Minutes of the
STUDENT ASSOCIATION SENATE
OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
3 March 2013
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Speaker James Zanayed at 6:06 p.m. in the Clara Sperling Skyroom of the Holmes Student Center. Chad Harris conducted a roll call of Senators. All members were present except; Senator Koegel, Senator Nanni, Senator Wiggins, Senator Scritchlow, Senator Smith, Senator
Johnson, Senator Methipara, Senator Beltran, Senator Cakici, Senator Churney, Senator Frank, Senator
Sarna. With a quorum present, the meeting proceeded. Senator Brady led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING AND AGENDA APPROVAL
Speaker Zanayed motions to approve last meetings minutes. Speaker Zanayed motions to move agenda items A and C from new business to old business and to pass the items as consent agenda. Motion passes.
SPEAKER’S REPORT
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Next week and the week after there is no Senate meeting (3 week break)
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Chairwoman Frank has stepped down from Senate for the time being, Senator Gonzalez will be the new Chairman of Public Affairs
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We will be reworking the Bylaws these upcoming weeks.
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There is a bill going through the Illinois Legislative tracks involving “Carry Laws” on University grounds, Come to our office for more information/activism.
Time was Yielded to Mayoral Candidate Michael Verbic
Time was Yielded to Mayoral Candidate David Jacobson
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COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Legislative Director Clark
March 24 th 2 more candidates will be coming to speak.
Chairman Birk, University Services
Universities around the country have the ability to ban carry legislation that the state may pass.

Director of Community Service Pooler
Show of hands to go to NIU Cares day 6 Morning, 3 Evening
Chairman Domke, Athletics and Student Involvement
Speak to Domke about meeting this week before we leave
Vice Chairman Brady, Rules and Proceedures
Send your attendance in your committees to Vice Chairman Brady
Deputy Speaker Theodore
New system to help voting and campaigning, Speak to Theodore for more information.
Vice Chairman Frascello, Mass Transit
New Route Proposals, nothings been finalized yet. Things are looking up.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH REPORT(S)
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None
OLD BUSINESS
SAR 44046: A Resolution to appoint Timothy Vose
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Motion to Postpone Indefinately proposed by Senator Phillips
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Motion Passes
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Resolution Postponed indefinitely at 6:52 pm
SAR 44051: A Resolution to appoint Miki Lynne Grace to Senator at Large
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Miki Lynne Grace speaks on her own behalf
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Resolution passes 6:55
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Senator takes Oath of Office
SAB 44040: A Bill to add a referendum question
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Deputy Speaker speaks on the Bills behalf
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Speaker Zanayed endorses the question
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The question will be involving the quality of campus recreation inspired by our last week’s presentation by Sandi Carlisle
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“Should investing in the Recreation Center be a high priority in the immediate future”
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Senator Troutman Calls the question at 7:10
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Bill passes at 7:11 pm

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Michael Theodore:
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Board of Elections meets soon
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Rebecca Clark:
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Internship and Job fair this week
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Mayoral debate committee, See Rebecca with questions
ADJOURNMENT
Speaker Zanayed requested a motion to adjourn. Motion is made by Senator Theodore. Seconded by
Senator Clark. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:36p.m.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY
Chad A. Harris, Clerk of the Senate & Special Assistant to the Speaker.