REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE ASUCI SENATE 
 
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Item Number: 65 Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): R52-57
Author:   Alison Lu   Second:  Grecia Orozco
Synopsis: Appointments for Humanities and Education Senator
Date of Presentation: 2017-04-11
 

Whereas, the Humanities and Education Senator seats are currently vacant;

Whereas, the ASUCI Constitution states that “If a senate seat is vacant, the Senate may appoint a student who meets the relevant qualifications to fill the vacancy” under Article 6, Section 1, Subsection (d), Clause (2);

Whereas, the ASUCI By-Laws state the “Vacancies in the Senate shall be filled by appointment of the Rules Committee with a two-thirds (2/3) consent of voting Senators present” under Article III, Section E, Subsection 3;

Whereas, the ASUCI Senate convened and interviewed qualified applicants presented by the Rules Committee on March 16, 2017;

Whereas, the ASUCI Senate deliberated and considered the merits of candidates selected by the Rules Committee;

Therefore, let it be resolved that the ASUCI Senate approves the appointment of Tin Hong to serve as the Humanities Senator until the conclusion of Spring Quarter, 2017;

Be it further resolved that, the ASUCI Senate approves the appointment of Amrit Sidhu to serve as the Education Senator until the conclusion of Spring Quarter, 2017.

 
Referred to: Committee on:
Vote Required: Majority FINAL VOTE: Passed YEA: 18 NAY: 0  ABS: 1
 
THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON THE DATE OF 4/11/17 HAS TAKEN ACTION ON THIS LEGISLATION.    
   
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