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1 85 th Session of the Senate of the Associated Students Agenda for Wednesday, September 27 th, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. Rita Laden Senate Chambers, Third Floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER* 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE* 3. ROLL CALL* 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES a. The Senate will consider the approval of the minutes from August 30 th, The Senate will discuss the minutes of August 30 th, 2017 and may choose to amend or edit the minutes. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the Senate may choose to approve the minutes. b. The Senate will consider the approval of the minutes from September 6 th, The Senate will discuss the minutes of September 6 th, 2017 and may choose to amend or edit the minutes. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the Senate may choose to approve the minutes. c. The Senate will consider the approval of the minutes from September 13 th, The Senate will discuss the minutes of September 13 th, 2017 and may choose to amend or edit the minutes. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the Senate may choose to approve the minutes. d. The Senate will consider the approval of the minutes from September 20 th, The Senate will discuss the minutes of September 20 th, 2017 and may choose to amend or edit the minutes. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the Senate may choose to approve the minutes. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT* Items heard under public comment may be for items either on or off the agenda. Action may not be taken on items raised under public comment. The Speaker may elect to take public comment on action items on this agenda. The Speaker may impose reasonable limits on the length members of the public may speak. a. Mike Segawa, Dean of Students 6. RECEIPT OF PETITIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE TO THE SENATE AND REFERRAL The Senate will receive communications addressed to the Senate and, if necessary, refer each to the appropriate committee. No action will be taken on communications other than referring them to committee unless placed on the fast-track agenda. There are no receipts of petitions or correspondences to the senate to be read at this time. 7. REPORTS OF ASUN OFFICERS The Speaker shall recognize any senior officer of the Association, including the Secretary, to offer a report on his or her official activities since the previous meeting and make any summary announcements he or she deems necessary for no longer than five minutes. POSTED ON OR BEFORE 9:00 a.m. ON THE THIRD WORKING DAY BEFORE THE MEETING Posted at the ASUN Offices in the Joe Crowley Student Union, Frandsen Humanities Building, the Ansari Business Building, The Mathewson IGT Knowledge Center and online at If you would like a copy of any of the agenda items listed, please contact Hannah Jackson at (775) or Speaker@asun.unr.edu.

2 Senate of the Associated Students Agenda Wednesday, September 27 th, 2017 Page 2 a. President of the Associated Students, Noah Teixeira b. Vice President of the Associated Students, Sebastian Atienza c. Chief Justice, Samuel Bruketta d. Chief of Staff, Carissa Bradley e. Director of Sustainability, Steven McNeece f. Director of Campus and Public Relations, Brandon Walberg g. Attorney General, Cameron Harris h. Director of Event Programming, Mia Kinel i. Director of Clubs and Organizations, Jared Desamero j. Director of Legislative Affairs, Spencer Schultz k. Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Precious Gbenjo l. Director of Blue Crew, Cole Nason m. Elections Chair, Courtney Kinsella n. Speaker of the Senate, Hannah Jackson 8. REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEES* The Speaker shall recognize the chairperson of each standing committee, in alphabetical order, and then each special committee, in alphabetical order, to report for no longer than five minutes on the committee s activities since the previous meeting a. Chair, Committee on Academics Senator Cammie Lee b. Chair, Committee on Budget and Finance Senator Kuykendall c. Chair, Committee on Civic Engagement Senator Flangas d. Chair, Committee on Government Operations Senator Thummel e. Chair, Committee on Public Affairs Senator Becker f. Chair, Committee on University Affairs Senator Bussman g. Speaker Pro-Tempore Senator Martinez h. Chair, Committee on Oversight Speaker Jackson 9. COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS* The Speaker shall recognize in turn senators requesting the floor for a period not to exceed two minutes. The total time for Comments and Announcements before the first reading of legislation shall not exceed fifteen minutes. 10. MOTIONS TO FAST-TRACK APPOINTMENTS The motion to fast track a resolution or appointment confirmation shall be in order if recommended by the committee of relevant jurisdiction. 11. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS OF SENATORS AND ASUN OFFICIALS The Senate will consider the following nominations for Association office. When the Senate has concluded its deliberations, the Senate may approve the nomination, reject the nomination, or take no action upon the nomination.

3 Senate of the Associated Students Agenda Wednesday, September 27 th, 2017 Page 3 a. NOMINATION OF DAHLIA HENDERSON TO THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS WELLNESS The Committee will consider the above-named nomination to Association office. The Committee may consider the character, professional competence, physical or mental health, or other matters permissible under NRS during consideration of this item. Under NRS , the meeting may not be closed. b. NOMINATION OF ANJELICA BAKER TO THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE JUSTICE The Committee will consider the above-named nomination to Association office. The Committee may consider the character, professional competence, physical or mental health, or other matters permissible under NRS during consideration of this item. Under NRS , the meeting may not be closed. c. NOMINATION OF HANNAH NAGY TO THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The Committee will consider the above-named nomination to Association office. The Committee may consider the character, professional competence, physical or mental health, or other matters permissible under NRS during consideration of this item. Under NRS , the meeting may not be closed. d. NOMINATION OF SAMOURA HORSLEY TO THE OFFICE OF COMMISSSIONER OF PROJECTS AND EVENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The Committee will consider the above-named nomination to Association office. The Committee may consider the character, professional competence, physical or mental health, or other matters permissible under NRS during consideration of this item. Under NRS , the meeting may not be closed. e. NOMINATION OF IVY TESFAY TO THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND POLICY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION The Committee will consider the above-named nomination to Association office. The Committee may consider the character, professional competence, physical or mental health, or other matters permissible under NRS during consideration of this item. Under NRS , the meeting may not be closed. 12. VETO MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT The Senate may reconsider acts vetoed by the ASUN President if they are returned by the President with his objections. There are no veto messages at this time. 13. CONSENT AGENDA The Speaker shall sequentially proceed through such acts of legislation that have been previously been placed on the consent agenda. Such acts shall be considered adopted by consent, unless a single senator rises in objection thereto. All acts so objected are immediately placed on the end of the agenda for second reading.

4 Senate of the Associated Students Agenda Wednesday, September 27 th, 2017 Page 4 There was no legislation filed for the Consent Agenda. 14. FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION The following bills and resolutions will receive their first reading and may be considered under item 16 of this agenda: There is no legislation to be considered for first reading at this time. 15. MOTIONS TO FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION A senator may move that legislation under item 16 of this agenda be considered at this meeting. Such a motion shall only be in order provided that a one-day notice has been given to the speaker. The motion shall be decided without debate, and shall require the consent of a two-thirds majority of the senate. There is no legislation on the fast-track agenda at this time. For further detail on each of the listed action items please see the support documents posted with this agenda. All action items may consist of legislation and supporting material for each respective action item. 16. REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE The Speaker shall refer all legislation read the first time and not fast tracked to committee. There is no legislation to be considered for referral at this time. 17. SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION The following bills and resolutions will receive their second reading and may be considered: a. S.B. 85 An Act to Establish Guidelines for ASUN Stoles b. S.B. 85 An Act to Amend the Department of Clubs and Organizations c. S.B. 85 An Act to Make Various Amendments to the ASUN Operating Budget FY18 d. S.B. 85 An Act to Use Capital Funds to Purchase a New Campus Escort Vehicle For further detail on each of the listed action items please see the support documents posted with this agenda. All action items may consist of legislation and supporting material for each respective action item. 18. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS a. Committee Changes Senators will add, switch, or drop assigned committees if necessary.

5 Senate of the Associated Students Agenda Wednesday, September 27 th, 2017 Page 5 b. Senator Reports The Senate will share progress they have made in ASUN-related activities that they have been working on. 19. COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS* The Speaker shall recognize in turn Senators requesting the floor for a period not to exceed two minutes. 20. PUBLIC COMMENT* The Speaker may elect to take public comment on items on or off this agenda. The Speaker may impose reasonable limits on the length members of the public may speak. 21. ADJOURNMENT Notes: Unless otherwise marked by an asterisk, all agendized items are action items upon which the Senate may take action. Action items may be taken out of the order to be presented at the discretion of the Chair. ASUN supports providing equal access to all programs for people with disabilities. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide accommodations to people with disabilities attending the meeting. Please call ASUN at (775) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodation.

6 FROM: Noah Teixeira, President of the Associated Students TO: Hannah Jackson, Speaker of the Senate Andrea Godoy, Secretary of the Senate DATE: September 7, 2017 RE: Director of Campus Wellness Appointment To the Senate of the Associated Students: I nominate Dahlia Henderson to be the Director of Campus Wellness. Noah Teixeira President Associated Students of the University of Nevada

7 FROM: Precious Gbenjo, Director of the Department of Diversity and Inclusion TO: Hannah Jackson, Speaker of the Senate Andrea Godoy, Secretary of the Senate DATE: September 18, 2017 RE: Department of Diversity and Inclusion Nomination I, Precious Gbenjo nominate Hannah Nagy for the position of Assistant Director for The Department of Diversity and Inclusion.

8 FROM: Precious Gbenjo, Director of the Department of Diversity and Inclusion TO: Hannah Jackson, Speaker of the Senate Andrea Godoy, Secretary of the Senate DATE: September 18, 2017 RE: Department of Diversity and Inclusion Nomination I, Precious Gbenjo nominate SaMoura Horsley for the position of Commissioner of Projects and Events for The Department of Diversity and Inclusion.

9 FROM: Precious Gbenjo, Director of the Department of Diversity and Inclusion TO: Hannah Jackson, Speaker of the Senate Andrea Godoy, Secretary of the Senate DATE: September 18, 2017 RE: Department of Diversity and Inclusion Nomination I, Precious Gbenjo nominate Ivy Tesfay for the position of Commissioner of Social Justice and Policy for The Department of Diversity and Inclusion.

10 1 [DISCUSSION DRAFT] 85 th SESSION S. B. 85- AN ACT TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR ASUN STOLES IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS AUGUST 16 TH, 2017 SUBMITTED BY SENATOR FLANGAS TO THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS A BILL AN ACT TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR ASUN STOLES Whereas, there has been no precedence set for which ASUN officers shall receive an ASUN stole upon graduation; Whereas, it is unreasonable and fiscally irresponsible to provide a stole to every ASUN officer that is graduating; Whereas, this legislation establishes specific criteria an officer must meet to be eligible for a stole and simplifies the process for administrative staff; Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Addendum A is added to the Statutes of the Associated Students as the new Title XXVII; Be it further enacted, SAS II be amended to include 9) Maintain the inventory of ASUN stoles on a semesterly basis.

11 2 XXVII: ASUN STOLES CHAPTER 2801: ASUN STOLES SECTION 01: ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to receive an ASUN Stole under this section, an officer must: a) Be elected to any of the following positions while a member of the Association and serve a full term in that role: President, Vice President, or Senator. b) Be appointed by the President to any of the following positions while a member of the Association and serve a full term: Chief of Staff, Director of Programming, Director of Clubs and Organizations, Director of Legislative Affairs, Director of Sustainability, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Director of Campus Wellness, Director of Blue Crew, Director of Campus and Public Relations, Attorney General, Chief Justice, or Elections Chair. c) Those appointed within the association for three sessions and serve those three sessions by their graduation date will be awarded a stole. SECTION 02: DISQUALIFICATION Despite satisfying one or more of the eligibility criteria contained in Section 01 of this chapter, an officer will be disqualified from receiving a stole if one or more of the following provisions apply: a) The officer did not serve the entirety of the term he, she or they was elected or appointed to due to resignation, termination, impeachment, or recall. b) The officer did not serve for a minimum of six months in his or her position. SECTION 03: MAINTAINING INVENTORY a) There shall be a minimum inventory of forty (40) stoles in the ASUN offices. b) The inventory must be replenished within three weeks after the spring and winter commencement ceremonies, if necessary. c) Stoles will be distributed no earlier than three weeks prior to commencement. SECTION 04: AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the purchase of stoles. Notably, the stoles awarded to those who serve for three sessions will come from the executive account.

12 1 [DISCUSSION DRAFT] 85 th SESSION S. B. 85- AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS SEPTEMBER, 2017 SUBMITTED BY SENATOR THUMMEL TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS A Bill An Act to Amend the Department of Clubs and Organizations Whereas, The Department of Clubs and Organizations has grown substantially in the past years Whereas, some of the duties and positions listed in the Statues of the Associated Students (SAS), do not accurately reflect the current procedures of the Department. Whereas, it is important that our governing documents remain current and accurately represent our organization. Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Addendum A is added to the Statutes of the Associated Students and serve as the new Title II. Chapter 202. Sections 1-6.

13 CHAPTER 202: DEPARTMENT OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS SECTION 01: ESTABLISHMENT ADDENDUM A a) There is hereby established a Department of Clubs and Organizations as an executive department of the Association. b) There is hereby established a Club Commission in the Department of Clubs and Organizations. SECTION 02: MISSION The primary mission of the Department is to: a) Execute the policies and functions related to the affairs of Clubs and Organizations, and those of this Department. b) Manage the affairs of Clubs and Organizations. c) Serve as a resource for Clubs and Organizations, and a clearinghouse for information. d) Other matters properly relating thereto. SECTION 03: DIRECTOR a) IN GENERAL: There is a Director of Clubs and Organizations, appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate. b) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: The Director is the head of Department and shall have the direction, authority, and control over it. c) DUTIES: 1) To present a new appointment to the Senate within the following two weeks of said committee or Senate meeting if an executive appointment is reported unfavorably by the Senate Committee on Oversight or if an appointee is not passed by the Senate, or in the event that he or she is unable to find a qualified candidate within those two weeks, he/she must present himself/herself to the Committee on Oversight and explain the circumstances. 2) To act as President if, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is no President, Vice President, or Speaker of the Senate to act as President. 3) To chair and oversee all meetings of the Department of Clubs and Organizations. 4) To manage the budget and account of the Department of Clubs and Organizations. 5) To mentor and educate the Department of Clubs and Organizations Intern(s) that may be assigned to him/her. 6) To have a report read or spoken into record at minimum every other Senate meeting. SECTION 04: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

14 There is an Assistant Director of Clubs and Organizations to be nominated by the Director, with the consent of the Senate. a) IN GENERAL: 1) There is an Assistant Director to be appointed by the Director, with the consent of Senate. b) DUTIES: 1) The duties of the Assistant Director shall include but are not limited to the following: i) To manage operations of Association Club Support Funding. ii) iii) To manage the budget of Association Club Support Funding. To track information and data related to the requesting, spending, remittance, and status of Association Club Support Funding by individual clubs and club coalitions. iv) To assist the Director of Clubs and Organizations in account management and financial advisement of ASUN recognized clubs and organizations. v) Oversee the Department of Clubs and Organizations Internship Program. vi) To assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director in his or her absence. vii) Any other duties as assigned by the Director. c) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The Assistant Director shall oversee the Department of Clubs and Organizations Internship Program responsibilities including; managing interns, creating and executing the curriculum for the Department of Clubs and Organizations Interns. 1) To review Clubs and Organizations Internship candidates for eligibility with the assistance of the Director and the administrative faculty of the Center for Student Engagement. 2) To plan, organize, and execute the curriculum of the Department of Clubs and Organizations Internship Program to include: i) Producing the education components twice a semester to include sentiments such as: Starting a Club, Club Renewal, Club Resources and Resource Requests, Club Support Funding Applications and Hearings, Club Funding, SEAB, Club Travel Claims, and etc. ii) iii) Presentations or guest speakers that increase the learning mission of the program. Coordinating buddy system where the Director, Club Commissioners, and Assistant Director are matched to mentor and educate the Department of Clubs and Organizations Intern(s). SECTION 05: CLUB COMMISSION COMPOSTION a) The Club Commission shall consist of a Director, an Assistant Director, and at least 5 but no more than 8 Club Commissioners. b) The Director of Clubs and Organizations will nominate the Commissioners, with the consent of the Senate: 1) The Director will establish a clear and transparent application process for the purpose of soliciting applications, interviewing, and selecting Commissioners. i) The Director will produce any and all documentation relating to this appointment process to the Senate upon request for confirmation. c) Each Commissioner may be delegated any of the following coalitions at the discretion of the Director: 1) Pre-Professional/Academic: Arts, Business, and Education

15 2) Pre-Professional/Academic: Science and Engineering 3) Multicultural & Diversity 4) Campus Life 5) Greek Life 6) Sports and Recreation 7) Social/Political Involvement 8) Faith Based 9) Service & Community Outreach SECTION 06: APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS a) The Director of Clubs and Organizations will recommend to the President appointment to any vacancies on the Commission. The Director will appoint the Commissioners. The Senate will confirm the Director s appointments.

16 1 [DISCUSSION DRAFT] 85 th SESSION S. B. 85- AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ASUN OPERATING BUDGET FY18 IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS SEPTEMBER 13 TH, 2017 SUBMITTED BY SENATOR KUYKENDALL TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE A BILL An Act to Make Various Amendments to the ASUN Operating Budget FY Whereas, the ASUN Operating Budget FY18 needs to be updated and changed; Whereas, the first change is to recognize the new account number of the Department of Diversity and Inclusion account of ; Whereas, the second change is to recognize the true balance forward of the ASUN Center for Student Engagement account ( ) of $30,234.12; Whereas, the third change is to recognize and record a transfer of $16, from Assistant Vice President Jerry Marczynski to the Subsidy and Host line items of the ASUN Center for Student Engagement account ( );

17 Whereas, the funds from Assistant Vice President Jerry Marczynski are being used to purchase food for the tailgates happening in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union this football season; Whereas, the ASUN Center for Student Engagement account ( ) is not funding any purchases for the tailgates, but simply acts as the purchaser for the events; Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, the Department of Diversity and Inclusion account number be recognized as , the Balance Forward of the ASUN Center for Student Engagement account ( ) be changed to and recognized in the amount of $30,234.12, and the Subsidy and Host line items of the ASUN Center for Student Engagement account ( ) both be increased by $16,

18 1 [DISCUSSION DRAFT] 85 th SESSION S. B. 85- AN ACT TO USE CAPITAL FUNDS TO PURCHASE A NEW CAMPUS ESCORT VEHICLE IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS SEPTEMBER 13 TH, 2017 SUBMITTED BY SENATOR KUYKENDALL TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE A BILL An Act to Use Capital Funds to Purchase a New Campus Escort Vehicle Whereas, an appropriation from the Capital Fund has been requested; Whereas, the funds are needed to pay for a new wheelchair accessible van for Campus Escort; Whereas, there is only one wheelchair accessible van in the fleet; Whereas, the current wheelchair accessible van was purchased in 2008 and is the oldest of all Campus Escort vans; Whereas, the average life for a Campus Escort van is typically 5-7 years under regular usage; Whereas, the current wheelchair accessible van is 9 years old and is nearing the end of its usability;

19 Whereas, aside from its other regular use, a student requires the vehicle 4 days out of the week every single week; Whereas, it is the duty of the ASUN to upkeep Campus Escort and ensure it is accessible for all students to use, regardless of disability; Whereas, the wheelchair accessible van will cost $55,473.25, the radio equipment will cost $916.50, and the custom graphics for the car will cost $220.00; Whereas, the total cost of the van will be $56,609.75; Whereas, the Development and Alumni Relations department on campus received an $18,000 donation from the Matley Foundation for the purchase of a new wheelchair accessible van; Whereas, after applying the donation, the remaining balance of the van to be paid by the Capital Fund is $38,609.75; Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, the Capital Fund be used to pay the $38, necessary to purchase a new wheelchair accessible van for Campus Escort;

20 Estimate SilverBlu Signs & Media Date Estimate # 1860 Mill Street Reno, Nevada NV Lic# /8/ Name / Address University of Nevada Controler's Office Ross Hall / MS 124 Reno, NV P.O. No. Terms Due Date Rep Job#-WIP# Phone # Fax # On Delivery 9/8/2017 JL Item Description Qty Custom Size INSTALL-VEHICLE custom cut Wolf Pack navy blue cut vinyl graphics approximately 22 s.f. Installation of Vehicle Graphics Designs and signs remain the property of SilverBlu Signs & Media until order is complete and paid in full. This invoice is for the above items only. Any changes or deletions by the customer not charged for herein will be billed separately. Signature Subtotal Sales Tax (0.0%) Total $ $0.00 $ SilverBlu Signature Phone # Fax # Web Site joe@signsreno.com

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22 TO: FROM: Sandra Rodriguez, Director of ASUN Center for Student Engagement; Amy Koeckes, Associate Director Student Engagement DATE: September 6, 2017 RE: Campus Escort wheelchair accessible van I am requesting that ASUN consider allocating $38, for a new wheelchair accessible van for Campus Escort. Currently Campus Escort has one wheelchair accessible van for service. This van was purchased in 2008 and is the oldest van in the fleet. We have seen that the average life for a Campus Escort van is 5-7 years with the usage they get on a nightly basis. Below is the replacement plan for the mini vans for Campus Escort: EX Number Mini Van # Mileage as of 08/30/17 Date Acquired Replacement year , , , , , , , , , ,

23 The Development and Alumni Relations department on campus received a $18,000 donation from the Matley Foundation for this new mobility van for Campus Escort so I am requesting the remaining balance from ASUN. $55, Van Total $ Graphics $ Radio $56, TOTAL NEEDED $18, $38, Mately Foundation Donation for Van Requested from ASUN Let me know if you have any questions about this request.

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