REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE ASUCI SENATE 
 
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Item Number: 140 Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): R53-126
Author:   Liam Withrow   Second:  Bryant Gunaman
Synopsis: Appointment of an At-Large Senator
Date of Presentation: 2018-05-24
 

Whereas, three (3) At-Large 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 a qualified applicant presented by the Rules Committee on May 17, 2018;

 

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 Saul Lopez-Pulido to serve as an At-Large Senator until the conclusion of Spring Quarter, 2018. 
 
Referred to: Committee on:
Vote Required: Two-Thirds FINAL VOTE: Passed YEA: 9 NAY: 0  ABS: 0
 
THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON THE DATE OF 2018-05-24 HAS TAKEN ACTION ON THIS LEGISLATION.    
   
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