Legislation

All requests may be typed and submitted to the Executive Vice President no later 5:00 p.m. Thursday in order to be included in the agenda for the following Tuesday. The Executive Vice President reserves the right to delay the Request for Action to a later Council session if the Executive Vice President feels the agenda for the next schedule meeting is full.

Whereas Finance Committee has approximately $3500 in unallocated amounts,

Whereas the earthquake in Japan has caused thousands to be homeless, hungry, and in

Whereas Legislative Council can help in the cause of Japan through this benefit concert,

Whereas the author of this legislation will have the money in his hands and working with

responsible individuals,

Whereas the author along with a colleague plan to bring The Pack/Young L along with

(possibly) Omarion during Week 9 (Thursday, May 12),

Whereas the author receives excellent prices for bringing in an artist of an established

reputation in the music industry,

Whereas Legislative Council will have the opportunity to promote themselves to their

respective schools and the school as a whole,

Whereas the author is asking for $3000 from Council’s unallocated account,

Whereas the $3000 will be used for paying the artist and the venue

Whereas profits will go to pay for the expenses of the event to raise awareness for the

disaster in Japan through the American Red Cross-Japan,

Whereas the author is connected with other DJ’s in the Orange County/Los Angeles Area

who will also be in attendance and performing,

Whereas the author along with his partner are investing $1500 each,

Whereas admission will be affordable for UCI Students and free for Council,

Whereas admission will be available for non UCI Students at a price of $15

Whereas ticket sales will be the primary source of revenue,

Whereas ticket sales are expected to be over 200, at $10 a ticket,

Whereas the event will cost over $6000,

Whereas the event will bring attention to the campus as a whole because of the popularity

Whereas the event will take place in Digg’s Restaurant and Bar in Huntington Beach

from 10 P.M. to 2 A.M.,

Whereas success in this event will bring about more artists to UCI in the future such as

Steve Aoki, Afrojack, and Wiz Khalifa

Whereas council receives early entrance, meeting performers, backstage passes, and

benefits similar to future events,

Whereas it is in council’s best interest to help bring reputable artists that strengthens

Whereas council’s name along with the partners will be on the flyers and advertisements

to help promote council’s name,

Let it be resolved that the author asks for $3000 from Council Unallocated Account (6501-7120) with the rest coming from out-of-pocket expenses, sponsors, and other investors with profits going towards paying

towards expenses of this event to help the people of Japan through spreading awareness

REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

All requests may be typed and submitted to the Executive Vice President no later 5:00 p.m. Thursday in order to be included in the agenda for the following Tuesday. The Executive Vice President reserves the right to delay the Request for Action to a later Council session if the Executive Vice President feels the agenda for the next schedule meeting is full.

Item Number: 116	Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): B46-27
Author: Mirage Mehta	Second: Johnson Liu
Synopsis: Philanthropy through Music Concert
Date of Presentation: 4-28-2011

Whereas Legislative Council has an unallocated account used to promote student life, Whereas Finance Committee has approximately $3500 in unallocated amounts, Whereas the earthquake in Japan has caused thousands to be homeless, hungry, and in need of help, Whereas Legislative Council can help in the cause of Japan through this benefit concert, Whereas the author of this legislation will have the money in his hands and working with responsible individuals, Whereas the author along with a colleague plan to bring The Pack/Young L along with (possibly) Omarion during Week 9 (Thursday, May 12), Whereas the author receives excellent prices for bringing in an artist of an established reputation in the music industry, Whereas Legislative Council will have the opportunity to promote themselves to their respective schools and the school as a whole, Whereas the author is asking for $3000 from Council’s unallocated account, Whereas the $3000 will be used for paying the artist and the venue Whereas profits will go to pay for the expenses of the event to raise awareness for the disaster in Japan through the American Red Cross-Japan, Whereas the author is connected with other DJ’s in the Orange County/Los Angeles Area who will also be in attendance and performing, Whereas the author along with his partner are investing $1500 each, Whereas admission will be affordable for UCI Students and free for Council, Whereas admission will be available for non UCI Students at a price of $15 Whereas ticket sales will be the primary source of revenue, Whereas ticket sales are expected to be over 200, at $10 a ticket, Whereas the event will cost over $6000, Whereas the event will bring attention to the campus as a whole because of the popularity of the artists, Whereas the event will take place in Digg’s Restaurant and Bar in Huntington Beach from 10 P.M. to 2 A.M., Whereas success in this event will bring about more artists to UCI in the future such as Steve Aoki, Afrojack, and Wiz Khalifa Whereas council receives early entrance, meeting performers, backstage passes, and benefits similar to future events, Whereas it is in council’s best interest to help bring reputable artists that strengthens school spirit, Whereas council’s name along with the partners will be on the flyers and advertisements to help promote council’s name, Let it be resolved that the author asks for $3000 from Council Unallocated Account (6501-7120) with the rest coming from out-of-pocket expenses, sponsors, and other investors with profits going towards paying towards expenses of this event to help the people of Japan through spreading awareness of the disaster.

Referred to: Rules and Finance	Committee on: Rules: Fail Finance: Fail
Vote Required: Two-Thirds	FINAL VOTE: Failed YEA: NAY: ABS:

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON THE DATE OF 4-28-2011 HAS TAKEN ACTION ON THIS LEGISLATION.


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Executive Vice President, ASUCI	Verification of Executive Cabinet