Eastern Michigan University
Senate Meeting
15 August, 2015
Agenda
A meeting held in open session at 3:15 p.m., room 300 of Student Center
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Opening Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda - approved
Guest Speakers Constituent’s Forum Special Order Speeches Standing Committee Reports – Motion to forego Committee Reports so Maya could
give her report first. (passed 6-0-0)
1. Internal Affairs - Recruiting, (wants to fill senate), Evan Sweet is vice chair
2. Business & Finance – Discussed new budget, Nate Pyle is vice chair
3. Political Action - Aron Sandler is vice chair
4. Student Relations - Brianna Moore is vice chair, introduction to events going on this
year
G. Executive Reports
1. Student Body President –
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new executive board board hiring
tuition rebate incentive pilot policy in motion
safety app
Tobacco free campus
Writing executive priorities, Formed bylaw revision committee, Sexual Assault Summit,
New budget
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More useful free giveaways to students
Utilizing Orgsync, coming soon.
launching of food pantry
Revamped Club Halle
3. Judicial Sergeant – Bylaw review commission was established, starr, sandler, fegan,
Vice President, President, met with senators about bylaws, discussed disciplinary
procedures with Kiera
4. Clerk of the Senate - Updated website, managed social media, placed all senate and
committee meeting times, dates, and locations on the website.
5. Director of Services and Events - Configured the kiosk reservations, basic
administrative tasks, finished copy codes.
6. Director of Social Justice - Sexual prevention with pres. Martin, got t shirts,
bracelets, and order for sex drive.
7. Director of Academic and Student Relations – Revamping Club Halle, reached out
to companies for inflatables, and wellness center for puppies.
8. Director of Business and Finance – Two orgs applied for funding, restructured
bylaws for easier funding; created budget, updated and reporting most recent
spending.
H. Old Business
I. New Business
(Each item of Business: 45 minute default**; amend restricted from 10-90)
1. Bylaws of Student Government – Newly Revised
4:12pm motion to recess
4:17pm readjourned
Steven: Motion to extend motion for bylaws until next meeting due to lack of clarity
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2. Motion for B. Res-102-001
Passed 6-0-0
3. Motion for IA Disciplinary Procedures
Passed 6-0-0
4. SAM Update
5. Calendar of Events and Meetings
J. Gallery Comments
K. Closing Roll Call
L. Adjournment
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VP Martin
Madame Speaker
Judicial Seargent McAllister
Clerk Brosnan
Ilkhom Amanov
Arhum Arshad
Bekhzodkhon Buzrukov
Mike Gee
Brianna Moore
Nate Pyle
Nora Saieed
Aron Sandler
Josh Starr
Evan Sweet
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