GB 80, Appointment Confirmation Act

Appointment Confirmation Act

GB 80, 83rd Session

Version Info:

10-27-2003, as initially introduced: HTML

11-19-2003, committee version: HTML

12-4-2003, engrossed for signature: HTML

12-15-2003, engrossed for signature: HTML

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Basic Information:

Primary Sponsor(s):

Matthews

Current Status:

Enrolled

Report(s):

GO-21

Long Title:

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROCEDURAL CLARITY ON ISSUE OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS

Consideration History:

10-29-2003 Senate:

First Reading

11-19-2003 Committee:

Government Operations Committee Consideration
The Government Operations Committee reported the bill to Senate, GO-21

12-3-2003 Senate:

Adopted by voice vote

Online Text

(as of 12-15-2003, engrossed for signature)

GOVERNMENT BILL 80

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

An Act to Provide Additional Procedural Clarity on issue of confirmation of Appointments

WHEREAS, the Student Senate must confirm dozens of appointments each session, well beyond the capacity of thorough review on the Senate floor; and,

WHEREAS, thorough review of appointments is necessary to ensure appointees have an understanding of their duties and are of solid character and ability; and,

WHEREAS, several ambiguities exist in the procedure for confirmation that can result in delay or confusion; now, therefore be it

ENACTED, by the North Carolina State University Student Senate that:

Section 1. Student Body Statutes §2-1.24 shall be amended by inserting:

(b) Introduction of Confirmation Resolutions. Upon notice to the Senate President per part (a) of an appointment external to the Student Senate, a Senate Resolution bearing no sponsor shall be automatically introduced providing for the confirmation of the individual appointment. This Senate Resolution shall be considered on first reading and referred to committee, notwithstanding fast-track, as provided by rule.

Section 2. Student Body Statutes §2-1.24(b) shall be amended by adding “Consideration of the an appointment confirmation on the Senate floor shall proceed by the same manner regardless if a simple motion is under consideration or a confirmation resolution is on second reading.”

Section 3. Student Body Statutes §2-1.24 shall be amended by inserting:

(c) Affect of Committee Reports. Favorable committee reports shall affect resolutions of confirmation in the same manner as standard reports. Committees may issue provisional negative reports on confirmation resolutions, indicating likelihood that the committee will issue a full negative report in the future, and thereby suspending any acting status. In the event of a negative report on a confirmation resolution, the confirmation shall be considered defeated unless the confirmation is successfully discharged at the subsequent Senate meeting.

Section 4. Student Body Statutes §2-1.24 shall be amended by inserting:

(d) Standards of Communication It shall be the responsibility of the chair of the committee considering a confirmation motion or resolution to notify the appointee of a confirmation hearing. A reasonable attempt shall be made to accommodate the appointee’s schedule, and at least three (3) class days notice shall be given.

Section 5. Student Body Statutes §3-1 shall be amended by inserting:

§3-1.6. Acting Status of Unconfirmed Appointees.

Unconfirmed appointed officials shall have no general right to be considered acting in the appointed position. During the summer periods, the Student Body President may grant interim appointments for the duration of the summer. During the academic year, the appointing official may authorize acting execution of duties by the appointee, provided that:

(a) A compelling interest exists for the duties of the office to be immediately executed;

(b) No vice-chair or senior deputy exists to manage the affairs of the unit involved;

(d) The position is not related to elections or student tickets.

Section 6. Student Body Statutes §3-1 shall be amended by inserting:

§3-1.7. Financial Expenditures of Unconfirmed Appointees.

Unconfirmed appointed officials shall not expend funds without prior written approval of the Student Body Treasurer.

Section 7. This act shall be effective upon its enrollment.

I hereby certify that this bill was read twice and adopted in the North Carolina State University Student Senate, this 4^th day of December 2003.

______________________________________________

Erich M. Fabricius

Student Senate President

I hereby signify my approval of this bill as adopted by the North Carolina State University Student Senate, this _______ day of ____________, 2003.

______________________________________________

Tony Caravano

Student Body President

I hereby certify that the tenth day has elapsed since presentment of this bill to the Student Body President, and without communication from the President, the bill is thereby enrolled, this 15^th day of December 2003.

______________________________________________

Erich M. Fabricius

Student Senate President

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