Thirteenth Session of the Student Senate. January 26 th, 2016

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1 Thirteenth Session Student Senate January 26 th, 2016 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Minutes IV. Executive Council Reports 1. President 2. Secretary 3. Treasurer 4. Chief of Staff 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 6. President Pro Tempore 7. Vice President V. Unfinished Business VI. New Business 1. SB A bill to allocate up to the amount of 300 dollars to the student organization, Asian Student Association for the purpose of Lunar New Year 2. SB A bill to allocate up to the amount of $ to the student organization, Women in Computing for the purpose CWIC Conference in Myrtle Beach. 3. SB A bill to appoint Michaela Rule to the following position: Sophomore Senator Student Government Association. 4. SB A bill to appoint Ashley Lynch to the following position: Sophomore Senator Student Government Association.

2 5. SB A bill to appoint Mitchel Mitch Madara to the following position: Sophomore Senator Student Government Association. 6. SB A bill to appoint Ridgeland Welch to the following position: Freshman Senator Student Government Association. 7. SB A bill to appoint Brooke Borges to the following position: Freshman Senator Student Government Association. 8. SB A bill to appoint Olivia Oliver to the position of Junior Senator. VII. Committee Reports 1. Allocations 2. Student Organization Review Board 3. Director Burts 4. Director Dempsey 5. Director Mulvaney 6. Director Rule VIII. Announcements IX. Open Forum X. Adjournment

3 PURPOSE: SB Presented by Senator Kaylee Franklin On this Twenty-Sixth of January, 2016 to represent the Student Body by supporting its many diverse student clubs and organizations in monetary distributions. WHEREAS: it is the duty of a Senator, as expressed in our bylaws, to serve as a representative of the student body throughout the university and the community. WHEREAS: it is a function Student Government Association to allocate monetary funds to registered and sanctioned student organizations throughout the college campus. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: the Student Government Association College of Charleston allocate up to the amount of 300 dollars to the student organization, Asian Student Association for the purpose of Lunar New Year SECTION II: the total amount of money to be allocated will be distributed in the following manner. The distribution of those funds will be at the discretion Treasurer, Allocations Committee and Business Manager. 1. $300: tickets

4 a. 20 $15 each TOTAL: $300 SECTION III: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITTING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. x

5 PURPOSE: SB Presented by Chief of Staff Jasmine Gil On this Twenty-Sixth of January, 2016 to represent the Student Body by supporting its many diverse student clubs and organizations in monetary distributions. WHEREAS: it is the duty of a Senator, as expressed in our bylaws, to serve as a representative of the student body throughout the university and the community. WHEREAS: it is a function Student Government Association to allocate monetary funds to registered and sanctioned student organizations throughout the college campus. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: the Student Government Association College of Charleston allocate up to the amount of $ to the student organization, Women in Computing for the purpose CWIC Conference in Myrtle Beach. SECTION II: the total amount of money to be allocated will be distributed in the following manner. The distribution of those funds will be at the discretion Treasurer, Allocations Committee and Business Manager. 1. $98.95 for one hotel room for one night.

6 2. $240 for eight students registration fees. TOTAL: $ SECTION III: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITTING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. x

7 PURPOSE: SB Presented by Deputy Chief of Staff Kate Glass On this Twenty-Sixth Day of January, 2016 To appoint Michaela Rule to the following position: Sophomore Senator Student Government Association. WHEREAS: According to Bylaw , In the event a vacancy occurs within the Senate because of resignation or failure to petition for office, the vacancy shall be filled by individuals who have completed the requirements petition and release waiver. The candidate must be nominated by a Senator class in which the vacancy occurs and shall be approved by a 2/3 vote Senate. The Student Government Association President shall immediately swear in these new Senators. WHEREAS: Michaela Rule has completed the requirements petition and release waiver. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: Michaela Rule shall be appointed to the position of Sophomore Senator for the Academic Year. SECTION II: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. x

8 PURPOSE: SB Presented by Deputy Chief of Staff Kate Glass On this Twenty-Sixth Day of January, 2016 To appoint Ashley Lynch to the following position: Sophomore Senator Student Government Association. WHEREAS: According to Bylaw , In the event a vacancy occurs within the Senate because of resignation or failure to petition for office, the vacancy shall be filled by individuals who have completed the requirements petition and release waiver. The candidate must be nominated by a Senator class in which the vacancy occurs and shall be approved by a 2/3 vote Senate. The Student Government Association President shall immediately swear in these new Senators. WHEREAS: Ashley Lynch has completed the requirements petition and release waiver. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: Ashely Lynch shall be appointed to the position of Sophomore Senator for the Academic Year. SECTION II: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT.

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10 SB Presented by Deputy Chief of Staff Kate Glass On this Twenty-Sixth Day of January, 2016 PURPOSE: To appoint Mitchel Mitch Madara to the following position: Sophomore Senator Student Government Association. WHEREAS: According to Bylaw , In the event a vacancy occurs within the Senate because of resignation or failure to petition for office, the vacancy shall be filled by individuals who have completed the requirements petition and release waiver. The candidate must be nominated by a Senator class in which the vacancy occurs and shall be approved by a 2/3 vote Senate. The Student Government Association President shall immediately swear in these new Senators. WHEREAS: Mitchel Mitch Madara has completed the requirements petition and release waiver. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: Mitchel Mitch Madara shall be appointed to the position of Sophomore Senator for the Academic Year. SECTION II: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT.

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12 PURPOSE: SB Presented by Senator Jack Or On this Twenty-Sixth Day of January, 2016 To appoint Ridgeland Welch to the following position: Freshman Senator Student Government Association. WHEREAS: According to Bylaw , In the event a vacancy occurs within the Senate because of resignation or failure to petition for office, the vacancy shall be filled by individuals who have completed the requirements petition and release waiver. The candidate must be nominated by a Senator class in which the vacancy occurs and shall be approved by a 2/3 vote Senate. The Student Government Association President shall immediately swear in these new Senators. WHEREAS: Ridgeland Welch has completed the requirements petition and release waiver. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: Ridgeland Welch shall be appointed to the position of Freshman Senator for the Academic Year. SECTION II: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. x

13 PURPOSE: SB Presented by Senator Jack Or On this Twenty-Sixth Day of January, 2016 To appoint Brooke Borges to the following position: Freshman Senator Student Government Association. WHEREAS: According to Bylaw , In the event a vacancy occurs within the Senate because of resignation or failure to petition for office, the vacancy shall be filled by individuals who have completed the requirements petition and release waiver. The candidate must be nominated by a Senator class in which the vacancy occurs and shall be approved by a 2/3 vote Senate. The Student Government Association President shall immediately swear in these new Senators. WHEREAS: Brooke Borges has completed the requirements petition and release waiver. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: Brooke Borges shall be appointed to the position of Freshman Senator for the Academic Year. SECTION II: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT.

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15 SB Presented by Chief of Staff Jasmine Gil On this Twenty-Sixth Day of January, 2016 PURPOSE: To appoint Olivia Oliver to the position of Junior Senator. WHEREAS: there is currently a vacancy in the Junior Class. WHEREAS: Section bylaws states that, In the event a vacancy occurs within the Senate because of resignation or failure to petition for office, the vacancy shall be filled by individuals who have completed the requirements petition and release wavier. The candidate must be nominated by a Senator class in which the vacancy occurs and shall be approved by 2/3 vote Senate. THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I: Olivia Oliver shall be appointed to the position of Junior Senator with all the duties and responsibilities position. SECTION IV: THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. x

16 SB Presented by Senator Presley Leopard On this Twenty-Sixth Day of January, 2016 Purpose: Whereas: To allow the student organization Model UN to enter their 28-day waiting period. the student organization Model UN has met all requirements set forth by the Compass. Whereas: the Student Organization Review Board has met and determined that the student organization Model UN is deserving of entering the 28-day waiting period before becoming a Registered organization. Therefore: Section I: Section II: BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED, THE FOLLOWING Be it enacted that the Student Government Association approves the student organization Model UN entering the 28 day period set forth by the Compass. THIS BILL SHALL TAKE EFFECT (UPON PASSAGE) BY THE STUDENT SENATE SITTING IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT. x