item: Nomination/Approval of one (1) member of CSUN to serve as Vice President Pro Tempore for a term ending April 30, 2009. As submitted by Senate President Cutler. X. Executive Board Summations XI. Good of the Senate XII. Adjournment Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T 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 Consolidated Students • University of Nevada-Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway • Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-2009 • (702) 895-3645 • Fax (702) 895-4606 Attachment 38.14.02 Senate Bill No. 08 Of the 38t h Session Proposed Bylaw 87 INTRODUCED BY: Senator Viesca Summary: Bylaw 87: This bill forbids transferring CSUN funds to aRebelCard. SENATE BYLAW 87 (Effective following approval) I. This bill forbids transferring CSUN funds to a RebelCard. II. Infractions of this bylaw shall be referred to the Rules and Ethics Committee. III. To override or repeal this bylaw, the following votes are required: A. A two-thirds (2/3' s) vote of the CSUN Executive Board; B. A two-thirds (2/3's) vote of the CSUN Senate; Attachment 38.14.01 Senate Bylaw 87 Experience Initiative (Effective: April 28, 2008) I. Purpose A. To establish an experience based system of compensation that will incorporate a cap on Grants-in-Aid awarded to CSUN Officers. II. Structure A. Any matriculated CSUN member who is hired, appointed or elected to an office after April 28t h , 2008 shall be subject to this bylaw. B. No CSUN Official shall receive a fee waiver in excess of 12 credits per semester during their tenure, to be paid for by CSUN. 1. Upon completion of a CSUN Officials' first year of service, they shall be entitled to the full fee waiver amount of any future position that they hold. C. Executive Board: Shall receive no more than 12 credits per semester to be paid for by CSUN. D. Directors: Shall receive no more than a 9 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN; during that individuals' first year as a director. 1. From the point of confirmation of a director's second year, they shall receive a fee waiver of 12 credits per semester, to be paid for by CSUN. E. Assistant Directors: Shall receive no more than a 6 credit fee waiver per semester, to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' tenure as an Assistant Director. F. Senate: Shall receive no more than a 3 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' first year as a senator. 1. From the point of completion of one full year of service within the senate, they shall receive a fee waiver of 6 credits per semester, to be paid for by CSUN. G. Justices: Shall receive no more than a 3 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' tenure as a justice. H. Pro Tempore (Senate, Vice President): Shall receive no more than a 9 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individual's tenure as a Pro Tempore. I. Chief Counsel: Shall receive no more than a 9 credit fee waiver per semester to be paid for by CSUN, during that individuals' tenure as a Chief Counsel. Attachment 38.14.01 Senate Bylaw 85 Chief Counsel (Amended: April 28, 2008) I. Purpose A. The purpose of this Bylaw is to create a position of Chief Counsel and to provide a List of responsibilities which, the Chief Counsel must fulfill during their tenure. II. Structure A. The Chief Counsel position shall consist of the following: 1. Shall be nominated by the Executive Board and confirmed by the Senate; 2. Shall be a CSUN member in good standing within their college; 3. Shall be enrolled in at least 6 credits; 4. Shall have served [a minimum of one (1) academic year as an elected or appointed position in CSUN student government prior to nomination] within a public service capacity, I.E. non-profit organizations, federal, state, local or student government for the period of at least 1 year. B. The Executive Board reserves the option of not having a Chief Counsel; C. The Chief Counsel position shall be restricted to only one (1) CSUN member III. Duties, Powers and Responsibilities A. [Shall be an Ex-Officio non-voting member of the Executive Board, the Senate, Senate Committees and CSUN Boards] Shall be a non-voting member to be appointed by the President to selected boards in the capacity of Presidential proxy; B. [Shall advise and aide the Student Body President with the administration and execution of all Executive actions of CSUN] Shall execute the directives of the President in relation to Executive Board policies and procedures; C. [Shall aide the Executive Board to develop policy, implement programs, and conduct CSUN related research] Shall aide the Executive Board as determined by the President in intra-governmental research and collaboration with college departments, faculty and staff; D. May serve as a proxy on the University Committees of which the Student Body President has an ex-officio role Attachment 38.14.02 E. Serve as a liaison for the president with the public, private sector businesses, community groups and organizations, other agencies and CSUN departments; F. Receive and respond to questions or complaints from constituents and the general public; research and evaluate the issues and coordinate or facilitate conflict resolution, work with applicable CSUN departments or other agencies to identify problems and coordinate, facilitate and negotiate acceptable solutions; answer questions or provide information to the public regarding the CSUN Constitution and bylaws, referring inquiries as appropriate; G. Participate in the Legislative process, by addressing Students' concerns and desires, facilitating resolution of issues that arise; H. Conduct research and analyses; collect, compile and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to assigned programs, new or proposed programs, services and issues; I. Attend a variety of meetings, special events, boards and community events as a representative of CSUN or the President; J. Track and monitor Senate agenda items and attend meetings as needed; assist the President to prepare for the Senate meeting, including gathering and noting items of interest in relation to their effect on programs and policies; K. Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as requested Attachment 38.14.02 Senate Bylaw 59 Senate Stipend (Effective: May 27, 1995; Revised: February 24, 1997; August 9, 1999; July 28, 2003; June 14, 2004; April 28t h , 2008) I. Purpose A. To provide Senators with a reasonable compensation for their effort. B. To more fully emphasize the accountability of Senators. C. To fully encourage direct involvement in the ongoing business of the CSUN Student Government. II. Definition A. The CSUN Senate Stipend (herein referred to as "Stipend") shall be payment to Senators for their continued commitment to public service. As such, all or any part of the Stipend can be declined by a Senator. B. The Stipend shall also consist of a credit fee waiver of no less than [12] 6 total credits and no more than 12 total credits evenly split between Fall and Spring Semesters, and may be transferable to summer sessions. This fee waiver will be provided for the amount of in-state credits only. It will also include a per meeting attended cash amount of fifty dollars ($50.00). The fall semester will include the first, second, and third summer session semesters for purposes of using the credit waiver for the summer. Contingent upon the senator attending at least three quarters (3/4) of the meeting. C. Chairmen of the individual committees shall receive an additional fifty (50) dollars a month. The chair shall receive the additional stipend contingent on the basis that he/she shall call and make quorum of a minimum of two (2) committee meetings a month. D. If a senator chairs more than one committee, then that Senator shall receive the additional stipend for each individual committee he/she chairs. E. When quorum is not met, a per meeting Stipend will not be paid. If an emergency meeting is called due to the lack of quorum, all Senators in attendance at both meetings will receive a Stipend. F. All other emergency meetings will be treated as ordinary meetings for Stipend purposes. Attachment 38.14.02 G. For the fee waiver portion of the Stipend, any Senator not completing an entire term shall be given a prorated fee waiver based on the percentage of the term completed. The senate will vote by a majority to define the amount of fee waiver to be returned to CSUN on a case by case basis. Audited, dropped, or failed courses will not be covered by the fee waiver. If any of these occur, the Senator will be charged for the amount owed to CSUN, as fee waivers are processed before the semester begins. If these monies are not returned to CSUN, then by the definition in the Regents Handbook; (refer to handbook for appropriate article) a registration hold and/or hold on graduation will be placed on the above mentioned student. H. The Senate President Pro-Tempore is exempt from this, as he/she already receives a stipend and fee waiver. I. The amount declared by the Senate shall be budgeted in the CSUN budget each year. J. Senators are bound by Senate Bylaw 40. K. Senators will be held accountable to the rules established by the Rules and Ethics Committee of each session. L. The Rules and Ethics Committee shall be empowered to bring charges against Senators who fail to meet the above mentioned obligations. M. Penalties, including reduction of Stipend, shall only be enforced by a two-thirds (2/3 'rds) vote of the senate. Attachment 38.14.02 UNLVCSUN S T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T Resolution 38-04 Introduced by Senator Adrian Viesca WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of UNLV CSUN Student Government that the Deficit Reduction Act was passed in 2005 and took effect in January of 2007; WHEREAS, A consequence of this act is a drastic increase in the price of birth control on college campuses; WHEREAS, Access to low-cost birth control options is essential for the health and well-being of many students; WHEREAS, An increase in birth control from $20/month to $50/month has a huge impact on the ability of students to afford this option. RESOLVED, That the UNLV CSUN Student Government support an exemption for campus health care providers to offer low-cost birth control options for students on campus. RESOLVED, That the Senate Secretary shall