REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE ASUCI SENATE 
 
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Item Number: 89 Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): R53-80
Author:   Homam Almahdi   Second:  Julie Lim
Synopsis: Appointment of Humanities Senator
Date of Presentation: 3/1/18
 

Whereas, the Humanities Senator seat is 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 on Tuesday, February 20, 2018;

 

Whereas, the ASUCI Senate deliberated and considered the merits of candidates interviewed; 

 

Whereas, candidate Liam Withrow was voted for by the ASUCI Senate;

Therefore, let it be resolved that the ASUCI Senate approves the appointment of Liam Withrow to serve as the Humanities Senator until Spring Quarter, 2018 concludes.   
 
Referred to: Committee on:
Vote Required: Majority FINAL VOTE: Passed YEA: 11 NAY: 3  ABS: 3
 
THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON THE DATE OF 3/1/18 HAS TAKEN ACTION ON THIS LEGISLATION.    
   
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