I ask for the approval of Jacari Holt as the Parliamentarian for the Senate Term.

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1 FROM: Daniel Calhoun, College of Business RE: Parliamentarian Appointment PSSB: I ask for the approval of Jacari Holt as the Parliamentarian for the Senate Term.

2 FROM: Keylan Speed, COSAM RE: Leadership Final Budget Request PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following: The allocation of $58, to the Leadership Student Activity Portfolio for the fiscal year budget. This amount will be allocated among the following categories as shown. Undergraduate Stipends $3, Departmental Operations-Programs and Office Expenses $55,380.00

3 FROM: David Beal, College of Agriculture RE: Service Final Budget Request PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following: The allocation of $59, to the Service Student Activity Portfolio for the fiscal year budget. This amount will be allocated among the following categories as shown. Undergraduate Student Stipends $3, Departmental Operations-Programs and Office Expenses $55,941.88

4 FROM: Jackie Litschewski, Harbert College of Business RE: Programming Final Budget Request PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following: The allocation of $469, to the Programming Student Activity Portfolio for the fiscal year budget. This amount will be allocated among the following categories as shown. Undergraduate Student Stipends $9, Departmental Operations-Programs and Office Expenses $460,355.84

5 BILL TO: FROM: Student Senate Mary Margaret Turton, Harbert College of Business Sam Nunn, At-Large Student Governance Final Budget Request RE: PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following: The allocation of $281, to the Student Governance Student Activity Portfolio for the fiscal year budget. This amount $180, will be allocated among the following categories for SGA. Undergraduate Student Stipends $26, Departmental Operations-Office Expenses $12, Departmental Operations-Programs $142, This amount $50, will be allocated among the following categories for ISO. Undergraduate Student Stipends $2, Departmental Operations-Office Expenses $1, Departmental Operations-Programs $46, This amount $50, will be allocated among the following categories for BSU. Undergraduate Student Stipends $5, Departmental Operations-Office Expenses $1, Departmental Operations-Programs $43,995.00

6 FROM: Hayes Lee, Ginn College of Engineering RE: Student Involvement (Administrative) Final Budget Request PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following: The allocation of $120, to Student Involvement (Administrative)/ Communications and Marketing Student Activity Portfolio for the fiscal year budget. This amount will be allocated among the following categories as shown. Undergraduate Student Stipends $42, Departmental Operations-Office Expenses $58, Departmental Operations-Programs $19,396.28

7 FROM: David Martorana, Ginn College of Engineering RE: Student Media Final Budget Request PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following: The allocation of $216, to Student Media Student Activity Portfolio for the fiscal year budget. This amount will be allocated among the following categories as shown. Undergraduate Student Stipends $35, Departmental Operations-Office Expenses $37, Departmental Operations-Programs $143,742.00

8 FROM: Crawford Rummel, Harbert College of Business RE: Student Organizations Final Budget Request PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following: The allocation of $145, to Student Organizations Student Activity Portfolio for the fiscal year budget. This amount will be allocated among the following categories as shown. Undergraduate Student Stipends $3, Departmental Operations-Office Expenses $1, Departmental Operations-Programs $140,815.92

9 FROM: Max Zinner, Graduate School RE: Election Law Chapter DATE: Date to appear as new business PSSB: YY-MMDD-NN I ask for the approval of the following amendment to Chapter of the Code of Laws Campaign Material Campaign materials are any and all materials approved by the Director of Elections designed to promote and publicize a candidate for the purpose of campaigning Major ccandidates are required to submit a platform and a photograph taken by Auburn University Photographic Services for the conglomerate posters. Additional campaign material may include posters, billboards, T- shirts, handbills, nametags, and gimmick(s) Major candidates are required to submit a photograph taken by Auburn University Photographic Services for the conglomerate posters With the exception of gimmicks, all campaign material must contain the candidate s name, voting date, and position sought. All printed campaign material must legibly include the name of the printer. The approved logo/design must be consistent on all campaign material and specific to the candidate Colors: Major candidates campaign material may contain one principal color and one complementary color as well as black and white Major candidates shall select desired colors in the order determined by a random drawing administered by the Director of Elections Black and white may not be used for principal or complementary colors, but may occupy up to 10% of the overall piece of campaign material for the purpose of augmenting a candidate s design No two major candidates in the same race may have the same principal color and no two major candidates may

10 have the same combination of principle and complementary colors The Executive Director of Elections shall have the final decision concerning all discrepancies All campaign material and related major candidate contracts must be approved by the Director of Elections at the date and time specified in candidates orientation. No unapproved material and/or location may be used for campaigning No additional campaign material may be ordered after final budgets have been submitted All campaign material must adhere to the policies and regulations of the Auburn University Office of Trademark and Licensing. Any person Students who qualifies to run as a candidate for any election pledges that he or she they will hold the Elections Board, The SGA, and Auburn University harmless for the use and/or infringement of any copyrighted material (e.g. slogans, logos, etc.) No candidate shall model a campaign design off of a trademarked or copyrighted design or logo held by a public or private company or organization regardless of the campaign receiving permission The act of intentionally removing, mutilating, or destroying campaign materials is strictly prohibited. Campaigns that violate this rule shall be held accountable before the Elections Board. If a student who is not a candidate or campaign staff member violates this rule, the Elections Board shall bring the incident before the Student Discipline Committee Use of All Campaign Material: All campaign material posted during Spring Elections must be removed within twenty-four (24) seventy two (72) hours of the time that elections results are announced. In the event of a run-off election, the remaining candidates campaign material must be removed within twenty-four hours of the time that the results of the run-off election are announced All campaign material utilized during a Miss Homecoming Campaign shall be removed by 11:59 PM Central Time on the Monday following Homecoming.

11 In the event that campaign material is not removed by the designated time, the candidate will be subject to the penalties defined in Chapter In on-campus facilities, the placement of candidate and conglomerate posters shall be solely limited to bulletin boards for public use Candidate and conglomerate posters shall not be placed on bulletin boards that say, "For Departmental Use Only," or the like Candidate and conglomerate posters shall not be affixed to on-campus building exteriors or on-campus building entrances Only thumbtacks shall be used to affix the posters to bulletin boards The distribution of posters on bulletin boards for minor candidates shall be limited to the respective building(s) of the college or school to which the candidate is seeking election Candidate and/or conglomerate posters may be placed in business windows only with the permission of the business owner No campaign material shall be placed on moving objects including cars and animals. However, people wearing T- Shirts and nametags shall be the exception No campaign material shall be distributed among or placed on automobiles, utility poles, statues, monuments, sidewalks, steps, bike racks, trees, chain guards, or bushes No adhesive-backed campaign material will be allowed except for the sole purpose of attaching candidate and conglomerate posters to glass windows by using clear tape No banners shall be allowed Campaign materials may not be placed under doors, on the door, or at the doorstep of individual residents Campaign materials may not be placed in classrooms.

12 Billboards There shall be no marking on any buildings, sidewalks, or other property Billboards apply to major candidates only All billboards must follow Auburn University Policy (regarding billboards) Billboards may be placed in private locations, public locations, or at assigned locations on campus. The use of all locations is up to the discretion of the property owner. Contracts for private and public locations must be addressed, dated, and signed by the property owner or proper authority and approved the Director of Elections. Private locations may not display more than one billboard per race All billboards must be at least ten (10) feet from the nearest road Upon submitting the Declaration of Intent, all candidates assume full responsibility for their billboard(s) and the placement thereof, along with any damage that may occur to or due to their billboard and the property on which it rests or contacts in any way The billboards shall be completely covered while in transit to its contracted location Conglomerate Posters Conglomerate Posters apply to major candidates only Conglomerate posters are printed by the Director of Elections for the purpose of identifying all major candidates running for office and to be used for election publicity; the cost associated with printing such posters is paid for by the SGA Picture positions will be determined by drawing Each major candidate is responsible for having his or her photograph taken at Auburn University Photographic

13 Services for the conglomerate poster and submitting the photograph in printed and digital format to the Director of Elections with his or her Initial Campaign Material; all costs associated with this photograph are to be paid for by SGA the candidate and not included in his or her final budget Nametags T-Shirts Nametags apply to major and minor candidates Each candidate may have nametags printed for the purpose of Auburn University students Nametags shall not exceed three (3) inches by five (5) inches at largest horizontal and vertical dimension and must be non-adhesive; both sides of the nametag may be used for printing purposes T-shirts apply to major candidates only Each candidate may have T-shirts printed to be worn only during the formal campaigning period No candidate may print or distribute more than four hundred (400) T-shirts T-shirts shall not be sold for more than the full unit price rounded up to the nearest dollar sold to the campaign by the printer or manufacturer, unless the amount is recorded and donated to an approved charity. Information on T-shirts given away as a gimmick may be found in Chapter Pre-Order T-Shirt sheets shall contain only the candidate s name and position sought and may be circulated in organizations (see Section ) The Candidate s principal color must be at least fifty percent (50%) of the color of the on the shirt Candidate Posters Candidate posters apply to both major and minor candidates.

14 Handbills Gimmicks Shall be displayed during preliminary and formal campaigning periods Shall not exceed eight and one-half (8½) inches by eleven (11) inches at largest horizontal and vertical dimension and must be non-adhesive Only one side of the candidate poster may be used for printing purposes Handbills apply to both major and minor candidates Shall be distributed during the formal campaigning period only Shall not exceed eight and one-half (8 ½) inches by five and one-half (5 ½) inches at largest horizontal and vertical dimension and must be non-adhesive Both sides of the handbill may be used for printing purposes Gimmicks apply to both major and minor candidates Each candidate may use only approved gimmicks for the purpose of campaigning during the formal campaigning period All gimmicks shall be included in the budget Any candidate found guilty of intentionally forging coupons by Elections Board shall be subject, at the discretion of Elections Board, to any and all sanctions found in

15 FROM: Max Zinner, Graduate School RE: Election Law Chapter PSSB: FAILED I ask for the approval of the following amendment to Chapter of the Code of Laws Mass Media Campaigning by mass media shall not disturb classrooms, businesses, and/or the privacy of others. No form of mass media shall be utilized to solicit votes or for other campaign paraphernalia, except that which is defined in the campaign packet by the Executive Director of Elections No campaign material shall be placed in mailboxes; it must be received only via the United States Postal Service. Auburn University mail services shall not be used for campaign purposes No candidate or political party shall have paid or donated advertisements in any mass media, except that which is defined in the campaign packet by the Director of Elections. Any paid or donated mass media advertisements must be included in the campaign budget Electronic Mail ( ) A campaign may contact only members of his or her staff via Electronic Mail ( ) for any purpose Campaigns may use Electronic Mail ( ) to contact non-staff members for administrative purposes only but not to campaign in any way All candidates are responsible for any Electronic Mail ( ) sent by a second party that campaigns for that candidate All campaigning shall adhere to the Mass Media Policy, which may be found in the official campaign packet as defined in Chapter 715.

16 FROM: Hope Ward, Liberal Arts RE: Student Activity Projects Chapter 1402 PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following amendment to Chapter 1402 of the Code of Laws CHAPTER Requirements for Eligibility and Maintenance of Membership in Student Activity Projects and Student Activity Portfolios In order to be considered eligible to apply for membership in a Student Activity Project and Student Activity Portfolio, all persons must meet the following requirements: Be a full-time student of Auburn University If a student is classified as a graduate student, they must be considered enrolled in accordance with their graduate program requirements If a part-time student is enrolled in the graduation course, they will be considered eligible to apply for membership in a Student Activity Project and Student Activity portfolio Graduate students must be considered in good standing as defined by the Graduate school Undergraduate students must have a cumulative Auburn University ungapped GPA of at least Meet any other requirements as outlined by the desired Student Activity Project, Student Activity Portfolio, and the Office of Student Involvement that are in congruence with the Code of Laws In order to be considered eligible to maintain membership in a Student Activity Project and Student Activity Portfolio, all persons must meet the following requirements: Be a full-time student of Auburn University If a student is classified as a graduate student, they must be considered enrolled in accordance with their graduate program requirements If a part-time student is enrolled in the graduation course, they will be considered eligible to maintain membership in a Student Activity Project and Student Activity portfolio

17 Graduate students must be considered in good standing as defined by the Graduate school Undergraduate students must have a cumulative Auburn University ungapped GPA of at least Should a student no longer meet the requirements of , the student will be required to complete the Student Engagement & Academic Success (SEAS) program through the Office of Academic Support (OAS), in order to preserve their status as a member. A student who is going through the SEAS program will be permitted to maintain their membership in their Student Activity Project or Student Activity Portfolio while they are participating in SEAS. Should a student participating in SEAS elect to not complete the SEAS program, the student will no longer be considered eligible for membership in any Student Activity Project or Student Activity Portfolio. A student will have officially completed the SEAS program once the SEAS plan is deemed fulfilled by the student s Academic Support Coach and Student Activity Portfolio Advisor Attend required student leader trainings hosted by the Office of Student Involvement Meet any other requirements as outlined by the desired Student Activity Project, Student Activity Portfolio, and the Office of Student Involvement that are in congruence with the Code of Laws CHAPTER Probation of Student Activity Projects For an SAP to be put on probation, a party must submit a formal complaint to the Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association regarding infractions made by the SAP Student Activity Project that has failed to meet any of the rules set forth in the Code of Laws or any resolution passed by the Student Senate shall automatically be considered on probation Shall a Student Activity Project be placed on probation, payments of all wages, excluding those allocated for Advisors or Graduate Advisors salaries, and any operations expenses funded by Student Activity Fees shall immediately be stopped. If on probation, the Student Activity Project will still be considered an organization as outlined in Chapter 500. Any remaining funds from the Student Activity Fee will be returned to the Student Activity Fee Reserve Fund In order to restore student wages and operations funding from Student Activity Fees, the Student Activity Project must appear before and receive a two-thirds vote of the Student Senate to be taken off probation.

18 FROM: Max Zinner, Graduate School RE: Election Law Chapter PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following amendment to Chapter of the Code of Laws Escorts Escorts apply to major candidates only A candidate may be accompanied by Auburn University students to serve as escorts to attend meetings and other scheduled visits with them throughout the campaign period No candidate shall have more than five escorts with them in said scheduled meetings.

19 FROM: Max Zinner, Graduate School RE: Election Law Chapter PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following amendment to Chapter of the Code of Laws CHAPTER 710 Budgets Total Campaign expenditures are limited to: President of the Student Government Association - $1500 Vice President of the Student Government Association - $1500 Treasurer of the Student Government Association - $1500 Miss Auburn - $1500 Miss Homecoming - $750 School/College Senator - $175 At Large Senator - $250 School/College Officer - $125

20 FROM: Max Zinner, Graduate School RE: Election Law Chapter PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following amendment to Chapter of the Code of Laws Major ccandidates and their escorts are allowed to appear before Auburn University campus organizations during preliminary and formal campaigning with the approval of the organization president. Minor candidates shall be limited to speaking to organizations and school council within their respective school/college during formal campaigning Minor candidates, with the exception of At-Large Senate candidates, shall be limited to speaking to organizations and school council within their respective school/college. Senator-At-Large candidates are allowed to appear before Auburn University campus organizations during formal campaigning with the approval of the organization president.

21 FAILED FROM: Max Zinner, Graduate School RE: Election Law Chapter PSSB: I ask for the approval of the following amendment to Chapter 710 of the Code of Laws All candidates shall submit an itemized Budget Form to the Director of Elections along with the actual receipts of expenditures by 4:00pm on the day preceding the first day of the preliminary campaign period. No additional expenditures shall be recorded by any campaign after Budget Record Forms have been submitted Candidates shall be required to disclose the source of all campaign funds on their Budget Record Forms The only item not required to be included in the Budget Record Form are T-shirts, unless the T-shirt is given away as a gimmick. If the T-shirt is given away as a gimmick, it must be included at actual cost in the budget. The exact number of T-shirts sold must be included in the Budget Record Form Alongside the budget record form candidates shall submit a list of the names of all students that purchased T-shirts along with their phone numbers, addresses, and quantity purchased so that purchases can be verified if deemed necessary by the elections board The Director of Elections may determine a set amount for certain items in the budget. The estimated cost must be reasonable and based on fair market value The merchant from whom the materials were purchased including services obtained from a professional must date all receipts. Sales tax is to be included as a campaign expense. Any materials purchased online must also include local sales tax For materials purchased online, anything beyond the flat rate shipping fee must be included in the final budget. Standard or flat rate shipping does not need to be included The only item NOT required to be included in the Budget Record Form are T-shirts, unless the T-shirt is given away as a gimmick. If the T-shirt is given away as a gimmick, it must be included at actual cost in the budget. A list of all students who pre-ordered T- shirts must be submitted with your Budget Record Form and include the buyer s name, phone number, and the quantity purchased.

22 The prices of gimmicks are to be included in the budget. If the gimmick is a coupon on the back of a nametag or other printed material, the price of the coupon is included in the printing of that printed material All donated materials and/or professional services, whether offered or sought, related to a candidate s campaign, including previously owned material, must be declared at its present fair market value Fair market value: The candidate must secure two (2) price estimates of the exact item to be used on the campaign Both estimates must contain the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the companies and/or individuals furnishing these estimates and must be submitted with the Budget Record Form to the Director of Elections An average price shall be determined from these two estimates as the fair market value and should be included on the Budget Record Form. Personal discounts are not acceptable unless available to the general public Candidates are allowed to accept a discount for materials and/or services rendered; however, the candidate is required to declare the expense at fair market value The candidate will be held accountable for all declared and/or undeclared campaign expenses in the Campaign Budget Form. Any candidate that exceeds the set dollar amount for maximum campaign expenditures for his or her desired office will be required to surrender campaign materials equaling the amount in which they exceeded their budget. The use of the seized materials will be prohibited during campaigns. Seized materials will be returned after all voting is completed and the election has been certified Failure to comply with any of the above rules and regulations in section 710 shall be subject to any and all sanctions stated in chapter 712. If the candidate is found to be in violation of these rules and regulations after he/she has been elected and certified, the Elections Board may make a recommendation to the SGA Student Senate for an impeachment process to begin All Budget Record Forms of every candidate shall be made available to Auburn University students, staff, and faculty for inspection during normal SGA office hours with the Director of Elections approval. Major Candidates Budgets will also be published online at All Budget Record Forms shall be published on the SGA website at least one week prior to voting day.

23 All candidates must submit a price guarantee from the printing company used to produce his or her printed campaign material. The price guarantee must include: A price schedule from the vendor listing prices for all materials sought for purchase at any given quantity A Price Contract Form signed by an authorized sales representative guaranteeing the listed price to that candidate and all candidates through the end of campaign preparation.

24 FROM: Max Zinner, Graduate School RE: Election Law Chapter 714 PSSB: CHAPTER 714 Run-off Election In the event that a candidate for an executive office does not receive more than forty percent (40%) fifty percent (50%) of the vote, a run-off election will be held between the two candidates that received the most votes The run-off election will be structured as follows: Formal campaigning will begin immediately after original election results have been called out Formal campaigning will last one full day following original election callouts Formal campaigning will end at 7:00 PM on the day of voting. There shall be no campaigning after 7:00 PM but before election results are called out Voting will be held two calendar days after the original election results have been announced and will be conducted in the same manner as the previous election as is outlined in Chapter The run-off election results will be announced the same day that the runoff election voting took place except under conditions specified in Chapter 711 and Chapter Campaign Material No additional campaign materials may be produced for the run-off election All campaign material must be down within twenty-four (24) seventy-two (72) hours of the time that the results of the run-off election are announced All other rules and regulations that apply to the elections process will be applicable to the run-off election

25 FROM: Mary Margaret Turton, College of Business RE: Recognition of Bill Ham, Jr. DATE: October 1, 2018 PSSC: Recognition of Bill Ham, Jr. WHEREAS, Auburn University alumnus, Mayor Bill Ham, Jr., has invested his time in bettering both the city of Auburn and Auburn University by actively serving the local government for thirty-two years; and WHEREAS, Ham was raised in the Lee County city of Auburn; and WHEREAS, Ham attended Auburn University for 5 years, serving in many capacities, including as a member of Pi Kappa Alpha where he served 2 terms as treasurer and 1 term as president; his involvement continues as an alumnus, being a member of the Alumni Association, 1856 Society, Foy Society, and serves on the Athletic Strategic Advisory Council, Auburn Research and Technology Foundation Board, and the Auburn Airport Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, During Ham s three terms as a member of the City Council and five terms as Mayor, Auburn has seen unprecedented economic, population, and job growth making Auburn one of the most outstanding cities in the southeastern United States; and WHEREAS, Ham has led the city of Auburn in tremendous successes including record appropriations to Auburn s public school system, the addition or expansion of more than 10 parks or recreation facilities, and bringing more than 68 industries to the city creating over $1.17 billion in capital investment and over 6,000 jobs; and WHEREAS, As an elected official, Ham has led partnership initiatives between the University and City including the merging of the University and City Police Divisions, the construction of the Auburn Research Park, Auburn Tennis Center and the Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport, and the planning, financial support, and construction of The Performing Arts Center; and NOW THEREFORE, The Auburn University Student Government Association Senate does hereby commend Bill Ham, Jr. For his accomplishments and dedication to the City of Auburn and Auburn University during his twenty years as Mayor and does herby extend our sincerest best wishes to this distinguished Auburn alumnus.

26 RESOLUTION TO: Student Senate FROM: Annie Ozment, College of Science and Mathematics RE: Student Senate Support of Family Friday Initiative DATE: October 1, 2018 PSSR: The Recognition and Understanding of Experiences Among Auburn University s Diverse Student Body WHEREAS, According to a study reported by the Jed Foundation, nearly 50 percent of collegeaged students who classify as a minority feel disconnected from their university; and, WHEREAS, According to a study done by the University of California, Minority students feel they have to battle constant microaggressions on top of the more obvious institutional racism most are aware of; and, WHEREAS, It is recognized by other universities, including Ohio State University, that collaborative activities encourage and create discussion on topics relatable to many, usually minorities, who have been discriminated against; and, WHEREAS, Events such as Family Fridays can incorporate the aforementioned activities and discussion; and, WHEREAS, #EndHateAU will be a movement of the student body in support of ending discrimination against minorities on campus; and, WHEREAS, It is vital to educate the future generations of our nation about the importance of acceptance of all people to ensure students feel as if they are part of the Auburn family; and, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, We, the Auburn University Student Senate, are committed to keeping Auburn University an inclusive university that encourages understanding and acceptance of students from all backgrounds. CC: Maggie Shanahan, Director of Family Fridays