Student Government Association Minutes of the Legislature September 1 st 01 This meeting was held at the Menifee Valley Campus Conference Room 1; 1 Call to Order: : Pledge of Allegiance: Time was allotted for persons in attendance to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Persons in attendance were notified that they are not required to participate in the pledge. Roll Call: :1 am Scheduled Time: :00-1:00 pm Adjournment: 1:00 pm Members of the Legislature - SGA Title Attendance Arrived Departed Corbie Adams President Present Makeez Manely Student Trustee Present Spencer Pellegrini Vice President of Menifee Valley Campus Present Anthony Raya Commissioner of Institutional Effectiveness Late :1 Kevin Valero Senator of Institutional Effectiveness Present Damitrius Morales Senator of Institutional Effectiveness Present Claudia Mendoza Senator of Institutional Effectiveness Present Mahak Tiwari Commissioner of Financial Affairs Present Jody Palmer Vice President of San Jacinto Campus Present Ariana Zacarias Commissioner of College Activities Present Gabriela Vazquez Commissioner of Public Relations Present Student Life and Development Staff Maya Cardenas Marco Valencia Mendoza Casey Ysaguirre Present Yes No No Visitors Affiliation Campus Johnathan Lang IEC Member at Large MVC William Seaton Oxfam International MVC 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 Reports Points arranged in chronological order Advisor Maya Cardenas Maya announced that SGA will be receiving about $00 of the proceeds from the MSJC Foundation concert. She added that this brings our budget this semester to about 000 Maya reminded the body that the SGA fall retreat is scheduled for Friday September th. She recommended that this event be made a mandated SGA event. She announced that the has invited VP of Business Services Beth Gomez, VP of Instruction Rudy Besikof and VP of Student Services John Colson Maya reminded members of the body of the importance of responding to emails from SLDP staff in a timely manner. Commissioner of Institutional Effectiveness - Anthony Raya Anthony announced this semester s Institutional Effectiveness Committee meetings will be held each Monday from pm to pm (Rooms TBD Linked between campuses. Commissioner of Public Relations - Gabriela Vazquez Gabriela announced that this semester s Public Relations Committee meetings will be held each Thursday from 1pm to pm (Rooms TBD Linked between campuses. She also asked other SGA members for help passing out fliers and promoting participation. Vice President of San Jacinto Campus Jody announced that she and Gabriela will be announcing the upcoming Club Rush event in several classes, promoting participation in SGA and promoting SGA sticker sales. Senator of Institutional Effectiveness - Damitrius Morales Damitrius reminded the body as to his concerns regarding the current state of the SGA Constitution and of the importance of revising it. Public Comments Points arranged in chronological order William Seaton Oxfam International William announced his plans to charter a new Oxfam Club at MSJC. He also announced his plans to work toward the development of a food pantry at MSJC. Action/Discussion Items Points arranged in chronological order To appoint and swear in applicants for the 01-01 SGA Board -Last week we interviewed Mahak Tiwari for the Commissioner of Financial Affairs Mahak Tiwari s Eligibility was confirmed
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Mahak Tiwari Was sworn in by President Adams ) To discuss and possibly approve conference registration fees, lodging, and travel cost for SGA officer attendance at the Fall 01 CCCSAA Student Leadership conference for two advisors and SGA student leaders. Estimated cost: $000.00. The body considered and discussed by the four available options related to how many SGA officers we should send, whether we will fly or vanpool, and the total price. Μ Motion to approve option one was approved unanimously by the Legislature. Option one includes only the following spending authorizations; $, or less for CCCSAA Registration, $,00. or less for Lodging, $00 or less for Drive and $00 or less for food. The total for the above items should be no more than $,. and about $000 of the funding should come from the SGA s Student Rep Fee Account. The intention of the body is to allow the use of the Drive funds for use toward airplane tickets if the body is able to find outside sources of funding. Μ Motion to pursue outside sources by delegating it to Maya and Corbie, send an email by September th to various groups was discussed. s Motion to amend the above motion to read to send out emails seeking out additional funding for the 01 CCCSAA Conference by September th, delegated to Maya and Corby was approved by the SGA Legislature. All Officers present voted Aye with the exception of Senator Morales. Μ Motion to to send out emails seeking additional funding for the 01 CCCSAA Conference by September th, delegated to Maya and Corby was approved by the SGA Legislature. All Officers present voted Aye with the exception of Senator Morales. ) Discuss and possibly approve the replacement of the SGA glass exterior display case in front of building 00. Cost is to be determined. Μ Motion to approve the replacement of the SGA glass exterior display case not exceed 00 was approved by the Legislature unanimously. ) Discuss funding amounts for all Fall/Spring events Laid on the table by unanimous consent just after line Item. ) Discuss and approve SGA sticker sale table at upcoming events, possible area may also include bookstore and enrollment. The body discussed the difficulties related to and options available for promoting SGA sticker sales. The body discussed varying possibilities such as tabling/direct selling, marketing efforts and partnering with the bookstore. Μ Motion approve having a SGA sticker table at upcoming events and possibly an area at the bookstore and enrolment, during college hour was approved by the Legislature. All Officers present voted Aye with the exception of Commissioner Raya and Commissioner Tiwari. Commissioner Raya expressed his thoughts namely that the topic had not been sufficiently discussed and that taking action on this item was premature. Adjourned Meeting by unanimous consent.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 ) Discuss SGA s assistance in a hurricane Harvey fundraiser/donation. ) Discuss Senator Damitrius' removal as a Member at Large of the Financial Affairs committee. ) Discuss and approve SGA sticker sale table at upcoming events, possible area may also include bookstore and enrollment. ) Act on and discuss the executive council's recommendations concerning activities that could help the SGA develop a list of goals for next semester/school year and the Executive council's recommendations regarding what kinds of goals could be most helpful for the SGA to have. The SGA Legislature could plan future goal setting activities/events and approve documents outlining goals related best practices. ) Act on and discuss the Executive Council's recommendations regarding how SGA might make best use of the new SGA email addresses despite any limitations they may have. The SGA Legislature could approve related new standing rules, or make changes to the Legislative Bi-laws. ) Act on and discuss the Executive Council's recommendations concerning email etiquette. The SGA Legislature could approve related new standing rules, or make changes to the Legislative Bi-laws. 1) Act on and discuss the Executive Council's recommendations concerning how SGA's agenda line items could be improved, what an ideal line item might look like, and the possibility of writing a document aimed at helping students write great line items. The SGA Legislature could approve related new standing rules, draft new documents outlining best practices or make changes to the Legislative Bi-laws. 1) Begin discussions related to selecting and purchasing this year s SGA polo shirts.
1 1 1 1) Discuss the creation of a dress code. Discussions will include answers to questions like how can we best represent ourselves in our meetings and on campus with students or Is there a need to have a dress code what might be the best way to implement and enforce this code? 1) Discuss SGA business cards. The SGA will work toward the development of a written policy regarding how man business cards each officer is entitled to and how officers can go about getting more copies of their business card. Postponed until the next meeting by unanimous consent. 1) Discuss appointment process for Fall 01 Postponed until the next meeting by unanimous consent. 1 Adjournment: 1:00 pm Symbol Key = Report = Announcement = Line Item Μ = Main Motion s = Subsidiary Motion = Comment or Discussion = Sub point = Individual Commitment(s) = Legislative Action or Vote