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| Item Number: 97 | Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): |
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| Synopsis: By-Laws Amendment: Clarification of ASUCI Senate Quorum | |
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| Whereas, a set of clearly written By-Laws being necessary for the functionality of the ASUCI, and Whereas, Article 4, Section A, Subsection 2, Provision B of the ASUCI By-Laws states that, "A quorum shall represent fifty percent (50%) plus one (1) of a total Committee's members," and Whereas, Article 3, Section B, Subsection 12 and Article 6, Section E, Subsection 1 of the ASUCI By-Laws both state that, "A quorum of the Senate shall be a majority of its filled Senate seats or 50 percent of sitting Senators plus one (1) additional Senator," and Whereas, a majority of filled Senate seats does not always equate to 50 percent of sitting Senators plus one (1) additional Senator, Therefore, let it be resolved that Article 3, Section B, Subsection 12 and Article 6, Section E, Subsection 1 of the ASUCI By-Laws be amended to read, "A quorum of the Senate shall be a majority of its filled Senate seats," and Therefore, let it further be resolved that Article 4, Section A, Subsection 2, Provision B of the ASUCI By-Laws be amended to read, "A quorum shall represent a majority of a total Committee's members." |
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| Referred to: Rules |
Committee on: Rules: Pass |
| Vote Required: Majority | FINAL VOTE: Passed YEA: 16 NAY: 0 ABS: 1 |
| THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE |
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| President of the Senate | Verification of Executive Cabinet |