The meeting on 10-31-12 (yes, we had a meeting on Halloween!) was called to order at 7:35pm. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, opening role call, and a motion to approve the journal from the previous Student Senate meeting (the minutes from the 10-17-12 meeting). The journal was approved and we heard a presentation about the organization, International Student Volunteers.

We then heard reports from the Student Body Officers Present. Student Body Treasurer, Joe Murray, gave an update about the election day post-election party discussed at the Chancellor’s Liaison meeting. Student Senate Pro Tempore, Emerson Barker, informed the Senate on the new piece of legislation for first reading about Appropriations. Then, Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, gave an update about early voting as well as the Paint the Tunnel Homecoming Event that Student Government put on and what volunteers were to expect.

We then moved into reports of the Student Senate Committee Chairs who reported on updates from their committees, which can be found on their individual webpages through the Student Government website under Senate Committees. Up next on the agenda was first reading of legislation. For this meeting, we only had two pieces up for first reading. GB 50, Appropriations Update Act, was sent to the Appropriations Committee for consideration and GB 51, Elections Statutes Revamp Act  was sent to the Government Operations Committee. (For clarification purposes, First Reading is where legislation is filed, but not ready for consideration by the Student Senate, so it is sent to a committee to review and edit the bill as it sees fit.)

We then moved into Second Reading of legislation. Up first we had R 48, An Act to Set Decorum. This legislation was amended to include a clarification in statutes for the last meeting of the 92nd Session to allow Senators to fast track legislation with the approval of the Government Operations committee in case there is ever a time when the administration or faculty needs the Student Senate’s opinion on something. Before, no one could fast track any legislation for the last meeting of any session with the exception of the Sine Die bill. This legislation opened it so that anyone could fast track legislation if approved by the Government Operations committee (who would determine if it is appropriate and necessary to consider this legislation or if it could wait til the next session). This amendment passed, and the bill as a whole was approved 33-0-1 with 16 absent. Our second bill for second reading was R 49, Chancellor’s List Creation. This legislation had mostly positive feelings, but some concerns were brought up about whether or not we should have it a 3.8 or higher or use another minimum GPA. However, this legislation passed 31-3-0 with 16 absent.

We then moved into miscellaneous business where Senators were encouraged to be safe that night while participating in Halloween festivities, they were reminded about the Paint the Tunnel Homecoming Event along with other Homecoming events, and they were reminded to encourage students to get out and vote and to utilize the Talley Student Center Early Voting Cite!

Reminder, on each Senator profile, you can see how your Senator voted and in turn you can have their email addresses if you would like to get in touch with them about future legislation. I encourage you all to utilize this resource and send concerns, opinions, or questions to your Senators.

We would like to thank the guests who attended the meeting. Remember Student Senate Meetings are open to the public and open to ALL students! Individuals who are not current members or former members of Student Government may speak during Open Floor Comments from the Student Body for the period not to exceed three minutes, if you are with an organization and make a good case, I could also potentially put you on the agenda to speak to the Senate, and if you just wish to come observe, please know that option is available.

Our next Student Senate Meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2012 at 7:30pm in Harrelson 314.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, at student-senate-president@ncsu.edu.

GO PACK!

Regan Gatlin
Student Senate President, Session 92

Here is a list of the current OPEN STUDENT SENATE SEATS:

CALS Junior – 1
CHASS Senior – 2
Design – 1
Graduate – 3
Life Long Education – 1
PAMS – 1
Textiles – 3

Requirements for being a Senator:

- We have meetings every other Wednesday at 7:30 pm
- You must be on at least one committee (two max) and you must attend those committee meetings when held
- You must be able to attend your College Councils (PAMS Council, CHASS Council, Agri-Life, etc.)
- You must complete one Leadership Development Series (LDS) workshop per semester
- You must complete one service event per semester (SG gives you opportunities to complete these)
- You must maintain and have at least a 2.5 GPA
- You must be on good standing with the University (Conduct and Grades)

If you are interested in the Student Senate and your major and class reflect the open seats, please feel free to email ssp@ncsu.edu to request information!

The meeting on 10-17-12 was called to order at 7:35pm. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, opening role call, and a motio nto approve the journal from the previous Student Senate meeting (the minutes from the 10-02-12 meeting). The journal was approved and we heard speeches from Dr. Lisa Zapata, Vice Provost for Student Development, Health, and Wellness, Caroline Yopp with Teach For America, and Ali Kensmoe and Mary Charles Hale with the Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program. Dr. Lisa Zapata opened with an overview of her position and her department and then opened the floor to a conversation where she asked for feedback on various areas that her positions covered, such as Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, etc. The Senators gave her great feedback and it was suggested that the University Affairs Committee invite Dr. Zapata to a meeting where they would discuss the Master Plan/Strategic Plan for the future, continuation, and improvements of the various areas she covers. This was a great way for Dr. Zapata to talk with the Student Senators and the Student Senators to be able to express their concerns and concerns heard from their constituents. We then had Caroline Yopp discuss Teach For America and the various opportunities after graduation this program offers. She also got a list of various advisors who have helped the Senators or are great adivsors in their departments and colleges that she can reach out to. We then heard from Ali Kensmoe and Mary Charles Hale from the Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program who highlighted the main events of Homecoming Week. They disucssed how the Senators can help spread the word and help them to get more participants and students out to these events. They also thanked Student Government for taking on the Paint the Tunnel event and creating the Mural Competition. They discussed the ways to get involved and help out as well as what to expect from the week of Homecoming.

We then moved into reports from the Student Body Officers. We began with the Student Body Treasurer, Joseph Murray, who discussed various topics and decied to hold off on disussing the Brick Funding legislation until we got to that part of the agenda. Student Body President, Andy Walsh, spoke on Campout and the successes we had from that event. He encouraged students and volunteers (Student Government/Senate) to send feedback from the event on what went well, what could be improved, etc. for next year. Overall, it was a great event! He then discussed various things happening in his branch. We then heard from our Student Senate Pro Tempore, Emerson Barker, who told the Senators they were dealing with the last bit of Appropriations checks and finishing up the process. Lastly, the Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, addressed the Senate on thanks for Campout volunteers, the Early Voting on Campus and how to reach out to students to inform them of this, open Senate Seats, open administrative committee student spots available to be filled, and the fact that they are students first, but to still remember to go to College Council meetings to hear back from their constituents.

We then moved into reports of the Student Senate Committee Chairs who reported on updates from their committees, which can be found on their individual webpages through the Student Government website under Senate Committees. We approved the resignation of PAMS Senator, Jason Cockrell, and appointed two PAMS Senators, Sarah Cummings and Daniel Weikel, CALS Ag. Institute Senator, Michael Reaves, and CALS Senior Senator, Morgan Carter. They took the Oath of Office and we moved into First Reading of Legislation.

We had first reading of R 48, An Act to Set Decorum, and R 49, Chancellor’s List Creation. R 48 was sent to the Government Operations Committee for review and report, and R 49 was sent to the Academics Committee for review and report. We then moved into FB 47, Funding for the Brick. Treasurer Murray discussed the need for this and the mistake made in the budget where this was not included. An amendment was made on the bill in the second to last paragraph which was approved. Then bill was then approved and adopted.

We then moved into Miscellaneous Business in which the Senate President reminded students to advertise about the Early Voting dates and times. We had Comments and Announcements where individual Senators gave reports on committees they served on such as Graham Dean with the SCBOD. We also had a Senator move to amend the calendar to have the Senate meeting changed from the 31st to the 30th. This failed. We had another Senator move to amend the rules to have Senators wear costumes at the Senate meeting on the 31st because it was Halloween. This was ruled out of order and we moved into Parliamentarian’s Report and closing role call/adjournment.

We would like to thank the guests who attedned the meeting. Remember Student Senate Meetings are open to the public and open to ALL students! Individuals who are not current members or former members of Student Government may speak during Open Floor Comments from the Student Body for the period not to exceed three minutes, if you are with an organization and make a good case, I could also potentially put you on the agenda to speak to the Senate, and if you just wish to come observe, please know that option is available.

Our next Student Senate Meeting is scheduled for October 31, 2012 at 7:30pm in Harrelson 314.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, at student-senate-president@ncsu.edu.

GO PACK!

Regan Gatlin
Student Senate President, Session 92

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN VOTE EARLY ON CAMPUS?!

Here is the link for the Early Voting Sites on Campus flyer: VoteEarly

We can vote early on campus?
NC State has a 17 day Early Voting site which means that you can walk over to Talley and vote on campus! But, you need to make sure you register at your school address so you can vote in this area! If you are registered at home, you need to request an absentee ballot (visit your county Board of Elections website) or you should go home and vote early during one of the dates listed on your county Board of Elections website under early voting sites! HOWEVER, you can change your registration at one of these early voting times. If you show up at Talley to early vote, you can go right ahead and change your voter registration and your address at that time as well!

Where?
Voting will occur on the 4th Floor of the Talley Student Center

When?
October 18 – 11a-7p
October 19 – 11a-7p
October 20 – 10a-6p
October 21 – 1p-5p
October 22 – 11a-7p
October 23 – 11a-7p
October 24- 11a-7p
October 25- 11a-7p
October 26- 11a-7p
October 27 – 10a-6p
October 28 – 1p-5p
October 29- 11a-7p
October 30- 11a-7p
October 31- 11a-7p
November 1- 11a-7p
November 2- 11a-7p
November 3 – 11a-5p

How can you vote at these places and at these time?
You can change your registration at one of these early voting times. If you show up at Talley to early vote, you can go right ahead and change your voter registration and your address at that time as well!

Questions?
Visit www.WakeVotesEarly.com

The meeting on 10-02-12 was called to order at 7:35pm. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, opening role call, and a motion to approve the journal from the previous Senate meeting (the minutes from the 09-26-12 meeting). The journal was approved and we heard a speech from Mike Giancola, Associate Vice Provost for Student Leadership And Engagement. We then moved into open floor comments from the Student Body.

A motion to amend the agenda to add Elections of Student Senate Officers to the agenda after second reading of legislation was made and passed.

Next, we heard reports from the Student Body Officers. Student Body Treasurer, Joseph Murray, updated the Student Senators on his upcoming bill. Student Body President, Andy Walsh, talked with the Senators about Campout and also about the Campout Funding bill being presented at Seante that night. Our Adviser, Eileen Coombes, also spoke on the Senators volunteer shifts at Campout and what was needed of them. Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, gave updates from the Fee Review Committee and the vote that occurred prior to the meeting. The results were as follows:

We then moved into reports by the Committee Chairs. Mostly basic updates and overviews from their meetings earlier that week and some updates as far as legislation being proposed at the Senate Meeting.

We then moved into first reading of legislation. We had FB 47, Funding for the Brick, which was sent to the Finance Committeee.

Next, we had second reading of legislation. AB 35, Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Appropriatiosn Act, was approved 25-0-5. R 36, Senate Position on GEP Co-Requisites, was approved 18-5-7 after an amendment and Senator Alex Parker will take this recoendatio nto the Council on Undergraduate Education as the vote from the students. FB 46, Campout Funding Act, was then considered, debated, and approved 24-0-6.

We then moved into elections of Student Body Officers. Emerson Barker was elected Student Senate Pro Tempore, Kelsey Mills was elected Student Senate Legislative Secreary, Megan Wrigth was elected Student Senate Secreary, and Dustin Brann was elected Sergeant-At-Arms. Then we moved into Miscellaneous Business, Comments and Announcements, Parliamentarian’s Report, and closing role call and adjournement.

Our next Student Senate Meeting will be on October 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Harrelson 314.

If you ahve any questions, feel free to email the Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, at student-senate-president@ncsu.edu.

GO PACK!

Regan Gatlin
Student Senate President, Session 92

The meeting on 09-26-12 was called to order at 7:35pm. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, opening role call, and a motion to approve the journal from the previous Senate meeting (the minutes from the 09-05-12 meeting). The journal was approved and we introduced our new Senators and confirmed our appointments. We approved the Student Government Webmaster, Brandon Reaves, the Student Senate Liaison, Dwayne O’Rear, and Taylor Barnhill, Engineering Senator. We also approved the resignation of Michelle Clayton, CHASS Senior Senator. These individuals took the Oath of Office and we moved into introductions of the Special Guests who attended the meeting. The guests we had documented in attendance were: Holly Durham, Director of Finance, Business & Planning, Student Development, Health and Wellness; Sandy Jones, Director of Budget & Finance, Academic & Student Affairs; Dr. Lisa Zapata, Vice Provost for Student Development, Health and Wellness; Justine Hollingshead, Director, Center for GLBT Programs and Services; Eric Hawkes, Director of University Recreation; Jason Spivey, University Recreation Associate Director, Programs; Joanne Woodard, Vice Provost, Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity; Patrick Neal, Director of Student Media Advising; Rick Gardner, Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement, Union Activities Board; Chris Kingston, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director; Tom Kendig, Director of Transportation; Leah Arnett, Director for Student Health Services; Tracy Dixon, Sustainability Director; Caroline Hansley, Sustainability; Dr. Alex Miller, Vice Provost, ARTS NC STATE; Tim Hogan, Director of Operations, University Student Centers; Dan Adams, Associate Vice
Chancellor, Campus Enterprises; Michael Jones, General Manger, WKNC; Matt Herring, Editor, Technician; and David Meyer, Treasurer for the Union Activities Board.

Senator Barker moved to consider the legislation before we heard reports of Student Body Officers and Committee Chairs in order to conduct business so we do not keep the guests at the meeting since it would be a long one. This motion was confirmed and we moved into consideration of legislation.

A motion was made to fast track R 37, R 38, R, 39, R 40, R 41, R 42, R 43, R 44, and R 45, but not R 46. This motion was made so that we could vote on the bills regarding fee increases so the Student Senate President had something to base her votes off of at the Fee Review Committee Meeting. This motion was approved and we moved into first reading of legislation. AB 35, Fall 2012/Spring 2013 Appropriations Act was sent to the Committee on Appropriations, R 36, Senate Position on GEP Co-Requisites was sent to the Committee on Academics, and R 46, Campout Funding Act, was sent to the Finance Committee.

We then moved into second reading for R 37-45. We began with R 37, Student Health Services Fee Proposal Act, which supported a $9.38 increase was approved very quickly as the need for the fee was seen as relevant, especially the need for more Counselors for Student Health. This bill passed. R 38, Sustainability Fee Proposal Act, which supported a $0 fee was debated on and amended multiple times, debate time extended, the bill was amended to $2 for sustainability and the bill did not pass. R 39, Student Centers Operations Fee Increase Proposal Act, which supported a $20.04 increase, $6.45 for DASA, $ 2.59 for OIED, and $11 for Campus Enterprises, was considered, consent to end debate was called and passed. This bill passed. R 40, Student Publications Fee Increase Proposal Act, which supported a $3.66 increase was considered, consent to end debate was called and this bill passed. R 41, Ed and Tech Fee Increase Position Act, which supported a $15 increase that would go toward the cost of technology for both libraries was considered, debated heavily, amended twice, and passed. R 42, Transportation Fee Increase Proposal Act, which supported the full $7 increase that would go toward fulfilling their 10 year mobility plan was considered, consent to end debate was called and the bill passed. R 43, Recreational Sports Fee Increase Proposal Act, which supported a $10 increase was considered, amended to the full $14.93 and passed through the Senate. R 44, UAB Fee Increase Proposal Act, which supported $0.21 of their requested increase was considered, an amendment was presented but did not pass because of the lack of necessity for a digital projector, once the amendment did not pass, more consideration on the bill occurred, and overall passed for the $0.21. R 45, Athletics Fee Position Act, which supported $10 was considered. Two amendments were considered, the first for a $0 increase was passed, then a second amendment for the full $17.50 was considered but did not pass. Overall, the bill recommending $0 for Athletics passed. The Senate moved to bring up R 38, Sustainability Fee Proposal Act, again for consideration so that the Student Senate President had a number to vote on at the Fee Review Committee meeting. This bill was considered first at the $2 amount, then amended to $0, and passed very slimly. The debate on these bills ended around 12:45 am.

We then moved into Reports of the Student Body officers. The Senate Pro Tempore was the only one to give a report that appropriations had been completed, and amendments to the appropriations bill were due in advance. Academics Committee Chair discussed his bill to change the requirements in the
GEP program, Finance Committee Chair discussed the Campout funding bill, Government Operations Committee chair informed the Senate that there would be an email sent out to those Senators who missed their appropriations meetings, and the Tuition & Fees Committee chair thanked her committee for their hard work during this process.

The Senate meeting scheduled for October 3^rd was moved to October 2^nd after a motion was approved to move it due to Fall Break. Elections of Senate Officers were moved to the next meeting, and at 1:15am roll call was called and we adjourned.

Our next Student Senate Meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Harrelson 314.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, at student-senate-president@ncsu.edu.

GO PACK!

Regan Gatlin
Student Senate President, Session 92

Congratulations to the following students who will now serve as first year senators:

The meeting on 09-05-12 was called to order at 7:35pm. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, opening role call, and a motion to approve the journal from the previous Senate meeting (the minutes from the 08-22-12 meeting). The journal was approved and we heard speeches from Dr. Mike Mullen, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, as well as Mary Burkey, a student serving on the Quality Enhancement Program Steering Committee. Dr. Mullen spoke to the Student Senate on the new Division of Academic and Student Affairs as well as the Fee Review process, timeline, and what it entails. Mary Burkey spoke to the Senate on the Quality Enhancement Program Steering Committee, what that committee is looking for, requesting student input, and updating us on the new focuses the committee is taking (critical and creative thinking). We then moved into Open Floor comments from the student body. Irene Cadwell spoke to the Senate on voter registration and Baljinder Kaur came and spoke to the Senate about the Art of Living Club on campus.

Before moving into reports from the Student Body Officers, a motion was made to amend the calendar to consider the appointments first. Those appointed at this meeting were (SR 25) Athina Conklin to Comptroller (equivalent of the assistant to the Student Body Treasurer), Grant Harris to a Management Senate Seat, Molly Basdeo to a College of Education Senate Seat, Jacob Langlois to a College of Education Senate Seat, and Senator Abbi Davis to the Parliamentarian position within Student Senate. These individuals took the Oath of Office at this meeting.

Next we heard reports from the Student Body Officers. Taylor Lansing, Student Chief Justice, addressed the Senate on updates from the Office of Student Conduct. Student Body Treasurer, Joseph Murray, gave updates to the Senate from the Treasury as well as Appropriations updates from his end of the process. Student Body President, Andy Walsh, talked with the Senators about Chancellor’s Liaison and items discussed at this, President’s Roundtable,  Campout, and the Tuition & Fees process from his end. Emerson Barker, Student Senate Pro Tempore, gave a speech about the Appropriations process reminded Senators of their duties in this process, his duties, the committees, duties, and also some more dates and deadline reminders. Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, addressed the Senate on the topic of tuition & fees, the Senate’s role in that process, some basics as far as their responsibilities, reminded them of their responsibilities as Senators, and gave an update on what Athletics needs from the Senate as far as their volunteering.

We then moved into reports by the Committee Chairs. Mostly basic updates and overviews from their meetings earlier that week and also some updates as far as goals for their committees and what they have been working on and what is in the books for later this session. During Tuition & Fees Committee Chair, Megan Wright’s, report a motion was made by Senator Wright to amend the agenda to move the meeting originally scheduled for September 19, 2012 to September 26, 2012 in order to comply with the timeline of the Fee Review Committee. This would allow for the Student Senate to approve the tuition and fees legislation as a recommendation on the fees from the students before the meeting on October 2^nd of the Fee Review Committee so that the Senate President has the students’ input in the voting process. This motion was seconded and approved by the Senate.

We had no first reading of legislation, but we did have GB 32, Appropriations Timeline and Funding Efficiency Act up for second reading. Emerson Barker, sponsor of the bill, gave his synopsis and stated that they were simply statutes changes to make the process run more efficiently. Nithyananthan Poosamani, Government Operations Chair, gave his committee report to the Senate, and they passed it out of committee favorably. Debate began but was quickly interrupted by a motion of consent to end debate, it was not objected to, and the bill went into a vote. The results of the vote were 29-0 in the affirmative, and the legislation passed.

We then moved into Miscellaneous Business, Comments and Announcements, Parliamentarian’s Report, and closing role call and adjournment.

We would like to thank those guests who attended the meeting. Remember that our Student Senate Meetings are open to all students and open to the public. Individuals who are not current or former members of Student Government are allowed to speak during Open Floor Comments form the Student Body for the period not to exceed three minutes, so that opportunity is also available.

Our next Student Senate Meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm in Harrelson 314.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, at student-senate-president@ncsu.edu.

GO PACK!

Regan Gatlin
Student Senate President, Session 92

The meeting on 08-22-12 began with a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and opening role call. We moved into approval of the journal (minutes from the previous Senate meeting). The journal was approved. We heard speeches from Chancellor Woodson and Chief of Staff, Rachel Turner. The Chancellor addressed the Senate about updates from the university and also informed us on the tremendous new freshman class at NC State. Rachel gave a presentation on Brickyard Days and the changes with this program. We moved into Open Floor comments from the student body.

Next, we had reports from the Student Body Officers. Taylor Lansing, Student Chief Justice, addressed the Senate on updates from the Office of Student Conduct. Student Body Treasurer, Joseph Murray, gave a spiel about the Finance Bills he was presenting later in the meeting and planned on fast tracking for second reading regarding budget revisions and surplus from the previous session. Andy Walsh, Student Body President, talked with the students about the Coaches Corner Project, changes to Campout, questions and responses arising about various entities on campus, Wolfpack Welcome Week and Packapalooza overviews, as well as updates from the Executive Branch. Student Senate Pro Tempore, Emerson Barker, gave a presentation on the changes to the Appropriations process and the requirements for Student Senators as far as representing groups and being present during certain Appropriations meetings for groups they are representing.

We then moved into committee reports, but these reports were interrupted by a motion made by a Senator to move the Executive Branch appointments to the present so we may get these individuals appointed rather than waiting as they had already been there for an hour. This motion was approved and we moved into appointments of Executive Branch appointments. These appointments (SR 07, SR 08, SR 09, SR 11, SR 12, SR 13, SR 15, SR 17, SR 18, SR 19, SR 20, SR 21, SR 22, SR 23, SR 30, SR 31, SR 33, SR 34) were moved to be considered in block with the exception of O’Rear (SR 06), Conklin (SR 25), Reeves (SR 28), and Christianson (SR 29) as these four members were unable to attend the meeting. The members being appointed were given time to introduce themselves, no questions were asked of these individuals and the vote to approve was consented. We continued with the Oath of Office for Althoff, Propst, Boretti, Koonce, Megan Melbourne, Bond, Washbaugh, King, Dressen, Osisek, Salier, Vey, Doyle, Williams, Gopan, Hansley, Victoria Melbourne, and Moo-Young from the Executive Branch, and also Haylee McLean of the Student Senate. Then once they took the Oath of Office, we moved back into committee reports.

We confirmed the resignations of seven (7) senators: O’Donnell (Textiles), Gregory (CHASS Senior), Tomblin (CALS Junior), Black (Management), Furman (PAMS), Lee (Engineering), and Cloninger (Graduate).  These Senators’ absences were approved and soon a full list of open seats will be posted on the Senate Website.

We then moved into First Reading of legislation when Student Body Treasurer Murray moved to fast track FB 26 and FB 27. This motion was approved and these Finance bills were moved to Second Reading. We considered GB 32, Appropriations Timeline and Funding Efficiency Act and this legislation was sent to the Committee on Government Operations. We then moved into Second Reading of FB 26, Budget Revision Bill. This bill was moved along after a few questions for Treasurer Murray, no debate, and the bill was voted on and approved 29-0 with 6 absent Senators. We considered then, FB 27, Surplus Bill. This bill was also moved along after a few questions for Treasurer Murray, no debate, and the bill was voted on and approved 29-0 with 6 absent Senators. These pieces of legislation were presented to the Student Senators at our Student Government Retreat so they had plenty of time to ask Murray questions and read over the legislation before the meeting.

We then moved into Miscellaneous Business, Comments and Announcements, Parlaimentarian’s Report given by our stand in Parlaimentarian, Davis, and we had closing roll call and adjournment.

We would like to thank those guests who attended the meeting last night, many of which who are first year students looking to run for the Student Senate in September as well as individuals looking to potentially be appointed in the future. Remember that our Senate meetings are open to all students and open to the public. Our next Student Senate Meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the Student Senate Chambers in Harrelson 314.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the Student Senate President, Regan Gatlin, at student-senate-president@ncsu.edu.
GO PACK

Regan Gatlin
Student Senate President, Session 92

The fall 2012 elections process kicks off on August 28 at 9 AM  when books open for candidates to file for office. There are 10 First Year senator seats, open to both freshmen and transfer students, and 2 graduate student seats available to those interested in representing the student body. Filing for office closes promptly at 5 PM on September 4.

The actual election will take place on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 12 AM -11:59 PM

Please visit this link: Fall 2012 Elections Packet, for more details regarding the elections process AND for the forms needed to officially file to run for office!

NOTE: Those elected will be required to attend a retreat on Saturday, September 22…More details to follow!