REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE ASUCI SENATE 
 
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Item Number: 16 Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): R53-16
Author:   Tin Hong   Second:  Zoe Broussard
Synopsis: Elections Code Revision Borrowed Goods
Date of Presentation: 2017-10-12
 

 

Whereas, the current Elections Code do not define the words borrowed goods and,

 

Whereas, this is a source of conflict and,

 

Whereas, the Judicial Board has stated that it would like the words clarified and,

 

Let it be resolved that Article XVII. Donations, Section A be changed from “In conformity with the laws of the State of California and the policies of UCI, campaign candidates, with the exception of referendum representatives, may not receive funding from the University, its departments, or Associated Students funds. For the purposes of this Code, the term “donor” means any individual (except an immediate family member) or organization who makes any monetary or non-monetary contributions including goods but not including services rendered, up to $75, to a candidate. All referendum representatives shall be exempt of this $75 limit.”

 

to

 

“In conformity with the laws of the State of California and the policies of UCI, campaign candidates, with the exception of referendum representatives, may not receive funding from the University, its departments, or Associated Students funds.

  1. For the purposes of this Code, the term “donor” means any individual (except an immediate family member) or organization who makes any monetary or non-monetary contributions including goods but not including services rendered or goods borrowed, up to $75, to a candidate.

  2. For the purposes of this Code, the term “goods borrowed” means any good utilized by a candidate and/or slate at no monetary expense and was returned to the original purchaser after use.

 

Let it be resolved that a new clause within Article XVII. Donations be added that reads, “B. All referendum representatives shall be exempt of this $75 limit.”

 

 
 
Referred to: Rules Committee on: Rules: Pass
Vote Required: Three-Fourths FINAL VOTE: Passed YEA: 21 NAY: 0  ABS: 0
 
THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON THE DATE OF 2017-10-17 HAS TAKEN ACTION ON THIS LEGISLATION.    
   
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