Posted on May 10, 2010 by admin
A Special Session was called last week because the Elections Committee called every student who signed the nomination forms. As it stands 169 signatures were validated, as we have not reached the 200 signature mark we cannot approve at this time. The Senate will have the committee’s recommendations and we will go from there. The Elections Committee called everyone that they could not validate/invalidate and left 3 messages for those individuals to call the office phone line. The Senate needs to decide whether or not to approve the slate as is, hold a special election in the fall, require the slate to acquire 200 more signatures by a determined date, or another method.
5/10/10 Agenda
Special Orders
Election Committee: Mr. Cody Horlacher
- The Elections Committee called all the numbers on the nomination forms and did not reach the 200 threshold mark the Senate moved for the committee to meet in order to require the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki to be considered valid.
- Mr. Horlacher is bringing the committee’s report to the Senate for them to decide what to do with the elections.
Unfinished Business
Election Committee Recommendation: Mr. Cody Horlacher
1. Approve Slate As Is
- 85% of the signatures were approved of the 200 signatures
- Senator Stephen Jansen moved to approve the slate as is. Senator Curtissa McMillian seconded.
- The motion passes by simple majority 7-4-3.
- Senator Jansen moved to overrule the Speaker’s interpretation of the definition of the word “obtain” (Pertaining to the Standing Rules) The motion failed 2-9-3.
- Senator Karen Drydyk moved to suspend the Standing Rules 10.4e and 10.4h. Senator Jansen seconded. In order for the slate to be considered valid, these rules would need to be suspended in this case because of what’s stated in the Standing Rules.
10.4 E. Any slate or candidate seeking executive position must obtain two hundred signatures. Fifty must come from each individual district, and fifty additional signatures must come from any other UW-Whitewater students. The signatures must have phone numbers, addresses, and dates following the name. All signatures must be from current UW-Whitewater students.
10.4 H. All write-in candidates must file the required amount of signatures within two weeks of the approval of the election results.
2. Hold Special Election in the Fall
3. Require the Slate to Acquire 200 More Signatures by a Determined Date
4. Other
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Posted on May 3, 2010 by admin
The last meeting of the year went out with a bang! May 3rd’s meeting had 30 gallery attendees, great turn out! The meeting consisted of SUFAC’s recommendation on the Sustainability Fund, the Election Committee’s recommendation about the 2010-2011 Presidential slate, and 6 pieces of legislation in Unfinished Business. New Business contained information about Commencement & August Graduates. It’s been a great year everyone! Thanks for keeping up with the Whitewater Student Government blog! Congratulations to our Graduates and have a safe summer!!
4/26/10 Minutes
5/3/10 Agenda
5/3/10 Minutes
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Unfinished Business was moved to be after Speakers.
Special Orders
Election Committee: Mr. Cody Horlacher
- Not all of the signature sheets signed by 200+ students for the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki slate were completely filled out at the top. This means there was no proof that students knew what exactly what they were signing.
- The Elections Committee did not validate the signatures and is now bringing their decision to the Senate.
Election Committee Decision Appeal: Sen. Andrew Whaley
- Sen. Whaley presented an appeal of the Election Committee’s decision on behalf of the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki slate disqualification.
- The motion to overturn the Election Committee’s decision to invalidate the Whaley/Maki slate signatures passed with a vote of 11-3-2.
- Sen. Abbott motioned to have the Election Committee validate signatures using the previous script under assumption of Andrew Whaley as President and Jacob Maki as Vice President until 200 signature threshold is met and if the threshold of 200 signatures is not ever met the slate will be considered invalid. If the signatures are valid or not the Elections Chair will submit a report in writing to the President & Vice President-Elect by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010. If valid the President & Vice President-Elect will be considered approved by the Senate. This result will be sent over the Public Listserv by 5 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010. If the signatures are invalid, the Election Committee will return to the Senate with a recommendation in special session at 7 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2010. The Senate passed this motion.
Student Issues and Concerns
Sen. Samuel Gilbert would like to asked the Senate and members in the Gallery to take a moment of silence for students who have passed away in the past year.
Rachel Mattke encourages Senators to update themselves on Robert’s Rules of Order, Standing Rules, and Constitution.
Patrick Broderick and the organization he is a part of will be putting together quarter sheets to explain what their meetings and org are about. He suggests that WSG put together something similar for students and gallery members.
Unfinished Business
SUFAC Recommendation on Sustainability Fund: Mr. Harry Draayers
- SUFAC Recommends WSG deny funding for the Sustainability Fund through Segregated Fees. SUFAC provided funding for major projects already.
- SUFAC feels the proposal is well written but feels they should seek funding from other areas other than student fees.
Election Committee Recommendation
S09-10:11 -Recommendation On Four Year Plans
S09-10:12 -Legislation Sponsorship
S09-10:13 -Election Rules Reform Act of 2010
S09-10:14 -Snow Removal-Parking Services Committee (S.R.P.S.) Recommendation
S09-10:15 -Standing Rules and Constitution Amendment Clarification
S09-10:16 -Student Constituent Outreach Reform Act
External Committee Reports
Special Event Policy: Sen. Jeff Martin
Campus Landscaping & Planning: Sen. Hagen Kaczmarek
- Report
- Under “Old Business” (2) (a) for the UC observation deck plans: no additional trees will be affected. The project was supposed to start over summer; however, we could not approve the plans because there was a lack of consensus in the committee and the chancellors office. There are some additional places they would like to place the deck including: updating the old deck and having a dual deck system (one sun the other shade); having the deck more towards the intersection due west of the UC; and the final proposed spot was down towards the mall , which would over look the new water feature. (b) The Sawyer Memorial Garden (SMG) is going next to Upham. I know I mentioned that the sustainability garden was going there, that is actually going over on the north side of Roseman. The SMG has been approved by the chancellors office, hence the brown grass. Another update on the sustainability garden (c), it still needs to be approved by the chancellors office. The ROTC will be training in the Prairie and Friars Woods, there will be postings at the beginning of the trails to warn people of the military activities.
- Under New business: We approved the plans for landscaping of the UC & Moraine Hall (book rental). Just have to say the plans are pretty sweet! Also the Disc golf course has expanded to 18 holes (from 12). The on campus dis golf group asked the committee if they could put 3×6 concrete pads for tee boxes at the beginning of each hole; the committee approved approved. If anyone has any additional questions please feel free to email me. Thats all the updates I have, have a great and safe summer.
Officer Reports
President Tim Scully
- Congrats to WSG for winning the Outstanding Integrated Program for the Neighborhood Enhancement Team at Campus Awards this weekend!
- Please attend the Diversity Forum tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in Summers Auditorium.
Vice President Riley Mabeus
- Banquet is May 7th at 6:30 p.m.
- Hand in your binder/keys/polo/nametag by this week Friday!
University Services/Luke Schalewski
- Ride share and advertisement board will be constructed this summer due to your input and support!!
Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter
- Obscure Awards: “Cutie Patootie” award to Megan Arney, “Enemy of the Emerald Ash Borers” award to Hagen Kaczmarek
- Happy Birthdays to Riley Mabeus (Today! May 3), Jonathan Bomberg (May 4), Patrick Jamar (May 17) and Stephen Jansen (May 25)
- Graduation Sashes will be here the week of commencement
Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen
- May 10: City Hall Zoning Ordinance 6 p.m.
IT/Jay Rogers
- E-mail any other suggestions for website to rogersjd23@uww.edu!
New Business
Commencement & August Graduates
Committee Appointments
SUFAC Appointment
- Nominated: Scott Coenen, Karen Drydyk, Patrick Longergan, and Stephanie Abbott
- The Senate elected Scott Coenen to serve as WSG’s SUFAC representative for next year.
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
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