Government Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
Chair: Gustavo Ascanio
November 2nd, 2015
6:00PM to 7:00PM in the John E. Sapp
I. Call to Order a. Meeting called to order at 6:01PM.
II. Roll Call - Vice Chair Thames a. Quorum has been established with 5 voting members; Akapabio, Lee, Thames,
Sorrentino, Johnson.
III. Approval of the Minutes a. Senator Lee: Motion to approve the minutes from October 5, 2015. Second. All in favor. Moved.
IV. Approval of the Agenda a. Senator Thames: Motion to approve the agenda for November 2, 2015. Second.
All in favor. Moved.
V. Student Remarks - None
VI. Guest Speakers a. Victoria Shore: Robert’s Rules are established to ensure that meetings run smoothly and orderly while also allowing everyone to speak. Only one amendment can be made to a previously made amendment. It is important questions and comments are concise and on topic.

1. Senator Akapabio: If the amendment to the amendment is approved it becomes the main motion? - Correct.
2. Senator Akapabio: Once it becomes the main motion, can it be amended again? - No.
3. Senator Thames: Can a motion be rescinded after it's been passed? -
From my understanding right now, no, but I will get back with you.
4. Senator Thames: Is discussion on the amendment to the amendment or all of it? - It is all in the same discussion period.
5. Senator Sorrentino: What happens if someone brings up an irrelevant point? - The chair says that they are out of order.
6. Senator Thames: Are senators allowed to offer points of information? -
VII. New Business
Yes a. Senate Appointments
1. David Holbrook Platts a) I am a junior majoring in music with a minor economics. I am looking to get more involved in UNF at a more professional capacity.
(1) Senator Thames: Do you have anything in your schedule that would conflict with student government? - No
(2) Senator Lee: Do you believe that your workload with your major conflict with your involvement? - No, I manage my time very well.

(3) Senator Sorrentino: Are you involved with any other organizations on campus? - Yes, I am the treasurer of the
United Way student organization, I am also in a jazz combo.
(4) Senator Johnson: Are there any particular initiatives you would like to push forward? - I would like to voice my opinion on bus routes and transportation in general
(5) Senator Sorrentino: What committee would you want to be a part of? - Budget and Allocations
(6) Senator Thames: Do you know where our student government funding comes from? - Students pay fees in their tuition
(7) Are you familiar with Sunshine law or could you explain it?
- No
(8) Senator Thames: POI one of the parts of it that you signed says that you will not talk to other senators or voting members on pending legislation.
(9) Senator Thames: Motion to forward David Holbrook Platts to Senate for confirmation. Second. Discussion. Roll call vote passes 5-0-0.

VIII. Announcements a. Please make sure everyone is on time for senate next week and all students seeking appointment stay for their appropriate meetings after this one. USA
Chairwoman Keefe is here with a signup sheet for the upcoming Osprey Voice.
IX. Final Roll Call - Vice Chair Thames a. Quorum has been reestablished with 5 voting members; Akapabio, Lee, Thames,
Sorrentino, Johnson.
X. Adjournment a. Meeting adjourned at 6:46PM.
Minutes taken by Katherine Thames, GO Vice-Chair