Associated Students Statutes at Large Volume 75 - Unofficial

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
STATUTES AT LARGE
CONTAINING THE
LAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

ENACTED DURING THE
SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION OF THE
SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
2007–2008
AND
PROCLAMATIONS, REVISION AND PROPOSED

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.
VOLUME 75
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA

RENO: 2008
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF LAW UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
THE ARCHIVIST OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS BY THE
ARCHIVES OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Note: This volume has been numbered to maintain

agreement with the numerical designation of the session
of the Senate during which the legislation was agreed to.
This is, in absolute terms, the third volume published
under this title.
“The Associated Students Statutes at Large shall be legal

evidence of the laws, resolutions, proclamations by the
President, and proposed or ratified amendments to the
Constitution therein contained in all the courts of the As-
sociated Students.” (§ 15, Public Law 75–39; 75 ASUN
STAT. 109).
CONTENTS
Page
LIST OF BILLS ENACTED INTO PUBLIC LAW...................................... v
LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS ....................................................................... vii
LIST OF RESOLUTIONS....................................................................... xi
LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS .................................................................. xv
PUBLIC LAWS 75–1 THROUGH 75–57................................................ 3
REVISION TO CONSTITUTION ............................................................. 167
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION ..................................... 177
RESOLUTIONS .................................................................................... 181
PROCLAMATIONS ............................................................................... 241
POPULAR NAME INDEX...................................................................... A1
SUBJECT INDEX ................................................................................. B1
iii
LIST OF BILLS ENACTED
INTO PUBLIC LAW
THE SEVENTY-FIFTH SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
2007–2008
BILL PUBLIC BILL PUBLIC BILL PUBLIC

LAW LAW LAW
S. B. 75–2 ........... 75–1 S. B. 75–22 ......... 75–14 S. B. 75–45 ........ 75–37

S. B. 75–3 ........... 75–2 S. B. 75–23 ......... 75–16 S. B. 75–46 ........ 75–35
S. B. 75–4 ........... 75–3 S. B. 75–24 ......... 75–18 S. B. 75–47 ........ 75–42
S. B. 75–5 ........... 75–4 S. B. 75–25 ......... 75–23 S. B. 75–48 ........ 75–38
S. B. 75–6 ........... 75–5 S. B. 75–26 ......... 75–24 S. B. 75–49 ........ 75–43
S. B. 75–7 ........... 75–6 S. B. 75–27 ......... 75–25 S. B. 75–50 ........ 75–44
S. B. 75–8 ........... 75–15 S. B. 75–29 ........ 75–27 S. B. 75–51 ........ 75–50
S. B. 75–10 ......... 75–7 S. B. 75–30 ........ 75–29 S. B. 75–53 ........ 75–48
S. B. 75–11 ......... 75–20 S. B. 75–31 ........ 75–28 S. B. 75–54 ........ 75–45
S. B. 75–12 ......... 75–8 S. B. 75–33 ........ 75–26 S. B. 75–55 ........ 75–47
S. B. 75–13 ......... 75–19 S. B. 75–35 ........ 75–39 S. B. 75–56 ........ 75–46
S. B. 75–14 ......... 75–9 S. B. 75–36 ........ 75–36 S. B. 75–57 ........ 75–49
S. B. 75–15 ......... 75–17 S. B. 75–37 ........ 75–30 S. B. 75–58 ........ 75–51
S. B. 75–16 ......... 75–10 S. B. 75–38 ........ 75–33 S. B. 75–60 ........ 75–57
S. B. 75–17 ......... 75–11 S. B. 75–39 ........ 75–31 S. B. 75–61 ........ 75–52
S. B. 75–18 ......... 75–12 S. B. 75–41 ........ 75–32 S. B. 75–62 ........ 75–53
S. B. 75–19 ......... 75–13 S. B. 75–42 ........ 75–34 S. B. 75–64 ........ 75–54
S. B. 75–20 ......... 75–21 S. B. 75–43 ........ 75–41 S. B. 75–65 ........ 75–55
S. B. 75–21 ......... 75–22 S. B. 75–44 ........ 75–40 S. B. 75–66 ........ 75–56
v
LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS
CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME
PUBLIC LAW DATE PAGE
75–1 .............. To authorize certain capital spending ...................................... Sep. 7, 2007 .............. 3
75–2 .............. To make effective the Budget of the Associated Students ....... Sep. 7, 2007 .............. 4
75–3 .............. To grant the recognition of the Associated Students to Sep. 7, 2007 .............. 5
certain Clubs and Organizations.
75–4 .............. To allocate funding in support of certain Clubs and Organ- Sep. 7, 2007 .............. 6
izations.
75–5 .............. To allocate certain funding in support of Programming .......... Sep. 7, 2007 .............. 8
75–6 .............. To provide for the temporary establishment of government Sep. 7, 2007 .............. 9
under the Constitution, to establish executive depart-
ments and offices, to provide for the appointment of cer-
tain officers, to provide for their various powers and du-
ties, and for other purposes.
75–7 .............. To provide for the establishment of the Executive Branch Sep. 24, 2007 ............ 13
under the constitution; to establish executive depart-
ments and offices, to provide for the appointment of cer-
tain officers, to provide for their various powers and du-
ties, and for other purposes.
75–8 .............. To authorize certain expenditures from the Capital Ac- Oct. 8, 2007 .............. 20
count for the Nevada Sagebrush.
75–9 .............. To allocate emergency funding for certain clubs and organ- Oct. 8, 2007 .............. 21
izations.
75–10 ............ To allocate funding in support of certain Clubs and Organ- Oct. 13, 2007 ............ 22
izations.
75–11 ............ To provide for the creation and duties of a Commission on Oct. 23, 2007 ............ 25
Elections.
75–12 ............ To allocate emergency funding in support of certain Clubs Oct. 23, 2007 ............ 30
and Organizations.
75–13 ............ To fix the compensation of the President and Vice Presi- Oct. 29, 2007 ............ 31
dent, the Speaker of the Senate, the Senators, the Direc-
tors of Programming and Clubs and Organizations, oth-
er directors, Programmers, and the Justices of the Judi-
cial Council.
75–14 ............ To establish the permanent seat of the Government of the Nov. 1, 2007 ............. 34
Associated Students.
75–15 ............ To regulate the time and manner of administering certain Nov. 1, 2007 ............. 35
oaths.
75–16 ............ To provide for the establishment of a Clubs Commission of Nov. 9, 2007 ............. 38
the Executive Branch.
75–17 ............ To provide for the Rules of Procedure for the Judicial Nov. 28, 2007 ........... 40
Council of the Associated Students.
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viii LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS
75–18 ............ To fix the compensation of the Chairperson, Assistant Dec. 3, 2007 .............. 56
Chairperson, Poll Coordinator, Ballot Coordinator, Pub-
licity Coordinator, and additional members of the Com-
mission on Association Elections, and for other purpos-
es.
75–19 ............ To allocate emergency funding for certain clubs and organ- Dec. 3, 2007 .............. 58
izations.
75–20 ............ To fix the compensation of certain executive officers, to Dec. 3, 2007 .............. 59
make certain transfers in the Budget of the Associated
Students, to provide for the rescission of certain appro-
priations, and for other purposes.
75–21 ............ To allocate emergency funding for certain clubs or organi- Dec. 5, 2007 .............. 60
zations.
75–22 ............ To provide founding for certain clubs and organizations ........ Dec. 5, 2007 .............. 61
75–23 ............ Making appropriations for technology related expendi- Dec. 7, 2007 .............. 62
tures for the Nevada Sagebrush, and for other purposes.
75–24 ............ Making supplemental appropriations to the Department Dec. 7, 2007 .............. 63
of Programming for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2008, to provide for the rescission of certain appropria-
tions, and for other purposes.
75–25 ............ To establish a Code of Elections governing the conduct of Dec. 19, 2007 ............ 64
Association elections.
75–26 ............ To provide for the creation and establishment of a Diversi- Jan. 29, 2008 ............ 86
ty Week for the Association.
75–27 ............ To establish a policy governing the use of the Lawlor Jan. 30, 2008 ............ 88
Events Center Rental Fee Waiver Agreement.
75–28 ............ To provide for the apportionment of the Senate of the As- Feb. 4, 2008 .............. 91
sociated Students for the Seventy-Sixth and Seventy-
Seventh Sessions, to provide for the apportionment of
Senators by the equal proportions method, to make con-
forming amendments the Code of Elections regarding
voter and candidate eligibility, and for other purposes.
75–29 ............ To establish a Department of Homecoming and a Director Feb. 4, 2008 .............. 94
of Homecoming.
75–30 ............ Making supplemental appropriations to the Campus Es- Feb. 8, 2008 .............. 96
cort Service and making an appropriation for the Who’s
Who Award Reception for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2008.
75–31 ............ To provide for the rescission of appropriations made in Feb. 19, 2008 ............ 97
support of the Executive Branch for the President’s
Chief of Staff.
75–32 ............ To amend the Lawlor Rental Fee Waiver Governance Act Feb. 19, 2008 ............ 98
of 2007 to allow the granting of the waiver to entities
that will charge admission fees to an event.
75–33 ............ Making appropriations for the purchase of a color printer Feb. 22, 2008 ............ 99
and printer management software for the Association.
75–34 ............ To provide for the establishment of Textbooks on Time Feb. 22, 2008 ............ 100
and to provide sufficient appropriations as necessary.
75–35 ............ Making appropriations for technology related expendi- Feb. 22, 2008 ............ 102
tures for Wolf Pack Radio.
75–36 ............ To establish an Archives of the Associated Students ............... Feb. 27, 2008 ............ 103
75–37 ............ To govern process for making appointments to Association Mar. 3, 2008 ............. 105
office, the resignation from Association office, and to al-
low an appointing authority to administer the oath of of-
fice to executive branch officials.
75–38 ............ To set the further lawful succession order to the office of Mar. 5, 2008 ............. 107
President and to regulate the manner of resigning the
office of President or Vice President.
LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS ix
75–39 ............ To govern the printing, enrollment, and Presidential con- Mar. 5, 2008 ............. 109
sideration of Senate bills.
75–40 ............ To govern the internal process regarding amendments to Mar. 5, 2008 ............. 113
the Constitution of the Associated Students.
75–41 ............ To establish the Office of Student Advocacy ............................ Mar. 6, 2008 ............. 115
75–42 ............ To place a question on the ballot for the 2008 General Mar. 6, 2008 ............. 118
Election requesting the authorization for the Senate of
the Associated Students to increase the compensation of
Senators.
75–43 ............ Making appropriations for technology related capital ex- Mar. 7, 2008 ............. 119
penditures for Campus Escort.
75–44 ............ To fix the compensation of the Clubs Commissioners ............. Mar. 7, 2008 ............. 120
75–45 ............ Making appropriations for Textbooks on Time for the fis- Mar. 21, 2008 ........... 121
cal year ending June 30, 2008.
75–46 ............ Making appropriations for capital expenditures for the Mar. 21, 2008 ........... 122
purchase of vans for Campus Escort and certain awards.
75–47 ............ To provide for the rescission of certain appropriations Mar. 21, 2008 ........... 123
made in support of the Government and to make sup-
plemental appropriations to ASUN Advertising for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.
75–48 ............ To establish an executive pay schedule for certain execu- Mar. 21, 2008 ........... 124
tive officers of the Association, to amend certain laws re-
lating to executive compensation, and for other purpos-
es.
75–49 ............ To provide for the convening of the Seventy-Sixth Session Mar. 21, 2008 ........... 126
of the Senate and for each subsequent session, and for
other purposes.
75–50 ............ To set the terms of office for certain appointed officer of Mar. 21, 2008 ........... 129
the Association.
75–51 ............ To provide for public openness, accountability and access Apr. 6, 2008 .............. 131
to public records, and for other purposes.
75–52 ............ To provide for the Treasury of the Associated Students, Apr. 6, 2008 .............. 139
the budget process, scholarships, and for other purposes.
75–53 ............ Making supplemental appropriations to ASUN Advertis- Apr. 6, 2008 .............. 156
ing and making appropriations the Judicial Council and
the Department of Diversity for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
75–54 ............ To provide for a Seal of the Associated Students, a Seal of Apr. 6, 2008 .............. 158
the President, and for other purposes.
75–55 ............ To amend the Code of Elections to conform the candidate Apr. 6, 2008 .............. 160
name provisions to a decision of the Judicial Council.
75–56 ............ To amend the Judicial Rules of Procedure to clarify the Apr. 6, 2008 .............. 161
physical location for filing.
75–57 ............ To provide for the deployment of a Textbook Swap Pro- Apr. 9, 2008 .............. 162
gram to be run by the Associated Students and to be
maintained by the Office of the President of the Asso-
ciated Students.
LIST OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION DATE PAGE
S. Res. 75–1 Expressing the sense of the Senate in regards to the im- May 17, 2007 ............ 181
plementation of campus wide Emergency Call Boxes
placed around campus in effective locations which would
allow for better reporting of an emergency either from
the students or to the students.
S. Res. 75–2 To establish a select committee on campus safety ................... May 17, 2007 ............ 182
S. Res. 75–3 To petition the Legislature of the State of Nevada May 17, 2007 ............ 183
regarding funding for higher education.
S. Res. 75–4 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the sexist Jun. 17, 2007 ............ 183
treatment of women, the misconduct of ASUN officials,
and for other purposes.
S. Res. 75–7 To make effective the election of a Speaker ............................. Sep. 5, 2007 .............. 184
S. Res. 75–8 To establish temporary rules of proceedings ............................ Sep. 5, 2007 .............. 184
S. Res. 75–9 To fill vacant seats ..................................................................... Sep. 5, 2007 .............. 184
S. Res. 75–10 To establish a select committee to recommend to the Se- Sep. 5, 2007 .............. 185
nate rules of order.
S. Res. 75–11 To establish a select committee on budget and finance Sep. 5, 2007 .............. 185
related matters.
S. Res. 75–12 To establish a select committee on Clubs and Organiza- Sep. 5, 2007 .............. 185
tions.
S. Res. 75–13 To elect members to certain select committees ........................ Sep. 6, 2007 .............. 186
S. Res. 75–14 To fix the time, place and frequency of meeting ....................... Sep. 6, 2007 .............. 186
S. Res. 75–15 To expand the purview of the scope of the select commit- Sep. 19, 2007 ............ 186
tees.
S. Res. 75–16 Commending and congratulating Mr. Brian Davenport on Sep. 26, 2007 ............ 187
the occasion of his 20th anniversary with the ASUN Le-
gal Services Program.
S. Res. 75–17 To provide for the creation and structure of the Senate Oct. 3, 2007 .............. 188
Committees; establish them in the Rules of the Senate.
S. Res. 75–18 Electing members to certain standing committees .................. Oct. 3, 2007 .............. 192
S. Res. 75–19 Electing a member to a certain standing committee ............... Oct. 12, 2007 ............ 193
S. Res. 75–20 To provide for the ceremonial dedication of the Senate Nov. 1, 2007 ............. 193
Chamber in the Joe Crowley Student Union, to direct
the Speaker to cause certain documents to be displayed
in the Chamber, to provide for the attendance of the Se-
nate at ceremonies relating to the opening of the Joe
Crowley Student Union, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 75–21 To provide for a special meeting of the Senate for the pur- Nov. 1, 2007 ............. 194
pose of administering certain oaths of office.
S. Res. 75–22 Providing for the removal of the Senate to the Rita Laden Nov. 1, 2007 ............. 194
Senate Chamber.
S. Res. 75–23 Petitioning the Congress of the United States to pass the Nov. 14, 2007 ........... 195
DREAM Act.
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xii LIST OF RESOLUTIONS
S. Res. 75–25 To support the tuition increase proposed by the Board of Dec. 5, 2007 .............. 196
Regents’ Tuition and Fees Committee.
S. Res. 75–26 To support the proposal by the Board of Regents’ Tuition Dec. 5, 2007 .............. 196
and Fees Committee to change the fee structure to a
plateau model.
S. Res. 75–27 Recognizing Ms. Bertha Miranda for her outstanding con- Dec. 12, 2007 ............ 197
tributions to the University of Nevada.
S. Res. 75–28 Petitioning Governor Jim Gibbons to spare the Nevada Dec. 12, 2007 ............ 198
System of Higher Education and the University of Ne-
vada from devastating budget cuts.
S. Res. 75–29 To provide for an Interim Operations Committee .................... Dec. 12, 2007 ............ 199
S. Res. 75–31 Electing members to the Committee on Interim Opera- Dec. 12, 2007 ............ 200
tions.
S. Res. 75–32 Providing for a conditional adjournment of the Senate ........... Dec. 12, 2007 ............ 200
S. Res. 75–34 Requesting the Board of Regents impose a separate stu- Jan. 23, 2008 ............ 201
dent government fee at the University of Nevada, Reno,
for the operation of the Associated Students.
S. Res. 75–30 Adopting Rules of the Senate for the Seventy-Fifth Ses- Jan. 23, 2008 ............ 202
sion.
S. Res. 75–33 To provide for a Seal of the Senate of the Associated Stu- Jan. 23, 2008 ............ 217
dents.
S. Res. 75–35 Electing a member to the Committee on Government Op- Jan. 23, 2008 ............ 218
erations.
S. Res. 75–36 Electing members to certain standing committees of the Jan. 30, 2008 ............ 218
Senate, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 75–38 Recognizing Rabbi Myra Soifer for her outstanding contri- Feb. 6, 2008 .............. 218
butions to the University of Nevada.
S. Res. 75–39 Recognizing the Reverend Ruth Hanusa for her outstand- Feb. 6, 2008 .............. 219
ing contributions to the University of Nevada.
S. Res. 75–24 Petitioning the Board of Regents to adopt a policy to en- Feb. 20, 2008 ............ 220
sure that due process is followed in the consideration of
amendments to a student body organization’s constitu-
tion.
S. Res. 75–45 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Asso- Feb. 20, 2008 ............ 222
ciated Students regarding the impeachment of officers
and justices.
S. Res. 75–48 Electing a member to the Committee on University Af- Feb. 20, 2008 ............ 223
fairs.
S. Res. 75–55 Relating to the censure of Jeremiah Todd ................................ Feb. 27, 2008 ............ 223
S. Res. 75–51 Recognizing Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider for his outstand- Mar. 5, 2008 ............. 224
ing service to the Associated Students of the University
of Nevada.
S. Res. 75–52 Recognizing Senator Dennis Mankel for his outstanding Mar. 5, 2008 ............. 224
service to the Associated Students of the University of
Nevada.
S. Res. 75–56 To recognize David White, D.D.S., for his outstanding Mar. 5, 2008 ............. 225
contributions to the University of Nevada.
S. Res. 75–58 Expressing the disapproval of the Senate of any plan to Mar. 5, 2008 ............. 226
ban alcohol at football games and tailgates.
S. Res. 75–60 To appoint Mr. Shane Steinbauer to the vacant seat in the Mar. 12, 2008 ........... 227
Senate for the College of Business Administration.
S. Res. 75–61 Electing a member to certain standing committees of the Mar. 12, 2008 ........... 227
Senate.
S. Res. 75–57 Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the imple- Mar. 12, 2008 ........... 227
mentation of mid-term progress reports for all universi-
ty students.
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S. Res. 75–64 To amend S. Res. 75–29 to allow the Committee on Inte- Mar. 19, 2008 ........... 228
rim Operations to meet during spring break, and for
other purposes.
S. Res. 75–65 To amend the Rules of the Senate relative to provisions Mar. 19, 2008 ........... 229
governing the convening of a session of the Senate, and
for other purposes.
S. Res. 75–41 To recommend that space currently occupied by the Get- Mar. 19, 2008 ........... 229
chell Library be reserved for a Women’s Center on cam-
pus.
S. Res. 75–42 Amending the Rules of the Senate to require Senators to Mar. 19, 2008 ........... 231
hold office hours.
S. Res. 75–69 To amend the Rules of the Senate to add additional duties Apr. 2, 2008 .............. 231
to the Budget and Finance Committee regarding report-
ing the expenditures and profits of the ASUN Bookstore.
S. Res. 75–70 Amending the Rules of the Senate relative to standing Apr. 2, 2008 .............. 232
committees.
S. Res. 75–71 Recommending the extension of the operating hours of the Apr. 2, 2008 .............. 232
Student Union.
S. Res. 75–59 Commemorating the centennial of the Mackay School of Apr. 2, 2008 .............. 233
Mines.
S. Res. 75–67 To recognize Officer Todd Renwick for his outstanding Apr. 2, 2008 .............. 233
S. Res. 75–68 To make a recommendation that the University policy Apr. 2, 2008 .............. 234
regarding cameras be expanded to included additional
public areas on campus.
S. Res. 75–53 Recognizing the Honors Program for their historic move Apr. 2, 2008 .............. 234
from Lincoln Hall to the Manzanita Lake Room and
welcoming the scholarly program to their academic cen-
ter.
S. Res. 75–72 Expressing the appreciation of the Senate of the Asso- Apr. 9, 2008 .............. 235
ciated Students for The University of Nevada (neither
comma nor Reno) and the Great State of Nevada.
S. Res. 75–73 Providing for a committee of two Members to be appointed Apr. 9, 2008 .............. 237
by the Senate to inform the President that the Senate
has completed its business.
S. Res. 75–74 Providing for the sine die adjournment of the Seventy- Apr. 9, 2008 .............. 237
Fifth Session of the Senate of the Associated Students.
LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS
PROCLAMATION DATE PAGE
75–1 .............. To Declare the Joe Crowley Student Union the Permanent Nov. 5, 2007 ............. 241
Seat of Government for the Associate Students.
75–2 .............. To Declare the University of Nevada a ONE CAMPUS .......... Nov. 28, 2007 ........... 241
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PUBLIC LAWS
ENACTED DURING
THE SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION
OF THE
SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
Begun and held at the City of Reno on Wednesday, April 18, 2007, adjourned sine die on
April 9, 2008. SARAH RAGSDALE, President; GREGORY C. GREEN, Speaker of the Senate;
SEAN W. MCDONALD, Speaker pro tempore of the Senate.
PUBLIC LAW 75–1—SEP. 7, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 3
Public Law 75–1

75th Session
An Act
To authorize certain capital spending. Sep. 7, 2007
[S. B. 75–2]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, That there
is authorized to be expended from the ASUN Capital Account
$1,186.00 for certain expenses related to ASUN Branding, specifically
stickers for vehicles and a sign for the Intramural Fields.
Approved September 7, 2007.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–2

SENATE MINUTES, Vol. 75 (2007):
Sep. 5, considered and passed Senate.
75 ASUN STAT. 4 PUBLIC LAW 75–2—SEP. 7, 2007
*Public Law 75–2

75th Session
An Act
Sep. 7, 2007 To make effective the Budget of the Associated Students.
[S. B. 75–3]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, That the
Budget of the Associated Students is hereby made effective as set out
in Schedule A to this Act.

*ENDNOTE: The following schedule was appended to the original enrolled bill. It is printed here
as it is a part of the Act.
PUBLIC LAW 75–2—SCHEDULE 75 ASUN STAT. 4A–1
75 ASUN STAT. 4A–2 PUBLIC LAW 75–2—SCHEDULE
75 ASUN STAT. 4A–4 PUBLIC LAW 75–2—SCHEDULE
Public Law 75–3

75th Session
An Act
To grant the recognition of the Associated Students Sep. 7, 2007
to certain Clubs and Organizations. [S. B. 75–4]
following Clubs and Organizations be, and hereby are, granted the
recognition of the Associated Students on an equal footing with the
other Clubs and Organizations heretofore recognized by the Asso-
ciated Students, in all respects whatsoever:
(1) Medical Research Student Interest Group.
(2) Northern Nevada Students for Barack Obama.
(3) Resident Assistant Society.
(4) The Pack for Richardson.
(5) Sociology Club.
(6) The Nevada Blue.
(7) Pi Beta Phi.

Public Law 75–4

75th Session
An Act
Sep. 7, 2007 To allocate funding in support of certain Clubs and Organizations.
[S. B. 75–5]
following sums are hereby allocated, from money appropriated for the
purpose of providing support to Clubs and Organizations, out of any
funds not otherwise allocated as contained in Schedule A to this bill.
SEC. 2. The funds allocated to Nevada Online Radio, for the pur-
chase of certain capital equipment, are authorized to be expended
from the ASUN Capital Account. The equipment purchased under
this section shall remain the property of the Associated Students.
SEC. 3. The funds allocated to Mackay Connections Club, for the
purchase of certain capital equipment, are authorized to be expended
from the ASUN Capital Account. The equipment purchased under
this section shall remain the property of the Associated Students.
Schedule A.
(1) Gerontology Club ($113.63)
(2) Nevada Online Radio ($799.71)
(3) Sierra Nevada Resource Economics Org ($655.40)
(4) Sierra Nevada Resource Economics Org ($75.80)
(5) Medical Resrarch Student Interest Group ($622.04)
(6) The Nevada Blue ($470.00)
(7) ASME ($150.00)
(8) ASME ($860.00)
(9) Champions for Christ ($211.10)
(10) Champions for Christ ($1,500.00)
(11) Nevada Cycling ($405.00)
(12) Material Advantage Research ($264.90)
(13) Wolf Pack Veterans ($772.43)
(14) Young Democrats ($800.00)
(15) Mackay Connections Club ($880.25)
(16) Engineers Without Borders ($339.19)
(17) Society of Hispanic Engineers ($1,500.00)

(18) Men’s Rugby ($1,660.00)
(19) USAC Alumni Club ($901.81)
(20) Dragons of Thespis ($1,500.00)
(21) Pi Beta Phi ($800.00)
(22) Delta Sigma Pi ($1,800)
(23) Public Relations Student Society of America ($1,720.00)
(24) Sigma Phi Epsilon ($2,829,98)
(25) Lambda Chi Alpha (1771.44)
(26) Society of Professional Journalists ($1,500.00)
(27) Asian American Student Association (1,530.00)
Public Law 75–5

75th Session
An Act
Sep. 7, 2007 To allocate certain funding in support of Programming.
[S. B. 75–6]
purpose of providing support to Clubs and Organizations, out of any
funds not otherwise allocated:
(1) For Homecoming Tailgate $1,207.00.
(2) For Idaho Tailgate $645.00.
(3) For Blue Flu $980.00.
(4) For Bonfire $1,200.00.
(5) For Homecoming Charity Date Auction $950.00.
(6) For Homecoming Banner $1,350.00.
(7) For HC Pack Pride Day $1,100.00.
(8) For Revisit: Wolves Frolic Talent Show $150.00.

Public Law 75–6

75th Session
An Act
To provide for the temporary establishment of government under the Constitution, to Sep. 7, 2007
establish executive departments and offices, to provide for the appointment of cer- [S. B. 75–7]
tain officers, to provide for their various powers and duties, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Interim

Government
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Act of 2007.
This Act may be cited as the “Interim Government Act of 2007.”
TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF CLUBS AND

ORGANIZATIONS
SEC. 101. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT; MISSION.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Department of Clubs
and Organizations as an executive department of the Associated Stu-
dents.
(b) MISSION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The primary mission of the Department is
to—
(A) execute the laws and functions related to the affairs
of Clubs and Organizations, and those of this Department;
(B) manage the affairs of Clubs and Organizations;
(C) serve as a resource for Clubs and Organizations, and
a clearinghouse for information; and
(D) other matters properly relating thereto.
SEC. 102. DIRECTOR; FUNCTIONS.
(a) DIRECTOR.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is a Director of Clubs and Organiza- President.
tions, appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate.
(2) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT.—The Director is the head of the
Department and shall have the direction, authority, and control
over it.
(3) FUNCTIONS VESTED IN DIRECTOR.—All functions of all of-
ficers, employees, and organizational units of the Department are
vested in the Director.
(b) FUNCTIONS.—The Director may delegate any of the Director’s
functions to any other officer, employee, or organizational unit of the
Department.
SEC. 103. RECOGNITION OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Any group of at least 10 members of the Association may peti-
tion the Director for the recognition of the Association. Recognition
shall be granted based on the Club or Organization’s compliance with
the following terms and conditions:
(1) The constitution, bylaws, or other governing document of
the Club or Organization shall be submitted, and the content
thereof must be in compliance with such reasonable rules and
Regulations. regulations that the Director may establish.
(2) The Club or Organization shall provide evidence that a
Advisor. qualifying member of the faculty or staff of the University has
agreed to advise the club or organization.
Non- (3) The Club or Organization must agree to a statement of
discrimination non-discrimination, as follows: “[Organization] does not discrimi-
statement.
nate with respect to membership on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, age, physical or mental impairment, or
sexual orientation.” The ASUN does recognize exemption from
this policy based on Title IX, departmental and national status.
(b) The Director may require the submission of the information
required in such regular form as he or she may deem appropriate.
SEC. 104. USE OF CERTAIN NAMES, SYMBOLS OR CHARTERS PROHI-
BITED.
No Club or Organization may use the name, symbol, or charter of
a national club or organization unless recognized by the national club
or organization and by the Association.
SEC. 105. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS, RULES OR REGULATIONS.
Regulations. The Director is authorized to establish such reasonable rules or
regulations regarding the certification of the officers of a Club or Or-
ganization.
SEC. 106. CONTINUATION OF RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS.
The Clubs and Organizations recognized by the Association on
August 16, 2007, shall continue to hold and enjoy recognition until
otherwise determined by proper authority.
SEC. 107. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as are
necessary for the support of the Department, and of Clubs and Organ-
izations.
TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF
PROGRAMMING
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a Department of Pro-
gramming, to be commonly known as Flipside Productions, as an ex-
ecutive department of the Associated Students.
(b) MISSION.—
to—
of Programming for the Association, and those of this De-
partment;
(B) manage the affairs of Programming;
(C) plan, supervise, and present all Association-
sponsored programming; and
(a) DIRECTOR.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is a Director of Programming, ap- President.
pointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate.
over it.
(3) FUNCTIONS VESTED IN DIRECTOR.—All functions of all of-
ficers, employees, and organizational units of the Department are
vested in the Director.
(b) FUNCTIONS.—The Director may delegate any of the Director’s
functions to any other officer, employee, or organizational unit of the
Department.
SEC. 203. APPOINTMENT OF PROGRAMMERS; APPOINTMENT OF ASSIS-
TANT PROGRAMMERS
(a) There is to be appointed by the Director not more than 8 Pro- Director.
grammers to assist the Director with the proper execution of his or
her office.
(b) Each Programmer may appoint a number of Assistant Pro- Programmer.
grammers as he or she may deem necessary to carry out the functions
and duties of the Programmer’s office.
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be ne-
cessary for the support of functions provided under this Title.
TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 301. CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN OFFICES AND AUTHORITY.
(a) The other offices, programs, and services of the government of
the Association, without limitation, in existence on August 16, 2007,
shall continue to exist under the authority of the Associated Students
until the expiration of this Act, or until the enactment of other enabl-
ing legislation, whichever comes first. Excluded is public bodies estab-
lished under the previous constitution.
(b) The persons employed in the service of the Association on Au-
gust 16, 2007, as described in subsection (a), shall continue to hold
office or employment in those offices, programs or services, until the
expiration of this Act, or until the enactment of other enabling legis-
lation, whichever comes first.
(c) No position under the authority of the Associated Students
shall be created or abolished without authority in law.
SEC. 302. SUNSET DATE.
The provisions of this Act, and any departments, offices, officers,
or otherwise, created under the authority of this Act, except the
Sunset date. provisions of section 301, shall cease to have effect on October 31,
2007, or until the enactment of other enabling legislation, whichever
comes first.

Public Law 75–7

75th Session
An Act
To provide for the establishment of the Executive Branch under the constitution; to Sep. 24, 2007
establish executive departments and offices, to provide for the appointment of cer- [S. B. 75–10]
tain officers, to provide for their various powers and duties, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Executive

Branch Act of
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2007.
This Act may be cited as the “Executive Branch Act of 2007”.
TITLE I—OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

SEC. 101. DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT.
The following shall be considered the duties of the President of
the Associated Students:
(1) To attend meetings of the Nevada System of Higher Edu-
cation Board of Regents.
(2) To make all appointments to University Committees.
(3) To appoint and remove all inferior officers of the execu-
tive branch unless otherwise specified by law.
(4) To attend meetings of the Foundation Board of Trustees.
(5) To attend meetings of the Alumni Association Council.
(6) To communicate regularly with the President of the Uni-
versity and members of the University Administration.
(7) To expend funds from the Capital Account and any exist-
ing ASUN accounts comprised of student fees, bookstore profits,
grants, and revenues as allocated by the Senate.
(8) Shall have the power to co-sponsor events through the
Office of the President, subject to Senate funding.
(9) To submit requests for positions necessary for the func-
tion of the Executive Branch at the time of the presentation of
the budget to the Senate for approval.
SEC. 102. DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.
The following shall be considered the duties of the Vice-President
of the Association:
(1) To prepare and present, with the direction of the Presi-
dent, an operating budget to the Senate for its consideration.
(2) To attend all meetings of the Select Committee on Budget
and Finance.
(3) To act as a liaison between the Senate and the Nevada
Sagebrush, Artemisia, Brushfire, and Wolf Pack Radio.
SEC. 103. CHIEF PRESIDENTIAL AID.
Establishment. (a) There is hereby established an office of Chief Presidential Aid,
President. also referred to as Chief of Staff, who shall be appointed by the Presi-
dent with the consent of the Senate.
(b) DUTIES.—Assist the President and Vice President.
(c) COMPENSATION.—Shall be set forth by law.
TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF CLUBS AND

ORGANIZATIONS
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a Department
of Clubs and Organizations as an executive department of the Associ-
ation
(b) MISSION.—
to—
of Clubs and Organizations, and those of this Department;
(B) manage the affairs of Clubs and Organizations;
(C) serve as a resource for Clubs and Organizations, and
a clearinghouse for information; and
SEC. 202. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT; MISSION
(a) DIRECTOR.—
President. (1) IN GENERAL.—There is a Director of Clubs and Organiza-
tions, appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate.
over it.
(3) FUNCTIONS.—The Director may delegate any of the Direc-
tor’s functions to any other inferior officer, employee, or organiza-
tional unit of the Department. All inferior officers shall be ap-
pointed by the President.
SEC. 203. RECOGNITION OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) Any group of at least 10 members of the Association may peti-
tion the Director for the recognition of the Association. Recognition
shall be granted based on the Club or Organization’s compliance with
the following terms and conditions:
(1) The constitution, bylaws, or other governing document of
the Club or Organization shall be submitted, and the content
thereof must be in compliance with such reasonable rules and
Regulations. regulations that the Director may establish.
(2) The club or Organization shall provide evidence that a
Advisor. qualifying member of the faculty or staff of the University has
agreed to advise the club or organization.
Non- (3) The Club or Organization must agree to a statement of
discrimination non-discrimination, as follows: “[Organizations] does not discri-
statement.
minate with respect to membership on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental impair-
ment, or sexual orientation.” The Association does recognize ex-
emption from this policy based on Title IX, departmental and na-
tional status.
(b) The Director may require the submission of the information
required in such regular form as he or she may deem appropriate.
SEC. 202. USE OF CERTAIN NAMES, SYMBOLS OR CHARTERS PROHI-
BITED.
No Club or Organization may use the name, symbol, charter of a
national club or organization unless recognized by the national club
or organization and by the Association.
SEC. 203. CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS, RULES OR REGULATIONS.
The Director is authorized to establish such reasonable rules or Regulations.
regulations regarding the certification of the officers of a Club or Or-
ganization.
SEC. 204. CONTINUATION OR RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN CLUBS AND
ORGANIZATIONS.
The Clubs and Organizations recognized by the Association on
August 16, 2007, shall continue to hold and enjoy recognition until
otherwise determined by proper authority.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as are
necessary for the support of the Department, and of Clubs and Organ-
izations.
TITLE III—DEPARTMENT OF
PROGRAMMING
of Programming, to be commonly known as Flipside Productions, as
an executive department of the Association
(b) MISSION.—
to—
of Programming for the Association, and those of this De-
partment;
(B) manage the affairs of Programming;
(C) plan, supervise and present all Association-
sponsored programming; and
(a) DIRECTOR.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is a Director Programming, ap- President.
over it.
tor’s functions to any other officer, employee, or organizational
unit of the Department. All inferior officers shall be appointed by
the President.
SEC. 303. NOMINATION OF PROGRAMMERS; NOMINATION OF ASSISTANT
PROGRAMMERS.
Director. (a) There is to be nominated by the Director not more than 8 Pro-
grammers to assist the Director with the proper execution of his or
her office.
Programmer. (b) Each Programmer may nominate a number of Assistant Pro-
grammers as he or she may deem necessary to carry out the functions
and duties of the Programmer’s office.
cessary for the support of functions provided under this Title.
TITLE IV—PUBLIC AND CAMPUS

RELATIONS
SEC. 401. PRESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT ON PUBLIC AND CAMPUS RELA-
TIONS.
Establishment. There is hereby an office of Presidential Assistant on Public and
President. Campus Relations, appointed by the President, with the consent of
the Senate.
SEC. 402. DUTIES.
(a) To attend meetings of the Staff Employees Council, Faculty
Senate and Graduate Student Association.
(b) To deliver a report on the Association to each of the aforemen-
tioned bodies through whatever means appropriate.
(c) To report to the President on happenings of each of the afore-
mentioned bodies and possibilities for collaboration.
(d) To form joint committees of student and other members of the
campus community to examine campus concerns and issue recom-
mendations to the President of the Association.
(e) To coordinate an annual joint meeting of the leadership of
each of the aforementioned bodies.
(f) To focus on increasing the visibility of the Association in the
greater campus, local, state and national communities.
(g) To draft media releases for the Association with approval from
the President.
(h) To establish an annual strategic plan for outreach to the K-12
system.
SEC. 403. COMPENSATION.
Shall be set forth by law.
TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF
CAMPUS DIVERSITY
SEC. 501. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT; MISSION
of Campus Diversity, as an executive department of the Association.
(b) MISSION.—
to—
of Campus Diversity, and those of this Department; and
(B) other matters relating to Diversity for the Associa-
tion.
(a) DIRECTOR.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is a Director of Campus Diversity, President.
appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate.
over it.
tor’s functions or duties to any other officer, employee, or organi-
zational unit of the Department. All inferior officers shall be ap-
pointed solely by the President.
(b) DUTIES.—
(1) To recruit and organize a commission of students
representing diverse backgrounds and underrepresented popula-
tions.
(2) To facilitate regular meetings of the commission.
(3) To make recommendations to the President on ways to
improve campus diversity.
(4) To recommend to the President of the Association ap-
pointments of students to the University Committees on Diversi-
ty.
TITLE VI—THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

SEC. 601. ATTORNEY GENERAL.
There is hereby an Attorney General, appointed by the President, President.
with the consent of the Senate.
SEC. 602. DUTIES.
(1) The Attorney General shall issue advisory opinions con- Advisory
cerning the law, legislation or any other act of the Association. opinions.
(2) Copies of the Attorney General’s opinions will be distri- Publication.
buted to the President, Vice President, and all Senators. The opi-
nions are to also be made available to anyone upon request.
(3) All requests for the Attorney General to issue advisory
opinions must be made in writing except those made on the Se-
nate floor.
(4) To attend all meetings of the Select Committee on Rules.
Publication. (5) To update and distribute the Constitution for the purpose
of engrossing any Constitutional Amendments as passed by The
Association and approved by the Board of Regents. The Attorney
General is designated the responsibility to publish current edi-
tions of the Associated Students Constitution.
TITLE VII—PRESIDENT’S
ADVISORY CABINET
SEC. 701. PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY CABINET
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a President’s
Advisory Cabinet.
(b) MISSION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The primary mission of the President’s Ad-
visory Cabinet shall be to assist the President and Vice President
in carrying out the functions of the Executive Branch.
(2) This Cabinet shall be solely advisory; members are under
the authority of the Office of the President as staff and are not
considered officers of the Senate in any way.
(3) This group shall take no collective action as a deliberative
body, any advice to the President or the Vice-President shall be
used to arrive at their own respective decisions.
SEC. 702. DIRECTOR OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The Director of Clubs and Organizations shall be a member of
the President’s Advisory Cabinet.
SEC. 703. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
The Director of Programming shall be a member of the Presi-
dent’s Advisory Cabinet.
SEC. 704. PRESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT ON PUBLIC AND CAMPUS RELA-
TIONS
The Presidential Assistant on Public and Campus Relations shall
be a member of the President’s Advisory Cabinet.
SEC. 705. DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS DIVERSITY
The Director of Campus Diversity shall be a member of the Pres-
ident’s Advisory Cabinet.
SEC. 706. ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Attorney General shall be a member of the President’s Advi-
sory Cabinet.

Sep. 19, considered and passed Senate, amended.
75 ASUN STAT. 20 PUBLIC LAW 75–8—OCT. 8, 2007
Public Law 75–8

75th Session
An Act
Oct. 8, 2007 To authorize certain expenditures from the Capital Account for the Nevada Sagebrush.
[S. B. 75–12]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, That there
is authorized to be expended from the Capital Account $749.88 for the
purchase of certain recording equipment and microphones for the use
of the Nevada Sagebrush.
Approved October 8, 2007.

SENATE REPORTS: No. 74–5 (Select Comm. on the Budget and Finance).
Sep. 26, passed Senate.
PUBLIC LAW 75–9—OCT. 8, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 21
Public Law 75–9

75th Session
An Act
To allocate emergency funding for certain clubs and organizations. Oct. 8, 2007
[S. B. 75–14]
purpose of providing support to Clubs and Organizations, to the fol-
lowing recognized Club or Organizations:
(1) UNR FARM in the amount of $500.00

Oct. 3, passed Senate.
Public Law 75–10

75th Session
An Act
Oct. 13, 2007 To allocate funding in support of certain Clubs and Organizations.
[S. B. 75–16]
purpose of providing support to Clubs and Organizations:
SILVER TIER FUNDING
The following sums are allocated for Silver Tier Funding to the
recognized Clubs and Organizations as follows:
(1) UNR Dance Co Op in the amount of $2,250.00.
(2) Whipple Hall Council in the amount of $610.02.
(3) Black Student Organization in the amount of $315.00.
(4) American Institute of Chemical Engineers $424.80.
(5) Student Orientation Staff in the amount of $477.00.
(6) Phi Delta Theta in the amount of $1,341.00.
(7) SigEp in the amount of $857.11.
(8) Shotokan Karate Club in the amount of $1,560.60.
(9) Alpha Psi Omega in the amount of $225.00.
(11) Undergraduate Public Health Club $4,254.38.
(12) Engineers Without Borders in the amount of $112.00.
(13) Delta Delta Delta in the amount of $1,326.31.
(14) Alpha Psi Omega in the amount of $1,215.00.
(15) Gamers United in the amount of $207.00.
(16) STAND in the amount of $270.00.
BLUE TIER FUNDING
The following sums are allocated for Blue Tier Funding to the
(1) Society of Women Engineers in the amount of $453.20.
(2) The Anthropology Club in the amount of $165.00.
(3) Intervarsity Christian Fellowship in the amount of
$825.00.
(4) University of Nevada Logistics Council in the amount of
$737.83.
(5) UNR Farm in the amount of $550.00.
(6) Circle K in the amount of $385.00.
(7) Orvis Student Nurses Association in the amount of
$359.70.
(8) Lumberjack Team in the amount of $165.00.
(9) Medical Research Student Interest Group in the amount
of $193.78.
(10) American Institute of Chemical Engineers in the
amount of $583.00.
(11) Nevada Cycling in the amount of $495.00.
(12) Campus Crusade for Christ in the amount of $825.00.
(13) IBSC/COBA in the amount of $358.93.
(14) Physical Therapy in the amount of $312.94.
(15) IEEE Student Chapter in the amount of $288.75.
(16) Women’s Rugby Club in the amount of $458.28.
(17) PUSO in the amount of $824.56.
(18) UNR Ultimate Frisbee Team in the amount of $481.25.
(19) Nevada Equestrian Team in the amount of $476.52.
(20) Tennis Appreciation Club in the amount of $206.25.
(21) UNR Roller Hockey Club in the amount of $825.00.
(23) American Society of Interior Design in the amount of
$249.15.
(24) Wolfpack FSAE in the amount of $550.00.
(25) ASME in the amount of $346.50.
(26) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge in the amount of
$825.00.
(27) Ron Paul Pack in the amount of $16.50.
WHITE TIER FUNDING
The following sums are allocated for White Tier Funding to the
(1) Society of Women Engineers in the amount of $640.00.
(2) The Anthropology Club in the amount of $200.00.
(3) Resident Assistants Society in the amount of $371.52.
(4) USAC Alumni Club in the amount of $639.02.
(5) NSSLHA/Speech Pathology in the amount of $564.00.
(6) UNR Farm in the amount of $118.40.
(7) Champions for Christ in the amount of $193.32.
(8) Orvis Student Nurses Association in the amount of
$320.00.
(9) Delta Epsilon Iota in the amount of $640.00.
(10) Lumberjack Team in the amount of $62.40.
(11) Medical Research Student Interest Group in the amount
of $208.00.
(12) Black Student Organization in the amount of $160.00.
(13) American Institute of Chemical Engineers in the
amount of in the amount of $400.00.
(14) Undergraduate Students of Social Work in the amount
of $35.10.
(15) Our Lady of Wisdom Newman Center in the amount of
$160.00.
(16) Campus Crusade for Christ in the amount of $288.00.
(17) Republican Youth Majority in the amount of $289.36.
(18) Physical Therapy in the amount of $96.00.
(19) IEEE Student Chapter in the amount of $80.00.
(20) Mackay Connections in the amount of $66.60.
(21) Lambda Phi Xi in the amount of $640.00.
(22) Lambda Psi Rho in the amount of $156.80.
(23) Phi Delta Theta in the amount of $80.00.
(24) Women Without Borders in the amount of $228.00.
(25) PUSO in the amount of $292.00.
(27) Lambda Chi Alpha in the amount of $140.00.
(28) Tennis Appreciation Club in the amount of $300.00.
(29) UNR Roller Hockey Club in the amount of $83.20.
(30) PRSSA in the amount of $160.00.
(31) Dragons of Thespis in the amount of $284.00.
(32) American Society of Interior Design in the amount of
$147.46.
(33) Chinese Corner in the amount of $77.61.
(34) Nevada Hillel in the amount of $225.80.
(35) Wolfpack FSAE in the amount of $120.00.
(36) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge in the amount of
$48.00.
(37) STAND in the amount of $351.66.
(38) Ron Paul Pack in the amount of $352.00.
(39) Eye in the Dark in the amount of $640.00.
(40) Art of Living in the amount of $640.00.
(41) ASME in the amount of $520.00.

Public Law 75–11

75th Session
An Act
To provide for the creation and duties of a Commission on Elections. Oct. 23, 2007
[S. B. 75–17]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Election
Regulation Act
This Act may be cited as the “Election Regulation Act of 2007”. of 2007.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION CODE.
A Code of Elections is hereby established, in part, as follows:
§ 1. Purpose and Intent
(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Code is to provide for the con-
duct of all Association elections.
(b) EQUAL PROTECTION.—This Code is intended to ensure that
each candidate is afforded an opportunity for election equal to that of
any other candidate for that office, and proponents and opponents of
initiatives, referenda, and other propositions are afforded an equal
opportunity for their respective victory.
§ 2. Election Commission
(a) ESTABLISHMENT; MEMBERSHIP; TERM OF OFFICE; VACANCIES;
QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION.—
(1) There is established a commission to be known as the
Commission on Association Elections (or the Election Commis- Common
sion). The Commission is composed of a Chair, the Assistant name.
Chair, Poll Coordinator, Ballot Coordinator, and Publicity Coor-
dinator to be appointed by the President with the consent of the
Senate, and such other members as may be appointed pursuant
to Sec. 4(a)(2).
(2) TERMS OF MEMBERS.—
(A) Members of the Commission shall serve for a renew-
able terms which shall expire on July 1 succeeding the elec-
tion during which they served.
(B) A member of the Commission may serve on the
Commission after the expiration of his or her term until a
successor has taken office as a member of the Commission.
(C) An individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring
other than by expiration of a term of office shall be appointed
only for the unexpired term of the member he or she suc-
ceeds.
(D) Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the
Commission shall be filled in the same manner as in the case
of the original appointment.
(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—Members shall be chosen on the basis
of their experience, integrity, impartiality, and good judgment
and members shall be individuals who, at the time appointed to
the Commission, are not elected or appointed officers or em-
ployees in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the As-
sociation.
(4) COMPENSATION.—
(A) Members of the Commission shall be compensated
for their service. The Senate will annually determine the
Chair’s stipend. Half of this stipend will be paid one month
after the Chair takes office. The second payment will be dis-
bursed two weeks after a final certification of the election re-
sults.
(B) The other members shall receive a compensation as
determined by the Senate, which shall be withheld until two
weeks following a final certification of the election results.
(C) If at any time, it can be shown before the Judicial
Council that a member of the Commission has been grossly
derelict in his or her duties, the Judicial Council shall have
the power to enter an appropriate remedy by ordering com-
pensation withheld.
(b) ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND FORMULATION OF POLI-
CY; EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ENFORCEMENT; AUTHORITIES OF THE
SENATE.—
(1) The Commission shall generally administer, seek to ob-
tain compliance with, and formulate policy with respect to the
provisions of this Code. The Commission shall have exclusive ju-
risdiction with respect to the enforcement of such provisions.
(2) Nothing in this Code shall be construed to limit, restrict,
or diminish any investigatory, informational, oversight, supervi-
sory, or disciplinary authority or function of the Senate or any
committee of the Senate with respect to elections for Association
office.
(c) VOTING REQUIREMENTS; DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES.—All
decisions of the Commission with respect to the exercise of its duties
and powers under the provisions of this Code shall be made by a ma-
jority vote of the members of the Commission. A member of the
Commission may not delegate to any person his or her vote or any
decision-making authority or duty vested in the Commission by the
provisions of this Code unless specifically provided for otherwise in
this Code.
(d) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet as often as is neces-
sary for the proper exercise of its duties.
§ 3. Conduct of Members
No member of the Commission may support or oppose any candi-
date, or proposition in an ASUN election while serving on the Com-
mission. Failure to abide by this provision shall be held to be grounds
for impeachment and removal from office.
§ 4. Duties of the Members of the Commission
(a) DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION CHAIR.—The duties of the Chair
are as follows:
(1) To take the complete administrative charge for all details
of ASUN elections and the Commission.
(2) To appoint, with the consent of the Senate, additional
members of the Commission as may be necessary for the efficient
administration of the election, which may not exceed four appoin-
tees under this paragraph.
(3) To advise the Senate on the financial and practical im-
pact of any legislation which may affect the Commission or the
administration of an election.
(4) To be in charge of issuing warnings for violations of the
Code of Elections.
(5) To make a regular report to the Senate at regular inter-
vals.
(6) To coordinate the Mandatory Clean-Up Day, in which all
candidates or their designated proxy, are required to attend to
clean-up the campus and community following the election, on
the Saturday following the election.
(7) To assist the other members of the Commission when ne-
cessary.
(8) To carry out such other functions and duties as required
under the Constitution and laws.
(b) DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT CHAIR.—The duties of the Assistant
Chair are as follows:
(1) To assist the Chair, to be responsible to the Chair, and to
aid the Chair in his or her duties.
(2) To assume the duties of the Chair in the event of the res-
ignation, removal, or temporary or permanent disability of the
Chair to perform his or her duties, until such time as a successor
is appointed.
(3) To act as the primary liaison between all candidates and
the Commission.
(4) To conduct, or delegate the conduction of, the Candidates’
Meeting.
(5) To design and provide all filing forms.
(6) To maintain a file of all Commission records, papers,
forms, reports, or statements filed by each candidate, group, and
to serve as secretary to the Commission;
(7) To provide appropriate bins for the purpose of recycling
unwanted flyers during and prior to the Elections;
(8) To act as the Chief Administrator of the Campaign
Finance Limits in accordance with this Code.
(9) To verify the validity of all filing form information, in-
cluding candidate names, as outlined in this code and to inform
affected candidates, so far as possible, of any problems or incon-
sistencies.
(10) To assist the other members of the Commission when
necessary.
under the ASUN Constitution and laws.
(c) DUTIES OF THE POLL COORDINATOR.—The duties of the Poll
Coordinator are as follows:
(1) To assist the Chair and to be responsible to him or her.
(2) To provide sufficient workers and material for each poll.
(3) To conduct or delegate the conduction of a Poll workers’
Meeting for the purpose of training the poll workers.
(4) To arrange for transportation of ballots and ballot boxes
to and from the polls.
(5) To arrange for the setting up and removal of polls and to
arrange for a sufficient number of polling booths at polling loca-
tions.
(6) To arrange for a system to ensure that students are able
to vote no more than once in each election.
(7) To arrange for all other details related to polls.
(8) To provide assistance to the Neutral Third Parties in
training their poll workers.
(9) To organize any orientation materials, writing and copy
for poll worker advertisements, scheduling poll workers, making
a phone list of all poll workers, making a poll worker application
packet.
(10) To advertise, interview, and schedule poll workers and
alternates and be responsible for last minute substitutions at the
polls.
(11) To ensure that proper conduct is maintained in the vi-
cinity of polling sites.
necessary.
(d) DUTIES OF THE BALLOT COORDINATOR.—The duties of the Bal-
lot Coordinator are as follows:
(2) To design the ballot and arrange for its printing and any
other details which involve the ballot.
(3) To be the official contact for all matters relating to elec-
tronic means of voting.
(4) To ensure a correct count and watch over the ballots
whenever they are being officially handled.
(5) To arrange for the tallying of the ballots.
cessary.
(e) DUTIES OF THE PUBLICITY COORDINATOR.—The duties of the
Publicity Coordinator are as follows:
(2) To provide extensive publicity of the candidate filing pe-
riod and election, in such a manner to ensure that all elements of
the campus community will receive equal notice.
(3) To place at least a 2 column-inch advertisement, or
equivalent, in The Nevada Sagebrush every day that it is pub-
lished throughout the candidate filing period and during the elec-
tion, and any additional times he or she deems necessary.
(4) To send flyers out to all of the residence halls, fraterni-
ties, sororities, academic departments, student activity groups,
and anywhere else that he or she deems necessary by the first
day of the filing period and the first day of voting.
(5) To place posters on campus anywhere he or she deems
necessary throughout the filing period and prior to the election.
(6) To publicize the Filing Period.
(7) To provide other such extensive publicity as he or she
deems necessary.
(8) To provide extensive publicity prior to the election of all
polling places, and times that each will be open.
(9) To clearly mark all polling places so that they will be
easily identifiable.
(10) To publish a full statement of any proposed recalls or
propositions at least once prior to the election period in The Ne-
vada Sagebrush.
(11) To provide for the publication of the Voters’ Guide.
necessary.
§ 5. Appointment of Poll Workers
The Poll Coordinator shall appoint such number of poll workers
as is necessary to adequately staff the polls. The Poll Coordinator
may deputize staff of the Association, except those who have been
appointed to the direct service of the President or the Senate.

Oct. 17, passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–12

75th Session
An Act
Oct. 13, 2007 To allocate emergency funding in support of certain Clubs and Organizations.
[S. B. 75–18]
*That the following sums are hereby allocated, from money ap-
propriated for the purpose of providing support to Clubs and Organi-
zations, to the following recognized Clubs or Organizations:
(1) Anime and Manga Society in the amount of $1,293.30.

Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.
*ENDNOTE: So in original enrolled bill. The enacting clause was not present in the original
printed enrollment.
Public Law 75–13

75th Session
An Act
To fix the compensation of the President and Vice President, the Speaker of the Senate, Oct. 29, 2007
the Senators, the Directors of Programming and Clubs and Organizations, other di- [S. B. 75–19]
rectors, Programmers, and the Justices of the Judicial Council.
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Official

Compensation
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Act of 2007.
This Act may be cited as the “Official Compensation Act of 2007.”
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds as follows:
(1) The Constitution of the Associated Students requires that
the compensation of all officials be set by law.
(2) For elected officers, any increase in compensation must be
approved by the voters in a general election.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act are to—
(1) reaffirm the compensation of certain officials already set
by the student body by referendum;
(2) the fix the compensation of certain members of the Gov-
ernment of the Association; and
(3) to codify the compensation into law.
SEC. 3. COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT.
The President shall receive in full for his or her services during
the term for which he or she shall have been elected compensation in
the aggregate amount of $8,800 a year, to be paid in an $800.00 dis-
bursement per semester and a $600.00 disbursement per month.
SEC. 4. COMPENSATION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.
The Vice President shall receive in full for his or her services dur-
ing the term for which he or she shall have been elected compensation
in the aggregate amount of $7,000 a year, to be paid in an $800.00
disbursement per semester and a $450.00 disbursement per month.
SEC. 5. COMPENSATION OF THE SPEAKER OF THE SENATE.
The Speaker of the Senate shall receive in full for his or her ser-
vices during the term for which he or she shall have been elected
compensation in the aggregate amount of $7,000 a year, to be paid in
an $800.00 disbursement per semester and a $450.00 disbursement
per month. The Speaker shall receive this compensation in lieu of
that of a Senator.
SEC. 6. COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING.
The Director of Programming shall receive in full for his or her
services during the term for which he or she shall have been ap-
pointed compensation in the aggregate amount of $7,000 a year, to be
paid in an $800.00 disbursement per semester and a $450.00 dis-
bursement per month.
SEC. 7. COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZA-
TIONS.
The Director of Clubs and Organizations shall receive in full for
his or her services during the term for which he or she shall have
been appointed compensation in the aggregate amount of $7,000 a
year, to be paid in an $800.00 disbursement per semester and a
$450.00 disbursement per month.
SEC. 8. COMPENSATION OF SENATORS.
A Senator shall receive in full for his or her services during the
term for which he or she shall have been elected compensation in the
aggregate amount of equivalent to the cost of three undergraduate
credit-hours at the University, which shall be paid each semester.
SEC. 9. COMPENSATION OF JUSTICES.
A Justice shall receive in full for his or her services during the
term for which he or she shall have been appointed compensation in
the aggregate amount of equivalent to the cost of three undergra-
duate credit-hours at the University, which shall be paid each seme-
ster.
SEC. 10. COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN DIRECTORS.
Any other Director provided for by law, appointed by the Presi-
dent with the consent of the Senate, shall receive a compensation to
be set with the adoption of a budget for the support of the Govern-
ment for a single fiscal year.
SEC. 11. COMPENSATION OF PROGRAMMERS.
A Programmer shall receive in full for his or her services during
the term for which he or she shall have been appointed compensation
in the aggregate amount of equivalent to the cost of three undergra-
duate credit-hours at the University, which shall be paid each seme-
ster.
SEC. 12. PRORATION OF COMPENSATION.
There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be ne-
cessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
For any official within the government of the Association who has
not completed a full term of office, compensation shall be adjusted
proportionally to reflect the time served in office.
SEC. 14. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENSE FROM CAPITAL ACCOUNT.

The funds required to be appropriated to carry out the provisions
of this Act are authorized to be expended from the Capital Account for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.

SENATE REPORTS: 75–6 (Comm. on Budget and Finance).
75 ASUN STAT. 34 PUBLIC LAW 75–14—NOV. 1, 2007
Public Law 75–14

75th Session
An Act
Nov. 1, 2007 To establish the permanent seat of the Government of the Associated Students.
[S. B. 75–22]
SECTION 1. PERMANENT SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.
The Joe Crowley Student Union shall be the permanent seat of
government of the Associated Students.
SEC. 2. PUBLIC OFFICES; AT SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.
All offices of the Association attached to the seat of government
shall be exercised in the Joe Crowley Student Union, and not else-
where, except as otherwise expressly provided by law.
SEC. 3. SAME; REMOVAL FROM SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.
In case of a catastrophic emergency at the seat of government,
the President may permit and direct the removal of any or all the
public offices to such place or places as he or she shall deem most safe
and convenient for conducting public business, but in no case shall
the offices be removed from the University of Nevada, Reno.
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act shall take effect when the President transmits to the
Proclamation. Senate her written proclamation that the Joe Crowley Student Union
is ready to be occupied by the Government of the Associated Stu-
dents, which said proclamation shall be made and issue from the
Deadline. President within 24 hours of the President receiving notice that the
Joe Crowley Student Union is open for public business.
Approved November 1, 2007.

Nov. 1, considered and passed Senate.
PUBLIC LAW 75–15—NOV. 1, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 35
Public Law 75–15

75th Session
An Act
To regulate the time and manner of administering certain oaths. Nov. 1, 2007
[S. B. 75–8]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Oath
Administration
This Act may be cited as the “Oath Administration Act of 2007”. Act of 2007.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Senate finds as follows:
(1) The revision to the Constitution of the Associated Stu-
dents of the University of Nevada, as ratified by the students in
the General Election of 2007 and assented to by the Board of Re-
gents on August 16, 2007, requires that—
(A) each member of the government take an oath or af-
firmation to support the Constitution (Art. I, sec. 2(a)); and
(B) the President of the Associated Students take a con-
stitutionally mandated oath or affirmation, provided for in
Art. III, sec. 1(f).
(2) The previous constitution does not make mention of or
require oaths to be taken by any officer or member of the Gov-
ernment of the Associated Students.
(3) Statutes do not currently require or provide for the ad-
ministration of any oath to any person.
(4) The previous oath of office, while it does hold traditional
value, has no basis in statute, rule, or otherwise, and fails to sa-
tisfy the constitutional requirements under the Constitution.
(5) Every member of the Government will be required to take
an oath which satisfies constitutional provisions relating thereto
before being able to continue in office.
(6) Failing to take the oath as required under the Constitu-
tion jeopardizes a person’s ability to serve in the Government of
the Associated Students.
SEC. 3. OATH OF OFFICE; OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER.
(a) The oath or affirmation required by the first article of the ASUN Const.
Constitution of the Associated Students shall be administered in the Art. I, sec. 2(a).
following form, to wit: “I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I
will support the Constitution of the Associated Students; that I take
this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of
evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the
office on which I am about to enter.” This section does not affect other
oaths required by law.
(b) Except for the Senators and the officers of the Senate, the
Chief Justice, or an Associate Justice of the Judicial Council, shall be
authorized to administer the oath or affirmation as required by this
section.
SEC. 4. OATH OF OFFICE FOR SENATORS.
The oath or affirmation provided for in section 3 of this Act shall
be administered within one week after the passing of this Act by any
one member of the Senate to the Speaker of the Senate, and by him or
her to all the members and to the Secretary. In the case of the ab-
sence of any Senator from the service of the Senate at the time pre-
scribed for taking the oath or affirmation, the same shall be adminis-
tered to such Senator when he shall appear to take his seat.
SEC. 5. OATH OF OFFICE FOR PRESIDENT.
ASUN Const. (a) The Chief Justice shall administer the Constitutional oath to
Art. III, sec. the President, which is as follows: “I, AB, do solemnly swear (or af-
1(f).
firm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President, and will, to
the best of my ability, preserve and protect the Constitution of the
Associated Students of the University of Nevada.”.
(b) The Associate Justices of the Judicial Council are authorized
to administer the Constitutional oath to the President when the Chief
Justice is unable.
SEC. 6. OATH OF OFFICE FOR OFFICERS.
All officers appointed, or hereafter to be appointed under the au-
thority of the Associated Students, shall, before they act in their re-
spective offices, take the same oath or affirmation provided for in sec-
tion 3 of this Act, which shall be administered by the person or per-
sons who shall be authorized by law to administer to such officers
their respective oaths of office; and such officers shall incur the same
penalties in case of failure, as shall be imposed by law in case of fail-
ure in taking their respective oaths of office.
SEC. 7. PRESIDING OFFICER OF SENATE MAY ADMINISTER OATHS.
The presiding officer of the Senate of the Associated Students
shall have power to administer all oaths and affirmations that are or
may be required by the Constitution, or by law, to be taken by any
Senator, officer of the Senate, witness, or other person in respect to
any matter within the jurisdiction of the Senate.
SEC. 8. SECRETARY OF SENATE MAY ADMINISTER OATHS.
The Secretary of the Senate shall have power to administer any
oath or affirmation required by law, or by the rules or orders of the
Senate, to be taken by any officer of the Senate, and to any witness
produced before it.
SEC. 9. OATH OF SPEAKER, SENATORS.
(a) At the convening of the session of the Senate after every gen-
eral election of Senators, the oath of office shall be administered by
any Senator to the Speaker; and by the Speaker to all the Senators
present, and to the Secretary, previous to entering on any other busi-
ness; and to the Senators who afterward appear, previous to their
taking their seats.
(b) The Secretary of the Senate of the Seventy-Fifth Session of Printing of
the Senate and each succeeding Senate shall cause the oath of office oath; records.
to be printed, furnishing two copies to each Senator who has taken
the oath of office in accordance with law, which shall be subscribed in
person by the Senator, who shall thereupon deliver them to the Sec-
retary, one to be filed in the records of the Senate, and the other to be
recorded in the Journal or the Minutes of the Senate; and such signed
copies, or certified copies thereof, or of either of such records thereof,
shall be admissible in evidence in any court of the Associated Stu-
dents, and shall be held conclusive proof of the fact that the signer
duly took the oath of office in accordance with law.
SEC. 10. OATH OF JUSTICES.
Each justice or judge of the Associated Students shall take the
following oath or affirmation, in addition to other oaths required by
law, before performing the duties of his office: “I, ______, do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will administer justice without respect to per-
sons, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform
all the duties incumbent upon me as _____ under the Constitution
and laws of the Associated Students.”
SEC. 11. DEADLINE FOR ADMINISTERING, TAKING OATHS.
(a) The oaths of office required to be administered and taken by Administration
this Act shall be administered according to the provisions of this Act date.
at a Senate meeting no later than two weeks following the enactment
of this Act, for those officials in office at that time.
(b) If a person who must take the oath is unavailable at the time Deadline.
provided for in subsection (a), the oath may be administered by an
authorized individual, or taken before a notary public, who together
shall provide a written certificate that the oath required by law was
administered and taken regularly.
SEC. 12. PROHIBITION ON EXERCISING OFFICES.
After the deadline provided for in section 11 of this Act has ex- Suspension in
pired, no member of this Government shall exercise the powers and office.
duties of office without taking the oath as required by this Act. For
the purposes of this section, any member who fails to take the oath
shall be considered to be suspended from office.

Sep. 2, considered, amended Senate, and committed to Comm. on Government
Operations.
Public Law 75–16

75th Session
An Act
Nov. 9, 2007 To provide for the establishment of a Clubs Commission of the Executive Branch.
[S. B. 75–23]
Clubs SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
Commission
Act of 2007. This bill may be referred to as the “Clubs Commission Act of
2007.”
SEC. 2. CLUBS COMMISSION.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a Clubs Com-
mission in the Clubs and Organizations Department of the Executive
Branch.
SEC. 3. COMPOSITION.
(a) The Clubs Commission is composed of no less than 5 but no
more than 9 commissioners who will serve under the Director of
Clubs and Organizations.
(b) The Director of Clubs and Organizations will chair all meet-
ings of the Commission.
(c) Each commissioner may be delegated any of the following
areas of emphasis at the discretion of the Director:
(1) Academic Organizations.
(2) Greek Organizations.
(3) Multi-Cultural Organizations.
(4) Philanthropic Organizations.
(5) Pre-Professional Organizations.
(6) Special Interest Organizations.
(7) Sports Organizations.
(d) The Commissioners salaries will be set forth by law.
SEC. 4. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS.
(a) The Director of Clubs and Organizations will recommend to
the President appointments to any vacancies on the Commission. The
President will appoint the Commissioners. The Senate will confirm
the President’s appointments.
(1) The Director will establish a clear and transparent appli-
cation process for the purpose of soliciting applications, inter-
viewing, and selecting commissioners.
(A) The Director will produce any and all documentation
relating to this appointment process to the Senate upon re-
quest for confirmation.
SEC. 5. DUTIES AND POWERS.
(a) CLUB RECOGNITION.—The Commission will examine all peti-
tions for Club recognition and may recommend to the Director the
petitions be accepted.
(b) BUDGET HEARINGS.—The Commission will hear requests for
funding from Clubs and Organizations.
(1) The Commission will disperse funding per Section 207 of
the Executive Branch Act of 2007.
(c) FUNDING POLICIES.—The Commission will present to the Se-
nate funding policies for approval.

Nov. 7, passed Senate.
Public Law 75–17

75th Session
An Act
Nov. 28, 2007 To provide for the Rules of Procedure for the Judicial Council of
[S. B. 75–15] the Associated Students.
Judicial Rules Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,

Act of 2007.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Judicial Rules Act of 2007”.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES.
The following is established as the Rules of the Judicial Council
of the Associated Students pursuant to Art. IV, sec. 3(c) of the Consti-
tution of the Associated Students:
RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE JUDICIAL

COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
RULE 1. SCOPE, PURPOSE, ACCOMMODATIONS TO DISABLED PERSONS.
(a) SCOPE AND PURPOSE.—These rules govern the procedure in all
proceedings in the Associated Students Judicial Council or any other
judicial body within the jurisdiction of the Associated Students. The
purpose of these Judicial Council Rules of Procedure is to establish
guidelines for the conduct of the Judicial Council, and members of the
Association, and to provide for the proper execution of its duties laid
forth in Article IV of the Constitution.
(b) EQUAL PROTECTION.—These rules of procedure ensure that
the ASUN Judicial Council provides every person or group with an
equal opportunity to receive fair and just protection under the ASUN
Constitution, and under all other rules and regulations of the Associ-
ation.
(c) ACCOMMODATIONS TO DISABLED PERSONS.—The Council shall
make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations to people with
disabilities, as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act
gland other related laws or regulations.
RULE 2. POWER TO ISSUE ORDERS; ENFORCEABILITY.
The Council shall have the power to issue orders to ensure the
proper execution of its responsibilities and authority derived from the
ASUN Constitution and from the laws, rules and regulations of the
ASUN. In the enforcement of orders of Justices, the Council, the
judgments of the Council, or to otherwise to provide for the substan-
tive enforcement of the Council’s process, it is hereby authorized for
an order to be entered against a party to direct an appropriate Uni-
versity official to place a hold on an offending party’s records until an
appropriate remedy to remove the cause for the hold being entered is
shown.
RULE 3. PRE-HEARING PROCEDURES.
(a) INITIATION OF ACTIONS.—
(1) Judicial Council may summon any body of the Association
that seeks to affect the Judicial Council or its actions to a hearing
to determine the legality of the body’s actions.
(A) Should the body refuse to appear, the Judicial Coun-
cil may continue to behave according to these Rules or the
status quo.
(2) A written request for judicial action or remedy may be
brought to the Council by any member of the Association. Such
written materials will be considered from the time they are sub-
mitted and reviewed in a regular Judicial Council meeting.
(3) Failure to abide by the guidelines for the filing of docu-
ments set forth by these rules of procedure may result in a De-
fault Judgment at the time of the hearing (see JRP 4(a)).
(b) CONSULTATION OF PROCEDURAL MATTERS.—Justices of the
Judicial Council will be available for consultation on procedural mat-
ters.
(c) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.—If at any time a Justice recognizes
that he or she possesses a conflict of interest, he or she shall be re-
cused from all matters concerning the hearing.
(d) TYPES OF HEARINGS.—
(1) TRIAL.—Trials are used to determine the guilt or inno-
cence of a defendant brought before the Council. Trials will take
the form in one of the following manner:
(A) GENERAL HEARING.—For a general hearing, the
hearing shall take place no sooner than seven days after the
case is accepted and no later than is reasonable.
(B) ALLOCUTION HEARING.—If the Council orders an al-
locution hearing, the defendant will appear before the Coun-
cil to give a full account of the infraction. The Council will al-
so take statements from interested parties regarding the ap-
propriate remedy.
(2) QUESTIONS OF INTERPRETATION.—For hearings in which
the Council is asked to clarify a question of the law, the hearing
shall take place no sooner than seven days and no later than is
reasonable. The hearing will take place according to procedures
for Interpretative Hearings.
(3) EXPEDITED HEARING.—Any form of hearing may proceed
according to an expedited schedule if the Council deems it neces-
sary. The hearing will take place after all parties have been noti-
fied and have had an appropriate amount of time to prepare ar-
guments.
(e) INITIATING THE HEARING PROCESS.—
(1) CHARGE SHEET.—
(A) To request a hearing, a charge sheet must be filed in
writing with the Council. Copies of the charge sheet must al-
so be filed with the Attorney General, and with the ASUN
Business Manager. The Council requests nine copies of the
charge sheet.
(B) PUBLIC RECORDS.—
(i) Charge sheets are accessible to the public once
they are filed.
(ii) Charge sheets are not accessible to anyone other
than the Justices if the plaintiff files the sheet under
seal. The Council may unseal the charge at anytime.
(C) Charge sheet forms will be made available at the
Judicial Council’s office and on the ASUN Web site, if at all
possible.
(D) The charge sheet shall include:
(i) The names, mailing addresses, phone numbers,
and e-mail addresses of the person(s) filing charges.
(ii) The list of persons charged, along with e-mail
addresses and phone numbers when available.
(I) For all cases, list all parties that could be
directly affected by the outcome of the hearing.
(iii) All specific violations the plaintiff complains
about.
(iv) All relevant supporting evidence, or detailed
descriptions of such evidence.
(v) Statements as to the constitutional, statutory,
and/or regulatory provisions allegedly violated.
(vi) The type of judicial relief sought.
(vii) Requests for Preliminary Injunctions and the
rationale (regarding irreparable harm) for the request.
(viii) Requests for an expedited hearing, and the ra-
tionale for the request.
(ix) Requests for Gag Orders, and the rationale for
the request.
(x) Whether the Charge Sheet is being filed under
seal.
(2) REVIEW OF CHARGE SHEETS.—
(A) After the filing of a charge sheet, the Council shall
meet as soon as possible to determine if the case should be
accepted. In order to accept a case, the Council must find
that four conditions are met:
(i) The case is within its jurisdiction.
(ii) The factual allegations constitute violations of
the Constitution, statutory, and/or regulatory provisions
stated on the charge sheet.
(iii) The constitutional, statutory, and/or regulatory
provisions cited provide adequate grounds for the reme-
dies requested.
(iv) The case is filed in good faith. The following are
non-restrictive guidelines for determining this condition:
(I) Election violation cases are considered filed
in good faith if they are originally filed before 4 p.m.
on the Tuesday following the close of polls.
(II) Appeals for election violation cases are con-
sidered filed in good faith if they are filed within
seven days following the release of the original deci-
sion.
(III) Cases to invalidate an election are consi-
dered filed in good faith if they are filed within sev-
en days after the election count.
(IV) A case is not filed in good faith if it can be
shown that the petitioner has a malicious intent to
delay or interfere with the judicial process.
(B) Charge sheets shall be construed in the most favora-
ble light possible in favor of the plaintiff in order that a case
may proceed to the issuance of summons to a defendant. The
acceptance of a case is without prejudice to the defendant
challenging the bringing of a case on procedural grounds (e.g.
jurisdiction, standing, justiciability, etc.). The intent of initial
in camera review is to ensure the proper filing of a charge
sheet and not to rule on substantive matters.
(C) A majority vote of those Justices participating at a
meeting shall determine if the case is accepted.
(D) The Council shall review the charge sheets in closed
sessions.
(E) In the extreme event the Council does not believe a
hearing will provide any substance to its consideration of the
controversy brought to its attention, the Council may issue a
summary judgment directly after considering and accepting
the case. The Council may issue such a judgment without
prior consultation with, or consent from, either party in-
volved in the case.
(3) NOTIFICATION.—
(A) If the Council rejects the case, the plaintiff(s) shall be
notified of the decision. Explanation shall be given in writ-
ing.
(B) If the Council accepts the case, all parties shall be
notified of the time and place of the hearing.
(i) The Chief Justice shall assign a Justice to consult
with the participants in a hearing regarding procedural
matters and aid in the smooth progression of pre-
hearing matters. The Chair or the assigned Justice may
delegate these pre-hearing responsibilities to a Council
Clerk.
(C) If the defendant does not wish to contest the charge,
the defendant must so indicate to the plaintiff and the Jus-
tice assigned to oversee their case.
(D) When not inconvenient, notice shall be given of the
hearing by posting in a conspicuous location such that par-
ties with interest in the hearing will be notified.
(f) GAG ORDERS.—
(1) A Gag Order may be issued by any Justice at any time a
Justice believes the situation merits such an order.
(2) Once a Gag Order has been issued, the parties involved
with the matter may not discuss the matter publicly, or with in-
dividuals not directly involved in the matter.
(g) PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION.—The Council will issue a Prelimi-
nary Injunction when there is adequate reason to believe irreparable
harm will be done prior to a formal hearing of the Council. Such an
order will preserve the status quo of the situation at the time of filing,
and shall be rescinded upon a decision of the Council.
(1) EMERGENCY PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION.—
(A) Any Justice may order an Emergency Preliminary
Injunction if there is adequate reason to believe irreparable
harm will be done before the Council can meet.
(B) Before issuing such an order, a Justice must consid-
er, in his or her best opinion, that the four criteria for accept-
ing a case are met by the plaintiff’s charges.
(C) Before issuing such an order, a Justice will make a
good faith attempt to contact the opposing party and offer
the opportunity, within the applicable time constraints, to is-
sue rebuttal to argumentation for irreparable harm against
the plaintiff and/or to offer their own argumentation for irre-
parable harm against the defense.
(i) The Justice will not wait longer than the maxi-
mum time before, in his or her best opinion, irreparable
harm would be done.
(D) Before issuing such an order, an Associate Justice
will attempt to contact the Chief Justice and/or the senior
Associate Justice for consultation. The senior Associate Jus-
tice will attempt to contact the Chief Justice.
(E) An Emergency Preliminary Injunction is considered
to be an order of the Judicial Council en banc if it is not res-
cinded at the meeting immediately following its inception.
(h) SUMMONS AND SUBPOENAS.—
(1) SUMMONS.—Any Justice may authorize the issuance of a
summons, which is an order compelling the appearance of defen-
dant(s) at a hearing. A summons shall serve as a subpoena for all
elected officials of the Association and in all election matters.
(2) SUBPOENA.—Any Justice may authorize the issuance of a
subpoena, which is a writ issued under the authority of the
Council to compel the appearance of a witness or any relevant
evidence at a judicial proceeding.
(3) REQUESTS FOR SUBPOENAS.—Counsels for both sides are
responsible for providing the Judicial Council with names and
contact information of the people and a list of all relevant evi-
dence they wish to introduce at the hearing.
(i) DEPOSITIONS.—
(1) Witnesses shall be deposed at the request of either the
plaintiff or defendant prior to a Council hearing.
(2) If it is impossible for a requested deposition to take place
before the time in which briefs must be submitted, the Council
will have the option of barring the witness’s testimony at the
time of the hearing.
(3) Depositions will be presided over by a Justice assigned by
the Chief Justice.
(4) An audio recording or transcript of the testimony given
during a deposition shall be made available upon request to the
Justices, the plaintiff, and the defendant.
(5) Depositions shall be conducted in the same manner as a
regular Judicial Council hearing.
(6) Plaintiff and defendant are encouraged to be present at
the time of the deposition.
(7) The plaintiff and the defendant(s) are responsible for in-
forming their witnesses and spokespersons about their rights and
responsibilities under the ASUN Constitution, Laws, and the
Judicial Rules of Procedure.
(j) WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE.—
(1) WITNESS LISTS.—A list of all witnesses testifying in a
hearing shall be submitted to the Council and opposing parties
48 hours prior to the time briefs are due.
(2) EVIDENCE.—
(A) All evidence relevant to a hearing must be submitted
to the Council and opposing parties 48 hours prior to the
time briefs are due.
(B) If it is not logistically feasible to submit the actual
evidence to the Council and the opposing parties prior to the
hearing, a list with detailed descriptions of the evidence may
be submitted instead.
(i) Individual Justices may compel the parties in a
hearing to submit the actual evidence prior to the brief’s
due date if the Justice believes it is logistically feasible
to do so.
(3) SUBPOENA REQUESTS.—A list of all subpoenas requested
shall be submitted to the Council and opposing parties 48 hours
prior to the time briefs are due.
(k) BRIEFS.—
(1) A brief shall include a summary of the party’s arguments
and all relevant evidence.
(2) A written brief must be filed and e-mailed to the Council
by both the plaintiff(s) and the defendant(s) no later than 48
hours before a general hearing (note JRP 4(a)).
(3) Ten copies of the brief must be filed with the Council, and
a copy delivered to the opposing party or parties.
(4) An amicus curiae brief may be submitted by an interested
party before the hearing only if the brief is also submitted to both
parties 24 hours before the hearing.
(l) JUDICIAL REMEDIES.—The following remedies may follow as
the result of a hearing:
(1) DIRECT JUDGMENT.—The direct judgment states the
rights of the parties or expresses the opinion of the Council on a
matter of law.
(2) RESTRAINING ORDER.—A restraining order is a preventa-
tive order of the Council ensuring that any action the Council
deems illegal does not take place.
(3) WRIT OF MANDAMUS.—A writ of mandamus is a writ is-
sued from the Council to an official of the Association compelling
performance of an act that the Constitution recognizes as a duty.
(m) PLEA AGREEMENTS.—
(1) If a defendant does not wish to contest the charge, the
defendant must notify the plaintiff and a Justice of their decision.
The Justice will then forward the notification to the rest of the
Council for judicial consideration and approval.
(A) The Council may schedule a hearing to have the de-
fendant give a full account of the infraction, and take state-
ments from other interested parties in order to decide an ap-
propriate remedy.
(2) In the event the plaintiff and defendant come to an
agreement regarding a remedy for a legal controversy, they may
present it to the Council for judicial consideration and approval.
Such presentation may take the form of briefs or a hearing, or
any other forum the Council deems fit.
(n) OFFICIAL MEANS OF SUBMISSION.—
(1) The official means of submission of filing with the Council
are restricted to e-mail or physical delivery.
(2) E-mail deliveries should be made to the Clerk of the
Council.
(3) Physical deliveries should be made to the Judicial Council
drop-box at [LOCATION].
RULE 4. HEARING PROCEDURES.
(a) DEFAULT JUDGMENT.—If either party to a hearing fails to
meet any of the requirements set forth in Rule 3 of these Rules of
Procedure, or fails to appear at the hearing, the Council may declare
a Default Judgment against the delinquent party if a majority of the
Council determines that the violation prevented the opposing party
from receiving a fair hearing. In applying this rule, the Council shall
first consider all other judicial remedies.
(b) ORDER OF PRE-ORAL ARGUMENTS MOTIONS.—
(1) Pre-Oral Argument motions must be made prior to Oral
Arguments, and when possible shall be written and submitted to
the Council before the Council convenes a hearing.
(2) Pre-Oral Arguments motions may be made by any con-
cerned party until the Council has recognized a Spokesperson for
a party.
(3) The order of Pre-Oral Arguments motions shall be as fol-
lows:
(A) Motion alleging conflict of interest for an individual
Justice.
(B) Motion for Joinder of Party.
(C) Motion for Severance of Party.
(D) Motion to consider the Judicial Council’s jurisdiction.
(E) Motion for the Council to recognize a Spokesperson
for a Party in the hearing.
(F) Motion for a Default Judgment.
(G) Motion to dismiss charges.
(H) Motion to suppress evidence.
(I) Motion to suppress a witness.
(J) Motion to sequester a witness.
(c) CONFLICT OF INTEREST.—
(1) A charge of conflict of interest may be brought against a
Justice participating in the hearing by a concerned party before
the Oral Arguments. Any concerned party may enter arguments
on the question of whether a Justice should be dismissed from
the case for conflict of interest.
(2) In order for a Justice to be dismissed from a case for con-
flict of interest, it must be demonstrated to the Council that the
Justice has personal or financial interests that would lead to per-
sonal concern over the outcome of the case.
(3) The Justice in question shall have an opportunity to
speak to the allegations.
(4) A motion for dismissal on the grounds of conflict of inter-
est shall be decided by a majority vote of all Justices present, ex-
cluding the Justice in question. The charged Justice shall not sit
as a member of the Council during consideration of the motion
and shall not participate in the Council’s deliberations concern-
ing his or her alleged conflict of interest. The Council shall not be
subject to quorum requirements in considering such a motion.
(d) JOINDER AND SEVERANCE OF PARTY.—
(1) A motion for joinder of party must be made by the con-
cerned parties before the beginning of oral arguments. The party
seeking joinder must demonstrate to the Council that there is
sufficient mutual interest with one of the existing parties to war-
rant the uniting of the parties into a single suit.
(A) Once a joinder of party has occurred, the spokesper-
son for the joined parties is considered their designated rep-
resentative. More than one spokesperson may be allowed if
the requirements of JRP 4(g)(3) are met.
(2) A motion for severance of party must be made by the con-
cerned parties before the beginning of oral arguments. The par-
ties must demonstrate to the Council that there exists a suffi-
cient difference in the alleged violations against each member of
one party such that it would adversely affect the outcome if se-
verance were not granted, or that the individual interests would
not be substantially protected by the overall interests of the en-
tire party.
(3) Any recognized party or member of each may enter into
arguments on the question of whether a joinder or severance of a
party should be granted.
(4) If severance of party is granted, a separate hearing shall
be established by the Chief Justice at a time convenient for all
parties concerned, not to exceed the usual time limit for that type
of hearing from the time severance is granted.
(e) MOTION FOR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.—A motion for a Default
Judgment, in accordance with Rule 4(a) of the Judicial Rules of Pro-
cedure, may be made if it can be shown before the Council that any
judicial procedure was not followed as articulated in Rule 3 of these
Judicial Rules of Procedure.
(f) MOTION TO DISMISS CHARGES.—
(1) A motion to dismiss charges may be made if at any time
material witnesses or evidence that was proffered in the Charge
Sheet, Witness List, or brief cannot be produced.
(2) A motion to dismiss charges may be made if it can be
shown that at least one of the conditions for accepting a case no
longer qualifies.
(3) A motion to dismiss charges may be made if it can be
shown that the effective outcome of the case is moot.
(A) If the case involves a matter of interpretation that
may be applied later to similar circumstances, the Council
may choose to deny the motion.
(g) SPOKESPERSON FOR EACH PARTY.—
(1) The official spokesperson for each party must be desig-
nated and duly recognized by the Council before the opening of
oral arguments.
(2) Only those designated and recognized spokespersons may
address the Council during oral arguments to make arguments,
present evidence, examine witnesses, and raise objections.
(3) Each party shall have one spokesperson, unless the re-
questing party can demonstrate to the Council a compelling need
for more than one spokesperson. The Chief Justice of the Council
shall rule on the request.
(4) Spokespersons for the various parties in a hearing will be
members of the Association. The intent of this provision is to bar
attorneys from representing parties in a case in Council.
(h) MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE.—A motion to suppress evi-
dence may be made to bar the submission of evidence to the Council if
it can be shown that such evidence is objectionable according to JRP
4(l).
(i) MOTION TO SUPPRESS A WITNESS.—
(1) A motion to suppress a witness may be made to bar the
submission of testimony before the Council if it can be shown
that such testimony is objectionable according to the rules of ob-
jections or JRP 4(m).
(2) Witnesses that are found before the Council to have
committed perjury are automatically suppressed unless all par-
ties in a proceeding agree to allow the witness’s testimony.
(j) MOTION TO SEQUESTER A WITNESS.—A motion to sequester a
witness for the duration of the hearing may be made if it can be rea-
sonably shown that the witness’s testimony may be influenced by lis-
tening to other witness testimony or by the hearing’s proceedings.
This motion can be made by spokespersons or by Council members.
(k) ORDER OF ORAL ARGUMENTS AND PRESENTATION OF EVI-
DENCE.—
(1) GENERAL HEARINGS.—
(A) The defendant will have an opportunity to enter a
plea.
(i) If the defendant pleas guilty, then argumentation
will be restricted to any questions of interpretation and
the appropriate remedy.
(ii) If the defendant pleas no contest (either verbally
or by not attending the trial), then the defendant will of-
fer no defense and entrusts the Judicial Council to make
a fair judgment.
(B) The plaintiff will present oral arguments, testimony
of witnesses, and other evidence.
(i) The time allotted is 12 minutes.
(C) Cross examination of a plaintiff’s witnesses by de-
fendant.
(D) The Defendant will present oral arguments, testimo-
ny of witnesses, and other evidence.
(E) Cross examination of defendant’s witnesses by plain-
tiff.
(F) Closing arguments by the plaintiff followed by the
defendant.
(i) The time allotted is 5 minutes for the plaintiff
and 5 minutes for the defendant.
(G) With the approval of The Chief Justice, presenta-
tions may be modified in any way that allows the plaintiff
and the defendant equal time to present their arguments.
(2) QUESTIONS OF INTERPRETATION.—
(A) The plaintiff shall be given 30 minutes to present
oral arguments on the matter before the Council.
(B) The defendant shall be given 30 minutes to present
oral arguments on the matter before the Council.
(C) The Attorney General shall be given 30 minutes to
present the position of the Association in the matter when
the Association is not otherwise involved, but only when the
Attorney General has filed to express the interests of the As-
sociation, or when invited to do so by the Council.
(D) The Justices may ask questions of the speakers at
any time.
(l) RULES OF EVIDENCE.—
(1) Evidence is anything offered to the Council to prove or
disprove an alleged fact.
(2) All evidence presented to the Council must be relevant to
the proceedings. Relevant evidence is that which tends to prove
or to disprove the factual issue in the complaint.
(3) Evidence shall be submitted with the brief, or at any time
prior to the brief’s due date. Any evidence not submitted by dead-
line for brief submission may be suppressed by the Council if the
opposing party has not had sufficient time to prepare cross ex-
amination or counter evidence.
(4) Evidence that violates a defendant’s rights may not be
submitted unless the defendant waives such rights.
(5) All parties have the right to examine all evidence once
submitted to the Council.
(6) All evidence presented is admitted if there are no valid
objections.
(m) RULES OF WITNESSES.—
(1) A witness is any individual other than a spokesperson
who provides testimony before the Council in a hearing.
(2) Witnesses may be questioned by either spokespersons or
Justices.
(A) If a witness is uncooperative or vague in response to
questioning, the witness may be declared hostile. Upon such
declaration by the Chief Justice, the witness may be asked
questions in such a manner that constrains their responses
to specifically answer the question addressed to them by the
questioner.
(i) Witnesses who violate any part of this subsection
(m) may also be declared hostile witnesses.
(3) Witnesses must, to the best of their ability, provide the
Council with relevant and truthful testimony.
(A) Witnesses who knowingly provide untruthful testi-
mony may be found to have committed perjury, and declared
in contempt of Council. The Council may issue such a finding
at any time.
(4) Witnesses who are testifying may not speak, or be spoken
to, except to answer questions directed to them through direct
examination, cross examination, or Council questioning.
(A) Witnesses must be physically separated from all oth-
er individuals at a hearing while they are testifying. It is up
to the discretion of the Council to separate witnesses for the
duration of the hearing.
(5) HEARSAY TESTIMONY.—
(A) Hearsay evidence is defined as evidence of a state-
ment made by someone other than a witness testifying at the
hearing that is offered to prove or to disprove the truth of the
matter stated. The statement may be oral or written, and in-
cludes non-verbal conduct intended as a substitute for words.
(B) Hearsay evidence is not admissible unless: (1) the
presenting party has made a sincere and conscious attempt
to get more direct evidence and has failed, (2) the hearsay
evidence is demonstrated to be sufficiently trustworthy and
(3) the hearsay evidence is relevant to the proceedings.
(6) If a witness is unable to attend the hearing, they may
submit an affidavit for the Council’s consideration. Prior to the
affidavit’s submission to the Council, all parties in a hearing
must be notified and have their questions addressed in the affi-
davit.
(A) If all parties in a hearing have not had their ques-
tions addressed by the witness’ affidavit, they may request
the affidavit be suppressed.
(n) RULES FOR RAISING OBJECTIONS.—
(1) Objections may be raised at any time by any recognized
spokesperson of either party or by a Justice.
(2) Objections may be raised to challenge any of the follow-
ing:
(A) The relevance of evidence presented.
(B) The evidence presented may be hearsay.
(C) A witness may be speculating.
(D) An allegation is not supported by the evidence pre-
sented.
(E) An examiner is leading a witness towards an answer.
(F) An examiner is badgering a witness.
(G) A question has already been asked of a witness, and
that witness has already answered the question.
(H) The propriety of procedural deviation from these
rules of procedure.
(I) A party has not had sufficient time to examine sub-
mitted evidence, or evidence submitted at a hearing.
(J) A party has not had sufficient time to depose a wit-
ness, or otherwise prepare to examine the witness’ testimo-
ny.
(K) A spokesperson is being argumentative.
(3) The party that did not raise the objection may respond to
the objection.
(4) The Chief Justice shall rule on all objections raised.
(o) RULINGS OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE.—
(1) The Chief Justice may deviate from these rules to facili-
tate or ease the progress of a hearing when necessary to protect
the interests of justice and so long as no individual’s or party’s
rights are substantively harmed by the deviation.
(2) The Chief Justice may issue compelling orders to main-
tain hearing stability.
(3) All rulings made by the Chief Justice during a hearing
shall be subject to review by the rest of the Council if an objection
is raised. The Chief Justice shall explain his or her ruling. A ma-
jority vote of the Justices present is necessary to overturn The
Chief Justice’s ruling.
(p) BEHAVIOR OF PARTICIPANTS.—
(1) All participants in a Judicial Council hearing shall truth-
fully, accurately, and concisely answer any question addressed to
them.
(2) The participants must also conduct themselves in a cour-
teous manner. Violation may result in the removal of the party
from the hearing.
(3) The Council may declare, either during or after a Council
hearing, a participant to be held in contempt of Council for any of
the following actions before the Judicial Council:
(A) Interrupting Justices or participants in the hearing
intentionally.
(B) Disrespectful behavior or disregard for the formality
due the Council.
(C) Defying an order of the Council, either issued by the
Council en banc or by an individual Justice.
(D) Disparaging a Justice.
(E) Malicious subpoenas.
(F) Knowingly providing false or misleading testimony or
evidence to the Council.
(4) Individuals found in contempt may be asked to leave the
proceedings, may be forcibly removed from proceedings, may be
disallowed from appearing again before the Council, and a De-
fault Judgment may be issued against the party the participant
sought to benefit.
(A) If the Council has already issued a direct judgment
on a case, a Default Judgment can only be issued through a
re-hearing or an appeal.
RULE 5. POST-HEARING PROCEDURE.
(a) JUDGMENT.—
(1) After a hearing, the Council shall discuss and consider
the case in closed deliberation in order to arrive at a decision.
(2) For the purposes of all proceedings, the defendant(s) shall
be considered innocent until proven guilty. In order to find the
defendant guilty, the Council shall decide that the following con-
ditions have been met:
(A) The factual allegation(s) are supported by clear and
convincing evidence.
(B) The conduct in question violates a stated provision in
the ASUN Constitution or Laws.
(C) The remedy arrived at is proportionate to the severi-
ty of the offense and in full compliance with the ASUN Con-
stitution and Laws.
(3) A decision is formulated at any time the Council comes to
a formal opinion on a matter before the Council. If a decision
cannot be reached for lack of a majority opinion, the Council may
request advice from the legal advisor.
(A) When a fragmented Council decides a case and no
single rationale explaining the result enjoys the assent of a
majority of the Justices, the holding of the Council may be
viewed as that position taken by those Justices who con-
curred in the judgments on the narrowest grounds. In the fi-
nal decision, the Council shall state the narrowest rationale
for the decision.
(4) If the reason for which any hearing was held is not satis-
fied by that hearing, or if for any other reason the Council de-
cides that the hearing should not have taken place, or cannot
render a reasonable decision or remedy due to lack of evidence in
the matter, the case may be dismissed with explanation. No con-
sequence follows as a result.
(5) The judgment of the Council shall be held in strict confi-
dence until a formal written judgment can be approved and is-
sued by the Council.
(6) A copy of the Council’s decision will be given to plaintiff(s)
and defendant(s) within a reasonable amount of time after a
hearing.
(7) Copies of the Council’s decision shall also be forwarded to
the Attorney General, the Senate Secretary, the ASUN Webmas-
ter, and the ASUN Business Manager.
(8) The Judicial Council shall provide a written decision to
the Speaker of the Senate. The written decision shall include a
list of Justices who agreed with the majority opinion in a case
and a separate list of those who agreed with each dissenting opi-
nion in a case. This information shall be part of the written
statement of conclusions released by the Council. Such informa-
tion shall be furnished to the Speaker of the Senate prior to the
next Senate meeting after the verdict is released.
(9) Decisions need not be signed at the time of their release,
but must be signed before they are sent to the ASUN Business
Manager. Every Justice participating in the decision (either ma-
jority or dissenting) must read the decision and give their ap-
proval to the language for it to be released.
(b) REHEARING.—
(1) To request a rehearing, a petition for rehearing must be
filed in writing with the Council. A copy of the petition for re-
hearing must also be filed with the Attorney General, and with
the ASUN Business Manager.
(2) The Council will grant a rehearing for any of the follow-
ing reasons:
(A) Introduction of newly discovered evidence of a signif-
icant nature which could not have been introduced before.
(B) Demonstration that previously introduced evidence
is false.
(C) Demonstration that any participant in a hearing
committed perjury.
(c) APPEAL.—
(1) When appealing, the burden of proof rests on the peti-
tioner. Appeals may be granted for any of the following:
(A) Demonstration that a reversible error with regard to
a conclusion of law may exist.
(B) Demonstration that judgment was significantly in-
fluenced by a violation of due process, as set forth in these
rules of procedure.
(d) APPEAL TO THE LEGAL ADVISOR.—When the Council denies a
petition for rehearing or appeal, the petitioner may then appeal the
denial to the Legal Advisor, who may then make appropriate recom-
mendations to the Council.
RULE 6. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a) ORDERS.—
(1) Orders issued by the Council as a whole may only be res-
cinded by the Council as a whole.
(2) Orders issued under the authority of the Council by indi-
vidual Justices are subject to review by the Council. Such orders
may be rescinded by the Justice who issued the order or by the
Council as a whole.
(3) The Chief Justice may stay an order issued by another
Justice. Individual orders issued by the Chief Justice may be
stayed upon an agreement of the next two senior Associate Jus-
tices.
(b) PERMANENT RECORD OF THE COUNCIL.—
(1) A written, audio, or video recording will be made at all
official hearings for the future use of all Justices.
(2) A Permanent Record of hearing material for all hearings
shall be kept including the charge sheet, briefs, decisions, and all
other relevant material.
(A) The Clerk shall maintain copies of the Permanent
Record, beginning with the start of the academic year, and
ending at the next academic year.
(B) When the Permanent Record for an academic year is
complete, one copy will be held in the Association’s archives
(or succeeding organization), and one copy will be retained by
the Clerk of the Council such that the records will be imme-
diately available to the Council.
(3) The permanent record shall be available to all members
and employees of the Association.
(c) DECISIONS.—
(1) Justices must have been participating during oral argu-
ments and deliberations in order to participate in a judgment.
(2) No decisions may be handed down without a written
statement of the Council’s conclusions.
(3) Those participating Justices in disagreement are entitled
to write a minority or dissenting opinion(s), which shall be in-
cluded along with the majority decision for distribution.
(d) THE CHIEF JUSTICE.—
(1) The Chief Justice is responsible for calling all meetings,
arranging all hearings of the Council, conducting all meetings,
maintaining order at hearings, and is generally responsible for
all administrative functions of the Council. These duties include
maintaining attendance records of the Council, proposing the
Council’s budget to the Senate, reporting the Senate on the sta-
tus of pending cases, and any other duties within these Rules of
Procedure.
(2) The Chief Justice may delegate any of his or her respon-
sibilities to any other Justice.
(e) LEGAL ADVISOR.—The Council shall select a Legal Advisor.
The Legal Advisor shall be available for consultation to Council Jus-
tices. The Legal Advisor shall also be available at his or her discretion
for consultation with other members of the Association.
(f) RESIGNATION.—A Justice is considered resigned from the
Council when he or she provides written notice of the same to the
President of the Associated Students.
(g) JUDICIAL COUNCIL CLERKS.—
(1) Judicial Council Clerks shall assist the Justices with the
functions of the Council. Such duties shall include any tasks de-
legated to the Clerks including, but not limited to: issuing and
delivering subpoenas, contacting participants in Judicial Council
proceedings, scheduling proceedings before the Council, collecting
briefs and charge sheets, and making copies of Judicial Council
documents.
(2) The Judicial Council shall have the option of selecting as
many Clerks as the Council deems necessary.
(3) Clerks will be accepted and released upon a majority vote
of the Council.
(4) Clerks’ responsibilities will be expanded or limited at the
discretion of the Council, by majority vote.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; EFFECT ON PROCEEDINGS.
(a) This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
(b) The Judicial Council shall apply these rules in an equitable
manner to any proceedings before the Council at the time these rules
take effect.
Gregory C. Green
Speaker of the Senate.
IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS,
November 28, 2007.
The Senate of the Associated Students having proceeded to reconsider the bill (S. B.
75–15) entitled “An Act to provide for the Rules of Procedure for the Judicial Council of
the Associated Students”, returned by the President of the Associated Students with
her objections, to the Senate, in which it originated, it was
Resolved, That the said bill pass, two-thirds of the Senators present agreeing to pass
the same.
Caitlin Gunn
Secretary.
I certify that this Act originated in the Senate.
Caitlin Gunn
Secretary.

SENATE REPORTS: 75–7 (Comm. on Government Operations).
Sep. 12, considered Senate; referred to Comm. on Government Operations.
Nov. 7, passed Senate, amended.
PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
Nov. 19, Presidential veto message.
Nov. 28, Senate overrode veto.
75 ASUN STAT. 56 PUBLIC LAW 75–18—DEC. 3, 2007
Public Law 75–18

75th Session
An Act
Dec. 3, 2007 To fix the compensation of the Chairperson, Assistant Chairperson, Poll Coordinator,
[S. B. 75–24] Ballot Coordinator, Publicity Coordinator, and additional members of the Commis-
sion on Association Elections, and for other purposes.
Elections Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,

Compensation
Act of 2007. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Elections Compensation Act of
2007.”
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
the compensation of all officials be set by law.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purpose of this Act are to—
(1) fix the compensation of certain appointed officials of the
Elections Commission; and
(2) to codify the compensation into law.
SEC. 3. COMPENSATION OF THE CHAIRPERSON.
The Chairperson shall receive in full for his or her services dur-
ing the term for which he or she shall have been appointed $600.00
plus an amount equivalent to the cost of three undergraduate credit-
hours at the University.
SEC. 4. COMPENSATION OF THE ASSISTANT CHAIRPERSON.
The Assistant Chairperson shall receive in full for his or her ser-
vices during the term for which he or she shall have been appointed
$400.00 plus an amount equivalent to the cost of three undergraduate
credit-hours at the University.
SEC. 5. COMPENSATION OF THE POLL COORDINATOR.
The Poll Coordinator shall receive in full for his or her services
during the term for which he or she shall have been appointed
$600.00.
SEC. 6. COMPENSATION OF THE BALLOT COORDINATOR.
The Ballot Coordinator shall receive in full for his or her services
during the term for which he or she shall have been appointed
$600.00.
PUBLIC LAW 75–18—DEC. 3, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 57
SEC. 7. COMPENSATION OF THE PUBLICITY COORDINATOR.
The Publicity Coordinator shall receive in full for his or her ser-
vices during the term for which he or she shall have been appointed
$600.00.
SEC. 8. COMPENSATION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF COMMISSION.
Each additional member of the Commission shall receive in full
for his or her services during the term for which he or she shall have
been appointed $300.00.
cessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 11. TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO OFFICIAL COMPENSATION ACT OF
2007; PURPOSE.
(a) The Official Compensation Act of 2007 (S. B. 75–19) is Ante, p.32.
amended by striking sections 12 and 13 and inserting the following:
“SEC. 12. PRORATION OF COMPENSATION.
“For any official within the government of the Association who
has not completed a full term of office, compensation shall be adjusted
proportionally to reflect the time served in office.
“SEC. 13. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
“There is authorized to be appropriated such funds as may be ne-
cessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.”
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this technical amendment is to cor-
rect an error in the enrollment of the bill and shall be held to make no
substantive change in the law.
Approved December 3, 2007.

Public Law 75–19

75th Session
An Act
Dec. 3, 2007 To allocate emergency funding for certain clubs or organizations.
[S. B. 75–13]
lowing recognized Clubs or Organizations:
(1) UNR Pre-Dental Society in the amount of $300.00

Public Law 75–20

75th Session
An Act
To fix the compensation of certain executive officers, to make certain transfers in the Dec. 3, 2007
Budget of the Associated Students, to provide for the rescission of certain appropri- [S. B. 75–11]
ations, and for other purposes.

following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008,
namely:
TITLE I—COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
For the compensation of the Presidential Assistant on Public and
Campus Relations $3,360.00: Provided, That the compensation be
disbursed in such a manner to be generally equivalent to $8 an hour.
For the compensation of the Director of Campus Diversity
$2,240.00: Provided, That the compensation be disbursed in such a
manner to be generally equivalent to $8 an hour.
For the compensation of the Attorney General $3,360.00: Pro-
vided, That the compensation be disbursed in such a manner to be
generally equivalent to $8 an hour.
TITLE II—GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 201. Out of the funds for administrative faculty salaries,
the authority to spend, and the accompanying appropriation, is re-
duced by $16,300.00.
SEC. 202. The funds appropriated for the compensation of the
Chief Presidential Aid (Chief of Staff) are hereby transferred to the
appropriate account under the executive branch.

SENATE REPORTS: 75–4 (Select Comm. on the Budget and Finance).
Sep. 26, passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–21

75th Session
An Act
Dec. 3, 2007 To allocate emergency funding for certain clubs or organizations.
[S. B. 75–20]
lowing recognized Clubs or Organizations:
(1) Up ‘Til Dawn from the Silver Tier in the amount of
$630.66 and from the White Tier in the amount of $44.00

Public Law 75–22

75th Session
An Act
To provide funding for certain clubs and organizations. Dec. 5, 2007
[S. B. 75–21]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, That The
UNR Concrete Canoe Club is hereby allotted a Blue Tier request for
$825.00 from monies designated to provide support to Clubs and Or-
ganizations.

Nov. 1, passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–23

75th Session
An Act
Dec. 7, 2007 Making appropriations for technology related expenditures for the Nevada Sagebrush,
[S. B. 75–25] and for other purposes.

following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Capital Ac-
count not otherwise appropriated, for the Nevada Sagebrush, namely:
TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES
For technology related expenses, $53,606.23, of which $31,041.00
is for computer workstations, laptops, and other related computer
hardware; $5,880.68 is for software; $12,972.55 is for computer sto-
rage and other related hardware; and $3,712.00 is for a printer: Pro-
vided, That the electronic file storage space shall be made available
for the use of the Nevada Sagebrush, the Artemisia, the Brushfire,
and Wolf Pack Radio.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
For a storage cabinet, dry-erase board, and related shipping
costs, $694.98.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 1. The funds made available by this Act shall remain avail-
able until June 30, 2008.

Public Law 75–24

75th Session
An Act
Making supplemental appropriations to the Department of Programming for the fiscal Dec. 7, 2007
year ending June 30, 2008, to provide for the rescission of certain appropriations, [S. B. 75–26]
and for other purposes.

namely:
TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF PROGRAMMING
OPERATING EXPENSES
For operating expenses of the Department, $17,500.00, to remain
until expended or February 15, 2008, whichever comes first.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 101. The Director of Programming shall submit a report,
every three weeks until the close of the fiscal year, to the Senate
Committee on Budget and Finance on the status of all funds within
the control of the Department, including an accounting of all monies
spent and the status of accounts under the control of the Department.
TITLE II—RESCISSION OF APPROPRIATIONS
SEC. 201. Out of the funds for administrative faculty salaries,
the authority to spend, and the accompanying appropriation, is re-
duced by $16,300.00.

Dec. 5, passed Senate.
Public Law 75–25

75th Session
An Act
Dec. 19, 2007 To establish a Code of Elections governing the conduct of Association elections.
[S. B. 75–27]
Election SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
Regulation Act
of 2007. This Act may be cited as the “Election Regulation Act of 2007”.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION CODE.
A Code of Elections is hereby established as follows:
§ 1. Purpose and intent
(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Code is to provide for the con-
duct of all Association elections.
(b) EQUAL PROTECTION.—This Code is intended to ensure that
each candidate is afforded an opportunity for election equal to that of
any other candidate for that office, and proponents and opponents of
initiatives, referenda, and other petitions are afforded an equal op-
portunity for their respective victory.
§ 2. Election Commission
(a) ESTABLISHMENT; MEMBERSHIP; TERM OF OFFICE; VACANCIES;
QUALIFICATIONS; COMPENSATION.—
Common (1) There is established a commission to be known as the
name. Commission on Association Elections (commonly the Election
Commission). The Commission is composed of a Chair, an Assis-
tant Chair, Poll Coordinator, Ballot Coordinator, and Publicity
Coordinator to be appointed by the President with the consent of
the Senate, and such other members as may be appointed pur-
suant to this Code.
(2) TERMS OF MEMBERS.—
(A) Members of the Commission shall serve for renewa-
ble terms which shall expire on July 1 succeeding the elec-
tion during which they served.
(B) A member of the Commission may serve on the
Commission after the expiration of his or her term until a
successor has taken office as a member of the Commission.
ceeds.
(D) Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the
Commission shall be filled in the same manner as in the case
of the original appointment.
(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—Members shall be chosen on the basis
of their experience, integrity, impartiality, and good judgment
and members shall be individuals who, at the time appointed to
the Commission, are not elected or appointed officers or em-
ployees in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the As-
sociation.
(4) COMPENSATION.—
(A) Members of the Commission shall be compensated
for their service. The Senate will annually determine the
Chair’s stipend. Half of this stipend will be paid one month
after the Chair takes office. The second payment will be dis-
bursed two weeks after a final certification of the election re-
sults.
(B) The other members shall receive a compensation as
determined by the Senate, which shall be withheld until two
weeks following a final certification of the election results.
(C) If at any time, it can be shown before the Judicial
Council that a member of the Commission has been grossly
derelict in his or her duties, the Judicial Council shall have
the power to enter an appropriate remedy by ordering com-
pensation withheld.
(b) ADMINISTRATION AND FORMULATION OF POLICY; EXCLUSIVE
JURISDICTION OF ENFORCEMENT; AUTHORITIES OF THE SENATE.—
(1) The Commission shall generally administer, seek to ob-
tain compliance with, and formulate policy with respect to the
provisions of this Code.
(2) Nothing in this Code shall be construed to limit, restrict,
or diminish any investigatory, informational, oversight, supervi-
sory, or disciplinary authority or function of the Senate or any
committee of the Senate with respect to elections for Association
office.
(c) VOTING REQUIREMENTS; DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES.—All
decisions of the Commission with respect to the exercise of its duties
and powers under the provisions of this Code shall be made by a ma-
jority vote of the members of the Commission. A member of the
Commission may not delegate to any person his or her vote or any
decision-making authority or duty vested in the Commission by the
provisions of this Code unless specifically provided for otherwise in
this Code.
(d) No member of the Commission may publicly support or oppose
any candidate or petition in an ASUN election while serving on the
Commission. Failure to abide by this provision shall be held to be
grounds for impeachment and removal from office.
(e) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet as often as is neces-
sary for the proper exercise of its duties.
§ 3. Duties of the members of the Commission
(a) DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION CHAIR.—The duties of the Chair
are as follows:
(1) To take the complete administrative charge for all details
of ASUN elections and the Commission.
(2) To appoint, with the consent of the Senate, additional
members of the Commission as may be necessary for the efficient
administration of the election, which may not exceed four appoin-
tees under this paragraph.
(3) To advise the Senate on the financial and practical im-
pact of any legislation which may affect the Commission or the
administration of an election.
(4) To be in charge of issuing warnings for violations of the
Code of Elections.
(5) To make a regular report to the Senate at a minimum of
every two weeks.
(6) To coordinate the cleanup of campaign materials follow-
ing the election.
cessary.
under the Constitution and laws.
(b) DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT CHAIR.—The duties of the Assistant
Chair are as follows:
(1) To assist the Chair, to be responsible to the Chair, and to
aid the Chair in his or her duties.
(2) To assume the duties of the Chair in the event of the res-
ignation, removal, or temporary or permanent disability of the
Chair to perform his or her duties, until such time as a successor
is appointed.
(3) To act as the primary liaison between all candidates and
the Commission.
(4) To conduct, or delegate the conduction of, the Candidates’
Meeting.
(5) To design and provide all filing forms.
(6) To maintain a file of all Commission records, papers,
forms, reports, or statements filed by each candidate, group, and
to serve as secretary to the Commission.
(7) To ensure that appropriate bins for the purpose of recy-
cling unwanted flyers are accessible during and prior to the Elec-
tions.
(8) To act as the Chief Administrator of the Campaign
Finance Limits in accordance with this Code.
(9) To verify the validity of all filing form information, in-
cluding candidate names, as outlined in this Code and to inform
affected candidates, so far as possible, of any problems or incon-
sistencies.
necessary.
(c) DUTIES OF THE POLL COORDINATOR.—The duties of the Poll
Coordinator are as follows:
(2) To provide sufficient workers and material for each poll.
(3) To conduct or delegate the conduction of a Poll workers’
Meeting for the purpose of training the poll workers.
(4) To arrange for transportation of ballots and ballot boxes
to and from the polls.
(5) To arrange for the setting up and removal of polls and to
arrange for a sufficient number of polling booths at polling loca-
tions.
(6) To arrange for a system to ensure that students are able
to vote no more than once in each election.
(7) To arrange for all other details related to polls.
(8) To organize any orientation materials, writing and copy
for poll worker advertisements, scheduling poll workers, making
a phone list of all poll workers, making a poll worker application
packet.
(9) To advertise, interview, and schedule poll workers and
alternates and be responsible for last minute substitutions at the
polls.
(10) To ensure that proper conduct is maintained in the vi-
cinity of polling sites.
necessary.
(d) DUTIES OF THE BALLOT COORDINATOR.—The duties of the Bal-
lot Coordinator are as follows:
(2) To design the ballot and arrange for its printing and any
other details which involve the ballot.
(3) To be the official contact for all matters relating to elec-
tronic means of voting.
(4) To ensure a correct count and watch over the ballots
whenever they are being officially handled.
(5) To arrange for the tallying of the ballots.
cessary.
(8) To ensure equal access to voting for people with disabili-
ties, where reasonable efforts will be made to provide accommo-
dations to people with disabilities, including, but not limited to,
wheelchair accessible polling locations, large-print ballots, and
Braille ballots.
(e) DUTIES OF THE PUBLICITY COORDINATOR.—The duties of the
Publicity Coordinator are as follows:
(2) To provide extensive publicity of the candidate filing pe-
riod and election, in such a manner to ensure that all elements of
the campus community will receive equal notice.
(3) To place at least a 2 column-inch advertisement, or
equivalent, in The Nevada Sagebrush every day that it is pub-
lished throughout the candidate filing period and during the elec-
tion, and any additional times he or she deems necessary.
(4) To send flyers out to all of the residence halls, fraterni-
ties, sororities, academic departments, student activity groups,
and anywhere else that he or she deems necessary by the first
day of the filing period and the first day of voting.
(5) To place posters on campus anywhere he or she deems
necessary throughout the filing period and prior to the election.
(6) To publicize the Filing Period.
(7) To provide other such extensive publicity as he or she
deems necessary.
(8) To provide extensive publicity prior to the election of all
polling places, and times that each will be open.
(9) To clearly mark all polling places so that they will be
easily identifiable.
(10) To publish a full statement of any proposed recalls or
petitions at least once prior to the election period in The Nevada
Sagebrush.
(11) To provide for the publication of the Voters’ Guide.
necessary.
§ 4. Elections duties of the Attorney General; recusal when
conflict exists
(a) The Attorney General shall have the following duties with
respect to elections:
(1) To investigate alleged violations of this Code and prose-
cute offenders before the Judicial Council.
(2) To prosecute any case, at his or her discretion, filed by a
third party, even in cases where the plaintiff seeks to dismiss the
charge.
(3) To act as the representative of the Commission before the
ASUN Judicial Council.
(4) To ensure that all regulations concerning petitions are
followed fully.
(5) To deliver all petitions for Initiative and referendum to
the Elections Commission before the Candidates’ Meeting.
under the constitution and laws.
(b) The Attorney General shall not prosecute any case to which
he or she is a party or in which he or she has an interest in the out-
come. When such a conflict occurs, the Chair of the Commission shall
act as a special prosecutor to act as and perform the elections duties
of the Attorney General insofar as the Attorney General’s conflict is
concerned.
§ 5. Appointment of poll workers; compensation of staff of As-
sociation
(a) The Poll Coordinator shall appoint such number of poll work-
ers as is necessary to adequately staff the polls. The Poll Coordinator
may deputize staff of the Association, except those who have been
appointed to the direct service of the President or the Senate.
(b) Regular staff of the Association shall be compensated at their
regular rate during time served as a poll worker.
§ 6. Mechanics of the elections
(a) ELECTION DATES.—ASUN Elections shall be held in accor-
dance with the constitution.
(b) POLL LOCATIONS.—
(1) PLACES OF ELECTIONS.—Any election of the ASUN shall
have a polling site located within the Student Union, which shall
be open for voting at a minimum between the hours of 8 a.m. and
6 p.m., and at any other on-campus location that the Commission
may determine to be in the interests of the student body: Pro-
vided, That such additional locations are open—
(A) on each day of polling;
(B) to all members of the campus community; and
(C) for no fewer than four hours each day.
(2) The Commission shall place the polls so as to avoid con-
gestion and provide easy access to the voter.
(3) The locations of the polls shall be well-publicized before
and during the election.
(c) CLOSING OF POLLS.—No person in line to vote at the time the
poll closes shall be prevented from voting at that place and time.
(d) CONDUCT AT POLLS.—The Commission shall determine areas
where campaigning is not allowed prior to the Candidates’ Meeting.
This area shall not have campaign signs, posters, or other literature
and candidates shall not be allowed to campaign in it. Conduct of the
polls is further limited as follows:
(1) There shall be no loitering at the polls.
(2) The Commission shall provide sufficient ballot boxes at
each poll to avoid crushing of ballots.
(3) No candidate or agent of a candidate shall actively or
passively campaign to any voter from within a distance of 25 feet.
(e) STAFFING OF THE POLLS.—Each Poll shall have at least two
poll workers.
§ 7. Voters’ Guide
(a) PURPOSE.—The Voters’ Guide shall provide an opportunity to
candidates and proponents and opponents of petitions to express their
opinions on the Elections, and for information to be disbursed to the
electorate about the ASUN, the voting procedures, and the candidates
and petitions.
(b) SPECIFICATIONS.—The Voters’ Guide shall include candidate
statements, the full text of all petitions and constitutional amend-
ments, an explanation of voting procedures, and a description of the
duties of the Senate and Executive Officers.
(c) DISTRIBUTION.—The distribution of the Voters’ Guide shall
include, but is not limited to, polling locations, living areas (such as
Residence Halls, Fraternities and Sororities), The Nevada Sagebrush
and the Disability Resource Center.
§ 8. Candidates
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—
(1) Each candidate must meet the requirements of eligibility
for the office for which they are running as stated in the ASUN
Constitution.
(2) The Commission shall confer with the Director of ASUN
to verify the student status of each candidate.
(3) All candidates declared ineligible to run shall be notified
by the Elections Commission or their delegate.
(b) CANDIDATE NAME.—
(1) In any election the name of a candidate printed on a bal-
lot may be the given name and surname of the candidate or a
contraction or familiar form of his given name followed by his
surname. A nickname of not more than 10 letters may be incor-
porated into the name of a candidate. The nickname must be in
quotation marks and appear immediately before the surname of
the candidate. A nickname must not be vulgar or threatening and
must not indicate any political, economic, social or religious view
or affiliation and must not be the name of any person, living or
dead, whose reputation is known on a campus-wide, statewide,
nationwide or worldwide basis, or in any other manner deceive a
voter regarding the person or principles for which he is voting.
(2) In any election if two or more candidates have the same
surname or surnames so similar as to be likely to cause confusion
and—
(A) none of the candidates is an incumbent, the middle
names or middle initials, if any, of the candidates must be
included in the names of the candidates as printed on the
ballot; or
(B) one of the candidates is an incumbent, the name of
the incumbent must be listed first and must be printed in
bold type.
(3) The Assistant Chair shall verify the validity and legality
of all candidate names, as submitted on the filling form by the
candidates, and shall inform all affected candidates of any prob-
lems or inconsistencies. This shall be done, as far as possible,
prior to the Candidates’ Meeting, in order to permit corrections.
(c) FILING.—
(1) The Filing Period for candidates shall open at 8 a.m. on
the sixth Monday before voting begins. The Filing Period for can-
didates shall close at 5 p.m. on Friday after the Filing Period
opens.
(2) Candidates for all positions must indicate their desire to
run by completing an official Candidate Filing Form during the
Filing Period. The Candidate Registration Form shall be pro-
vided by the Elections Commission and made available to the
public.
(3) Candidate Filing Forms may be filed online on the ASUN
official website.
(4) Candidates for Senate who are members of multiple col-
leges or schools shall file under only one college of their prefe-
rence. Candidates may only file for one office.
(d) CANDIDATE FILING FORM.—Each candidate shall file a Candi-
date Filing Form with the Commission during the Filing Period. The
Candidate Filing Form shall include—
(1) the Candidate’s name as it appears on their University of
Nevada, Reno Student Identification, and their name as it is to
appear on the ballot;
(2) the office the Candidate is seeking;
(3) contact information of the candidate;
(4) a student identification number (R-Number);
(5) a list of agents of the campaign, persons who are directly
affiliated with the campaign; and
(6) a statement signed by the candidate that he or she is re-
sponsible for all information contained in this Code and the in-
formation that will be presented at the Candidates’ Meeting.
(e) DEADLINE FOR WITHDRAWAL.—
(1) A candidate may withdrawal his or her name from the
election by filing a written notice with the Election Commission
stating their withdrawal.
(2) The deadline for withdrawing from the Primary shall be
the end of the Mandatory Candidates’ Meeting.
(3) The deadline for withdrawing from the General Election
shall be five business days prior to the General Election.
§ 9. Qualifications of voters
(a) Students shall show their Student ID card at the polling loca-
tion prior to voting to prove that the person is a qualified voter.
(b) Students shall vote in the college(s) or school(s) to which they
belong.
(c) The student must be a member of the college or school by the
close of the late registration period for the semester in which the elec-
tion is held in order to qualify as a voter in that particular college or
school.
§ 10. Petitions for initiative and referendum
(a) DEFINITIONS.—
(1) PETITION.—A petition is any Initiative or Referendum
which will be placed before the student body in an ASUN elec-
tion, in pursuance of constitutional definitions of initiative and
referendum.
(A) Initiative is defined as any item of enactment may be
put to a vote of the students by petition. No measure repeal-
ing a prior action shall be done by initiative.
(B) A referendum shall be used to repeal any item of
enactment of the Senate.
(2) PRIMARY PROPONENT(S) OF A PETITION.—A Primary Pro-
ponent of a petition is any student that submits a petition. The
Primary Proponent(s) of any petition is responsible for the con-
duct of the campaign in support of the petition.
(3) PROPONENT OF A PETITION.—A Proponent of a petition is
any person, including the Primary Proponent(s) of a petition, who
acts in support of a petition by delegation, either explicitly or im-
plicitly, of one or more of the Primary Proponents of that petition.
This shall include any person who circulates or attempts to circu-
late a petition. This shall not be construed as to include individu-
als who act in support of a petition independently and without
the knowledge of the Primary Proponent(s).
(4) PRIMARY OPPONENT(S) OF A PETITION.—After the verifica-
tion of a petition for an initiative petition or referendum, the At-
torney General shall inform the following individuals, in the fol-
lowing order, that they may claim the role of Primary Opponent:
(A) The President.
(B) All other ASUN Elected or Appointed Officers.
(C) Any signatory of an ASUN sponsored Club or Organ-
ization.
(D) Any member of the Association.
(5) The Primary Opponent may then submit to the Commis-
sion a statement for the Voters’ Guide, and submit to the Attor-
ney General a statement acknowledging that he or she is respon-
sible for the conduct of the campaign in opposition to the petition.
(6) OPPONENT OF A PETITION.—An Opponent of a petition is
any person, including the Primary Opponent(s) who acts in oppo-
sition to a petition by delegation, either explicitly or implicitly, of
one or more of the Primary Opponents of that petition. This shall
not be construed as to include individuals who act in opposition
to a petition independently and without the knowledge of the
Primary Opponent(s).
(b) DATE OF VOTING.—The vote on an initiative or referendum
shall take place at the next regular election following receipt of the
petition, provided that the date of receipt is before the end of the can-
didate filing period for that election; otherwise, the vote shall take
place at the next regular election thereafter.
(c) PETITION STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS.—The statement of each
petition must be at most two sentences in length. The first sentence
may state the issue to be voted on in an unbiased manner. The last
sentence shall be a neutrally worded question to which an answer of
“yes” or “no” is appropriate.
(d) NOTIFICATION TO THE COMMISSION.—It shall be the responsi-
bility of the Attorney General to provide all of the petitions for each
election to the Commission before the Candidates’ Meeting.
(e) REQUIRED VOTES FOR PETITIONS.—
(1) Unless otherwise stated in the Constitution or laws, (or in
the case of student fee questions, applicable to University Poli-
cies), a favorable vote of a majority of the votes cast for and
against the petition shall be necessary for adoption of the peti-
tion.
(f) POSITIONS CHANGED BY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.—
(1) In the case where a constitutional amendment will delete
an elected position and create a different one with substantially
the same duties, a person elected to the old position shall be con-
sidered elected to the new position if the constitutional amend-
ment passes.
(2) The Commission shall indicate that such a case exists by
titling the position, on the ballot and in its other literature, with
a juxtaposition of the old and new titles (e.g. “Officer Title
X/Officer Title Y”).
(g) SUBMISSION OF PETITION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
(1) Prior to circulating any petition, the Proponent(s) shall
submit to the Attorney General the proposed question.
(2) The Proponent(s) shall submit a statement to the Attor-
ney General that he or she is the Primary Proponent of the peti-
tion, and is responsible for the conduct of the campaign in sup-
port of the petition.
(3) The Attorney General shall certify that the question is an
impartial and accurate description of the proposal, and shall as-
sign the petition an Official Name of Number. If the petition
creates a law, the Attorney General shall prepare an Official
Summary of the petition. The Attorney General shall confer with
the office of Legal Counsel or his or her designee for approval of
language on questions of student fees.
(4) The Attorney General shall create the petition and return
to the Primary Proponent three copies of the petition.
(5) Attorney General shall be available to assist any student
interested in writing a petition.
(h) CONTENT OF PETITIONS.—
(1) The petition shall contain the full title and statement of
the petition as it is to appear on the ballot on each page on which
signatures are to appear.
(2) The petition shall contain the Official Summary of the
petition on each page on which signatures are to appear in Ro-
man type not smaller than 12-point.
(3) The petition must have room for the signature of each
petition signer, his other printed name, and University of Neva-
da, Reno, Student Identification Number. Signature spaces must
be consecutively numbered commencing with the number 1 for
each page.
(4) Attached to each page of the petition on which signatures
are to appear shall be any other material not in the text of the
petition which is directly relevant to the petition.
(i) CIRCULATION OF PETITION.—
(1) The petition may be circulated by many different people
carrying separate, identical Sections.
(2) Petitions may be circulated only by registered University
of Nevada, Reno, undergraduate students.
(3) Each petition circulator who obtains signatures must
complete a declaration attached to the petition stating—
(A) that he or she is a registered University of Nevada,
Reno, undergraduate student;
(B) that the circulator witnessed the appended signa-
tures being written;
(C) that to the best of his or her information and belief,
each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose
name it purports to be; and
(D) the printed name, address, and telephone number of
the circulator soliciting the signatures.
(4) If any information given under this statement is false, the
entire Section of the petition shall not be used.
(j) PETITION SIGNATURES.—
(1) Each signer must personally place on the petition his or
her signature, printed name, and University of Nevada, Reno,
Student Identification Number.
(2) None of the above may be preprinted on the petition. Any
signature line which is not legible or complete shall not be
counted.
(3) Each signer may sign a petition only once.
(k) PRESENTATION OF COMPLETED PETITION.—
(1) A petition shall be considered presented when it has been
physically presented to the Attorney General.
(2) To prevent unauthorized petitions from circulating and
unauthorized persons from filing petitions, only the Primary
Proponent(s) of a petition, and persons authorized in writing by
one or more of the Primary Proponent(s) may submit Petitions to
the Attorney General. Any other petitions submitted will be dis-
regarded by the Attorney General.
(3) Once submitted, petitions may not be amended except by
order of the Judicial Council.
(l) VERIFICATION OF THE PETITION.—
(1) The Attorney General and the Ballot Coordinator shall
verify that there are a sufficient number of valid signatures on
each petition, by checking the student status of each person who
signed the petition. Any signatures or pages of signatures not in
compliance with this section shall not be counted towards the
minimum number of signatures necessary for qualification.
(2) If the verifying official discovers that the petition submit-
ted lacks sufficient valid signatures, the Attorney General shall
immediately notify the Primary Proponent(s) and no further ac-
tion is taken on the petition.
(3) The Attorney General must preserve the petition for the
same time period as the Commission preserves the ballots for the
election for which the petition qualified or attempted to qualify
for placement on the ballot.
(4) If a petition has not been verified in time for the Candi-
dates’ Meeting, the petition shall be treated as valid until the ve-
rification is complete.
(m) PLACEMENT OF PETITION ON BALLOT.—Once a petition has
qualified for the ballot, the Attorney General shall transmit the peti-
tion to the Ballot Coordinator for inclusion on the ballot.
(n) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.—
A petition for a constitutional amendment shall be filed with the At-
torney General in the same manner as a petition for initiative or refe-
rendum, who shall submit it to the Senate of the Associated Students
once it has been qualified. No constitutional amendment shall be
placed on the ballot without action of the Senate.
§ 11. Recall elections
(a) Before a petition to recall a public officer is circulated, the
persons proposing to circulate the petition must file a notice of intent
with the Attorney General.
(b) After the notice of intent has been filed the petitioner may
begin collecting the constitutionally required number of signatures to
initiate a recall election.
(c) If the number of signatures is achieved the special election
shall be held in accordance with the Constitution by the Commission.
(d) The Recall Election shall be held in compliance with this Code
as deemed appropriate by the Commission.
§ 12. The informational session
(a) The Commission may hold an optional, non-committal, Infor-
mational Session in the one week preceding the closing of the Filing
Period. The time, location, and agenda of this meeting shall be posted
on the Association website.
(b) FUNCTION OF THE INFORMATIONAL SESSION.—The function of
the Informational Session is to—
(1) acquaint all students with the basic structure, functions,
and authority of the ASUN;
(2) acquaint students with the culture of the ASUN elections
process; and
(3) answer any and all of the questions students may have
about the ASUN and how to become involved within it.
§ 13. The candidates’ meeting
(a) The Assistant Chair shall hold a mandatory Candidates Meet-
ing on the first Tuesday of classes following the end of the Filing Pe-
riod. All candidates are responsible for all information that is disse-
minated at the meeting. The time, location, and agenda of this meet-
ing shall be placed on the ASUN website the week prior to its occur-
rence.
(b) FUNCTION OF THE CANDIDATES’ MEETING.—The function of the
candidates’ meeting is as follows:
(1) To acquaint all candidates with the basic structure, func-
tions, and authority of the ASUN and of the Election Code.
(2) To discuss problems which have arisen in past elections.
(3) To discuss ASUN Judicial Council decisions and policies
regarding elections, specifically the list of punishable infractions
and their respective punishments, as set forth in section 15.
(4) To discuss the administrative details of the election;
(5) To explain requirements for each candidate statement for
the Voters’ Guide.
§ 14. Campaign rules
(a) The purpose of this subsection is to hold candidates and peti-
tioners responsible for malicious assault on the most fundamental
foundation of democracy, and to define and provide equitable remedy
for the same. Any person, candidate, proponent, or opponent of a peti-
tion found before the ASUN Judicial Council to have committed a ma-
licious assault on the most fundamental foundation of democracy
through the following act shall be subject to punishment by the guide-
lines as set forth in section 15:
(1) Interfering with the proper tallying of votes.
(b) The purpose of this subsection is to hold candidates and peti-
tioners responsible for serious ethical breaches which threaten the
validity of the ASUN’s commitment to fairness, democracy, and the
legal institutions empowered to protect that democracy, as well as to
define and provide equitable remedy for the same. For this reason,
any person, candidate, proponent or opponent of a petition found be-
fore the ASUN Judicial Council to have committed the serious ethical
breaches stated in this section through the following acts shall be
subject to punishment by the guidelines as set forth in section 15:
(1) Willfully violating a lawful order from the ASUN Judicial
Council or the Commission.
(2) Intentionally falsifying information on any Commission
forms, or in the Voters’ Guide.
(3) Refusing to appear before the ASUN Judicial Council, if
subpoenaed by the Council; the candidate shall be exempt from
appearing before the Council if he or she can show a valid excuse.
It shall be the Judicial Council’s obligation to ascertain the valid-
ity of any claim as to the above.
(4) Soliciting unpaid political advertising in an ASUN-
Sponsored Publication.
(5) Using ASUN authority, facilities, funds, or resources for
campaign purposes, including for long term or bulk storage of
campaign materials.
(6) Knowingly and actively campaigning within 25 feet of the
polls, provided that the polls are properly marked off.
(7) Badgering or threatening witnesses subpoenaed for a
Judicial Council hearing or Judicial Council members them-
selves.
(8) Obstructing an investigation by the Commission or the
Attorney General.
(9) Exceeding the campaign finance spending limits as de-
fined in section 15.
(10) Violation of an election rule promulgated by the Resi-
dence Hall Association or Department of Residential Life, Hous-
ing and Food Services.
(c) The purpose of this subsection is to hold candidates and peti-
tioners responsible for interfering with the mission of the ASUN, and
for threatening the safety of the campus, and to define and provide
equitable remedy for the same. For this reason, any person, candi-
date, proponent or opponent of a petition found before the ASUN
Judicial Council to have interfered with the mission of the ASUN or
threatened the safety of the campus through the following acts shall
subject to punishment by the guidelines as set forth in section 15:
(1) Systematically or repetitiously and willfully destroying,
defacing, covering, moving or removing from their places, posters,
signs, banners, leaflets or flyers of ASUN groups or business op-
erations which bring revenue to the ASUN.
signs, banners, leaflets or flyers which advertise functions, meet-
ings, events, or existence of ASUN sponsored student groups and
publications.
signs, banners, leaflets or flyers of other candidates for office in
the ASUN election.
(4) Persistently blocking any entrance or tight space, or oth-
erwise significantly restricting the flow of vehicular or pedestrian
traffic on campus.
(d) The purpose of this subsection is to hold candidates and peti-
tioners responsible for violations of important legal protocols which
transcend the internal processes of the ASUN, and to define and pro-
vide equitable remedy for the same. For this reason, any person, can-
didate, proponent or opponent of a petition found before the ASUN
Judicial Council to have committed violations of important legal pro-
tocols through the following acts shall be subject to punishment by
the guidelines as set forth in section 15:
(1) Filing malicious, frivolous, or bad faith charges against
any candidate. If another candidate engages a third party to file
such charges, both parties shall be held responsible.
(2) Using e-mail lists or posting boards to campaign, with
spam, which is defined as e-mail that does not meet any of the
following conditions:
(A) The author has a pre-existing relationship with the
recipient(s).
(B) The author has permission from the leadership of the
organization.
(C) The author is a member of the organization.
(3) Claiming an endorsement of an individual, group, or par-
ty without consent. Candidates should, but are not required, to
obtain endorsements in writing.
(e) The purpose of this subsection is to hold candidates, and peti-
tioners responsible for violations of ASUN Elections Protocol and of
University Guidelines, and to provide equitable remedy for the same.
For this reason, any person, candidate, proponent or opponent of a
petition found before the ASUN Judicial Council to have committed
violations of ASUN Elections Protocol and of University Guidelines
through the following acts shall be subject to punishment by the
guidelines as set forth in section 15:
(1) Posting campaign literature of any candidate on re-
stricted bulletin boards or any structured or natural feature of
the campus such as, but not limited to, doors, windows, buildings,
surfaces of walkways or roads, fountains, posts, waste recep-
tacles, fences, or trees. This rule does not limit posting on campus
public access bulletin boards and kiosks, or in areas in which the
proper permission has been obtained.
(2) Failing to file two copies of all campaign material with
the Commission, or in the event that an actual copy cannot be
submitted, one picture of each campaign material, within 48
hours of dissemination. The intent of the requirement to turn in
copies of campaign material is to make sure that in the event of a
Judicial Council case, there will be a record of all relevant litera-
ture.
(3) Attaching or leaning sandwich boards, picket signs, or
other displays against campus vertical features including but not
limited to buildings, doors, fountains, posts and fences, waste re-
ceptacles, and trees.
(4) Willfully placing campaign material in any University
building, including classrooms, libraries, bathrooms, and on
chalkboards, but excluding the posting of campaign material on
public access bulletin boards and kiosks within University build-
ings.
(5) Failing to attend and participate in the Mandatory Clean-
up day that shall be established by the Commission on the Sat-
urday following the election, unless campaign materials are
cleaned up prior to the Clean-up day.
(6) Claiming endorsements without bearing the disclaimer,
“Titles for Identification Purposes Only” in the same size font as
the majority of the text of the endorsements is written.
(7) Failing to turn in Campaign Finance receipts, as required
by section 20.
(8) Interfering with, or campaigning within 10 feet of any
official Commission sandwich boards or banners.
(9) Unintentionally falsifying information on any Commis-
sion forms or in the Voters’ Guide.
(f) TEMPORARY RULES.—Temporary rules may be implemented by
the Commission Chair where an urgent situation necessitates tempo-
rary additions, amendments, or a suspension of a portion of this Code,
provided all candidates are affected equally. A Temporary Rule shall
not take effect until approved by a majority vote of the ASUN Judicial
Council with at least three members present. These rules must be
posted in a designated area of the Joe Crowley Student Union so that
all candidates have access to them.
(g) CONDUCT OF CAMPAIGN.—
(1) A candidate shall be considered guilty of a violation of the
Campaign Rules by an agent of that candidate acting within the
scope of his or her delegated authority.
(2) A candidate may deny the action of any individual who
violated the Campaign Rules in favor of some candidate or group
by denying said violator is his or her agent within 24 hours after
the violation has been discovered and reported by the Commis-
sion to the candidate. This shall be done either in written form or
verbally to the Commission.
(3) It is the intent of this subsection to hold a candidate re-
sponsible for violations committed by his or her agents if those
agents are involved in that general area of the campaign.
(4) If any Proponent of a petition is found to have violated
this Code, the petition shall be assessed the corresponding sanc-
tion, up to and including the disqualification of the petition.
(h) PUBLIC POSTING OF CHARGES AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR COR-
RECTING VIOLATIONS.—
(1) Charge sheets, Judicial Council decisions, and out-of-
council settlements related to violations of this Code shall be
posted in a designated public location in the Joe Crowley Student
Union. Candidates, and all others cited shall be notified by the
Attorney General, and are responsible for correcting all viola-
tions, if possible to correct, immediately upon notification.
§ 15. Punishment for violations of campaign rules
(a) The Judicial Council shall be vested with the authority to
hear and decide allegations of violations of section 14, pursuant to its
rules and regulations as set forth in ASUN Rules.
(b) Punishment for violation of section 14(a)(1) shall be in the
form of disqualification. All candidates are warned of the conse-
quences of these censures at the Candidates’ Meeting, pursuant to
section 13(b)(3).
(c) A finding of violation of the conduct prohibited by section 14(b)
through (e) shall be punishable by either disqualification or a censure
to be determined by the Commission prior to the Candidates’ Meet-
ing. Disqualification on these grounds may only occur if the conduct
complained of occurred before, during or at the tabulation of votes of
the election and shall require a finding that the offending party in-
tended to cause the harm which occurred.
(d) In addition to the authority granted the Judicial Council here-
in, it shall have equitable power to assure that the punishment levied
fits the violation found to occur so as to assure a fair and just result.
(1) Sanctions for any acts or violations by a candidate,
whether before, during, or after the Judicial Council hearing,
which are not specifically addressed in the ASUN Rules shall not
be imposed by the ASUN Judicial Council at any time.
(e) DEFINITIONS.—
(1) Badgering is defined as “interfering with a witness testi-
mony, attempting to prevent a witness from providing honest tes-
timony, or interfering with the processes that the Judicial Coun-
cil abides by to arbitrate a case in a fair manner”.
(2) Threatening is defined as “Expressing an intention to in-
flict pain, injury, or punishment to another party if the party tes-
tifies a certain way”.
(3) Intentional is defined as “Committed deliberately”.
(4) Willfully is defined as “Having prior knowledge of the
consequences of the violation and intentionally committing it in
such a way as to undermine the fairness of an election”.
(5) Malicious is defined as “Deliberately harmful or spiteful”.
(6) Frivolous is defined as “Inappropriately silly or trivial”.
(7) Bad faith is defined as “Intentional dishonesty or decep-
tion”.
§ 16. ASUN Judicial Council
(a) JURISDICTION.—The ASUN Judicial Council shall have sole
jurisdiction in all cases arising under this Code.
(b) SANCTIONS.—The ASUN Judicial Council shall be empowered
to impose the sanctions specified for violation of the Campaign Rules
in this Code.
(c) CONTEMPT OF COUNCIL.—The imposition of sanctions for con-
tempt of council for violations of campaign Rules shall be imposed by
the Judicial Council after a hearing at which the offending party ap-
pears and is heard.
(d) SETTLING OUT OF COUNCIL.—For a violation of section 14 a
sanction can be imposed by mutual written agreement of the Attorney
General, the Commission Chair, and the individual being charged
rather than having a Judicial Council hearing. The agreement must
contain a waiver preventing any of the signatories or parties they
represent from bringing the case before Judicial Council in the future.
Any such agreement must be accompanied by a written explanation
of the circumstances surrounding the violation and must be approved
by the Judicial Council.
(e) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—
(1) Sanctions may be assessed against an individual for vi-
olating this Code at any time, whether the individual has filed for
candidacy yet or not. Any sanctions imposed shall be accumu-
lated only until the regularly scheduled ASUN election of that
year.
(2) The Senate may amend these rules at any time during
the year. It is the responsibility of the campaigner to obtain the
current rules and procedures for campaigning.
(3) No amendment to section 14 (Campaign Rules) approved
after the Candidates’ Meeting shall take effect until after the
Regular ASUN Election for that semester.
(4) All ASUN Officers shall be obliged ex-officio to answer
subpoenas issued by Judicial Council or shall be barred from
running in future elections. This stipulation shall apply to any
case arising under their term in office. The officer subpoenaed
shall be exempt from appearing before the Council if he or she
can show a valid medical excuse, out-of-town commitment, death
in family, employment obligations or exam or paper due 24 hours
following the case. It shall be the Judicial Council’s obligation to
ascertain the validity of any claim as to the above.
§ 17. The ballot
(a) EXECUTIVE OFFICES.—The order of the names on the ballot
shall be alphabetically listed by the last name of the candidate for
executive office.
(b) SENATE OFFICES.—The order of the names on the ballot shall
be arranged in alphabetical order by last name, first name, middle
initial.
(c) FORM OF BALLOT.—The elections shall be held in a form that
does not conflict with this Code.
(d) PAPER BALLOT.—Persons wishing to cast their vote by paper
shall not be denied that ability.
(e) NONE OF THE ABOVE.—An option of “none of the above” shall
be placed at the bottom of the ballot for each Senate college. In the
event of this option receiving more votes than a candidate, the candi-
date with the next highest amount of votes shall be elected.
(f) PETITIONS.—Ballots for petitions shall be presented separate-
ly, as not to include multiple petitions on one page or screen.
(1) Ballots shall begin with the petition title and petition
question, as approved by the Attorney General
(2) Ballots for petitions shall include options, vertically, for
yes, no and abstain.
(3) Voters shall not be able to proceed without marking one
of the options on the ballot.
(4) No option will be selected by default when the ballot is
presented to the voter
(g) ABSENTEE BALLOT.—The Commission shall develop and
promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to allow voters who
are absent during the election to cast a ballot, so as not to disenfran-
chise the voter. The regulations required under this subsection must
be promulgated no later than the date of the Candidates’ Meeting.
§ 18. Tallying of votes
(a) BALLOT TABULATION.—
(1) Preliminary ballot tabulation shall commence within one
hour following the closing of the final day of voting. This section
does not prohibit the filing of new charges by the Attorney Gen-
eral for Campaign Violations occurring after the commencement
of ballot tabulation.
(2) If any candidates should be disqualified following the pre-
liminary tabulation, second and final ballot tabulation will com-
mence following all decisions and settlements of lawsuits regard-
ing elections by the Judicial Council.
(3) Ballot tabulation shall be supervised by the Commission
Chair and the Attorney General or their representatives.
(4) After the preliminary tabulation, the results of the elec-
tions shall be released by the Commission Chair and the Attor-
ney General of the ASUN as soon as possible. The results shall be
posted on the ground floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union as
well as in other relevant places so that all persons shall have
access to these results. They shall be clearly marked as prelimi-
nary and uncertified results.
(5) The election results for all elected officials positions, as
certified by the Commission, shall become effective by their being
read into the Minutes of a Senate meeting.
(6) The election results for all elected official positions may
be certified separately from all petitions.
(b) HANDLING OF INCOMPLETE AND INVALID VOTES.—
(1) A vote shall be declared invalid, and excluded from the
counting in a particular race, only if there is not one distinguish-
able preference, determined according to this section, including if
the ballot is blank, either in whole or for the particular race. The
invalidity of a vote in one race shall not affect its validity in
another race.
(2) Valid, but incomplete, ballots shall be dropped from fur-
ther consideration in the counting procedure at the point where
all or part of the vote’s value must be allocated to its next prefe-
rence, and there is not further distinguishable preference level.
(c) TABULATION OF VOTES.—
(1) The winner of the Executive vote shall be the candidate
who received the majority vote.
(2) In the Senate the number of seats available for each col-
lege shall be given to the same number in rank of most votes re-
ceived by candidates.
(3) In the event of a tie in a contested race, candidates shall
draw from a deck of cards to determine the winner. The deck
shall be a new, sealed standard deck of playing cards. In the
presence of the candidates, the Commission Chair or designee
shall open the deck and remove any filler cards or jokers to make
the deck constitute a standard 52-card deck. The deck shall then
be shuffled, with bridging, seven times to ensure sufficient ran-
domness of the deck. The deck shall then be cut by the Chair’s
designee. Each tying candidate shall then draw a card from the
Chair’s hand. The person who draws the high card wins. Aces
shall be high, and the suits shall have the following rank, from
highest to lowest: spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs.
(d) TALLYING OF BALLOT PETITION.—The “Yes” and “No” votes for
each petition shall be counted.
§ 19. Safeguards and election protests
(a) STORAGE OF BALLOTS.—All ballots, key punch cards, computer
printouts, tally sheets, programs, and databases will be held by the
Commission for three months after the certification of the Election.
After such time all materials, except the computer printouts and tally
sheets may be destroyed unless appeal, recount, or reelection is pend-
ing, in which cases they shall be held until the dispute is resolved.
The computer printouts must be certified by the Commission and
kept permanently.
(b) THE TWO-LOCK SYSTEM.—Each ballot box, as well as all other
boxes where current ballots are stored, must be locked at all times
that the ballots are not being used by a two-lock system. The Com-
mission Chair and the Business Manager of the Association shall
each possess one of the two keys to the locks. During the elections,
none of these officials may surrender the key to their charge to any
other person unless they are unable to perform their duties. In that
case, the Commission Chair may give his or her key to another mem-
ber of the Commission.
(c) ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS.—
(1) The Attorney General of the ASUN shall have the privi-
lege of attending or sending a representative to all polls and
places where ballots are kept and tabulated, provided such repre-
sentative is not a candidate in the election.
(2) Observers representing various candidates shall be al-
lowed to be present at all handling, counting, and tabulating op-
erations.
(3) This privilege includes the right to inspect all equipment
and machinery used for collection, transportation, and tabulation
or ballots, but not to do so in a way that interferes unduly with
the orderly and efficient operation of the Commission.
(4) When not being officially handled or tabulated, the bal-
lots must be kept in a neutral, safe and secure location at all
times.
(d) NEW ELECTIONS.—
(1) Any student may petition the ASUN Judicial Council to
void an election, on grounds of the integrity of the Commission,
its mismanagement of the election, or the mechanism of the
count, prior to the expiration of the Statute of Limitations stated
in section 16(e).
(2) The Judicial Council shall review the case and submit its
finding to the Senate.
(3) If the ASUN Judicial Council rules that there was mis-
management, or that there was an unpunished violation, the
ASUN Judicial Council may void the election on the grounds that
the mismanagement or the unpunished violation substantially
affected the outcome of the election.
(4) The ASUN Judicial Council may not void an election on
any other grounds or by any other procedure, as stated in subsec-
tion 3 above.
(5) Only the ASUN Judicial Council may void an election.
(6) If the Judicial Council voids an election, the Senate shall
provide for a new election to be held within four full semester
weeks, or as soon as it is feasible.
§ 20. Campaign finance rules and regulations
(a) INTENT AND DEFINITIONS.—
(1) The Rules contained in this section are intended to im-
plement the campaign finance regulations.
(2) Campaign material is defined as material initiated by a
candidate, with the intent to contact voters publicly, that explicit-
ly speaks, pleads, or argues in favor of the election or defeat of a
candidate.
(3) Further, materials that are controlled by a candidate’s
campaign that mention a candidate’s name, a candidate’s ballot
number, or the office a candidate is seeking, shall be defined as
explicitly speaking, pleading, or arguing in favor of the election of
a candidate. Therefore, it will be included in the definition of
campaign material.
(4) Electronic mail and telephone calls will be assessed a cost
of zero.
(5) News or editorial articles in a publication not run by a
candidate, not controlled by candidate, not receiving a significant
portion of their funding from a candidate, or not operating under
a specific agreement between the publication and a candidate,
shall not be included in the definition of campaign material.
(6) Any material produced by a group or organization not run
by a candidate, not controlled by a candidate, not receiving a sig-
nificant portion its funding from a candidate, or not operating
under a specific agreement between the publications and a can-
didate, shall not be included in the definition of campaign ma-
terial.
(7) Material in which a voter initiates contact, such as a Web
site, instant message away message, or telephone request for in-
formation, shall not be included in the definition of campaign ma-
terial. Any funds used for the purposes of designing content on a
Web site that falls under section 20(a)(2) of this Code shall be in-
cluded in the definition of campaign material.
(8) Any negative campaigning shall count toward the budget
of the candidate that produced the material.
(b) ENFORCEMENT.—
(1) Enforcement of the campaign finance regulations shall be
the responsibility of the Commission. The Assistant Chair is the
chief administrator of campaign finance restrictions. The public
has the right to obtain any candidate’s spending information, but
the information is not required to be widely disseminated by the
Commission.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to provide
two copies of all campaign material to the Commission and a re-
ceipt for the purchase of said material within 48 hours. If unable
to provide a receipt, they may indicate so and instead provide an
estimate of fair market value. Receipts must be provided begin-
ning with the Candidates’ Meeting and thereafter.
(3) The Commission shall have the responsibility of deter-
mining fair market value for any campaign material not accom-
panied by a receipt. The interpretation of fair market value may
be appealed to the Judicial Council.
(4) Campaign materials that count as part of a candidate’s
spending, must have been produced, or authorized, by the candi-
date.
(5) Any campaign material advocating, by name, office seek-
ing, or ballot number, more than one candidate, shall have its
cost divided equally among all candidates listed on the material.
(6) The candidates or parties involved in the election shall
have the responsibility of providing the Commission with all do-
cumentation and receipts. Receipts must include information on
what was purchased and the amount spent.
(7) As with any other violation of the ASUN campaign rules,
the ASUN Attorney General shall be responsible for investigat-
ing alleged violations of these rules and prosecuting them before
the ASUN Judicial Council.
(8) All disputes or arbitration that arise over these rules
shall be handled by the Judicial Council.
(c) SPENDING LIMITS.—Candidates running for election are li-
mited to spending as follows:
(1) Presidential candidates, $500.00.
(2) Vice Presidential candidates, $400.00.
(3) Senate candidates, $200.00.
§ 21. Primary election
In the event there are more than two candidates running for an
Executive Office there will be a primary election held on the Wednes-
day and Thursday one week prior to the general election.
§ 22. Posting policy
Material as defined in section 20(a)(2) is prohibited from being
posted before the Wednesday following the mandatory Candidates’
Meeting.
§ 23. Administration of electronic filing of documents
The Commission may allow for the electronic filing of documents
and shall provide such regulations as may be necessary.
SEC. 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Act, or the application of such a provision
to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the re-
mainder of the Act, and the application of the provisions of this Act to
any other person or circumstance, shall not be affected by such hold-
ing.

SENATE REPORTS: 75–15 (Comm. on Government Operations).
Dec. 5, considered Senate.
Dec. 12, passed Senate, amended.
75 ASUN STAT. 86 PUBLIC LAW 75–26—JAN. 29, 2008
Public Law 75–26

75th Session
An Act
Jan. 29, 2008 To provide for the creation and establishment of a Diversity Week for the Association.
[S. B. 75–33]
Whereas it is the long-term goal of University of Nevada recruitment
and retention plans to improve participation rates for students of
color at Nevada by increasing enrollment of traditionally underre-
presented students from 17.5 percent to 25 percent of the student
body by 2011;
Whereas the Center for Student Cultural Diversity at the University
of Nevada has recommended strategic diversity efforts should focus
attention on a plan for diversifying the institution;
Whereas the Center for Student Cultural Diversity has found that
first year students who participate in diversity events or activities
have a higher rate of retention than the overall retention rate at
the University;
Whereas the responsibility for diversity is shared by the entire Uni-
versity of Nevada, Reno community; and
Whereas campus climate is paramount to the retention and gradua-
tion of traditionally underrepresented students at the University of
Nevada: Therefore;
Diversity Week Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,
Creation Act of
2008. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Diversity Week Creation Act of
2008”.
SEC. 2. CREATION; FUNCTION.
(a) There is hereby created a week to celebrate diversity and
community at the University of Nevada, hereafter known as “Diversi-
ty Week”.
(b) Diversity Week shall be an official function of the ASUN De-
partment of Diversity.
(c) The Director of Diversity shall seek the participation and help
of ASUN recognized clubs and organizations, the Center for Student
Cultural Diversity, the Special Assistant to the University President
for Diversity, University recognized diversity committees, and other
resources.
(d) Diversity Week shall be held during the spring semester of
each academic year.
PUBLIC LAW 75–26—JAN. 29, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 87
SEC. 3. FUNDING.
Participating ASUN clubs and organizations shall request mo-
nies from the ASUN Club Commission as according to policy set by
law.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such funds as may
be necessary to carry out provisions of this Act.
Approved January 29, 2008.

SENATE REPORTS: 75–26 (Comm. on Interim Operations).
Jan. 23, passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–27

75th Session
An Act
Jan. 30, 2008 To establish a policy governing the use of the
[S. B. 75–29] Lawlor Events Center Rental Fee Waiver Agreement.
Lawlor Rental Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,

Fee Waiver
Governance SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITIONS.
Act of 2007. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the “Lawlor Rental
Fee Waiver Governance Act of 2007”.
(b) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this Act:
(1) The term “Agreement” means the Lawlor Events Center
Rental Fee Waiver clause as contained in the Bleacher Purchase
and Use Agreement made between the Associated Students, Law-
lor Events Center, and Intercollegiate Athletics, dated May 1997.
(2) The term “Commission” means the Clubs Commission.
(3) The term “Director” means the Director of Clubs and Or-
ganizations.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
(a) The Senate finds as follows:
(1) The Associated Students entered into an agreement with
Lawlor Events Center and Intercollegiate Athletics in 1997 to
provide for the purchase of bleachers for Lawlor in exchange for a
waiver of standard rental fees in an amount equivalent to recoup
the costs associated with the bleacher project.
(2) The value of the Agreement is equivalent to the cost the
Association incurred in purchasing the bleachers, which is
$92,435.00.
(3) Prior to 2007, the Fiscal Allocations Board had the power
to authorize the use of the agreement for ASUN recognized
groups.
(4) With the restructuring of Senate committees and other
governmental operations, it is now desirable to reconsider who
should have power over the use of the agreement.
SEC. 3. PURPOSES.
(a) The purposes of this Act are as follows:
(1) To establish policy governing the use of the Agreement.
(2) To express the priorities of the Associated Students with
respect to the agreement.
PUBLIC LAW 75–27—JAN. 30, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 89
SEC. 4. POLICY GOVERNING AGREEMENT.
(a) PROCESS.—In order to request a waiver of fees for the use of
Lawlor Events Center, the requestor must—
(1) submit a written request to the Commission outlining—
(A) the event;
(B) projected attendance;
(C) fees the waiver is being requested for; and
(D) a detailed explanation of need for the fee waiver.
(2) The request must be submitted a minimum of six weeks
prior to the event date and should outline the reasons supporting
such request.
(3) Once a valid request has been received, it shall be placed
on the agenda for the next meeting of the Commission.
(4) The requestor or designee shall be present at the meeting
during which the request is considered to explain in detail the
reasons for the request.
(b) APPROVAL OF REQUESTS.—The Commission, by majority vote,
may approve requests for waiver.
(c) APPLICATION TO PENDING REQUESTS.—The Commission may, Application.
in its sole discretion, authorize the use of the Agreement to any
ASUN-recognized student organization when a request for funding
includes Lawlor rental fees but the organization does not explicitly
request waiver pursuant to this policy. Approval under this subsec-
tion must comply with the conditions set out in subsection (d).
(d) CONDITIONS.—In order for a request for rental fee waiver to
be considered by the Commission the following conditions must exist:
(1) The waiver must not be for an outside organization or
event. Only ASUN-recognized student organizations are eligible
for a rental fee waiver request.
(2) Events for which an admission fee is being charged are
not eligible for a rental fee waiver.
(3) The requesting organization must not have any other op-
tions for funding available to them.
(4) The event must provide a measurable benefit to the Asso-
ciated Students. The organization making the request must de-
scribe how the Associated Students will benefit.
(5) All members of the Association must be allowed to attend
the event.
(6) The waiving of a rental fee must not be for the benefit of
an outside organization or charity.
(7) Waiver requests are limited to rental use fees only. No
labor or direct costs associated with the event will be considered
for waiver.
(8) All requests must be made in writing.
(e) REPORT.—The Director shall report to the Senate Committee Report.
on Budget and Finance by July 1 on the use of the agreement during Deadline.
the fiscal year next preceding as allocated by the Commission.
SEC. 5. POLICY ON GOVERNMENT USE AGREEMENT.
(a) Any use of the Agreement by the Government of the Asso-
ciated Students shall require a special enactment of the Senate au-
thorizing the agreement’s use.
(b) FILING OF REQUEST.—
(1) A request by the Government for the use of the agree-
ment shall be filed with the Committee on Budget and Finance at
Deadline. least six weeks prior to the event date.
(c) CONTENTS OF REQUEST.—The request must be in writing and
detail—
(1) the event;
(2) projected attendance;
(3) fees the waiver is being requested for; and
(4) a detailed explanation of need for the fee waiver.
(d) CONDITIONS.—In order to be granted, the Government—
(1) must not charge admission to the event;
(2) demonstrate unique circumstances warranting the waiver
of fees which would normally be recouped through admissions
fees or be covered by the annual budget of the Government; and
(3) must allow attendance to the event by any member of the
Association.
(e) LIMITATIONS ON GRANT OF WAIVER.—The grant of a waiver to
the Government shall be limited to one half the amount requested to
be waived or $5,000.00, whichever is less.
SEC. 6. PROHIBITION ON RETROACTIVE USE OF AGREEMENT.
In no circumstances whatsoever shall the Agreement be used re-
troactively to pay for rental fees already incurred by an organization
or by the Government. Any request filed for retroactive use of the
Agreement shall be disregarded and summarily rejected.
Approved January 30, 2008.

Dec. 12, passed Senate, amended.
PUBLIC LAW 75–28—FEB. 4, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 91
Public Law 75–28

75th Session
An Act
To provide for the apportionment of the Senate of the Associated Students for the Se- Feb. 4, 2008
venty-Sixth and Seventy-Seventh Sessions, to provide for the apportionment of [S. B. 75–31]
Senators by the equal proportions method, to make conforming amendments the
Code of Elections regarding voter and candidate eligibility, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Senate

Apportionment
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Control Act of
This Act may be cited as the “Senate Apportionment Control Act 2008.
of 2008”.
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF SENATORS.
The Senate shall be composed of 22 Senators.
SEC. 3. APPORTIONMENT OF SENATE.
During the Seventy-Sixth and Seventy-Seventh Sessions of the
Senate of the Associated Students, the seats in the Senate shall be
apportioned among the colleges and schools as follows:
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources,
one.
College of Business Administration, three.
College of Education, two.
College of Engineering, two.
College of Health and Human Sciences, two.
College of Liberal Arts, eight.
College of Science, two.
Reynolds School of Journalism, one.
School of Medicine, one.
75 ASUN STAT. 92 PUBLIC LAW 75–28—FEB. 4, 2008
SEC. 4. REAPPORTIONMENT OF SENATORS; TIME AND MANNER; EXIST-

ING CAMPUS HEADCOUNT AS BASIS; STATEMENT BY
PRESIDENT; DUTY OF SECRETARY.
Deadline. (a) On the first day of December, or within one week thereafter,
of the Seventy-Seventh session of the Senate and of each second Se-
Report. nate thereafter, the President shall transmit to the Senate a state-
ment showing the whole number of persons in each college and
school, and the number of Representatives to which each college and
school would be entitled under an apportionment of the then existing
number of Senators by the method known as the method of equal
proportions, no college or school to receive less than one Senator.
(b) Each college and school shall be entitled, in the Seventy-
Eighth and in each Senate thereafter until the taking effect of a
reapportionment under this section or subsequent statute, to the
number of Senators shown in the statement required by subsection
(a) of this section, no college or school to receive less than one Sena-
Deadline. tor. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Senate, within fifteen
calendar days after the receipt of such statement, to send to the
Commission on Association Elections a certificate of the number of
Senators to which such college or school is entitled under this section.
In case of a vacancy in the office of Secretary, or of his or her absence
or inability to discharge this duty, then such duty shall devolve upon
the Speaker of the Senate.
(c) The basis of apportionment figures shall be the enrollment
headcount of undergraduate students in each college and school that
is not an administrative unit of another college or school as of the
University census date for the fall semester next preceding reappor-
tionment. The headcount shall accurately reflect actual membership
in the Association, in accordance with the Constitution.
SEC. 5. FINDINGS AND SENSE OF THE SENATE CONCERNING ENROLL-
MENT HEADCOUNTS.
(a) FINDINGS.—The Senate makes the following findings:
(1) The Senate relies solely on the University, particularly
the Office of Institutional Analysis, to report every two years the
current enrollment headcount figures for each college and school
in order to conduct the constitutionally required reapportionment
of seats in the Senate.
the Senate be apportioned “proportionally according to [the] re-
spective enrollment numbers” of each college and school, each to
receive at least one seat.
(3) According to the University, “Official headcount enroll-
ment numbers are taken from a point-in-time snapshot taken on
the census date, which is at the end of late registration each
semester.” (Offices of Institutional Analysis and Admission and
Records).
(4) The University’s method for conducting an enrollment
headcount in each college and school is limited to counting each
student only once, based upon the student’s first declared major
area of study. The system does not track, and therefore the Uni-
versity is unable to report to the Association, the actual enroll-
ment numbers in each college in such a manner as to count the
enrollment of any particular student one time for each declared
major area of study, which would result in a total enrollment
count greater than the number of unique undergraduate students
enrolled at the University.
(5) The University’s only way of electronically and program-
matically tracking and reporting multiple enrollments of a single
student is after the student has graduated from the University
when the data is manually inputted into the system.
(b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense of the Senate that—
(1) the University work expeditiously to develop a system
that is able to accurately report the actual enrollment numbers
accounting for a student’s enrollment in more than one college or
school; and
(2) the President of the Associated Students take any and all
action necessary to ensure that any future version of a student
information database have the capability of tracking multiple
enrollments of a single student.
SEC. 6. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF ELECTIONS REGARD-
ING QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS IN SENATE RACES, SE-
NATE CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY.
(a) Section 9(b) of the Code of Elections is amended to read as Ante, p.71.
follows: “Students shall vote in the college or school in which the stu-
dent first enrolled into and is currently enrolled, as reported by the
Office of Admissions and Records.”.
(b) Section 8(c)(4) of the Code of Elections is amended by striking Ante, p.69.
“one college” and all that follows through the end of the paragraph
and inserting “the college or school in which they first enrolled and
are currently enrolled, as reported by the Office of Admissions and
Records.”.
Approved February 4, 2008.

Public Law 75–29

75th Session
An Act
Feb. 4, 2008 To establish a Department of Homecoming and a Director of Homecoming.
[S. B. 75–30]
Homecoming SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
Act of 2008.
This Act may be cited as the “Homecoming Act of 2008”.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF HOMECOMING OFFICE; MISSION.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established, within the Depart-
ment of Homecoming Programming.
(b) MISSION.—The mission of the Department is to plan campus
programming solely for the week referred to as “Homecoming Week”.
SEC. 3. DIRECTOR; FUNCTIONS; DUTIES.
(a) DIRECTOR.—
President. (1) IN GENERAL.—There is a Director of Homecoming, ap-
Office and shall have the direction, authority, and control over it.
(3) FUNCTIONS VESTED IN DIRECTOR.—The Director may dele-
gate any of the Director’s functions to any other officer, employee,
or organizational unit of the Office.
(4) TERM OF OFFICE—
(A) The Director shall serve for renewable terms which
shall expire on November 30 immediately following the Ho-
mecoming Week for which he or she was appointed to plan
and execute.
(B) The Director may serve after the expiration of his or
her term until a successor has taken office.
ceeds.
(D) Any vacancy occurring in the office of the Director
shall be filled in the same manner as in the case of the origi-
nal appointment.
(a) DUTIES.—The Director’s duties shall be as follows:
(1) To be a liaison with the Alumni Association in regards to
the planning and preparation of “Homecoming Week”.
(2) Prepare a budget for the Department to be included in
the President’s budget proposal.
(3) Supervise Assistant Directors hired by the Department;
shall have no control over programmers under the Department of
Programming.
(4) Plan and execute programming for “Homecoming Week.”
(b) COMPENSATION.—The Director shall receive a compensation
to be set by law.
SEC. 4. ASSISTANT DIRECTORS; PROGRAMMERS.
(a) There may be appointed by the Director not more than four Director.
Assistant Directors.
(b) The Assistant Directors shall report to the Director and shall
be given general duties by the Director relating to “Homecoming
Week.”
(c) COMPENSATION.—The Assistant Directors shall receive a com-
pensation to be set by law.
(d) The Assistant Directors may appoint such number of pro- Assistant
grammers as may be necessary to carry out the functions and duties Director.
of the Assistant Director’s office.
SEC. 5. DISSOLUTION OF DUTIES; LIMITATION OF DIRECTOR’S AUTHOR-
ITY OVER OFFICE.
(a) DISSOLUTION OF DUTIES.—The Director of Programming and
his or her subordinate referred to as the “University Weeks Chair”
shall no longer be responsible for the planning or execution of “Home-
coming Week”.
(b) LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY OVER DEPARTMENT.—The Director
of Programming has no power or authority over the Department of
Homecoming Programming or any of its units, appointees, or em-
ployees.
cessary for the support of functions provided under this Act.

Public Law 75–30

75th Session
An Act
Feb. 8, 2008 Making supplemental appropriations to the Campus Escort Service and making an
[S. B. 75–37] appropriation for the Who’s Who Award Reception for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2008.

namely:
TITLE I—CAMPUS ESCORT SERVICE
OPERATING AND WAGE EXPENSES
For necessary operating and wage expenses of the Service,
$24,971.64, as follows: for maintaining current service levels,
$13,290.28; for the addition of service until 3 a.m. three nights a
week, $1,683.88; for the addition of a late-night program shuttle ser-
vice, $2,159.08; and for the addition of a walking escort service,
$7,838.40.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Report. SEC. 101. The Coordinator of the Campus Escort Service shall
report to the Senate Committee on Budget and Finance by July 1,
2008, on the status of the new services, including demand, ridership
statistics, and other information as is necessary to fully account for
the new services.
TITLE II—MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
For hosting expenses for the Who’s Who Among American Colleg-
es and Universities Awards Reception, $550.00, to be appropriated to,
and expended from, the ASUN Office Account Host Line: Provided,
That any funds remaining after April 1, 2008, shall revert back to the
Treasury.

Feb. 6, passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–31

75th Session
An Act
To provide for the rescission of appropriations made in support of the Executive Branch Feb. 19, 2008
for the President’s Chief of Staff. [S. B. 75–39]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Out of the
funds for the Executive Branch wages, specifically the wages appro-
priated for the President’s Chief of Staff, the authority to spend, and
the accompanying appropriation, is reduced by $2,484.63.

Feb. 13, passed Senate.
Public Law 75–32

75th Session
An Act
Feb. 19, 2008 To amend the Lawlor Rental Fee Waiver Governance Act of 2007 to allow the granting
[S. B. 75–41] of the waiver to entities that will charge admission fees to an event.

SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO LAWLOR RENTAL FEE WAIVER GOVER-
NANCE ACT OF 2007.
(a) The Lawlor Rental Fee Waiver Governance Act of 2007 (Pub-
lic Law 75–27, 75 ASUN STAT. 88) is amended—
Ante, p.89. (1) in section 4(d)(2) by inserting at the end (before the pe-
riod) the following “unless the request is accompanied by a
statement detailing the reasons for charging admission and the
planned use of the revenues generated therefrom”; and
Ante, p.90. (2) in section 5(c)(1) by insert at the end (before the semico-
lon) “unless members of the Association receive a discounted ad-
mission of at least 15 percent of the cost of general admission”.
SEC. 2. APPLICATION TO PENDING OR DENIED REQUESTS; WAIVER OF
TIME LIMITS.
(a) APPLICATION.—The amendments made by this Act shall be
applied to—
(1) any request for a waiver pending at the time of enact-
ment; and
(2) any request that was denied because an admission fee
was charged, but the body that denied the request shall reconsid-
er the decision if the request can be reconsidered before it is
mooted under section 6 of the Lawlor Rental Fee Waiver Gover-
nance Act of 2007.
(b) WAIVER OF TIME LIMITS.—Sections 4(b)(2) and 5(b)(1) may be
waived to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Feb. 13, considered and passed Senate.
Public Law 75–33

75th Session
An Act
Making appropriations for the purchase of a color printer and printer management Feb. 22, 2008
software for the Association. [S. B. 75–38]
count not otherwise appropriated, for the Association, namely:
$3,300.00, for the purchase of one HP Color LaserJet 5550dn printer
and print monitoring and management software for the Association.

Feb. 6, considered and passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–34

75th Session
An Act
Feb. 22, 2008 To provide for the establishment of Textbooks on Time and to provide sufficient appro-
[S. B. 75–42] priations as necessary.
Whereas the expensive costs of textbooks is a major concern of the

Associated Students;
Whereas the ASUN Bookstore spends an estimated $7,000,000 on
shipping and delivery costs;
Whereas informing the faculty and its departmental staff on the im-
portance of ordering textbooks on time has had an effective and
positive impact on lowering textbook prices overall;
Whereas the faculty can help control the costs of textbooks by re-
adopting “the same textbook for subsequent semesters until a new
edition is available”;
Whereas by meeting bookstore deadlines, it “allows for the opportuni-
ty to acquire used textbooks at the best possible price”: Now, there-
fore
Textbooks on Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,
Time Act of
This Act may be cited as the “Textbooks on Time Act of 2008.”
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
(a) To establish an event hosted by ASUN and the Committee on
Academics that provides valuable information concerning the facul-
ty’s crucial role in controlling textbook costs.
(b) To encourage the faculty and departmental staff to order text-
books before each deadline, as scheduled by the ASUN Bookstore
Manager.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.
(a) There is established a set event, Textbooks on Time (or TOT),
to be held at least one week prior to each scheduled ordering deadline
per academic semester, excluding the summer sessions.
(b) The Chairperson of the Committee on Academics is the head
of this event.
(c) The Academics Committee Chairperson may delegate work as
necessary to the Committee members.

There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may
be necessary for the support of these events.

SENATE REPORTS: 75–34 (Comm. on Academics).
Public Law 75–35

75th Session
An Act
Feb. 22, 2008 Making appropriations for technology related expenditures for Wolf Pack Radio.
[S. B. 75–46]
count not otherwise appropriated, for Wolf Pack Radio, namely:
TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES
For technology related expenses, $5,525.00, of which $2,500.00 is
for the installation of an antenna to propagate an Amplitude Modula-
tion signal; $1,500.00 for the installation of speakers and on air
lights; and the balance for other equipment necessary for the opera-
tions of the station.
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Public Law 75–36

75th Session
An Act
To establish an Archives of the Associated Students. Feb. 27, 2008
[S. B. 75–36]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ASUN
Archives Act of
This Act may be cited as the “ASUN Archives Act of 2008”. 2008.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT; MISSION.
(a) There is established the Archives of the Associated Students
(or ASUN Archives).
(b) The purpose of the Archives is to provide the ASUN with a
comprehensive institutional memory. The Archives shall gather, or-
ganize, maintain, preserve, and make accessible for study and use the
records of the ASUN and the history of the Association.
(c) The head of the Archives is the Archivist of the Associated President.
Students, to be appointed by the President, with the consent of the
Senate.
SEC. 3. CONTENT OF ARCHIVES.
(a) The Archives shall incorporate the following records and ma-
terials:
(1) Essential Documents:
(A) Agendas and minutes of the ASUN Senate, bound
and organized chronologically and indexed.
(B) A chronological file of all ASUN resolutions, statutes,
policies, and regulations enacted or promulgated.
(C) Records of ASUN Judicial Council cases and opinions
including: copies of charge sheets, written briefs and docu-
ments used in each case, and final judgments of the Council.
(D) Copies of the annual budgets of the ASUN and any
related and clarifying budget material.
(E) Agendas and minutes of all standing ASUN boards
and committees including Senate committees.
(F) At least one photograph of every elected official.
(2) Supplementary Documents:
(A) The Archives shall be the central repository of any
ASUN materials related to the history, activities, operations,
and events of the ASUN. The Archives should develop and
maintain—
(i) a record file for each ASUN program, office, oper-
ation, and activity;
(ii) a biographical file indexing the names of partici-
pants in the ASUN and identifying those records related
to their participation; and
(iii) a master reference index for all materials con-
tained in the Archives.
SEC. 4. COLLECTION, ORGANIZATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF MATE-
RIALS.
(a) All records, documents, reports, and other potential archival
material in the ASUN shall be evaluated by the ASUN Archivist be-
fore it is discarded. No material shall be discarded without prior re-
view. All material which an office or program decides to remove from
its files or records shall come under the jurisdiction of the Archivist.
(b) The chairpersons of the organizations listed in Section 3(a)
(Senate, Judicial Council, Elections Commission, and any standing
Boards and Committees) shall be individually responsible for insur-
ing that the documents listed are promptly and regularly provided to
the Archives.
(c) The ASUN Director shall have general and overall responsi-
bility for insuring that records and other potential archival materials
are provided to the Archives in a timely and complete manner. The
ASUN Director shall frame and enforce regulations necessary to the
fulfillment of this provision.
(d) The Association shall annually budget appropriations which, at
a minimum, are sufficient for the collection, organization, and safe and
accessible storage of those essential documents listed in Section 3(a).
(e) Those documents and records listed in Section 3(a) shall be
available for review and duplication by any member of the Associa-
tion. The Archivist shall set rules and regulations which provide for
this public access and security of the records.
(f) The ASUN Archivist shall designate a staff member of the
ASUN Administration, after consultation with the President and Di-
rector of ASUN, along with such other staff assistance as may be
needed for compiling and maintaining the Archives.
(g) The Archivist shall prepare and present to the Senate each
year both a report on the progress of the Archives and budget re-
quests for Archive funding.
SEC. 5. TRANSFER OF MATERIALS TO UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES.
(a) To the extent required by law, the Archives shall maintain its
records according to the Retention Schedule mandated under NRS
239.
(b) The Archives shall comply with institutional policies govern-
ing the archival of public records and shall, to the extent it is desira-
ble or required, use the University Archives.
[Note by the Archivist of the Associated Students: The foregoing Act, having been
presented to the President of the Associated Students on Tuesday, February 19, 2008,
and not having been returned by her to the Senate, in which it originated, within the
time prescribed by the Constitution of the Associated Students, has become law with-
out her signature on February 27, 2008.]
SENATE REPORTS: 75–32 (Comm. on Government Operations)
PUBLIC LAW 75–37—MAR. 3, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 105
Public Law 75–37

75th Session
An Act
To govern process for making appointments to Association office, the resignation from Mar. 3, 2008
Association office, and to allow an appointing authority to administer the oath of of- [S. B. 75–45]
fice to executive branch officials.
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Appointment

Regulation Act
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of 2008.
This Act may be cited as the “Appointment Regulation Act of
2008”.
SEC. 2. SUBMISSION OF NOMINATION TO SENATE; FORM; CONFIRMA-
TION RESOLUTION.
(a) NOMINATION.—Whensoever an appointment to be made by
law requires the consent of the Senate, the appointing authority shall
cause a nomination to be sent to the Senate through the Secretary of
the Senate, in substantially the following form:
“To the Senate of the Associated Students:
“I nominate [name] to be [office].”
“[original signature of appointing authority].”
The nomination shall be signed by the appointing authority, bear the
date of the submission of the nomination to the Senate, and be sent in
a sealed envelope.
(b) RECEIPT OF NOMINATION.—The Secretary of the Senate shall
note in a journal the date and time of the receipt of a nomination. The
date of the nomination contained in the journal shall be competent
evidence of the date of the receipt of the nomination.
(c) RESOLUTION OF CONFIRMATION.—Whensoever the Senate
grants its consent to a nomination, the Secretary shall cause to be
sent to the appointing authority a resolution of proper form attesting
to the Senate’s consent to the nomination.
SEC. 3. RESIGNATION FROM ASSOCIATION OFFICE; REQUIREMENT TO
RESIGN.
The only evidence of a refusal to accept, or of a resignation of any
Association office, shall be an instrument in writing, declaring the
same, and subscribed by the person refusing to accept or resigning, as
the case may be, and delivered to the appointing authority.
75 ASUN STAT. 106 PUBLIC LAW 75–37—MAR. 3, 2008
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO EXECUTIVE BRANCH
OFFICIALS.
In the case of any executive branch official, the appointing au-
thority is authorized to administer the oath of office as required by
law and the Constitution.
Approved March 3, 2008.

Public Law 75–38

75th Session
An Act
To set the further lawful order of succession to the office of President and to regulate Mar. 5, 2008
the manner of resigning the office of President or Vice President. [S. B. 75–48]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Presidential
Succession Act
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of 2008.
This Act may be cited as the “Presidential Succession Act of
2008”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
(1) The Constitution of the Associated Students, in Article
III, section (c)(1), grants the Senate the power to establish the
lawful succession order to the office of President of the Associated
Students beyond the Vice President.
(2) It is desirable and necessary for a lawful succession order
to be taken beyond the office of Vice President to ensure that
there is a small probability that a situation could come to exist
that no person is eligible to succeed and serve as President.
SEC. 3. TERMS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.
The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at 6 p.m.
on the Constitutional day the terms of office are to end, which is the
Wednesday closest to April 15.
SEC. 4. VACANCY IN OFFICES OF BOTH PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESI-
DENT; OFFICERS ELIGIBLE TO ACT.
(a) SUCCESSION OF SPEAKER OF THE SENATE TO OFFICE OF PRESI-
DENT.—
(1) If, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office,
inability, or failure to qualify, there is neither a President nor
Vice President to discharge the powers and duties of the office of
President, then the Speaker of the Senate shall, upon his or her
resignation as Speaker and as Senator, act as President.
(2) The same rule shall apply in the case of the death, resig-
nation, removal from office, or inability of an individual acting as
President under this subsection.
(b) An individual acting as President under subsection (a) of this
section shall continue to act until the expiration of the then current
Presidential term, except that—
(1) if his or her discharge of the powers and duties of the of-
fice is founded in whole or in part on the failure of both the Pres-
ident-elect and the Vice President-elect to qualify, then he or she
shall act only until a President or Vice President qualifies; and
(2) if his or her discharge of the powers and duties of the of-
fice is founded in whole or in part on the inability of the Presi-
dent or Vice President, then he or she shall act only until the re-
moval of the disability of one of such individuals.
(c) LINE OF SUCCESSION.—
(1) If, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office,
inability, or failure to qualify, there is no Speaker of the Senate
to act as President under subsection (b) of this section, then the
officer of the Associated Students who is highest on the following
list, and who is not under disability to discharge the powers and
duties of the office of President, shall act as President: Director of
Clubs and Organizations, Director of Programming, Attorney
General, Presidential Assistant on Public and Campus Relations,
Director of Campus Diversity.
(2) An individual acting as President under this subsection
shall continue so to do until the expiration of the then current
Presidential term, but not after a qualified and prior-entitled in-
dividual is able to act, except that the removal of the disability of
an individual higher on the list contained in paragraph (1) of this
subsection or the ability to qualify on the part of an individual
higher on such list shall not terminate his or her service.
(3) The taking of the oath of office by an individual specified
in the list in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be held to con-
stitute his or her resignation from the office by virtue of the hold-
ing of which he or she qualifies to act as President.
(d) Subsections (a) and (c) of this section shall apply only to such
officers as are eligible to the office of President under the Constitu-
tion. Subsection (c) of this section shall apply only to officers ap-
pointed, with the consent of the Senate, prior to the time of the death,
resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, of the
Speaker of the Senate, and only to officers not under impeachment by
the Senate at the time the powers and duties of the office of President
devolve upon them.
Compensation. (e) During the period that any individual acts as President under
this section, his or her compensation shall be at the rate then pro-
vided by law in the case of the President.
SEC. 5. RESIGNATION OR REFUSAL OF OFFICE OF PRESIDENT.
The only evidence of a refusal to accept, or of a resignation of the
office of President or Vice President, shall be an instrument in writ-
ing, declaring the same, and subscribed by the person refusing to ac-
cept or resigning, as the case may be, and delivered to the Speaker of
the Senate of the Associated Students.

Public Law 75–39

75th Session
An Act
To govern the printing, enrollment, and Presidential consideration of Senate bills. Mar. 5, 2008
[S. B. 75–35]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Bill
Governance
This Act may be cited as the “Bill Governance Act of 2008”. Act of 2008.
SEC. 2. ENACTING CLAUSE.
The enacting clause of all Acts of the Senate shall be in the fol-
lowing form: “Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Stu-
dents,”.
SEC. 3. ENACTING WORDS AFTER FIRST SECTION.
No enacting words shall be used in any section of an Act of the
Senate except in the first.
SEC. 4. NUMBERING OF SECTIONS; SINGLE PROPOSITION.
Each section shall be numbered and shall contain, as nearly as
may be, a single proposition of enactment.
SEC. 5. TITLE OF APPROPRIATIONS ACTS.
The style and title of all Acts making appropriations for the sup-
port of Government shall be substantially as follows: “An Act making
appropriations (here insert the object) for the fiscal year ending June
30, (here insert the fiscal year).”
SEC. 6. ENROLLMENT OF BILLS; CERTIFICATE.
When a bill has passed the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate
shall carefully enroll the bill, taking care to ensure that the bill accu-
rately and exactly reflects the action of the Senate. The Secretary
shall affix to the back of the bill a certificate attesting to its proper
enrollment, which shall be signed by the Secretary. The certificate
shall be in the following form: “I certify that this Act originated in the
Senate.”.
SEC. 7. PRINTING OF BILLS.
Every bill in the Senate shall, when such bill has passed the Se-
nate, be printed, and such printed copy shall be called the enrolled
bill, and shall be signed by the presiding officer of the Senate and
presented to the President of the Associated Students. Only a single
copy of an enrolled bill shall be prepared, but additional copies may
be prepared so long as they are endorsed as copies on the first page
and are not printed on the paper determined under section 8 of this
Act. During the last two weeks of a session such enrolling of bills may
be done otherwise than as above prescribed, upon the order of the Se-
nate by resolution.
SEC. 8. PAPER FOR PRINTING ENROLLED BILLS.
Enrolled bills shall be printed on paper of suitable quality as shall
be determined by the Senate Committee on Government Operations.
SEC. 9. PRESENTMENT OF ENROLLED BILLS TO PRESIDENT.
Each enrolled bill, subsequent to being signed by the presiding of-
ficer of the Senate, shall be presented to the President, or such other
person in the Office of the President as the President may designate
by written instrument, by the Secretary. Such presentment must be
done in person. The Secretary shall note in a journal the date and
time of presentment of enrolled bills and the official who received the
enrolled bill. Such journal shall be competent evidence of the date of
presentment.
SEC. 10. PROCEDURE FOLLOWING PRESENTMENT TO PRESIDENT OF
ENROLLED BILLS; ACTION BY PRESIDENT.
(a) As soon as an enrolled bill is presented, any person duly au-
thorized shall endorse by stamp, in the left-hand margin of the first
page of the enrolled bill, the date (and if necessary the time) of re-
ceipt.
(b) Within the constitutional time limit, the bill must, if approved,
be signed by the President below and to the left of the signature of
the presiding officer of the Senate. The President shall also write or
stamp in the word “Approved” and the date the bill was signed near
his or her signature, but in no case shall such text appear at the same
level as or above the signature of the presiding officer of the Senate.
SEC. 11. RETURN OF BILL; ACTION BY SECRETARY.
(a) If the President disapproves a bill, he or she shall return it to
the Secretary of the Senate within the constitutional time limit, mak-
ing no mark or alteration to the bill, together with his or her veto
message, which shall be addressed and begin as follows:
“To the Senate of the Associated Students:
“I am returning herewith without my approval S. B. [number] en-
titled ‘[official title or short title]’.”
(b) The Secretary of the Senate, upon the return of the bill, shall
note in a journal the date and time of the return of a bill. Such jour-
nal shall be competent evidence of the date of return.
SEC. 12. PROMULGATION OF LAWS; ASSIGNMENT OF STATUTE NUMBER.
(a) Whenever a bill, having been approved by the President, or
not having been returned by him or her with his or her objections,
becomes a law or takes effect, it shall forthwith be received by the
Archivist of the Associated Students from the President; and whenev-
er a bill is returned by the President with his or her objections, and,
on being reconsidered, is agreed to be passed, and is approved by two-
thirds of the Senate, and thereby becomes a law or takes effect, it
shall be received by the Archivist of the Associated Students from the
Speaker of the Senate or the Secretary of the Senate and he or she
shall carefully preserve the originals.
(b) The Archivist of the Associated Students, or any person duly
authorized, shall assign each to each enrolled bill a statute a unique
serial number (Senate session–serial number) in the order in which
the President signed the enrolled bills into law or in the order in
which a bill became law through the President’s inaction or the Se-
nate’s override of a veto, which shall be added at the top of the first
page of the enrolled bill. The Archivist, or any person duly autho-
rized, shall also endorse by stamp the date the enrolled bill was re-
ceived from the President or the Senate in the right-hand margin of
the first page.
SEC. 13. REPEAL OF REPEALING ACT.
Whenever an Act is repealed, which repealed a former Act, such
former Act shall not thereby be revived, unless it shall be expressly so
provided.
SEC. 14. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION.
Whenever official notice is received at the Associated Students
Archives and Records Office that any amendment proposed to the
Constitution of the Associated Students has been adopted, according
to the provisions of the Constitution, the Archivist of the Associated
Students shall forthwith cause the amendment to be published, with
his or her certificate, specifying the vote by which the same may have
been adopted by both the students and the Board of Regents of the
Nevada System of Higher Education, and that the same has become
valid, to all intents and purposes, as a part of the Constitution of the
SEC. 15. STATUTES AT LARGE; CONTENTS; ADMISSIBILITY IN EVIDENCE.
The Archivist of the Associated Students shall cause to be com-
plied, edited, indexed, and published, the Associated Students Sta-
tutes at Large, which shall contain all the laws and resolutions
enacted during each regular session of the Senate; all proclamations
by the President in the numbered series issued since the date of the
adjournment of the regular session of the Senate next preceding; and
also any amendments to the Constitution of the Associated Students
proposed or ratified pursuant to Article V thereof since that date, to-
gether with the certificate of the Archivist of the Associated Students
issued in compliance with the provision contained in section (14) of
this Act. In the event of an extra session of the Senate, the Archivist
of the Associated Students shall cause all the laws and resolutions
enacted during said extra session to be consolidated with, and pub-
lished as part of, the contents of the volume for the next regular ses-
sion, unless such special session was held during a regular session or
within one month of the regular session next preceding. The Asso-
ciated Students Statutes at Large shall be legal evidence of the laws,
resolutions, proclamations by the President, and proposed or ratified
amendments to the Constitution of the Associated Students therein
contained in all the courts of the Associated Students.
SEC. 16. SLIP LAWS; ADMISSIBILITY IN EVIDENCE.
The publication in slip or pamphlet form of the laws of the Asso-
ciated Students issued under the authority of the Archivist of the As-
sociated Students shall be competent evidence of the Acts of the Se-
nate therein contained in all the courts of the Associated Students
without any further proof or authentication thereof.

Public Law 75–40

75th Session
An Act
To govern the internal process regarding amendments to the Constitution of the Asso- Mar. 5, 2008
ciated Students. [S. B. 75–44]
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Constitutional
Amendments
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Procedure Act
This Act may be cited as the “Constitutional Amendment Proce- of 2008.
dure Act of 2008”.
SEC. 2. PROPOSAL OF AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATION;
CERTIFICATION; PLACEMENT ON BALLOT.
(a) CERTIFICATION.—When the Senate has proposed an amend-
ment to the Constitution of the Associated Students, pursuant to pro-
visions of the Article V thereof, the Secretary of the Senate shall cer-
tify to the Chair of the Commission on Association Elections the text
of the amendment.
(b) PLACEMENT ON BALLOT.—Whensoever an amendment to the
Constitution is received before March 1 the Chair of the Commission
on Association Elections shall cause the amendment to appear on the
ballot.
SEC. 3. CERTIFICATION TO PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RATIFI-
CATION OF AMENDMENT BY MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIA-
TION; DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES.
(a) CERTIFICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT.—Whensoever
an amendment to the Constitution has been ratified by the member-
ship of the Association, pursuant to the provisions of Article V of the
Constitution, the Chair of the Commission on Association Elections
shall forthwith certify to the President of the University that the
amendment was ratified pursuant to the provisions of the Constitu-
tion.
(b) DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES.—The Chair of the Commission on
Association Elections shall cause to be filed with the Secretary of the
Senate, the Archivist of the Associated Students, and the President of
the Associated Students a duplicate of the certificate as provided for
in subsection (a).
SEC. 4. DECLARATION OF ASSOCIATION POLICY.
It is the policy of the Associated Students that the President
shall play no role in the consideration of an amendment to the Consti-
tution of the Associated Students except insofar as may be required to
ensure the expeditious consideration of the amendment by the Board
of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
SEC. 5. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND-
MENTS.
It is the sense of the Senate of the Associated Students that—
(1) no person or entity, except the membership of the Associ-
ation voting in an election held for the purpose of ratifying an
amendment to the Constitution, retains the power and authority
to make changes to the Constitution of the Associated Students
once an amendment has been properly proposed pursuant to the
provisions of Article V of the Constitution; and
(2) no person or entity retains the authority to make
changes, alterations, or other adjustments to an amendment to
the Constitution of the Associated Students subsequent to its
proper proposal to the membership of the Association.

Public Law 75–41

75th Session
An Act
To establish the Office of Student Advocacy. Mar. 6, 2008
[S. B. 75–43]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Student
Advocate Act of
This Act may be cited as the “Student Advocate Act of 2008”. 2008.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT; PLACEMENT; MISSION.
(a) There is established an independent Office of Student Advo-
cacy within the Legal Services Program. The head of the office is the
Student Advocate.
(b) The position shall be advertised as an open position within
the Association. Applications shall be submitted to the Business
Manager of the Association and be hired in accordance with normal
hiring practices for other student employees within the Association,
and specifically procedures similar to the hiring of the Director of Le-
gal Services.
(c) MISSION.—It is the mission and charge of the Office of the
Student Advocate to facilitate open and honest communication be-
tween students and the University by providing free and confidential
peer support, advice, and assistance to any student, student organiza-
tion, or student group involved in a dispute with the University or
any other entity within the University community. All staff members
of the Office shall be empowered to advocate for any student request-
ing the services of the Office. It is the responsibility of the Office to
give students the tools and information necessary to empower them
to either address their situation individually, or be assisted by an Of-
fice staff member. In addition, the Office of the Student Advocacy
shall be empowered to promote students’ rights, as well as be empo-
wered to challenge policies of the University on behalf of the students
of the University.
SEC. 3. STUDENT ADVOCATE POWERS AND DUTIES; FUNCTIONS.
(a) The Student Advocate has the following powers and duties:
(1) Provide oversight and direction to the Office of Student
Advocacy.
(2) Educate the student body about student rights, Universi-
ty and Associated Students policies, laws, regulations, proce-
dures, and promote awareness of the availability of support and
assistance services offered both by the Office, Associated Stu-
dents and the University at large.
(3) Be available to provide non-partisan assistance and sup-
port to any student, student group, or student organization in-
volved in disciplinary actions with the University of Nevada, Re-
no, and be empowered to challenge University policies on their
behalf.
(4) Present the position of the Associated Students to the
University’s administration concerning student rights, campus
rules, and other areas of student conduct.
(5) Act as the official liaison between the Office and all other
entities.
(6) Shall direct all Office publicity and outreach efforts.
(7) Shall create, conduct, and implement specialized projects
relating to the agenda of the Office for the given year.
Regulations. (8) Shall create regulations governing the conduct of the Of-
fice when a conflict of interest arises.
(b) TRAINING.—The Student Advocate must be trained in conflict
resolution or mediation and on all laws, policies, regulations, and
rules relevant to the Office.
(c) ASSISTANCE TO LEGAL SERVICES FUNCTIONS.—The Student
Advocate shall be a member within the Office of Legal Services, and
shall provide assistance to that Office as may be necessary.
SEC. 4. REPRESENTATION TO STUDENTS IN ASSOCIATION MATTERS.
(a) The Office may provide information to any student who wish-
es to file an action against the Government of the Association, but
shall not provide direct representation in an action.
(b) The Office may provide direct representation to a student who
is being prosecuted or challenged by the Government of the Associa-
tion.
SEC. 5. CASEWORKERS.
Student (a) The Student Advocate may appoint a number of caseworkers
Advocate. as is necessary to provide adequate staff to work cases handled by the
Office.
(b) Caseworkers shall receive such training as is necessary for
them to provide adequate representation to their clients.
SEC. 6. CONFIDENTIALITY OF SERVICES.
Regulations. (a) The Office shall maintain the confidentiality regarding its
services as is required by law. The Office shall provide for such guide-
lines to carry out this mandate.
(b) Confidentiality may be waived by a student only by an explicit
written waiver.

There is authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal years
2008 through 2012 such funds as are necessary to carry out the provi-
sions of this Act.
presented to the President of the Associated Students on Wednesday, February 27,
2008, and not having been returned by her to the Senate, in which it originated, within
the time prescribed by the Constitution of the Associated Students, has become law
without her signature on March 6, 2008.]

Public Law 75–42

75th Session
An Act
Mar. 6, 2008 To place a question on the ballot for the 2008 General Election requesting the
[S. B. 75–47] authorization for the Senate of the Associated Students to increase the
compensation of Senators.
Whereas the Constitution of the Associated Students authorizes the

Senate to set by law the compensation of Senators;
Whereas any attempt to increase the compensation paid to Senators
must receive the approval of the voters in a general election; and
Whereas it is necessary and desirable for the Senate to propose a bal-
lot question seeking the authorization to increase the compensation
of Senators up to a certain amount: Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, That pur-
suant to Article I, section 1(e) of the Constitution of the Associated
Students, a ballot question seeking the approval of the voters shall
Ballot appear on the ballot for the 2008 General Election, as follows:
question. “Shall the Senate of the Associated Students be granted the au-
thority to fix by law the compensation of Senators at a maximum of a
$500 grant per semester in addition to the equivalent to the cost of 14
undergraduate credit hours per year?
“Yes ____.
“No ____.”
presented to the President of the Associated Students on Wednesday, February 27,
2008, and not having been returned by her to the Senate, in which it originated, within
the time prescribed by the Constitution of the Associated Students, has become law
without her signature on March 6, 2008.]

75–46
SENATE REPORTS: 75–35
75–41 (Comm. on Budget and Finance).
Finance)
Feb. 27,
20, passed Senate.
Public Law 75–43

75th Session
An Act
Making appropriations for technology related capital expenditures for Campus Escort. Mar. 7, 2008
[S. B. 75–49]
count not otherwise appropriated, for Campus Escort, namely:
TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES
For the purchase of portable DVD players and appropriate
mounting equipment, $1,050.00.
GENERAL PROVISIONS

SENATE REPORTS: 75–45 (Comm. on Budget and Finance)
Mar. 5, passed Senate.
Public Law 75–44

75th Session
An Act
Mar. 7, 2008 To fix the compensation of the Clubs Commissioners.
[S. B. 75–50]
Clubs SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
Commissioners
Compensation This Act may be cited as the “Clubs Commissioners Compensa-
Act of 2008. tion Act of 2008”.
SEC. 2. COMPENSATION OF CLUBS COMMISSIONERS.
A Clubs Commissioner shall receive for his or her services during
the term for which he or she shall have been appointed compensation
equivalent to the cost of three undergraduate credit-hours at the Uni-
versity, which shall be paid each semester.
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION.
This Act shall take effect on January 21, 2008, and shall apply to
any Clubs Commissioner duly appointed and sworn at that time.

Public Law 75–45

75th Session
An Act
Making appropriations for Textbooks on Time for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Mar. 21, 2008
[S. B. 75–54]
namely:
HOSTING EXPENSES
For hosting expenses for carrying out the provisions of the Text-
books on Time Act of 2008 (S. B. 75–42; Public Law 75–34; 75 ASUN
STAT. 100), $1,200.00: Provided, That expenses incident to that Act
shall be paid from such account as the President may designate, after
consultation with the Director of the Associated Students, upon
vouchers signed by the Chairperson of the Committee on Academics.

Public Law 75–46

75th Session
An Act
Mar. 21, 2008 Making appropriations for capital expenditures for the purchase of vans for Campus
[S. B. 75–56] Escort and certain awards.

count not otherwise appropriated, namely:
TITLE I—CAMPUS ESCORT
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
For the purchase of motor vehicles and other related expenses,
$86,400.00, of which $40,000.00 is for two 7-passenger minivans;
$38,000.00 is for a wheelchair-accessible van; $2,000.00 is for the in-
stallation of decal markings per vehicle; and $800.00 is for the instal-
lation of radios per vehicle, which shall remain available until ex-
pended or November 1, 2008, whichever comes first.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 101. The funds made available under this title shall re-
main available until expended or November 1, 2008, whichever comes
first.
TITLE II—STUDENT AWARDS
DONALD TIBBETS AWARD
For the Donald Tibetts Award, $4,000.00
SENIOR AWARDS
For Senior Awards, $500.00.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 201. The funds made available under this title shall remain
available for one year from the date of enactment of this Act.

Mar. 19, passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–47

75th Session
An Act
To provide for the rescission of certain appropriations made in support of the Govern- Mar. 21, 2008
ment and to make supplemental appropriations to ASUN Advertising for the fiscal [S. B. 75–55]
year ending June 30, 2008.

TITLE I—APPROPRIATIONS RESCISSIONS
Out of the funds appropriated in support of the Government for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, the authority to spend, and the
accompanying appropriation, is reduced as follows:
For professional salaries, by $16,623.56.
For wages for the Sound and Lights Service, by $3,000.00.
For wages for Inkblot Promotions, by $3,000.00.
For tuition and fees for ASUN Advertising, by $2,000.00.
TITLE II—SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2008:
For an additional amount for operating expenses of ASUN Adver-
tising, $1,000.00.

Public Law 75–48

75th Session
An Act
Mar. 21, 2008 To establish an executive pay schedule for certain executive officers of the Association,
[S. B. 75–53] to amend certain laws relating to executive compensation, and for other purposes.
Executive Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,

Compensation
Act of 2008. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Executive Compensation Act of
2008”.
SEC. 2. EXECUTIVE SCHEDULE.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is an Executive Schedule for the
compensation of executive officers of the Association. The Schedule
has five levels, Level I through Level V.
(b) LEVELS OF PAY.—The annual rate of pay at each level is as
follows:
(1) Level I: $8,800.00, to be disbursed in equal monthly in-
crements.
(2) Level II: $7,000.00, to be disbursed in equal monthly in-
crements.
(3) Level III: $5,000.00, to be disbursed in equal monthly in-
crements.
(4) Level IV: $3,000.00, to be disbursed in equal increments
at the end of each semester.
(5) Level V: $1,000.00, to be disbursed in equal increments at
the end of each semester.
(c) OFFICIALS COVERED BY SCHEDULE.—The following executive
officers are included in the Schedule:
(1) Level I: President.
(2) Level II: Vice President, Director of Clubs and Organiza-
tions, Director of Programming.
(3) Level III: Director of Diversity, Presidential Assistant on
Public and Campus Relations, Director of Homecoming Pro-
gramming, the Attorney General.
(4) Level IV: Department of Programming Programmers, the
Archivist, President’s Chief of Staff.
(5) Level V: Assistant Directors in the Department of Home-
coming Programming, Clubs Commissioners.
SEC. 3. DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR OFFICIALS PAID EACH SEMES-
TER.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any official with-
in the Associated Students who is paid once each semester, the com-
pensation shall be disbursed in equal increments at the end of the
semester, or at the conclusion of an official’s service, whichever comes
first.
SEC. 4. AMENDMENT TO FREQUENCY OF COMPENSATION OF SPEAKER
OF THE SENATE
Section 5 of the Official Compensation Act of 2007 (S. B. 75–19; Ante, p.31.
Public Law 75–19; 75 ASUN STAT. 31) is amended by striking the
body of the section and inserting “The compensation of the Speaker of
the Senate shall be at the rate of $7,000.00 per year, to be disbursed
in equal monthly increments. The Speaker shall receive this compen-
sation in lieu of that of a Senator.”.
SEC. 5. AMENDMENTS TO ACTS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSA-
TION.
(a) The Official Compensation Act of 2007 (S. B. 75–19; Public Ante, p.31.
Law 75–19; 75 ASUN STAT. 31) is amended by striking sections 3, 4,
6, 7, 10, and 11.
(b) The Clubs Commissioners Compensation Act of 2008 (S. B. Ante, p.120.
75–50; Public Law 75–44; 75 ASUN STAT. 120) is repealed. Repeal.
(c) The Executive Branch Act of 2007 (S. B. 75–10; Public Law Ante, p.13.
75–7; 75 ASUN STAT. 13) is amended—
(1) by striking section 103(c); Ante, p.14.
(2) by striking section 403; Ante, p.16.
(3) by striking section 503; and Ante, p.17.
(4) by striking section 603. Ante, p.18.
(d) The Clubs Commission Act of 2007 (S. B. 75–23; Public Law Ante, p.38.
75–16; 75 ASUN STAT. 38) is amended by striking section 3(d).
(e) The Homecoming Act of 2008 (S. B. 75–30; Public Law 75–29;
75 ASUN STAT. 94) is amended—
(1) by striking section 3(b); and Ante, p.95.
(2) by striking section 4(c) and redesignating the subsection
that follows as subsection (c).
(a) IN GENERAL.—This Act shall take effect on the date the Se-
venty-Sixth Session of the Senate convenes.
(b) EXCEPTION.—The provisions of this Act with respect to any
officer covered by the provisions of this Act who is not in office on the
date of enactment of this Act shall take effect on the date of enact-
ment of this Act with respect to those officers.

Public Law 75–49

75th Session
An Act
Mar. 21, 2008 To provide for the convening of the Seventy-Sixth Session of the Senate and each
[S. B. 75–57] subsequent session, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. ROLL OF SENATORS-ELECT.
Before the first meeting of each session of the Senate, the Secre-
tary of the next preceding Senate shall make a roll of the Senators-
elect, and place thereon the names of those persons, and of such per-
sons only, whose credentials show that they were regularly elected in
accordance with the laws of the Associated Students. In case of a va-
cancy in the office of the Secretary of the Senate, or of the absence or
inability of the Secretary to discharge the duties imposed on him or
her by law or custom relative to the preparation of the roll of Sena-
tors-elect or the organization of the Senate, those duties shall devolve
on the Parliamentarian of the next preceding Senate (if not a Sena-
tor-elect), or the next ranking staff secretary of the Associated Stu-
dents.
SEC. 2. DUTY OF SECRETARY.
At the commencement of each session of the Senate, the Secre-
tary shall call the Senators to order and proceed to record their pres-
ence by Colleges or Schools in alphabetical order, by call of the roll.
Pending the election of a Speaker, the Secretary shall preserve order
and decorum and decide all questions of order, subject to appeal by a
Senator.
SEC. 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES.
The Secretary shall announce to the Senate the existence of any
vacancies at the time of its assembly, due to resignation or otherwise.
SEC. 4. PREPARATION OF AGENDA.
(a) The Secretary shall prepare the agenda, which shall include
the following general items in the order given below, and such addi-
tional language as is required to satisfy the requirements of the Ne-
vada Open Meeting Law:
(1) Convening of the [SESSION NUMBER] Session of the
Senate.
(2) Opening Ceremonies.
(3) Ascertainment of Quorum.
(4) Election of Speaker.
(5) Administration of Oath to Speaker, Senators.
(6) Ceremonial Resolutions.
(A) Committee to Notify the President.
(B) Notifying the President of the Election of the Speak-
er and Secretary of the Senate.
(7) Election or Appointment of Senate Officers.
(8) Adoption of Rules of the Senate.
(9) Disposition of Vacant Seats.
(10) Appointment of Senators to Committees.
(11) Additional Business [as provided by subsection (b)].
(12) Receipt of Petitions and other Correspondence Ad-
dressed to the Senate.
(13) Comments and Announcements.
(14) Public Comment.
(15) Adjournment.
(b) Any two Senators-elect may petition the Secretary to include
additional items of business on the Senate’s agenda. Such petition
shall be filed with the Secretary no later than seven working days Deadline.
prior to the assembly of a session of the Senate. Such business must
qualify as a question of privilege under the parliamentary authority
of the Senate in order to be eligible to be placed on the agenda under
this subsection.
SEC. 5. NOTICE OF INTENT TO RUN FOR SPEAKER.
Not later than five working days before the assembly of a session Deadline.
of the Senate, any person who wishes to be entered into nomination
for the office of Speaker of the Senate shall file with the Secretary of
the Senate a notice of intent to seek the office with any other support-
ing documentation. This shall operate as a nomination for the office of
Speaker.
SEC. 6. ELECTION OF SPEAKER.
(a) Immediately following the ascertainment of a quorum, the
Senate shall proceed to the election of the Speaker. No other business
shall be in order except to recess or adjourn until a Speaker, or a
Speaker pro tempore, has been selected. The Secretary shall enter-
tain nominations for the office of Speaker, which shall be in addition
to the nominations made under section 5 of this Act.
(b) When no further nominations have been received, the Secre-
tary shall recognize each nominee to deliver a 10 minute presentation
to the Senate.
(c) The Senate shall be able to question and debate the nominees.
At no time during the election of the Speaker shall the Secretary rec-
ognize any person not entitled to the floor of the Senate, unless the
Senate orders otherwise.
(d) At the conclusion of debate, the Secretary shall put the ques-
tion of the election of the Speaker by roll call vote. The Secretary
shall call the roll and each Senator shall indicate by surname the
nominee of his or her choice. A majority is required for the election of
the Speaker.
(e) Following the election of the Speaker, the Secretary shall ap-
point a committee of escort to consist of the Senators from the Speak-
er-elect’s College, and other Senators at the discretion of the Secre-
tary, who shall escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair.
SEC. 7. ATTENDING INAUGURAL CEREMONIES.
(a) On the date of the inauguration of the President of the Asso-
ciated Students, the Senate shall convene, if not then sitting, for the
purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies.
(b) The Senate shall process to the location of the inaugural ce-
remonies. When the ceremonies have completed, the Senate shall re-
tire to its chamber, or recess or adjourn if under an order specifying
the same.

Mar. 19, considered and passed Senate.
Public Law 75–50

75th Session
An Act
To set the terms of office for certain appointed officers of the Association. Mar. 21, 2008
[S. B. 75–51]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Executive
Officer Term
This Act may be cited as the “Executive Officer Term Limits Act Limits Act of
of 2008”. 2008.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this Act, “Dead Day” means the day immediately pre-
ceding final examinations on which the University holds no classes.
SEC. 3. TERM OF CHIEF PRESIDENTIAL AID.
The Chief of Staff shall continue in office during the tenure and
at pleasure of the President.
SEC. 4. TERM OF DIRECTOR OF CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
The Director of Clubs and Organizations shall serve for a term of
one year beginning on Dead Day in the spring semester. On the expi-
ration of the term, the Director shall continue to perform the duties of
the office until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
SEC. 5. TERM OF CLUBS COMMISSIONERS.
Clubs Commissioners shall hold office for a term of one year be-
ginning on Dead Day in the spring semester. On the expiration of the
term, each Commissioner shall continue to perform the duties of the
office until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
SEC. 6. TERM OF DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING.
The Director of Programming shall serve for a term of one year
beginning on Dead Day in the spring semester. On the expiration of
the term, the Director shall continue to perform the duties of the of-
fice until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
SEC. 7. TERM OF PROGRAMMERS IN DEPARTMENT OF PROGRAMMING.
Programmers in the Department of Programming shall hold of-
fice for a term of one year. On the expiration of the term, a Program-
mer shall continue to perform the duties of the office until a successor
is appointed and qualifies.
SEC. 8. TERM OF PRESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT ON PUBLIC AND CAMPUS
RELATIONS.
The Presidential Assistant on Public and Campus Relations shall
serve during the tenure and at the pleasure of the President.
SEC. 9. TERM OF DEPARTMENT OF CAMPUS DIVERSITY.
The Director of Campus Diversity shall serve for a term of one
year beginning on Dead Day in the spring semester. On the expira-
tion of the term, the Director shall continue to perform the duties of
the office until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
SEC. 10. TERM OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
The Attorney General shall serve for a term of one year begin-
ning on Dead Day in the spring semester. On the expiration of the
term, the Attorney General shall continue to perform the duties of the
office until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
SEC. 11. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS.
President. The President shall submit nominations to the Senate within one
Deadline. week of the President taking office for the following officers:
(1) Director of Clubs and Organizations.
(2) Clubs Commissioners.
(3) Director of Programming.
(4) Programmers in the Department of Programming.
(5) The Attorney General.
SEC. 12. SENSE OF THE SENATE.
It is the Sense of the Senate that the appointments made under
the President holding office during the Seventy-Fifth Session of the
Senate shall remain in office until such time as a successor is found.
However, the Senate recognizes that the current appointees serve
during the pleasure of the President, and upon entering office, the
next President may not wish for current appointees to continue serv-
ing and may terminate those appointments.
This Act shall take effect on April 16, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. All ap-
pointments made after that time shall serve according to the terms of
this Act.

PUBLIC LAW 75–51—APR. 6, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 131
Public Law 75–51

75th Session
An Act
To provide for public openness, accountability and access to public records, and for Apr. 6, 2008
other purposes. [S. B. 75–58]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; INTRODUCTION; REFERENCES TO NEVADA Public Records,
Transparency
REVISED STATUTES. and
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the “Public Records, Accountability
Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008”. Act of 2008.
(b) INTRODUCTION.—The purpose of this policy is to provide a de-
finite course of action for the production, filing and retrieval of public
documents produced by the Associated Students of the University of
Nevada.
(c) REFERENCES.—Any references made to Nevada Revised Sta-
tutes shall apply to such provisions as indicated, or their successors.
SEC. 2. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) ADMINISTRATORS.—Unless the context indicates otherwise,
the chief administrator of the provisions of this Act shall be—
(1) the Secretary of the Senate, with respect to the Senate
and its committees; and
(2) the Archivist of the Associated Students, with respect to
all documents kept in his or her custody, and any other public
bodies of the Associated Students.
(b) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of the Senate and the Archivist
of the Associated Students are authorized to promulgate regulations
with respect to the Government’s compliance with—
(1) this Act;
(2) the Nevada Open Meeting Law;
(3) the Public Records Act (NRS 239 et seq.); and
(4) any other applicable provision of law, regulation, rule, or
otherwise, governing the disposition of the Associated Students’
records.
SEC. 3. POLICY REGARDING OPEN MEETING LAW REQUESTS.
(a) POLICY STATEMENT.—The Nevada Open Meeting Law (NRS
241 et seq.) requires a public body to make available for inspection all
public records of that body. The law also requires that copies of cer-
tain documents be provided free of charge to any member of the pub-
lic who so requests. This Act governs the related policy of the Asso-
ciated Students.
75 ASUN STAT. 132 PUBLIC LAW 75–51—APR. 6, 2008
(b) REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS UNDER NRS 241.020(5).—
(1) Upon request, the Associated Students will provide at no
charge one copy of—
(A) an agenda for a public meeting;
(B) a proposed ordinance or regulation which will be dis-
cussed at the public meeting; and
(C) any other supporting material provided to the mem-
bers of the public body for an item on the agenda, except ma-
terials—
(i) submitted to the public body pursuant to a non-
disclosure or confidentiality agreement;
(ii) pertaining to the closed portion of such a meet-
ing of the public body; or
(iii) declared confidential by law.
(D) Supporting material typically includes draft mi-
nutes, proposed legislation, budget requests, budget reconcil-
iation publications and other related documents.
(i) Draft minutes shall only be provided under this
section until their approval. After their approval, mi-
nutes may be requested as public records pursuant to
section 4 of this Act.
(2) A request for material shall be made in writing directed
to the Archives of the Associated Students.
(3) Material shall be made available to the public when it is
made available to members of the public body.
(c) REQUESTS FOR PERSONAL NOTICE OF MEETINGS.—
(1) The Associated Students will provide notice of meetings
upon a request made in writing for a certain board for extended
periods of time without having to file separate requests. The re-
quest should indicate the following:
(A) The body for which notice is requested.
(B) The address to which said notice should be mailed.
(2) Such requests shall be valid for six months from the date
of receipt or until a time specified by the requestor, whichever is
shorter.
(3) Requests shall be directed to the Archives of the Asso-
ciated Students.
SEC. 4. POLICY REGARDING REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC RECORDS.
(a) INTRODUCTION.—The minutes of a public body are deemed
public records. Requests for minutes and exhibits shall be subject to
the following policy. Documents kept in the custody of University
Archives are not subject to this policy.
(b) FREE ACCESS.—The Associated Students shall endeavor to
provide access for inspection to public records kept in its custody free
of charge. Typically the Associated Students will maintain custody of
documents for five years after their production.
(c) REQUESTS.—Requests for access to public records shall be filed
with the Archives of the Associated Students. Requests which require
extraordinary use of resources may be subject to the fee schedule in
subsection (d) of this section.
(d) FEE SCHEDULE.—
(1) Copies at $0.10 per page.
(2) Persons who make requests that require extraordinary
use of resources or personnel will be charged an hourly fee of
$11.00. Such extraordinary use of resources shall include, but is
not limited to, searches that take in excess of 45 minutes,
searches for archived documents, and copies for electronic audio
recordings of meetings.
(3) Audio recordings: $5.00 per meeting.
(4) Persons making requests shall be advised of the foregoing
fee schedule in advance of processing a request and provided with
a fee estimate for the request.
SEC. 5. AUTHENTICITY OF RECORDS.
(a) DOCUMENT OF RECORD.—Except as otherwise provided by sta-
tute of the Associated Students or by law, only the designated origi-
nal printed copy of agendas, minutes, legislation and other documents
shall be considered the document of record.
(b) SIGNATURE.—Documents requiring the affixal of a signature
shall be official only when they bear an original signature of the
proper official.
SEC. 6. AGENDAS AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL.
(a) AGENDAS.—The presiding officer of a public body under the
jurisdiction of the Associated Students—
(1) shall have the appropriate power to set the agenda for his
or her respective public body;
(2) shall publish and post agendas in accordance with the
Nevada Open Meeting Law;
(3) shall file an original copy of the agenda and all support-
ing material with—
(A) the Secretary of the Senate (for the Senate and its
committees); or
(B) the Archives of the Associated Students (for all other
public bodies); and
(4) may direct the Secretary of the public body to distribute
agendas and supporting material as necessary, for the Senate
and its committees only.
(5) DEFINITION.—Supporting material includes, without limi-
tation, any item provided to a public body for consideration of an
agenda item. For the purposes of the Associated Students, this
includes applications, budget requests, letters, and any other re-
levant document.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDAS.—For the Senate and its commit-
tees only, the Office of the Secretary of the Senate shall—
(1) distribute copies of the agenda and supporting material
as directed; and
(2) ensure that a copy of the agenda and supporting material
are available for public inspection at a meeting.
(c) CANCELLATION NOTICE.—In the event of a meeting cancella-
tion, the presiding officer shall make arrangements for the posting
and distribution of a cancellation notice.
(d) CONTENT OF AGENDAS.—Each agenda shall contain the follow-
ing elements, pursuant to the Open Meeting Law:
(1) The time, place and location of the meeting.
(2) A lost of locations where the notice was posted.
(3) A list of all topics scheduled to be considered during the
meeting including a clear description of each item on the agenda.
(4) A clear denotation of items on which action may be taken.
(5) An item designated for public comment. The agenda shall
also include the following statement: “Action may not be taken on
the matters considered during this period until specifically in-
cluded on an agenda as an action item. Public comment may be
limited to three minutes per person at the discretion of the chair.
Public comment may be taken on each action item.”.
(6) The following statement regarding consideration of agen-
da items out of the order presented: “Agenda items may be consi-
dered out of order at the discretion of the chair.”.
(7) The following statement regarding assistance and ac-
commodations for physically handicapped people: “The Asso-
ciated Students supports providing equal access to all programs
for people with disabilities. Reasonable efforts will be made to as-
sist and accommodate physically handicapped persons desiring to
attend the meeting. Please call the ASUN at 775/784-6589 in ad-
vance so that arrangements may be conveniently made.”.
(8) The following statement regarding requests for support-
ing material: “Requests for supporting material for an agenda
item should be directed to the Archives of the Associated Stu-
dents. All other inquiries should be directed to [NAMER AND
TITLE OF PRESIDING OFFICER] at _____.
(9) The agenda need not contain a notice as to what time it
was posted, but sufficient proof of posting in compliance with the
Open Meeting Law shall be executed by the person who posted
the agendas.
(e) POSTING OF AGENDAS.—Agendas shall be posted in the follow-
ing manner:
(1) A copy shall be posted at—
(A) the Offices of the Associated Students;
(B) the Student Union;
(C) the Ansari Business Building; and
(D) the Getchell Library.
(2) An electronic copy shall be posted on the ASUN Web site.
(3) Each copy shall be posted no later than 9 a.m. three work-
ing days prior to a meeting.
(4) Only the current agenda and the prior meeting’s agenda
should remain posted at any physical location.
(5) A copy of the agenda with all supporting material shall be
filed with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate (for the Senate
and its committees) or the Archives of the Associated Students
(for all other public bodies). Such filing shall serve as the proof of
posting by the presiding officer.
(f) PRINTING OF AGENDAS.—The presiding officer shall—
(1) print and distribute a copy of the agenda and supporting
material for each member of the public body; and
(2) e-mail a copy of the agenda and supporting material to
the members of the public body and to the Office of the Secretary
of the Senate or the Archives of the Associated Students.
(g) TEMPLATE.—The Office of the Secretary of the Senate and the
Archives of the Associated Students is authorized to create a template
for each public body to assist the presiding officer in the preparation
of the agenda, and to provide for a uniform appearance of government
documents.
SEC. 7. MINUTES.
(a) INTRODUCTION.—The following policy shall be followed as it
relates to the taking and filing of minutes.
(b) DEFINITION.—In this section, “Secretary” means the person
appointed to carry out the functions of the secretary of the public
body.
(c) MINUTES.—The Secretary shall—
(1) take minutes at assigned meetings and as required by
law;
(2) make proper arrangements for the audio recording of
each meeting; and
(3) distribute paper or electronic copies of draft and approved
minutes as needed, and exhibits only as requested, within 48
hours of the adjournment of the meeting whenever possible.
(d) COMMITTEE MINUTES.—For committees which a staff secre-
tary has not been assigned, the committee shall appoint a member to
act as Secretary (usually the vice chairman) who shall—
(1) take minutes at each meeting as required by this Act and
the appropriate law;
(2) distribute paper or electronic copies in a manner equiva-
lent to the staff secretary; and
(3) perform all other duties determined to be necessary by
the presiding officer and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
(4) The member who acts as Secretary on committees shall
not be the custodian of documents. The Secretary of the Senate,
acting jointly with the Archives of the Associated Students, shall
be the custodian of documents, and he or she shall make ar-
rangements with the committee secretary for the proper filing of
all records with the Archives of the Associated Students.
(e) CONTENT OF MINUTES.—The minutes shall include the follow-
ing:
(1) A record of the roll call at the beginning of the meeting
which should make note of the presiding officer, the secretary re-
cording the minutes, and the attendance of members. After any
recess of a body, the minutes shall make note of the attendance of
the members.
(2) On each motion, the disposition of the motion and the an-
nounced abstentions unless—
(A) a division has been called, which would require the
numerical count to be noted; or
(B) a roll call vote has been ordered, which would require
the vote of each member to be recorded.
(3) The substance of all matters proposed, discussed or de-
cided.
(4) The substance of remarks made during public comment
and remarks.
(5) Any other item ordered to be included in the record.
(f) DOCUMENTS.—In the process of maintaining the minutes, the
Secretary shall—
(1) maintain an original file of exhibits to include the follow-
ing:
(A) Roll call vote tally sheets.
(B) Audience sign-in sheets.
(C) Reports to the body.
(D) Material submitted for the body’s consideration.
(E) Printed material from a member of the public who
asks for the material to be included in the record, provided
the material is relevant to the topic being considered.
(F) Other items ordered to be included with the record.
(2) publish signed draft minutes, after a board meeting, to be
approved by that body;
(3) present approved minutes to the presiding officer for sig-
nature;
(4) publish signed approved minutes after a board has ap-
proved the draft minutes; and
(5) provide the Secretary of the Senate with copies of draft
and approved minutes.
(g) TEMPLATE.—The Office of the Secretary of the Senate shall
create a template to assist the Secretary in the production of the mi-
nutes, and to provide for uniformity in government documents.
SEC. 8. PUBLICATION OF MINUTES.
(a) DRAFT MINUTES STYLE AND FORMAT.—As a matter of style and
format, draft minutes shall include the following elements:
(1) An indication on the title page and footer of each page
that the minutes are draft in nature.
(2) The original copy shall be stamped in the header on the
title page with a DRAFT stamp.
(b) APPROVED MINUTES STYLE AND FORMAT.—As a matter of style
and format, approved minutes shall include the following elements:
(1) Removal of any draft reference.
(2) The original copy shall be stamped in the header on the
title page with an APPROVED stamp.
(c) NON-ORIGINAL ITEMS.—Any document included in the record
that is not an original shall be stamped with a COPY stamp.
(d) SIGNING OF MINUTES.—
(1) Draft minutes shall be signed only by the secretary who
recorded the minutes.
(2) Approved minutes shall be signed by both the Secretary
and the presiding officer.
(e) ROLL CALL TALLY.—When a vote is taken by roll call, the pre-
siding officer shall sign the tally sheet.
(f) ELECTRONIC VERSION.—The original copy of both the draft and
approved minutes shall be produced in searchable PDF format when-
ever possible and filed electronically with the Archives of the Asso-
ciated Students.
SEC. 9. PRINTING OF MINUTES.
(a) Draft minutes shall be provided in paper and electronic form
to each member of a body.
(b) Approved minutes shall be provided in electronic form to each
member of a body unless otherwise specified by the presiding officer.
(c) DOUBLE-SIDED COPIES.—Any copy print of minutes shall be
double-sided whenever feasible. Original copies shall be single-sided.
SEC. 10. FILING OF DOCUMENTS; BOOK OF MINUTES.
(a) FILING.—When the approved minutes of a meeting have been
published, the following items shall be filed within 48 hours with the
Archives of the Associated Students:
(1) The approved minutes.
(2) The exhibits to the minutes.
(3) A copy of the agenda.
(b) BOOK OF MINUTES.—At the conclusion of each semester, the
Office of the Secretary of the Senate, in conjunction with the Archives
of the Associated Students, shall prepare a book of minutes for each
body. The book shall contain the original records listed below for each
meeting in the following order:
(1) The agenda.
(2) Supporting material to the agenda.
(3) The approved minutes.
(4) The exhibits to the minutes.
(5) Miscellaneous material.
SEC. 11. PRODUCTION, FILING OF AUDIO RECORDINGS.
(a) The Associated Students shall audio record each meeting of a
body subject to the Open Meeting Law under the jurisdiction of the
(b) The Secretary of a public body or a designated person shall be
responsible for recording each meeting.
(c) The Office of the Secretary of the Senate, acting jointly with
the Archives of the Associated Students, shall provide for the appro-
priate filing of each recording.
SEC. 12. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET.
(a) It is the policy of the Associated Students to publish on the
Web site of the Associated Students agendas, minutes, legislation,
reports, governing documents, and any other document that, in the
opinion of the Secretary of the Senate (for the Senate and its commit-
tees) or the Archivist (for all other public bodies), acting jointly with
the presiding officer of a public body, the public will benefit from by
its publication.
(b) Documents shall be published in searchable PDF format
whenever possible.
(c) The Office of the Secretary of the Senate shall provide for the
publication of documents on the appropriate Web site in coordination
with the webmaster or other appropriate person.
(d) No document shall be published on the Internet without the
appropriate redaction as may be required by law to ensure the confi-
dentiality of certain information.
SEC. 13. REFERENCE COPY OF MINUTES.
The Secretary of the Senate shall cause to be printed a reference
copy of the minutes of each session of the Senate in a single book. The
book need not contain copies of the exhibits to the minutes, but
should include appropriate citations so the exhibits may be accessed.
The minutes shall be paginated with consecutive numbers for the en-
tirety of a session.
Approved April 6, 2008.

Apr. 2, considered and passed Senate.
Public Law 75–52

75th Session
An Act
To provide for the Treasury of the Associated Students, the budget process, scholar- Apr. 6, 2008
ships, and for other purposes. [S. B. 75–61]
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Association
Budget and
This Act may be cited as the “Association Budget and Finance Finance Act of
Act of 2008”. 2008.
TITLE I—TREASURY OF THE ASSO-

CIATED STUDENTS
SEC. 101. TREASURY OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS; REFERENCES;
FUNDS WITHIN TREASURY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Government of the Associated Students
has a Treasury of the Associated Students, which consists of two pri-
mary divisions as follows:
(1) General Fund.
(2) Capital Fund.
(b) REFERENCES TO TREASURY.—Any reference to the Treasury or
the Treasury of the Associated Students in any law, regulation, re-
port, or other document shall be deemed to be a reference to the funds
placed in the General Fund unless the context indicates otherwise.
(c) CAPITAL FUND.—There is established a Capital Fund which
must be used to receive all excess revenues from the ASUN Bookstore
and account for all expenditures made from this account in further-
ance of the purposes as set out in law.
SEC. 102. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM TREASURY.
(a) DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.—No funds shall be released from
any account under the control of the Associated Students without
such disbursement being approved, in writing, by the President or his
or her designee, or by the officer who has control over the account,
unless otherwise provided for by law.
(b) DELEGATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY.—The President is autho-
rized to delegate to any department head the signing authority for
the accounts for the use of the particular department. The President
shall cause such designation to be published and shall transmit to the
Senate notice of any delegation of signing authority under this Act.
(c) SENATE ACCOUNTS.—The Speaker of the Senate shall have
signing authority over accounts under the control of the Senate. The
Speaker may delegate signing authority to the chair of any committee
under the jurisdiction of the Senate for the purpose of expending such
funds as may be necessary for the conduct of committee business.
(d) SUIT TO REQUIRE RELEASE FUNDS.—Except for accounts under
the control of the Senate, when any official who has the lawful duty to
approve the disbursement of funds from accounts of the Association
fails to carry out such duty, the injured party may file with the Judi-
cial Council of the Associated Students for a writ of mandamus re-
quiring the official to approve the release of funds.
SEC. 103. GENERAL FUND; POLICY ON USE; CREATION OF ACCOUNTS.
(a) GENERAL FUND.—There is established a General Fund which
must be used to receive all revenues and account for all expenditures
not otherwise provided by law to be accounted for in any other fund.
(b) ACCOUNTING POLICY.—Governmental funds must be used as a
means of accounting for segregations of financial resources by focus-
ing upon a determination of financial position and changes in finan-
cial position rather than upon a determination of net income.
(c) SOURCES OF REVENUE.—The General Fund shall consist of
revenues realized from the following sources:
(1) Student fees assessed in support of the Association.
(2) Investment and endowment income.
(3) Balances of unused revenues and appropriations from the
prior fiscal year.
(4) Other money deposited into the General Fund or accounts
under the General Fund.
(d) EXPENDITURES; LIMITATION.—The General Fund shall account
for all operational expenditures of the Government. No funds con-
tained in the General Fund shall be used for capital spending unless
the Senate explicitly provides for such capital spending by law.
(e) ACCOUNTS.—Accounts shall be created within the General
Fund at the direction of the Senate to segregate revenues and ex-
penditures among the various branches, departments, programs, and
services of the Association.
SEC. 104. ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTINGENCY RESERVE ACCOUNT; PUR-
POSE; RELEASE OF RESERVE FUNDS.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established within the General
Fund a Contingency Reserve Account.
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the Contingency Reserve Account
is to provide flexibility in times of fiscal emergency by placing a cer-
tain portion of the General Fund in reserve.
(c) COMPOSITION.—The fund shall consist of 5 percent of the total
anticipated student fee revenue for the fiscal year.
Certification. (d) RELEASE OF FUNDS.—Funds shall not be released from the
Contingency Reserve Account unless the President certifies in writing
to the Senate that a fiscal emergency necessitates the release of
funds.
SEC. 105. ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL FUND; REFERENCES; PURPOSES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Capital Fund consists of the revenues gen-
erated from the transfer of excess revenues from the ASUN Books-
tore.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference to the Capital Account, Books-
tore Account, Bookstore Reserve, or any derivative thereof, in any
law, resolution, regulation, contract, agreement, report, or other doc-
ument shall be deemed to be a reference to the funds placed in the
Capital Fund unless the context indicates otherwise.
(c) GENERAL PURPOSE.—The general purpose of the Capital Fund
is limited to spending on—
(1) capital equipment and improvements;
(2) scholarships and other awards;
(3) grants or loans to student organizations or University
entities;
(4) emergency funding to maintain the solvency of the Asso-
ciation;
(5) temporary transfers to maintain balance in the General
Fund; and
(6) other projects as expressly provided for by law.
SEC. 106. TEMPORARY TRANSFERS FROM CAPITAL FUND.
(a) LIMITATION ON TEMPORARY TRANSFERS.—Money transferred
from the Capital Fund may be used only to offset structural deficits
within the General Fund as a result of overspending actual fee reve-
nues deposited into the General Fund in between the fall and spring
semesters. Funds transferred on this basis may not be used to in-
crease the spending authorized for a fiscal year.
(b) REPORT.—The Director of the Associated Students shall re- Report.
port to the Senate Committee on Budget and Finance when such a
transfer is to be made, its purpose, and its expected duration before
reversion.
(c) MAINTENANCE OF RESERVE.—At no time shall the balance of
the Capital Fund drop below $500,000.00, effective once the account Effective date.
reaches that amount in deposited funds or fiscal year 2010, whichever
is sooner.
SEC. 107. REQUESTS FOR CAPITAL SPENDING.
(a) FILING.—Requests for an appropriation from the Capital
Fund shall be filed in writing with the Senate Committee on Budget
and Finance through the President of the Associated Students.
(b) CONTENT.—The request must include—
(1) a statement of the amount requested together with a
complete itemized budget of the project;
(2) a justification for the request, including a statement de-
tailing how the spending project will benefit the Association;
(3) a statement listing the requests for funding from the As-
sociation for the past five fiscal years, if such records exist; and
(4) if from an organization outside the Government of the
Association, a financial statement of the organization’s revenues,
expenditures, assets, and liabilities for the past three fiscal
years, if such records exist.
(c) DISPOSITION OF REQUESTS.—Any request not disposed of dur-
ing a session of the Senate shall fall at the conclusion of that session
without prejudice to being renewed in the next session.
(d) HEARING.—
Deadline. (1) Once a valid request has been received, the Senate Com-
mittee on Budget and Finance shall, within three weeks when
the Senate is in session, meet to consider a request.
(2) The requestor or designee shall be present at the meeting
during which the request is considered to explain in detail the
reasons for the request.
SEC. 108. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON USE OF CAPITAL FUND;
REQUIREMENT OF RECOGNITION; REPORTS.
(a) CONDITIONS.—Capital spending shall comply with the follow-
ing conditions:
(1) A tangible, material, or constructive benefit to the Associ-
ation and its members exists and is capable of being quantified or
qualified.
(2) The benefit, especially with respect to spending on capital
improvements, shall have a usable service life of at least three
years unless the funding was temporary in nature.
(b) LIMITATIONS.—The Capital Fund shall not be used to fund or
support any of the following:
(1) Operational expenses of any club or organization.
(2) Equipment or uniforms to an intramural or recreational
sports team.
(3) Reimbursements of expenses already incurred or obliga-
tions already entered into.
(4) Stipends, wages, salaries, or other expenses in the nature
of compensation to any individual or group, except that funds
may be granted for this purpose to a University department or
service on a one-time-only basis within a 10 year period when, in
the judgment of two-thirds of the Senate, the grant is necessary
to maintain the health, safety, or welfare of the members of the
Association.
(5) Prizes or other promotional items.
(6) Pilot funds for any operational expense of a Government
program or service.
(7) Projects which will not benefit primarily members of the
Association.
(c) REPORTS.—The organization to which was granted an appro-
priation from the Capital Fund shall report to the Senate Committee
on Budget and Finance—
(1) within three months of the conclusion of the project for
which money was appropriated the status of the project, any dev-
iations from the initial spending plan, and a detailed accounting
of all funds spent on the project regardless of their source; and
(2) for the first year following the completion of a project
funded under this section and after the next five years thereafter
on the benefits the project has provided to the Association.
(d) RECOGNITION.—For any capital spending project on a physical
improvement budgeted for over $10,000.00, a permanent fixture of an
appropriate form and design shall be furnished and displayed in rec-
ognition of the contributions of the Association.
TITLE II—THE BUDGET PROCESS

Subtitle A—The Budget and Budget, Fiscal,
and Program Information
SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS.
In this subtitle—
(1) “agency” means any department, program, or service of
the Association, except the Senate and the Judicial Council of the
Associated Students; and
(2) “appropriations” means appropriated amounts and in-
cludes in appropriate context—
(A) funds;
(B) authority to make obligations by contract before ap-
propriations; and
(C) other authority making amounts available for obliga-
tion or expenditure.
SEC. 202. FISCAL YEAR.
The fiscal year of the Treasury begins on July 1 of each year and
ends on June 30 of the following year. Accounts of receipts and ex- Publication.
penditures required under law to be published each year shall be pub-
lished for the fiscal year no later than December 31 following the fis-
cal year.
SEC. 203. BUDGET CEILING.
Budget outlays of the Associated Students Government for a fis-
cal year may not be more than the receipts of the Government for
that year.
SEC. 204. BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORITY OF THE PRESI-
DENT.
(a) The President shall prepare budgets of the Associated Stu-
dents Government under section 205 of this title and proposed defi-
ciency and supplemental appropriations under section 207 of this
title. To the extent practicable, the President shall use uniform terms
in stating the purposes and conditions of appropriations.
(b) Except as provided in this subtitle, the President shall pre-
scribe the contents and order of statements in the budget on expendi-
tures and estimated expenditures and statements on proposed appro-
priations and information submitted with the budget and proposed
appropriations. This subsection does not limit the authority of a
committee of the Senate to request information in a form it pre-
scribes.
(c) When the President makes a basic change in the form of the
budget, the President shall submit with the budget information show-
ing where items in the budget for the prior fiscal year are contained
in the present budget. However, the President may change the func-
tional categories in the budget only in consultation with the Senate
Committee on Budget and Finance. The Committee shall receive
prompt notification of all such changes.
Regulations. (d) The President shall develop programs and prescribe regula-
tions to improve the compilation, analysis, publication, and dissemi-
nation of statistical information by executive departments.
Regulations. (e) Under regulations prescribed by the President, each agency
shall provide information required by the President in carrying out
this chapter. The President has access to, and may inspect, records of
an agency to obtain information.
SEC. 205. BUDGET CONTENTS AND SUBMISSION TO SENATE.
President. (a) On or after the date of the convening of a regular session of
Deadline. the Senate but not later than the first Wednesday thereafter of each
year, the President shall submit a budget of the Associated Students
Government for the following fiscal year. Each budget shall include a
budget message and summary and supporting information. The Pres-
ident shall include in each budget the following:
(1) Information on activities and functions of the Govern-
ment.
(2) When practicable, information on costs and achievements
of Government programs.
(3) Other desirable classifications of information.
(4) A reconciliation of the summary information on expendi-
tures with proposed appropriations.
(5) Except as provided in subsection (b), estimated expendi-
tures and proposed appropriations the President decides are ne-
cessary to support the Government in the fiscal year for which
the budget is submitted and the 2 fiscal years after that year.
(6) Estimated receipts of the Government in the fiscal year
for which the budget is submitted and the 2 fiscal years after that
year under—
(A) laws in effect when the budget is submitted; and
(B) proposals in the budget to increase revenues.
(7) Appropriations, expenditures, and receipts of the Gov-
ernment in the prior fiscal year.
(8) Estimated expenditures and receipts, and appropriations
and proposed appropriations, of the Government for the current
fiscal year.
(9) Balanced statements of the—
(A) condition of the Treasury at the end of the prior fis-
cal year;
(B) estimated condition of the Treasury at the end of the
current fiscal year; and
(C) estimated condition of the Treasury at the end of the
fiscal year for which the budget is submitted if financial pro-
posals in the budget are adopted.
(10) Essential information about the debt of the Government,
if any.
(11) Other financial information the President decides is de-
sirable to explain in practicable detail the financial condition of
the Government.
(12) For each proposal in the budget for legislation that
would establish or expand a Government activity or function, a
table showing—
(A) the amount proposed in the budget for appropriation
and for expenditure because of the proposal in the fiscal year
for which the budget is submitted; and
(B) the estimated appropriation required because of the
proposal for each of the 2 fiscal years after that year that the
proposal will be in effect.
(13) An allowance for additional estimated expenditures and
proposed appropriations for the fiscal year for which the budget
is submitted.
(14) An allowance for unanticipated uncontrollable expendi-
tures for that year.
(15) Information on estimates of appropriations for the fiscal
year following the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted
for grants, contracts, and other payments under each program for
which there is an authorization of appropriations for that follow-
ing fiscal year when the appropriations are authorized to be in-
cluded in an appropriation law for the fiscal year before the fiscal
year in which the appropriation is to be available for obligation.
(16) A comparison of the total amount of budget outlays for
the prior fiscal year, estimated in the budget submitted for that
year, for each major program having relatively uncontrollable
outlays with the total amount of outlays for that program in that
year.
(17) A comparison of the total amount of receipts for the
prior fiscal year, estimated in the budget submitted for that year,
with receipts received in that year, and for each major source of
receipts, a comparison of the amount of receipts estimated in that
budget with the amount of receipts from that source in that year.
(18) An analysis and explanation of the differences between
each amount compared under paragraphs (16) and (17).
(19) A statement of budget authority, proposed budget au-
thority, budget outlays, and proposed budget outlays, and de-
scriptive information in terms of—
(A) a detailed structure of needs that refers to the mis-
sions and programs of departments; and
(B) the missions and basic programs.
(b) Estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations for the
legislative branch and the judicial branch to be included in each
budget under subsection (a)(5) of this section shall be submitted to
the President before March 15 of each year and included in the budg- Deadline.
et by the President without change.
(c) The President shall recommend in the budget appropriate ac-
tion to meet an estimated deficiency when the estimated receipts for
the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted (under laws in effect
when the budget is submitted) and the estimated amounts in the
Treasury at the end of the current fiscal year available for expendi-
ture in the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted, are less than
the estimated expenditures for that year. The President shall make
recommendations required by the public interest when the estimated
receipts and estimated amounts in the Treasury are more than the
estimated expenditures.
(d) When the President submits a budget or supporting informa-
tion about a budget, the President shall include a statement on all
changes about the current fiscal year that were made before the
budget or information was submitted.
SEC. 206. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ESTIMATES AND CHANGES.
President. (a) Not later than November 1 of each year, the President shall
Deadline. submit to the Senate a supplemental summary of the budget for the
fiscal year for which the budget is submitted under section 205(a).
The summary shall include—
(1) for that fiscal year—
(A) substantial changes in or reappraisals of estimates of
expenditures and receipts;
(B) substantial obligations imposed on the budget after
its submission;
(C) current information on matters referred to in section
205(a)(8) and (9)(B) and (C) of this title; and
(D) additional information the President decides is ad-
visable to provide the Senate with complete and current in-
formation about the budget and current estimates of the
functions, obligations, requirements, and financial condition
of the Associated Students Government;
(2) for the 2 fiscal years following the fiscal year for which
the budget is submitted, information on estimated expenditures
for programs authorized to continue in future years, or that are
considered mandatory, under law; and
(3) for future fiscal years, information on estimated expendi-
tures of balances carried over from the fiscal year for which the
budget is submitted.
President. (b) Within two weeks of the end of each quarter the President
Deadline. shall submit to the Senate a statement of changes in budget authority
requested, estimated budget outlays, and estimated receipts for the
fiscal year for which the budget is submitted (including prior changes
proposed for the executive branch of the Government) that the Presi-
dent decides are necessary and appropriate based on current informa-
tion. The statement shall include the effect of those changes on the
information submitted under section 205(a)(1)–(14) and (b) of this
title and shall include supporting information as practicable. The
statements submitted each quarter may be included in the informa-
tion submitted under subsection (a)(1) of this section.
SEC. 207. DEFICIENCY AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.
The President may submit to the Senate proposed deficiency and
supplemental appropriations the President decides are necessary be-
cause of laws enacted after the submission of the budget or that are
in the public interest. The President shall include the reasons for the
submission of the proposed appropriations and the reasons the pro-
posed appropriations were not included in the budget. When the total
proposed appropriations would have required the President to make a
recommendation under section 205(c) if they had been included in the
budget, the President shall make a recommendation under that sec-
tion.
SEC. 208. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF APPROPRIATIONS RE-
QUESTS TO THE PRESIDENT.
(a) In this section (except subsections (b)(1) and (e)), “agency”
means a department, program, or service of the Associated Students
Government.
(b) The head of each agency shall prepare and submit to the Pres-
ident each appropriation request for the agency. The request shall be
prepared and submitted in the form prescribed by the President un-
der this subtitle and by the date established by the President. When
the head of an agency does not submit a request by that date, the
President shall prepare the request for the agency to be included in
the budget or changes in the budget or as deficiency and supplemen-
tal appropriations. The President may change agency appropriation
requests. Agency appropriation requests shall be developed from cost-
based budgets in the way and at times prescribed by the President.
The head of the agency shall use the cost-based budget to administer
the agency and to divide appropriations or amounts.
(c) An officer or employee of an agency in the executive branch
may submit to the President a request for legislation authorizing de-
ficiency or supplemental appropriations for the agency only with the
approval of the head of the agency.
SEC. 209. CURRENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ESTIMATES.
On or before the first Monday after the convening of a session of President.
the Senate, the President shall submit to the Senate the estimated Deadline.
budget outlays and proposed budget authority that would be included
in the budget for the following fiscal year if programs and activities of
the Associated Students Government were carried on during that
year at the same level as the current fiscal year without a change in
policy. The President shall state the estimated budget outlays and
proposed budget authority by function and subfunction under the
classifications in the budget summary table under the heading
“Budget Authority and Outlays by Function and Agency”, by major
programs in each function, and by agency.
SEC. 210. YEAR-AHEAD REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION.
A request to enact legislation authorizing new budget authority
to continue a program or activity for a fiscal year shall be submitted
to the Senate before December 1 of the year before the year in which Deadline.
the fiscal year begins. If a new program or activity will continue for
more than one year, the request must be submitted for at least the
first and second fiscal years.
SEC. 211. IMPROVING ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY.
To improve economy and efficiency in the Associated Students
Government, the President shall—
(1) make a study of each agency to decide, and may send the
Senate recommendations, on changes that should be made in—
(A) the organization, activities, and business methods of
agencies;
(B) agency appropriations;
(C) the assignment of particular activities to particular
services; and
(D) regrouping of services; and
(2) evaluate and develop improved plans for the organization,
coordination, and management of the executive branch of the
Government.
SEC. 212. ACCESS TO FISCAL INFORMATION.
At all times, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Budget
and Finance shall have access to all records, documents, systems, or
otherwise, of the finances of the Association, its departments, part-
ners, successors, assigns, or otherwise.
Subtitle B—Appropriations
SEC. 221. APPLICATION.
(a) Appropriations shall be applied only to the objects for which
the appropriations were made except as otherwise provided by law.
(b) The reappropriation and diversion of the unexpended balance
of an appropriation for a purpose other than that for which the ap-
propriation originally was made shall be construed and accounted for
as a new appropriation. The unexpended balance shall be reduced by
the amount to be diverted.
(c) An appropriation in a regular, annual appropriation law may
be construed to be permanent or available continuously only if the
appropriation expressly provides that it is available after the fiscal
year covered by the law in which it appears.
(d) A law may be construed to make an appropriation out of the
Treasury or to authorize making a contract for the payment of money
in excess of an appropriation only if the law specifically states that an
appropriation is made or that such a contract may be made.
SEC. 222. DETERMINING AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED.
Except as specifically provided by law, the total amount appro-
priated in an appropriation law is determined by adding up the spe-
cific amounts or rates appropriated in each paragraph of the law.
SEC. 223. JUDGMENTS, AWARDS, AND SETTLEMENTS.
Necessary amounts are appropriated to pay final judgments,
awards, settlements, and interest and costs specified in the judg-
ments or otherwise authorized by law when—
(1) payment is not otherwise provided for;
(2) payment is certified by the President; and
(3) the judgment, award, or settlement is payable under a
case filed in a court of competent jurisdiction.
SEC. 224. LIMITATIONS ON EXPENDING AND OBLIGATING AMOUNTS.
An officer or employee of the Associated Students Government
may not—
(1) make or authorize an expenditure or obligation exceeding
an amount available in an appropriation or fund for the expendi-
ture or obligation; or
(2) involve the Government in a contract or obligation for the
payment of money before an appropriation is made unless autho-
rized by law.
SEC. 225. APPROPRIATIONS OR AUTHORIZATIONS REQUIRED FOR
AGENCIES IN EXISTENCE FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR.
An agency in existence for more than one year may not use
amounts otherwise available for obligation to pay its expenses with-
out a specific appropriation or specific authorization by law.
TITLE III—SCHOLARSHIPS
SEC. 301. SCHOLARSHIPS GENERALLY.
(a) CONSOLIDATION OF MEMBERSHIP; REGULATIONS.—Unless oth-
erwise provided by law, regulation, or other rule of the Associated
Students the President may—
(1) when not inconsistent with the membership requirements
of a scholarship committee, consolidate committees or create a
general scholarship committee which shall have in its charge the
administration of scholarships administered by the Associated
Students; and
(2) cause to be formulated and published such additional Regulations.
regulations as may be necessary to administer the scholarships
administered by the Associated Students.
(b) PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.—When exercising powers conferred Publication.
under this subsection (a), the President shall cause to be published
notice of the exercise of such powers.
(c) SCHOLARSHIPS NOT GOVERNED BY STATUTE.—When a scholar-
ship is awarded by the Associated Students but has not been provided
for in statute, the President shall establish a selection committee for
the purpose of awarding those scholarships, in accordance with the
terms of the scholarship as established by a body of the Associated
Students.
(d) APPLICATIONS ON WEB SITE.—Applications for scholarships
shall be made available on the Web site of the Associated Students,
and such applications may be submitted electronically through said
Web site. Appropriate safeguards shall be implemented to ensure
that confidential or sensitive applicant data is not compromised.
(e) PUBLICATION OF RECIPIENTS.—The President shall cause the Publication.
names of the recipients of each scholarship awarded by the Asso-
ciated Students to be published in a medium that is suitable for the
purpose of recognizing the recipients.
SEC. 302. PAUL QUINLAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
(a) PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.—There is established the Paul Quin-
lan Memorial Scholarship Program.
(b) SELECTION COMMITTEE.—
(1) A committee is established to select the recipients of the
scholarship from applications received. The Committee is com-
posed of six members as follows:
(A) President of the Associated Students, except when
the President is an applicant for the award the next ranking
member of the Executive Branch shall serve.
(B) A member of the UNR Faculty Senate.
(C) Vice President of Student Services.
(D) Three members of the Associated Students who are
not members of the Government of the Associated Students
nor employed in its service.
(2) CHAIR.—The President (or the person serving the in place
of the President) shall be the chair of the Committee and is
charged with organizing the Committee’s business.
(3) MEETINGS.—The Committee shall meet at the call of the
chair.
(c) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.—
(1) NUMBER AND AMOUNT OF AWARD.—The Committee shall
be responsible for selecting five recipients to receive $1,000 each.
(2) PERIOD OF AWARD.—Scholarships under this section shall
be for a period of one academic year and may not be renewed.
(3) PAYMENT OF AWARD.—Scholarships awarded under this
section shall be paid half each semester beginning with the fall
semester after being awarded.
(d) ELIGIBILITY.—
(1) INITIAL STUDENT ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for a scho-
larship under this section, a student shall—
(A) be a member of the Association;
(B) have a 2.75 grade point average at the time of the
award of the scholarship;
(C) be enrolled in at least nine credits; and
(D) not be a member of the selection committee.
(2) CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY.—All recipients shall maintain a
2.75 GPA and be enrolled in at least nine credits during the term
of the award.
(e) BASIS OF AWARD.—The Committee shall judge those appli-
cants who met the aforementioned criteria solely on their unselfish
active involvement on the university campus and community as a
whole.
SEC. 303. INTERNATIONAL INCENTIVE AWARD PROGRAM.
(a) PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.—There is established the Interna-
tional Incentive Award Program.
posed of five members as follows:
(A) President of the Associated Students, except when
the President is an applicant for the award the next ranking
member of the Executive Branch shall serve.
(B) A member of the UNR Faculty Senate, who shall
serve not more than once every five years.
(C) Director of the International Affairs Program.
(D) Two members of the Associated Students who are
not members of the Government of the Associated Students
nor employed in its service.
chair.
be responsible for selecting not more than three recipients to re-
ceive $500 each.
(d) ELIGIBILITY.—
(C) be enrolled in at least 12 credits; and
2.50 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credits during the term of
the award.
(e) BASIS OF AWARD.—The selection of recipients shall be based
on the applicant’s—
(1) cumulative GPA and class standing (15 percent);
(2) promotion of foreign cultures at the university (60 per-
cent); and
(3) high interest in international affairs (25 percent).
SEC. 304. MAHMOUD “MIKE” HENDI PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD.
(a) PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.—There is established the Mahmoud
“Mike” Hendi Public Service Award Program.
(A) President of the Associated Students or designee,
except when the President is an applicant for the award the
next ranking member of the Executive Branch shall serve.
(B) A member of the UNR Faculty Senate, who shall
serve not more than once every five years.
(C) Director of the Campus Escort service.
(D) Two members of the Associated Students who is not
a member of the Government of the Associated Students or
employed in its service.
chair.
(c) SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.—
be responsible for selecting one recipient to receive $1,000.
(2) PLAQUE.—The recipient of the award shall also receive a
plaque.
(3) PERIOD OF AWARD.—The scholarship under this section
shall be for a period of one academic year and may not be re-
newed.
(4) PAYMENT OF AWARD.—The scholarship awarded under
this section shall be paid half each semester beginning with the
fall semester after being awarded.
(d) ELIGIBILITY.—
the award.
(e) BASIS OF AWARD.—The selection of the recipient shall be based
on the applicant’s promotion of community spirit and public service,
and quest to make the university a safer learning environment.
(f) ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARD.—The announcement of the award
shall be made at the Honor the Best reception.
SEC. 305. TOM DAVIES BOOK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.—There is established the Tom Davies
Book Scholarship Program.
(A) Three members of the Associated Students, to be ap-
pointed by the President, who are not members of the Gov-
ernment of the Associated Students nor employed in its ser-
vice.
(B) A member of the Faculty.
(C) A representative of the ASUN Bookstore.
(2) CHAIR.—The President shall designate one of the student
members of the Committee as its chair, who is charged with or-
ganizing the Committee’s business.
chair.
be responsible for selecting not more than three 10 to receive
$1000 each, $500 per semester.
(4) CONDITIONS ON AWARD.—The funds granted by this scho-
larship shall only be used for the purchase of textbooks for the
use in classes in which the recipient is enrolled, and the purchase
of such books must be in the ASUN Bookstore.
(5) FORFEITURE OF UNUSED FUNDS.—Any funds allocated to a
recipient not used by the end of the semester shall roll over to the
subsequent semester, but only if that semester falls in the same
academic year.
(d) ELIGIBILITY.—
the award.
(e) PREVENTION OF FRAUD.—The President, in consultation with
the Manager of the ASUN Bookstore, shall implement and cause to
be published such additional regulations as may be necessary to
properly administer the scholarship, and to guard the scholarship
against fraud or other misappropriation of funds, particularly with
respect to ensuring that a recipient uses the scholarship funds only
for textbooks for classes in which he or she is enrolled.
SEC. 306. ASUN GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
(1) The Fiscal Allocations Board voted on March 6, 2007, to
implement a general scholarship program.
(2) The Senate enacted that program on March 7, 2007.
(3) The ratification of the revision to the Constitution of the
Associated Students, which took effect in August of 2007, necessi-
tates the recodification of that program.
(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—There is established the
ASUN General Scholarship Program.
(1) NUMBER AND AMOUNT OF AWARD.—There is to be awarded
100 scholarships valued at $1,000 each.
be for a period of one academic year and may be renewed.
(3) ALLOCATION OF AWARDS.—One-half of the scholarships
shall be distributed equally to each college or school of the Uni-
versity. The remaining half shall be distributed on an at-need ba-
sis to the colleges so long as the recipients meet the award crite-
ria.
(d) ELIGIBILITY.—
(D) have attained junior standing.
the award.
(e) NAMES OF AWARDS.—
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), all scholarships un-
der this program through the University General Scholarship
Fund shall bear the designation “ASUN General Scholarship”.
(2) Pursuant to the Resolution of the Senate agreed to Janu-
ary 20, 2007, and to the terms of this program, scholarships allo-
cated to the Reynolds School of Journalism shall bear the desig-
nation “ASUN, Dean Cole Campbell Memorial Scholarship”.
(f) FUNDING OF AWARDS.—The ASUN shall meet the financial
obligations of scholarships under this program through the following
sources, in rank order:
(1) Interest earned from the ASUN Scholarship Endow-
ments.
(2) The ASUN Endowment Income Account.
(3) An annual scholarship contribution from the ASUN Capi-
tal Account.
(g) ANNUAL CAPITAL ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS.—Beginning in
fiscal year 2008, the ASUN shall make a contribution toward the
funding of the scholarships established under this program. Contri-
butions made under this subsection shall be used to meet any unmet
scholarship obligations before being used for any other purpose. The-
reafter, funds remaining in the annual contribution shall be applied
toward the principal in the ASUN Scholarship Endowment. The Di-
rector of the Associated Students is directed to make the appropriate
funds transfers to carry out the provisions of this program. The an-
nual contribution is as follows:
(1) In fiscal year 2008, no less than $50,000.
(h) PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION.—This program shall be required
to be reauthorized every five years. The first reauthorization shall
occur in fiscal year 2012.
(i) RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.—The ASUN reserves the right to
modify the program at any time.
SEC. 307. ASUN SENATE TEXTBOOK SCHOLARSHIP.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—There is established the
ASUN Senate Textbook Scholarship.
(b) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.—
(1) NUMBER AND AMOUNT OF AWARD.—There is to be awarded
as many scholarships valued at $400 each as the funds availa-
ble for this scholarship will allow.
be for a period of one academic year and may be renewed.
(c) ELIGIBILITY.—
(C) be enrolled in at least 15 credits.
2.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least 15 credits during the term
of the award.
(3) BASIS OF AWARD.—The selection of recipients shall be
based on financial need.
(d) FUNDING OF AWARDS.—The ASUN shall meet the financial
obligations of scholarships under this program through an allocation
of 5 percent of the Associated Students’ share of the annual profit
transfer from the ASUN Bookstore.
(e) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.—The University Financial Aid and
Scholarships Office shall manage and administer this program.
(f) PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION.—This program shall be required
to be reauthorized every five years. The first reauthorization shall
occur in fiscal year 2012.
(g) RESERVATION OF RIGHTS.—The ASUN reserves the right to
modify the program at any time.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provi-
sions of this title such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2008,
and for each succeeding fiscal year.

Apr. 2, considered and passed Senate, amended.
Public Law 75–53

75th Session
An Act
Apr. 6, 2008 Making supplemental appropriations to ASUN Advertising and making appropriations
[S. B. 75–62] the Judicial Council and the Department of Diversity for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2008, and for other purposes.

namely:
TITLE I—ASUN ADVERTISING
SALARIES, WAGES, AND EXPENSES
For an additional amount for necessary expenses of the Depart-
ment, $34,143.82, to replace the advertising revenue to be raised by
the Department: Provided, That any advertising revenue generated
beyond the Department’s allocation for the support of the Department
shall be used to offset fee revenues appropriated to the Department:
Provided further, That any fee revenues so offset will be replaced by
advertising revenue, and that the appropriation of fee revenues will
be reduced by a corresponding amount.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 101. Funds raised in advertising revenue by the Depart-
ment shall not be used to increase the spending authority of the De-
partment.
TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF DIVERSITY
EXPENSES
For carrying out the provisions of the Diversity Week Creation
Act of 2008 (S. B. 75–33; Public Law 75–26; 75 ASUN STAT. 86),
$2,675.00, of which $1,975.00 is for the purchase of T-shirts; and
$700.00 for hosting expenses.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 201. Funds made available under this heading shall be ap-
propriated to, and expenses incident to this heading shall be paid,
from such account as the President may designate after consultation
with the Director of the Associated Students.
TITLE III—JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATED STU-
DENTS
SALARIES, WAGES, AND EXPENSES
For necessary expenses of the Council, $710.00, of which $100.00
is for copying expenses; and the remainder is for a gavel, robes and
sashes, name plates, portfolios, and other supplies.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 301. None of the funds made available under this title shall
be used for expenses incident to the Council beyond the scope of its
role under the Constitution of the Associated Students.
TITLE IV—AWARDS
SENIOR AWARDS
For an additional amount for Senior Awards, $500.00.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 401. The funds made available in this title are authorized
to be appropriated from the Capital Account.
SEC. 402. The funds made available under this title shall re-
main available until March 21, 2009.

Public Law 75–54

75th Session
An Act
Apr. 6, 2008 To provide for a Seal of the Associated Students, a Seal of the President, and for other
[S. B. 75–64] purposes.
Association Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,

Seal Act of
This Act may be cited as the “Association Seal Act of 2008”.
SEC. 2. SEAL OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS.
(a) DESIGN.—There is a Seal of the Associated Students, the de-
sign of which is substantially as follows: In the center of the seal
there must be a rendering of Morrill Hall. The date of the founding of
the Association must be on the seal. In an outer circle, the words “As-
sociated Students of the University of Nevada” must be engraved, the
primary words to be printed in capital letters and the minor words to
be in small capital letters. An appropriate border shall circle the en-
tire group. The size of the seal must not be more than 2 inches in di-
ameter.
(b) CUSTODY.—The seal shall be kept in the custody of the Arc-
hivist of the Associated Students.
(c) USE.—The seal shall be affixed by the Archivist to commis-
sions, proclamations by the President, promulgation instruments of
ratified amendments to the Constitution, and such other documents
or instruments as the Archivist may determine require the affixal of
the seal.
(d) REGULATIONS.—The Archivist may promulgate regulations
regarding the use of the seal not inconsistent with this Act.
SEC. 3. SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT.
There is a Seal of the President, the design of which shall be de-
termined by the President.

cessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. There is authorized to
be expended such funds as may already be appropriated from such
account as the President may designate, after consultation with the
Director of the Associated Students.

Public Law 75–55

75th Session
An Act
Apr. 6, 2008 To amend the Code of Elections to conform the candidate name provisions to a decision
[S. B. 75–65] of the Judicial Council.
Candidate Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,

Name Order
Fairness Act of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
2008. This Act may be cited as the “Candidate Name Order Fairness
Act of 2008”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
(1) The Judicial Council of the Associated Students, in Taylor
D. Anderson v. Commission on Association Elections, ruled that
the candidate name placement rule contained in section 8(b)(2) of
the Code of Elections is violative of the principle of equal protec-
tion, and therefore unconstitutional.
(2) It is necessary to make an amendment to the Code of
Elections to make the appropriate change in positive law so it
conforms with the case law of the Council.
SEC. 3. AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ELECTIONS ON NAME PLACEMENT.
Ante, p. 75. Section 8(b) of the Code of Elections is amended by striking para-
graph (2) and inserting the following:
“(2) In any election if two or more candidates have the same
surname or surnames so similar as to be likely to cause confu-
sion, the middle initials, if any, of the candidates must be in-
cluded in the names of the candidates as printed on the ballot.”.

Public Law 75–56

75th Session
An Act
To amend the Judicial Rules of Procedure to clarify the physical location for filing. Apr. 6, 2008
[S. B. 75–66]
Judicial Rules of Procedure are amended by striking Rule 3(n)(3) and Ante, p. 46.
inserting “Physical deliveries should be made to the Judicial Council
drop-box located at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the third floor
in the ASUN mailbox area.”.

Public Law 75–57

75th Session
An Act
Apr. 9, 2008 To provide for the deployment of a Textbook Swap Program to be run by the Associated
[S. B. 75–60] Students and to be maintained by the Office of the President of the Associated Stu-
dents.
Textbook Swap Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students,

Program Act of
This Act may be cited as the “Textbook Swap Program Act of
2008”.
SEC. 2. TEXTBOOK SWAP PROGRAM.
There is created a Textbook Swap Program to be maintained by
the Office of the President of the Associated Students, on the official
Web site of the Associated Students. Specifically, the Textbook Swap
Program will not require the Associated Students to facilitate any
interaction between clients of the system. The system will act as a
portal for students to communicate on an individual basis to facilitate
the swapping of textbooks for any medium of exchange deemed ac-
ceptable by the parties involved. The Associated Students shall never
be construed as an involved party in any transaction.
Sean McDonald
Speaker of the Senate pro tempore.
IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS,
April 9, 2008.
The Senate of the Associated Students having proceeded to reconsider the bill (S. B.
75–60) entitled “An Act to provide for the deployment of a Textbook Swap Program to
be run by the Associated Students and to be maintained by the Office of the President
of the Associated Students”, returned by the President of the Associated Students with
her objections, to the Senate, in which it originated, it was
Resolved, That the said bill pass, two-thirds of the Senators present agreeing to pass
the same.
Caitlin Gunn
Secretary.
I certify that this Act originated in the Senate.
Caitlin Gunn
Secretary.

PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
Apr. 8, Presidential veto message.
Apr. 9, Senate overrode veto.
REVISION TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
RATIFIED MARCH 15, 2007
APPROVED AUGUST 16, 2007

REVISION TO CONSTITUTION 75 ASUN STAT. 167
The Senate of the Associated Students, at its Seventy-

Fourth Session, held in Reno, Nevada, on the seventh day
of February, in the year two thousand and seven, passed a
resolution to revise through amendment the Constitution
of the Associated Students. The revision was ratified by
the members of the Association at the general election held
March 14 and 15, 2007, and was agreed to by the Board of
Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on
August 16, 2007. The revision is printed below.
CONSTITUTION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
PREAMBLE
WE, THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF NEVADA, RENO, in order to form a more perfect
association, advance our interests, set forth our
duties, and provide for meaningful participation in
the governance of our University, do hereby establish
this Constitution for the Associated Students.
ARTICLE I—THE ASSOCIATION
SECTION 1. This Association shall be known as the Associated Stu-
dents of the University of Nevada, Reno, hereinafter referred to as
the ASUN, the Associated Students, or the Association.
(a) MEMBERSHIP.—Membership in the Association is automatic
for students registered for at least one undergraduate credit.
(b) QUALIFICATIONS TO HOLD OFFICE.—All members of the gov-
ernment of the Association, at the time of their election or appoint-
ment and throughout their terms, shall meet the general qualifica-
tions as follows:
(1) Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point aver-
age.
(2) Be enrolled in at least seven undergraduate credits.
(c) ELECTION AND TERMS.—A general election shall be held on the
Wednesday and Thursday on or preceding March 15 and those elected
shall take office on the Wednesday closest to April 15.
(d) LIMITATION ON HOLDING OFFICE.—No person shall hold more
than one office, elected or appointed, at any one time.
(e) COMPENSATION.—The elected members of this government
shall receive a compensation to be set by law. Any increase in com-
pensation will take effect after the next intervening general election,
75 ASUN STAT. 168 REVISION TO CONSTITUTION
which shall be subject to approval by a majority vote of the students

voting in the election on that question.
SEC. 2. OATHS.
(a) The Senators and members of the executive and judiciary of
this government, before entering into office, shall take an oath to
support this Constitution.
SEC. 3. FISCAL PROCEDURES.
(a) The ASUN shall follow System and University fiscal policies
when expending student government fees collected by the Board of
Regents and the revenue generated therefrom.
ARTICLE II—THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
SECTION 1. The legislative power of the Association shall be vested in
a Senate of the Associated Students.
(a) COMPOSITION AND TERM.—The Senate shall be composed of
not more than twenty-two Senators, who shall be elected to a term of
one year.
(b) APPORTIONMENT OF SEATS.—Each college and school shall
have at least one seat. Thereafter, the seats shall be apportioned
among the colleges and schools proportionally according to their re-
spective enrollment numbers. The apportionment and number shall
be set by law every two years.
(c) QUALIFICATIONS.—No person shall be eligible to be elected to
the Senate who is not a member of the college or school from which
that person is elected.
(d) VACANCIES.—When vacancies occur in the Senate, those seats
shall be filled as the Senate by law provides. When one-third of the
Senate is vacant, the Senate shall fill such vacancies by special elec-
tion, to be held as the Senate by law provides.
(e) OFFICERS.—The Senate shall choose its Speaker and other
officers.
SEC. 2. PROCEDURE.
(a) The Senate shall be the judge of the elections, returns and
qualifications of its own members.
(b) QUORUM.—A quorum to do business is two-thirds of the mem-
bership.
(c) RULES AND DISCIPLINE.—The Senate may determine the rules
of its proceedings and punish its members for disorderly or inappro-
priate behavior as it sees fit. In the instance of expulsion, the concur-
rence of two-thirds of the Senators present is required.
SEC. 3. POWERS, DUTIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE SENATE.
(a) The Senate shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To make all laws and regulations necessary and proper
for the ASUN.
(2) To set a budget for the ASUN, but no money shall be
spent from the treasury without appropriations made by law; a
regular statement and account of receipts and expenditures of all
public money shall be published annually at a minimum.
(3) To establish a policy with respect to the recognition of
student organizations.
(b) The Senate shall not do the following:
(1) Rescind contracts, once signed.
(2) Disapprove the salaries and contracts of classified and
professional staff.
(3) Create laws that presume binding authority beyond the
jurisdiction of the Associated Students.
SEC. 4. LEGISLATION.
(a) PRESENTMENT TO PRESIDENT.—Every bill which shall have
passed the Senate shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the
President of the Associated Students.
(b) APPROVAL; VETO.—If the President approves the bill, he or she
shall sign it. If not, he or she shall return it, with his or her objec-
tions, to the Senate, who shall enter the objections in their records,
and proceed to reconsider it.
(c) RECONSIDERATION.—If, after reconsideration, two-thirds of the
Senators present agree to pass the bill, it shall become a law.
(d) TIME LIMIT ON VETO.—If any bill shall not be returned by the
President within five working days after it shall have been presented
to him or her, the same shall be a law, as if he or she had signed it,
unless the Senate by their adjournment prevent its return, in which
case it shall not be a law.
(e) LINE ITEM VETO; RECONSIDERATION.—The President may re-
duce or eliminate one or more items of appropriation while approving
other portions of a bill. The President shall append to the bill a
statement of the items reduced or eliminated with the reasons for the
action. The President shall transmit to the Senate a copy of the
statement and reasons. Items reduced or eliminated shall be sepa-
rately reconsidered and may be passed over the President’s veto in
the same manner as bills.
SEC. 5. IMPEACHMENTS.
(a) The Senate shall have the power of impeachment.
(b) The Senate shall have the power to try all impeachments.
When sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation.
The Chief Justice shall preside over impeachments of executive offic-
ers. The Vice President shall preside over impeachments of judicial
officers. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-
thirds of the Senators present.
(c) Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further
than removal from office, and disqualification to hold any office of
honor, trust or profit under the Associated Students.
ARTICLE III—THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
SECTION 1. The executive power of the Association shall be vested in a
President of the Associated Students, who shall be elected for a term
of one year. A Vice President shall be elected to serve for the same
term.
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—
(1) No person shall be eligible to be elected to the office of
President who has not completed 60 undergraduate credits and
been a member of the Association for two consecutive semesters.
(2) No person shall be eligible for the office of the Vice Presi-
dent who has not completed 45 undergraduate credits and been a
member of the Association for two consecutive semesters.
(b) ELECTION.—The President and Vice President shall be elected

by a majority of the students voting in the election.
(c) VACANCY.—
(1) Whenever the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice
President shall become President. The Senate shall establish the
further lawful succession order.
(2) Whenever there is no Vice President, the President shall
nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirma-
tion by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.
(d) DECLARATION OF DISABILITY BY PRESIDENT.—The President
may transmit to the Speaker of the Senate a written declaration that
he or she is unable to perform the powers and duties of the office. Un-
til the President transmits a written declaration to the contrary, such
powers and duties shall be executed by the Vice President as Acting
President.
(e) COMPENSATION.—The President’s compensation shall not be
increased or decreased during his or her term.
(f) OATH OF OFFICE.—Before entering into office, the President
shall take the following oath or affirmation: “I, AB, do solemnly swear
(or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President, and
will, to the best of my ability, preserve and protect the Constitution of
the Associated Students of the University of Nevada.”
SEC. 2. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT.
(a) The President shall have the power to enter into agreements
on behalf of the Associated Students as the Senate may by law pro-
vide.
(b) The President shall nominate and appoint, provided two-
thirds of the Senators present concur, justices of the Judicial Council
and all other officers of the Associated Students, whose appointments
shall be established by law: but the Senate may by law vest the ap-
pointment of such inferior officers in the President alone, in the Judi-
cial Council, or in the heads of departments.
(c) The President shall fill vacancies that occur during the recess
of the Senate by granting commissions which shall expire once the
Senate reconvenes.
(d) The President shall give to the Senate information of the state
of the Association, and recommend to their consideration such meas-
ures as he or she shall judge necessary and expedient.
(e) The President shall submit a proposed budget to the Senate.
(f) The President may convene the Senate on extraordinary occa-
sions.
(g) The President shall take care that the laws be faithfully ex-
ecuted.
SEC. 3. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.
(a) The Vice President shall be charged with fulfilling those du-
ties assigned to him or her by the President or the Senate of the Asso-
ciated Students.
SEC. 4. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
(a) The President, Vice President and all other executive officers
of the Associated Students shall be removed from office on impeach-
ment for, and conviction of, malfeasance, failure to discharge the
powers and duties of office.i
ARTICLE IV—THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
SECTION 1. The judicial authority of the Association shall rest with a
Judicial Council of the Associated Students.
(a) COMPOSITION AND TERM.—The Council shall consist of a Chief
Justice of the Associated Students and four associate justices, who
shall serve terms of two years.
(b) QUALIFICATIONS.—No person shall be appointed a justice who
has not completed 60 undergraduate credits and been a member of
the Association for two consecutive semesters.
(c) REQUIREMENT OF GOOD STANDING.—A justice may not contin-
ue to serve in office who is not in good disciplinary standing with the
University.
(d) COMPENSATION.—Justices shall receive a compensation for
their services, which shall not be decreased during their continuation
in office.
SEC. 2. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.
(a) The judicial power shall extend to—
(1) all cases which shall arise under this Constitution and
the laws of the Associated Students; and
(2) controversies among members of the Association.
(b) The Council shall adjudicate all cases where the constitutio-
nality of an act of the Senate, the President of the Association, or any
member of the Association is called into question.
(c) The Council shall have the authority to interpret acts of the
Senate.
(d) The Council shall have the authority to direct the reappor-
tionment of the Senate when that body fails to do so.
SEC. 3. PROCEDURE.
(a) QUORUM.—The quorum of the Council to conduct business is a
majority of the membership.
(b) DECISIONS.—The concurrence of three justices is required to
issue any decision of the Council.
(c) The Senate may by law establish such rules and procedures
necessary for the operation of the Council, but may delegate such
rulemaking authority to the Council.
(d) UNIVERSITY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS.—The Council shall
follow the applicable provisions of the Nevada System of Higher Edu-
cation Code with respect to University disciplinary proceedings.
SEC. 4. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
(a) The justices shall be removed from office on impeachment for,
and conviction of, malfeasance, failure to discharge the powers and
duties of office.ii
ARTICLE V—AMENDMENT, RECALL, INITIATIVE AND RE-
FERENDA
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT.
(a) The Senate, whenever two-thirds shall deem it necessary,
shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the petition of
10 percent of the membership of the Association, shall place an
amendment on the ballot.
(b) In either case, an amendment shall be valid as part of this
Constitution when ratified by two-thirds of the students voting on the
question in an election and when assented to by the Board of Regents

of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
SEC. 2. RECALL ELECTIONS.
(a) All elected members of this government are subject to recall
from office by election, but no person shall be recalled from office
without first serving two months.
(b) PROCEDURES.—
(1) A petition of half of the number of students who voted in
the previous election of the officer or senator to be recalled is re-
quired to order a recall election.
(2) If the petition qualifies, a special election shall be held
within three weeks.
(3) The concurrence of a majority of the students voting in
the election shall be required to recall an officer or senator.
(4) A vacancy created by recall shall be filled by special elec-
tion within two weeks of the recall.
SEC. 3. INITIATIVE.
(a) Any item of enactment may be put to a vote of the students by
petition. No measure repealing a prior action shall be done by initia-
tive.
(b) PROCEDURES.—
(1) A petition of half of the number of the students who
turned out to the polls at the general election shall be required to
place an item of enactment on the ballot.
(2) A measure that qualifies shall be placed before the stu-
dents in the next general election.
(3) A majority of the students voting on the question shall be
required for its adoption.
SEC. 4. REFERENDA.
(a) A referendum shall be used to repeal any item of enactment of
the Senate.
(b) PROCEDURES.—
(1) A petition of half of the number of the students who
turned out to the polls at the general election shall be required to
place an item of enactment on the ballot.
(2) A measure that qualifies shall be placed before the stu-
dents in the next general election.
(3) A majority of the students voting on the question shall be
required for its adoption.
ARTICLE VI—IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION 1. This Constitution, upon its approval by the Associated
Students, in general election, and the Board of Regents of the Nevada
System of Higher Education, shall supersede the current constitution
with all its amendments.
[Ratified in the General Election, March 14 and 15, 2007.]

[Approved by Board of Regents, August 16, 2007.]
[The notes contained below are not a part of the Constitution of the
Associated Students, and should not be regarded as such. They are
provided as a service to the reader for editorial and historical clarity.]
i On June 21, 2007, legal counsel to the University requested that certain language
in this section be deleted. The section as proposed by the Senate and approved by the
Association in general election was in the following words and figures, to wit: “(a) The
President, Vice President and all other executive officers of the Associated Students
shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, malfeasance, fail-
ure to discharge the powers and duties of office, or other offenses.” See Letter, “Re:
Amendments to ASUN Constitution,” Mary Dugan to Sandy Rodriguez, dated June 21,
2007. The President of the Association ordered that the language be deleted. See Me-
morandum of the President to the Senate, dated June 22, 2007. The Board of Regents
subsequently agreed to the document as modified.
ii On June 21, 2007, legal counsel to the University requested that certain language
in this section be deleted. The section as proposed by the Senate and approved by the
Association in general election was in the following words and figures, to wit: “(a) The
justices shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, malfeas-
ance, failure to discharge the powers and duties of office, or other offenses.” See Letter,
“Re: Amendments to ASUN Constitution,” Mary Dugan to Sandy Rodriguez, dated
June 21, 2007. The President of the Association ordered that the language be deleted.
See Memorandum of the President to the Senate, dated June 22, 2007. The Board of
Regents subsequently agreed to the document as modified.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
PROPOSED FEBRUARY 20, 2008
AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION 75 ASUN STAT. 177
S. Res. 75–45
Senate of the
Associated Students
of the University of Nevada
AT THE SEVE NTY-F IFTH SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Reno on Wednesday,

the eighteenth day of April, two thousand and seven
A Resolution
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Associated Students regarding the
impeachment of officers and justices.
Resolved by the Senate of the Associated Students (two-thirds con-

curring therein), That the following is proposed as an amendment to
the Constitution of the Associated Students of the University of Ne-
vada, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the
Constitution when ratified by two-thirds of those voting in the ASUN
general election, and approved by the Board of Regents of the Nevada
System of Higher Education:
Strike Article III, section 4(a) and insert in lieu thereof the fol-
lowing:
“(a) The President, Vice President, and all other executive officers
ment for, and conviction of, any of the following offenses:
“(1) Malfeasance, which is a wrongful act which the officer
has no legal right to do; any wrongful conduct which affects, in-
terrupts or interferes with the performance of official duty; or
an act for which there is no authority or warrant of law.
“(2) Misfeasance, which is the performance of a legal act in
an improper manner.
“(3) Nonfeasance, which is failure to perform an act which
ought to be done; or the failure to perform the powers and du-
ties of office.”
Strike Article IV, section 4(a) and insert in lieu thereof the fol-
lowing:
“(a) The justices shall be removed from office on impeachment of,
and conviction of, any of the following offenses:
“(1) Malfeasance, which is a wrongful act which the justice
75 ASUN STAT. 178 AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION

an improper manner.
ties of office.”
GREGORY C. GREEN,
[Endorsement on back of resolution:]
I certify that this Resolution originated in the Senate.
CAITLIN GUNN,
Secretary.
[Note by the Archivist of the Associated Students: The foregoing Resolution propos-
ing an amendment to the Constitution of the Associated Students, having been placed
before the members of the Association at the general election held March 12 and 13,
2008, was ratified pursuant to the terms of the Constitution. The amendment awaits
the approval of the Board of Regents.]
RESOLUTIONS
THE SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION OF THE SENATE
RESOLUTIONS—MAY 17, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 181
A Resolution
Expressing the sense of the Senate in regards to the implementation of campus wide May 17, 2007
Emergency Call Boxes placed around campus in effective locations which would al- [S. Res. 75–1]
low for better reporting of an emergency either from the students or to the students.
Resolved, Emergency
Call Box
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Resolution of
This Resolution may be cited as the “Emergency Call Box Resolu- 2007.
tion of 2007”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
(1) There is currently an inadequate amount of emergency
call boxes located on campus.
(2) People without cell phones would be unable to contact the
police in the event of an emergency, either an isolated incident
affecting only a few students or a campus-wide incident.
SEC. 3. RECOGNITION.
The Senate recognizes as follows:
(1) University of Nevada Police are charged with protecting
the student body from all threats.
(2) Although the police are very well trained, if they are una-
ble to know of an emergency, they are unable to respond.
(3) A system of emergency call boxes on campus would not
only allow for the police to be notified in the event of an emergen-
cy but paramedics could also be notified immediately of a medical
emergency. Emergency call boxes can be equipped with loud
speakers, which could be used to notify students in the vicinity of
call box if an evacuation is necessary.
SEC. 4. SENSE OF THE SENATE.
It is the sense of the Senate that—
(1) the University of Nevada should enhance its security, re-
sponse, and notification by installing campus wide Emergency
Call Boxes around campus;
(2) the University should install at least five of these Emer-
gency Call Boxes in areas recommended by the Director of the
University of Nevada Police Department; and
(3) a button should be placed on the emergency call boxes
which would allow the student to connect to Campus Escort.
SEC. 5. RECOMMENDATIONS.
The Senate hereby recommends to Dr. Gerald Marczynski, Asso-
ciate Vice President for Student Life Services, and Adam Garcia, Di-
rector of the University of Nevada Police Department, that—
(1) the University of Nevada implements and installs an
emergency call box system around campus that would be availa-
ble for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to use in the event
of an emergency;
(2) there are at least five of these devices located around the
campus;
75 ASUN STAT. 182 RESOLUTIONS—MAY 17, 2007
(3) these devices be equipped with a loudspeaker feature;
and
(4) a button which would connect directly to campus escort be
placed on the emergency call box.
Agreed to May 17, 2007.
A Resolution
May 17, 2007 To establish a select committee on campus safety.
[S. Res. 75–2]
Whereas recent events necessitate that the Senate of the Associated
Students investigate campus safety; and
Whereas a select committee with a specific focus is the best forum in
which to tackle the issue: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. CREATION OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS SAFETY.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a Select Com-
mittee on Campus Safety (hereinafter in this section referred to as
the “select committee”).
(b) COMPOSITION.—The select committee shall be composed of no
more than five members.
(c) JURISDICTION.—The select committee shall not have legisla-
tive jurisdiction and shall have no authority to take legislative action
on any bill or resolution. Its sole authority shall be to investigate,
study, make findings, and develop recommendations on policies,
strategies, technologies and other innovations intended to improve
the safety of students on the campus of the University of Nevada.
(d) PROCEDURE.—The select committee shall have the authorities
and responsibilities of, and shall be subject to the same limitations
and restrictions as, a standing committee of the Senate, and shall be
deemed a committee of the Senate for all purposes of law or rule, ex-
cept the select committee may fix the number of its members to con-
stitute a quorum for taking testimony and receiving evidence, which
may not be less than two.
(e) REPORTING.—The select committee may report to the Senate
from time to time the results of its investigations and studies, togeth-
er with such detailed findings and recommendations as it may deem
advisable. All such reports shall be submitted to the Senate by Sep-
tember 26, 2007.
(f) DISSOLUTION AND WINDUP OF AFFAIRS.—The select committee
shall cease to exist on October 24, 2007.
(g) DISPOSITION OF RECORDS.—Upon dissolution of the select
committee, its records shall become records of such standing commit-
tee or committees as the Speaker may designate.

RESOLUTIONS—JUN. 1, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 183
A Resolution
To petition the Legislature of the State of Nevada May 17, 2007
regarding funding for higher education. [S. Res. 75–3]
Whereas the students of the University of Nevada, Reno, voted to tax
ourselves to move into the Joe Crowley Student Union, a complete-
ly student initiated and funded process;
Whereas a budgetary shortfall will significantly impact the move to
the new union;
Whereas a budgetary shortfall will significantly impact the move to
the new library;
Whereas a budgetary shortfall will significantly impact the residence
halls; and
Whereas a budgetary shortfall will significantly impact the overall
quality of the student experience: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the students of the University of Nevada, Reno,
represented in the ASUN Senate calls upon the Senate and Assembly
of the State of Nevada to take action to ensure that higher education
is adequately funded.
Resolved, That copies of this Petition be immediately transmitted
to the President of the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Speaker of
the Assembly of the State of Nevada, and each member of the Legis-
lature of the State of Nevada.
A Resolution
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the sexist treatment of women, Jun. 1, 2007
the misconduct of ASUN officials, and for other purposes. [S. Res. 75–4]
Whereas the misconduct of an ASUN official negatively affects the
credibility and image of the Senate, the Associated Students, and
the University of Nevada;
Whereas the Associated Students and the Senate shall not condone
vile, vulgar, sexually harassing language which demeans, dehuma-
nizes, demoralizes and debases any person on this campus;
Whereas these acts constitute a violation of the duty of trust to the
Senate and to the Associated Students, reflecting discredit upon the
Senate and the Associated Students; and
Whereas these improper acts in general bring discredit and dishonor
upon the Senate and constitute conduct unbecoming a Senator of
the Associated Students: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students expresses
its sense that when the actions of an ASUN official are of such serious
consequence, absent a resignation, it warrants disciplinary action on
the part of the Senate.
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students condemns
all manifestations, expressions, and acts of the sexist treatment of
any person.
75 ASUN STAT. 184 RESOLUTIONS—SEP. 5, 2007
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students states in
the strongest possible terms that it will not tolerate acts by members
of the Senate or of the government of the Associated Students which
bring discredit upon the entire Association.
Resolved, That the Speaker of the Senate is directed to cause
these resolutions to be published and communicated to the Associa-
tion at large.
Agreed to June 1, 2007.
A Resolution
Sep. 5, 2007 To make effective the election of a Speaker.
[S. Res. 75–7]
Resolved, That Gregory Green, a Senator from the College of En-
gineering, be, and hereby is, elected Speaker of the Senate.
Agreed to September 5, 2007.
A Resolution
Sep. 5, 2007 To establish temporary rules of proceedings.
[S. Res. 75–8]
Resolved, That the rules contained in the current edition of Ro-
bert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Senate in all
cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsis-
tent with any other rules the Senate may adopt.
A Resolution
Sep. 5, 2007 To fill vacant seats.
[S. Res. 75–9]
Resolved, That if there exists a vacancy in any Senate seat, the
Speaker is directed to create an appropriate application process to
solicit applicants for the vacant seats.

RESOLUTIONS—SEP. 5, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 185
A Resolution
To establish a select committee to recommend to the Senate rules of order. Sep. 5, 2007
[S. Res. 75–10]
Resolved, That there is hereby established a select committee, to
be composed of not fewer than 3, but no more than 9, Senators, for
the purpose of recommending to the Senate such rules of order of its
proceedings for the orderly conduct of business. The Committee shall
be known as the Select Committee on Rules. The Committee shall
report back to the Senate not later than two weeks from the adoption
of this resolution. The Select Committee shall thereafter report back
weekly as to its progress. The Select Committee shall continue to
function until this resolution is repealed, or until a rule is adopted
that has the same effect.
A Resolution
To establish a select committee on budget and finance related matters. Sep. 5, 2007
[S. Res. 75–11]
Resolved, That there is hereby established a Select Committee on
the Budget and Finance. The Select Committee shall have within its
charge and jurisdiction the Budget of the Association, the finances of
the Association, appropriations of Association monies, and all other
matters properly relating thereto. This resolution shall cease to have
force and effect once the Senate adopts rules of its proceedings re-
ported from the Select Committee on Rules. The Committee is com-
posed of not more than 9, but at no time fewer than 5, Senators who
shall serve until their successors are appointed.
A Resolution
To establish a select committee on Clubs and Organizations. Sep. 5, 2007
[S. Res. 75–12]
Resolved, That there is hereby established a select committee on
Clubs and Organizations. The Select Committee shall have within its
charge and jurisdiction the creation and implementation of funding
policies for the purpose of providing funding for Clubs and Organiza-
tions, the allocation to Clubs and Organizations of funds designated
by the Select Committee on the Budget and Finance, and to hear and
investigate concerns and/or complaints that in any way involve a club
or organization of the ASUN. The committee shall be known as the
Select Committee on Clubs and Organizations. This resolution shall
cease to have force and effect once the Senate adopts rules of its pro-
ceedings reported from the Select Committee on Rules. The commit-
tee is composed of not more than 7, but no fewer than 5, Senators who
75 ASUN STAT. 186 RESOLUTIONS—SEP. 19, 2007
shall serve until their successors are appointed or until the disconti-
nuance of the Committee.
A Resolution
Sep. 6, 2007 To elect members to certain select committees.
[S. Res. 75–13]
Resolved, That the following Senators be, and hereby are, elected
to the following select committees of the Senate:
SELECT COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. McDonald, Mr. Anderson, Mr.
Cabrera, Mr. Rea, Mr. Hartzell, Mr. Todd, Ms. Stewart.
SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET AND FINANCE: Mr. Cabrera,
Ms. Gilbert, Mr. Jackson, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Shane, Mr. Snider, Mr.
Wallace.
SELECT COMMITTEE ON CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS: Ms. Acosta,
Mr. Cox, Mr. Emmerson, Mr. McMenemy, Mr. Millett, Mr. Rea, Mr.
Todd, Mr. Matute, Ms. Mala.
Agreed to September 6 (legislative day September 5), 2007.
A Resolution
Sep. 6, 2007 To fix the time, place and frequency of meeting.
[S. Res. 75–14]
Resolved, That until otherwise ordered by the Senate or fixed by
rule, the Senate shall convene weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in
the Ingersoll Senate Chamber in the Jot Travis Student Union. The
Speaker may convene the Senate in a place at the University of Ne-
vada, Reno, other than the Senate Chamber whenever, in his opinion,
the public interest shall warrant it.
Agreed to September 6 (legislative day September 5), 2007.
A Resolution
Sep. 19, 2007 To expand the purview of the scope of the select committees.
[S. Res. 75–15]
Resolved, That the proper parliamentary reference of a measure
to a select committee by the Senate shall be held as to also expand
the jurisdiction of the same select committee to the end that it may be
able to consider the measure so referred. In exercising its parliamen-
tary authority, the Senate may place terms, conditions, or restrictions
in instructions to a select committee regarding the measures referred
under this authority. The authority to refer legislation to the estab-
lished select committees shall also be vested in the Speaker. The
RESOLUTIONS—SEP. 26, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 187
Speaker shall in his referral expand that committee’s jurisdiction to

encompass said legislation.
A Resolution
Commending and congratulating Mr. Brian Davenport on the occasion of his 20th Sep. 26, 2007
anniversary with the ASUN Legal Services Program. [S. Res. 75–16]
Whereas Mr. Brian Davenport has served as the sole attorney for the
ASUN Legal Services program since September, 1987;
Whereas Mr. Davenport has assisted thousands of undergraduate
students, meeting personally with many of them to help resolve le-
gal matters;
Whereas Mr. Davenport takes time out of his busy schedule to direct-
ly help students;
Whereas Mr. Davenport has steadfastly served during the tenure of
12 directors of the Legal Services program;
Whereas Mr. Davenport has advised students on many legal matters,
including criminal charges, domestic issues, and landlord-tenant
problems; and
Whereas Mr. Davenport has provided a valuable service to the Asso-
ciated Students by helping to alleviate the stress and burdens legal
difficulties can place on a student’s personal and academic life:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students—
(1) commends and congratulates Mr. Brian Davenport on the
occasion of his 20th anniversary with the ASUN Legal Services
Program for his extraordinary dedication to service to the Asso-
ciated Students;
(2) recognizes, and calls on the Associated Students to recog-
nize, the importance and value of this service to students; and
(3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an
enrolled copy of this resolution to Mr. Brian Davenport.

75 ASUN STAT. 188 RESOLUTIONS—OCT. 3, 2007
A Resolution
Oct. 3, 2007 To provide for the creation and structure of the Senate Committees; establish them in
[S. Res. 75–17] the Rules of the Senate.
Resolved, That the following, in part, is established as Rules of

the Senate:
RULE IX—STANDING COMMITTEES
SEC. 901. APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
(A) The standing committees specified in this Rule shall be
elected by the Senate within one week after the commencement of
each session of the Senate.
(B) A resolution proposing to change the composition of a
standing committee shall be privileged if offered by the chairperson of
the committee concerned.
(C) The Senate shall fill a vacancy on a standing committee
by resolution.
(D) The Senate shall elect Senators to the standing commit-
tees, as follows:
(1) Academics;
(2) Budget and Finance;
(3) Campus Community;
(4) Government Operations;
(5) Public Affairs;
(6) University Affairs;
(7) Conduct.
SEC. 902. COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS.
The Senate may choose one Senator to serve as the chairperson
of each standing committee. Absent the Senate selecting a chairper-
son, such decision shall rest with the committee.
SEC. 903. ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE OFFICERS.
Each committee shall elect a vice chairperson from its member-
ship at its first meeting, and again at such times the office might be-
come vacant. Additional officers may be designated by the committee
or the chairperson.
SEC. 904. DUTIES OF COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS.
(A) Standing committee chairpersons shall be responsible for
such duties typical of the office of chairperson including but not li-
mited to;
(1) coordinating committee meetings;
(2) recording the attendance of committee members;
(3) preparing committee reports for the Senate; and
(B) Standing committee chairpersons shall also perform du-
ties pertaining to their committees by request of the Speaker, not in-
consistent with these Rules.
(C) The vice chairperson shall fulfill the duties of the Chair
at such times the Chair is unable to do so.
SEC. 905. GENERAL DUTIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Standing committees shall be responsible for the consideration of
all questions referred to them by the Senate or the Speaker, the prep-
aration of legislation they deem necessary for the welfare of the Asso-
ciation or as directed by the Senate in instructions, and the prepara-
RESOLUTIONS—OCT. 3, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 189
tion of all reports required by these Rules or deemed necessary at the

discretion of the Chair.
SEC. 906. MEMBERSHIP SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDING
COMMITTEES.
(A) Each committee shall be composed of at least five (5) but
not to exceed nine (9) members unless prescribed elsewhere in these
Rules for the committees. Each senator shall serve on at least two (2)
committees.
(B) Should membership of a committee fall below its allotted
minimum, the Speaker shall inform the Senate and seek Senators
who wish to transfer to the committee.
(C) Should a committee be unable to obtain the prescribed
minimum number of members, it may continue to operate, provided
that a quorum of the committee shall be a simple majority of its min-
imum prescribed membership.
SEC. 907. MEMBERS AT LARGE
Any committee, save the Committee on Conduct, may appoint
non-voting members at large. In any committee, the number of mem-
bers at large may not exceed one less than the number of senators on
the committee.
RULE X—STANDING COMMITTEE DUTIES
SEC. 908. COMMITTEE ON ACADEMICS.
The Committee on Academics shall be responsible for policies re-
garding academic reform, University academic policy, evaluation of
professorships and courses, calendar issues, and library operations.
The Committee on Academics shall affect liaison with the Faculty
Senate committee with similar jurisdiction, the office of the Provost,
and the Office of Admissions and Records.
SEC. 909. COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE.
The Committee on Budget and Finance shall ensure responsible
expenditure of Association funds. The committee shall review finance
bills, review spending practices, regularly review the current bal-
ances sheets, inspect budgets and expenses of agencies and depart-
ments, and generally have within its charge the finances and Budget
of the association. The composition of the committee shall be no less
than seven (7) and no more than nine (9).
SEC. 910. COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS COMMUNITY.
The Committee on Campus Community shall be responsible for
promotion of Senate among the Student Body, creation and distribu-
tion of materials concerning Senate, communication between Senate
and the university community; addressing issues of diversity concern
with the assistance of the Diversity Commission; policies concerning
University Housing, the Greek Councils, the Residence Hall Associa-
tion, the Student Union Activities Board, Recognized Student Organ-
izations, campus traditions and events and Athletics, including Ticket
Distribution Policies. The Committee on Campus Community shall
provide a Senate liaison to the Greek Councils and the Residence Hall
Association.
SEC. 1004. COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
The Committee on Government Operations shall be responsible
for reviewing bills regarding the operations of the government of the
Association, resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution of
the Associated Students, formulating election procedures, considering
amendments to the Rules of the Senate, and reviewing matters of
controversy in Senate procedure.
SEC. 1005. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
The Committee on Public Affairs shall be responsible for formu-
lating policies regarding bodies of governance at the local, state, and
federal level, including the Reno City Council, the Nevada System of
Higher Education Board of Regents, and the Nevada State Legisla-
ture. This committee shall voice student concerns regarding the Tui-
tion and Fees of the University. The committee shall review all mat-
ters of student concern external to the University, except where
another committee has direct jurisdiction. This committee shall liai-
son with the President’s Assistant on Public and Campus Relations.
SEC. 1006. COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS.
The Committee on University Affairs shall be responsible for pol-
icies concerning the University Police, buildings and grounds, park-
ing and transportation, campus planning, construction, the Student
Health Services, the Student Legal Services, the Counseling Center,
Campus Dining, environmental issues, Safe Ride, and Campus Es-
cort.
SEC. 1007. COMMITTEE ON CONDUCT.
The Committee on Conduct shall be responsible for evaluating
the nature of Senate absences, and reviewing personnel matters, in-
cluding conducting investigations regarding the impeachment of Gov-
ernment Officials, in accordance with the Senate punitive powers.
This committee’s composition shall be decided by the Senate when
referring matters.
RULE XI—SELECT COMMITTEES
SEC. 1101. APPOINTMENT OF SELECT COMMITTEES.

The formation of a select committee may occur at the discretion
of the Speaker or by motion or resolution of any Senator with the ap-
proval of the Senate. The Speaker shall appoint the chairperson and
other members of the select committee, unless the motion creating
the committee specifies some other method of selection.
SEC. 1102. MEETINGS AND GENERAL DUTIES OF SELECT
COMMITTEES.
Select committees shall meet at the discretion of the Chair, sub-
ject to any conditions which may be stated in the committee’s forma-
tion. Select committees shall be responsible for the consideration of
all questions referred to them by the Senate and the preparation of
legislation as directed by the Senate in their formation or subsequent
instructions, and the preparation of all reports required by these
Rules or deemed necessary at the discretion of the Chair.
RULE XII—COMMITTEE PROCEDURE
SEC. 1201. CALL OF MEETINGS.

(A) Standing committees shall meet at least once every two
weeks during the fall and spring semesters, at the time and place
prescribed by the chair. Even when no business is pending before the
committee, a pro forma session shall be held.
RESOLUTIONS—OCT. 3, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 191
(B) A simple majority of the committee’s membership may,

by written petition, instruct the chair to schedule a meeting.
(C) The chair shall provide adequate notice for all meetings.
(D) A quorum of the committee shall consist of a majority of
the membership of that committee, for committees whose member-
ship is below the minimum prescribed membership.
(E) Committees may enact such other rules, not inconsistent
with these Rules, as they see fit.
SEC. 1202. COMMITTEE REPORTS.
(A) Committees may, upon completing their deliberations,
report legislation to the Senate.
(B) Such a report shall be submitted in electronic form by the
chairperson of the committee to the Secretary in the manner pre-
scribed by the Secretary. The report may include recommendations
for the Senate consideration of the legislation.
(C) Committee reports take effect immediately upon being
filed.
SEC. 1203. DISCHARGE FROM CONSIDERATION.
(A) A senator may present to the Speaker of the Senate a
motion in writing to discharge a committee from consideration of leg-
islation that has been referred to it for 14 days. Only one motion may
be presented for a single piece of legislation.
(B) The Speaker shall cause the motion to be placed on the
agenda.
(C) When a motion to discharge is on the agenda, the Senate
shall proceed to its consideration under this paragraph without inter-
vening motion except one motion to adjourn. Motions to discharge
shall have precedence in the order of submission to the Speaker.
(D) When a motion to discharge is considered, the legislation
to which it relates shall be read by title only. The motion is debatable
for 20 minutes, one-half in favor of the motion and one-half in opposi-
tion thereto.
(E) If a motion prevails to discharge a committee from con-
sideration of legislation, the Senate shall immediately consider the
legislation under the general rules of the Senate. A motion to dis-
charge requires a majority of the membership to adopt.
(F) When a motion to discharge originated under this clause
has once been acted on by the Senate, it shall not be in order to enter-
tain during the same session of the Senate a motion to discharge a
committee from consideration of that legislation or of any other legis-
lation that, by relating in substance to or dealing with the same sub-
ject matter, is substantially the same.
(G) A motion to discharge on the agenda that is rendered out
of order under paragraph (F) shall be stricken.
SEC. 1204. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION.
(A) The committee to which legislation was referred shall
hold at least one meeting to consider the legislation.
(B) The committee may not change the legislation but may
make recommendation to the Senate as to amendment.
(C) The committee shall not be required to report legislation
back to the Senate, but may report legislation favorably, adversely, or
without recommendation to the Senate for consideration.
(D) Committees shall have the power to report original legis-
lation directly to the Senate for consideration, which shall not require
referral to a committee.
SEC. 1205. REPORT OF LEGISLATION.
All reports recommending Senate consideration of legislation
must be submitted no later than noon five working days prior to the
day for which the meeting is scheduled, in order to be placed on ca-
lendar for second reading at that meeting by the Speaker.
SEC. 1206. RECOMMENDATION OF LEGISLATION FOR CON-
SENT AGENDA.
Committees may, on report of legislation for second reading, rec-
ommend that the bill or resolution be placed on the consent agenda.
The Speaker shall review the recommendation, and shall place the
act of legislation on the consent agenda unless he or she deems it un-
likely to receive consent agenda passage.
SEC. 1207. SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP FOR NON-
ATTENDANCE.
(A) In the event that a committee member misses all of three
consecutive committee meetings, he or she shall be suspended from
the committee effective at the close of the third meeting.
(B) Such suspension shall last until he or she again appears
at a meeting of the committee, but will resume in the event of another
two consecutive missed committee meetings.
(C) Suspended members shall continue to accrue committee
absences, but shall not count towards the total size of the committee.
Resolved, That the Select Committee on the Budget and Finance
and the Select Committee on Rules shall meet with the authority of
the corresponding standing committee until October 10, 2007, at
which time matters, which were referred to or are in the select com-
mittee at the time of the adoption of this resolution, shall transfer to
the appropriate committee of jurisdiction. The Select Committee on
Clubs and Organizations shall continue in existence until its duties
are delegated otherwise.
Agreed to October 3, 2007.
A Resolution
Oct. 3, 2007 Electing members to certain standing committees.
[S. Res. 75–18]
to the following standing committees of the Senate:
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMICS: Mr. Shane (Chair), Mr. Matute, Ms.
Stewart, Ms. Mala, Ms. Acosta, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Cox,
Mr. Millett.
RESOLUTIONS—NOV. 1, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 193
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE: Mr. McDonald (Chair),

Mr. Snider, Mr. Cabrera, Mr. Shane, Ms. Gilbert, Mr. Jackson, Ms.
Perez, Mr. McMenemy.
COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS COMMUNITY: Mr. Cabrera (Chair), Mr.
Shane, Mr. Matute, Ms. Stewart, Mr. Rea, Mr. Emmerson, Mr.
McMenemy, Mr. Todd, Mr. Mankel.
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Mr. Anderson (Chair),
Mr. Rea, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Hartzell, Mr. Snider.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Ms. Gilbert (Chair), Ms. Acosta,
Mr. Snider, Mr. Cabrera, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hartzell, Mr. McDonald,
Mr. Wallace.
COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS: Mr. Rea, Mr. Cox, Mr. Em-
merson, Mr. Mankel, Ms. Mala, Mr. Millett, Mr. Cabrera, Ms. Perez,
Mr. Todd.
A Resolution
Electing a member to a certain standing committee. Oct. 12, 2007
[S. Res. 75–19]
Resolved, That the following Senator be, and hereby is, elected to
the following standing committee of the Senate:
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Mr. Jackson.
A Resolution
To provide for the ceremonial dedication of the Senate Chamber in the Joe Crowley Nov. 1, 2007
Student Union, to direct the Speaker to cause certain documents to be displayed in [S. Res. 75–20]
the Chamber, to provide for the attendance of the Senate at ceremonies relating to
the opening of the Joe Crowley Student Union, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the Senate will assemble in a special meeting on

November 7, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., to dedicate the Senate Chamber in
the Joe Crowley Student Union; that addresses on subjects bearing
on the celebration shall be made by Senators; that the President and
former Presidents of the Associated Students, the former Senators,
the heads of the several Executive Departments, the Justices of the
Judicial Council, and senior representatives of the University admin-
istration, be, and are hereby, invited to be present on the occasion.
Resolved, That the Speaker is directed, after consultation with
the Chairmen of the Committees on Government Operations and
Budget and Finance, to cause to be put on display in the Senate
Chamber, in an appropriate and tasteful manner, the following doc-
uments and objects:
(1) The Constitution of the Associated Students.
75 ASUN STAT. 194 RESOLUTIONS—NOV. 1, 2007
(2) A copy of the Senate Recommendation naming the same
after Dr. Rita Laden and a picture of Dr. Laden.
(3) The oath of office and those Senators who have sub-
scribed to the same during the session then sitting.
(4) A list of Senators who served during each session of the
Senate beginning with the 75th Session.
(5) A plaque depicting the recipients of Senator of the Year
award.
(6) The Nevada Alma Mater.
(7) The Nevada Fight Song.
SEC. 2. The Speaker is authorized to expend from the Senate
Account such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of
this resolution.
Resolved, That the Senate will attend the ceremonies relating the
opening of the Joe Crowley Student Union on Thursday, November
15, 2007, at 11:15 a.m. The Speaker is directed to make the necessary
arrangements to carry out this order.
Resolved, That the Senate will attend the ceremonies relating to
the dedication of the Presidents’ Room in the Joe Crowley Student
Union on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at 1 p.m. The Speaker is di-
rected to make the necessary arrangements to carry out this order.
A Resolution
Nov. 1, 2007 To provide for a special meeting of the Senate for the purpose of administering certain
[S. Res. 75–21] oaths of office.
Resolved, That the Senate assemble in a special meeting in the

Rita Laden Senate Chamber of the Joe Crowley Student Union on
Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at such time as the Speaker may de-
signate, for the purpose of administering certain oaths of office as re-
quired by law.
Agreed to November 1, 2007.
A Resolution
Nov. 1, 2007 Providing for the removal of the Senate to the Rita Laden Senate Chamber.
[S. Res. 75–22]
Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, Novem-
ber 1, 2007, it will adjourn to meet in the new Senate Chamber, the
Rita Laden Senate Chamber, in the Joe Crowley Student Union, on
Wednesday, November 7, 2007.

RESOLUTIONS—NOV. 14, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 195
A Resolution
Petitioning the Congress of the United States to pass the DREAM Act. Nov. 14, 2007
[S. Res. 75–23]
Whereas in the United States it is estimated that 65,000 undocu-
mented students graduate from high schools each year, yet they
cannot pursue higher education due to the barriers imposed by cur-
rent immigration laws;
Whereas there are undocumented students at the University of Ne-
vada, Reno, and current federal law offers no financial support in
which undocumented students encounter limited educational or
professional opportunities after they graduate from the University;
Whereas this legislation will allow undocumented students, who have
grown up in the United States for the majority of their lives, to at-
tain temporary legal status and eventually obtain permanent resi-
dency and become eligible for citizenship if they go to college or
serve in the U.S. military;
Whereas this bill will eliminate provisions that penalize states that
provide in-state tuition without regard to immigration status, and
currently it is estimated that only 5 to 10 percent of the graduated
undocumented high school students attend college;
Whereas the legislation will guarantee equal educational opportunity
to undocumented students who came to this country at age 15 or
younger, many of which will successfully graduate from high school
with top honors, earning them admission to prominent universities,
yet they cannot attend them;
Whereas undocumented students do not deprive native-born students
of college admission slots or financial aid because they make a
small percent of the population, according to a study conducted by
the Immigration Policy Center;
Whereas this is an issue that is not solely posed within the Latino
community, but is also important to undocumented immigrants
from Asia, Africa, and Europe;
Whereas these individuals play a productive role in our society and
economy, regardless of the fact that they are undocumented immi-
grants;
Whereas productive members of society should have a path to citizen-
ship in return for giving back to the community through military
service or completing a degree in higher education; and
Whereas if the legislation is passed, it would have a life changing im-
pact on undocumented students and their communities: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Associated Students of the University of Ne-
vada urge Congress to pass the Development, Relief and Education
for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in which undocumented students will
have the opportunity to go into higher education; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit
a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the
Nevada Congressional Delegation.

75 ASUN STAT. 196 RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 5, 2007
A Resolution
Dec. 5, 2007 To support the tuition increase proposed by the Board of Regents’
[S. Res. 75–25] Tuition and Fees Committee.
Whereas the Board of Regents convened a committee on Tuition and

Fees to make a recommendation regarding an increase for 2009-
2011 biennium;
Whereas the members of the committee voted to increase tuition by 5
percent for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years for undergraduate
students;
Whereas each year according the Nevada System of Higher Education
Budget Office the rate of inflation for the Universities, including
staff and faculty raises, utility costs and state mandated programs,
is generally 8 percent;
Whereas the 5 percent increase will only cover the cost of inflation for
the University;
Whereas students should bear a proportional cost in relation to the
inflation which occurs each year for the Universities; and
Whereas after having Tuition Town Hall meetings on campus to soli-
cit feedback from the students, they generally agree to a 5 percent
increase each year for two years: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students supports an
increase to tuition and fees up to 9 percent for each the 2009-10 and
the 2010-11 school years.
Resolved, That the Associated Students manifestly rejects the
2005 Letter of Intent and demands the Nevada Legislature accept the
normal percentages given to the State General Fund and allow the
Universities to retain the possible 4 percent increase. The intent be-
ing that the Nevada Legislature receives the normal percentage in
student fees and allows the Universities to keep any additional in-
crease to provide direct services to students.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is directed prepare
and transmit a copy of this resolution to the President of the Asso-
ciated Students, the President of the University, the Executive Vice
Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Nevada
Board of Regents, Majority Leader of the State Senate, and the
Speaker of the State Assembly.
Agreed to December 5, 2007.
A Resolution
Dec. 5, 2007 To support the proposal by the Board of Regents’ Tuition and Fees Committee to
[S. Res. 75–26] change the fee structure to a plateau model.
Whereas the Board of Regents convened a committee on Tuition and

Fees to make a recommendation regarding an increase for 2009-
2011 biennium;
Whereas the Committee made an additional recommendation to the
Board of Regents to change the fee structure for undergraduates to
RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 12, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 197
a bracket or “plateau” model in which students pay the equivalent

of 15 credits if they take between 12 and 18 credits;
Whereas this type of model encourages students to take more than 12
credits;
Whereas students who take more than 12 credits their entire career
generally graduate in four years;
Whereas students who graduate in four years save them-selves, the
state and the university money; and
Whereas a plateau model would encourage a culture of completion
within the undergraduate body: Now therefore, be it
Resolved, The Senate of the Associated Students supports the
proposal to change from a linear model to a bracket or “plateau” mod-
el in which students can take between 12 through 18 credits and pay
the equivalent of 15 credits.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is directed prepare
Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, and the Neva-
da Board of Regents.
A Resolution
Recognizing Ms. Bertha Miranda for her outstanding contributions to Dec. 12, 2007
the University of Nevada. [S. Res. 75–27]
Whereas Ms. Bertha Miranda is a local business owner who recogniz-
es the importance of education for youth in the community;
Whereas Ms. Bertha Miranda created the Bertha Miranda Scholar-
ship aimed at financially assisting Latino students at the Universi-
ty of Nevada and the Truckee Meadows Community College who
may not previously have had such educational opportunities;
Whereas Ms. Bertha Miranda hosts a dinner, primarily prepared and
cooked by herself, every year to raise funds for this scholarship and
has stated that, “Through this event I share with others those
things which mean most to me—my family’s recipes and my belief
in academic success.”; and
Whereas the Bertha Miranda Scholarship has been awarded to and
greatly aided 42 promising students in their academic pursuits
since its inception: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the Associated Students, That the Asso-
ciated Students of the University of Nevada hereby officially recog-
nizes Ms. Bertha Miranda for her ongoing dedication and outstanding
a copy of this resolution to Ms. Bertha Miranda.

A Resolution
Dec. 12, 2007 Petitioning Governor Jim Gibbons to spare the Nevada System of Higher Education
[S. Res. 75–28] and the University of Nevada from devastating budget cuts.
Whereas Governor Jim Gibbons has called for statewide budget cuts
that include dramatic and potentially devastating budget cuts to
the Nevada System of Higher Education and the University of Ne-
vada;
Whereas the proposed 8 percent budget cut would reduce the Univer-
sity of Nevada’s appropriation by approximately $32.7 million;
Whereas the appropriation reduction would require at the University
of Nevada the suspension of searches for 55 faculty and classified
positions, reduction of already underfunded operating budgets, eli-
mination of library book acquisitions, elimination of equipment re-
placement, elimination of applied research initiatives, deference of
network upgrades and maintenance, deference of FF&E for the Da-
vidson Mathematics and Sciences Building, and other actions;
Whereas these actions would hinder the University’s ability to oper-
ate effectively in the present and negatively affect future endeavors
by tarnishing the University’s proud image and prestigious reputa-
tion as a quality institution of higher education;
Whereas cuts of this magnitude would adversely affect the Universi-
ty’s ability to provide quality instruction, student services and oth-
er tools needed to ensure student success while attending the Uni-
versity and their success beyond graduation;
Whereas the budget cuts would also have hugely detrimental effects
on the Nevada School of Medicine, the Nevada Agricultural Expe-
riment Station, Intercollegiate Athletics, Nevada Cooperative Ex-
tension Services, and other operations and schools system-wide;
Whereas these changes would have devastating impacts upon the
University, its students and ultimately the state of Nevada; and
Whereas the Senate of the Associated Students of the University of
Nevada cannot stand idly by and let the state undermine the proud
mission of the University of Nevada and allow the students to suf-
fer the disastrous effects of the proposed budget cuts: Now, there-
fore, be it
ciated Students of the University of Nevada urge Governor Gibbons
to spare the System and the University from budget cuts which would
jeopardize higher education and the future of the students of the Uni-
versity of Nevada by finding different means to stabilize the state
budget which could include, but are not limited to, utilization of the
“Rainy Day” Fund, seeking other revenue sources, or reexamining the
budgets of other state agencies.
vada expect leadership in the state of Nevada to oppose the proposed
budget cuts and advocate for quality education as an investment in
our community.
vada will continue to act in opposition to the proposed budget cuts
until such a time as an acceptable solution is presented.
RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 12, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 199
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students requests

that the President of the Associated Students take any and all action
necessary to express the position of the Associated Students regard-
ing the budget cuts.
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students calls on
members of the Association to express their concern over the Gover-
nor’s plan to cut the higher education budget by 8 percent in each
year of this biennium.
a copy of this resolution to Governor Jim Gibbons, Chancellor James
E. Rogers, the Nevada Legislature Interim Finance Committee, the
Nevada Board of Regents, the President of the University, the Presi-
dent of the Association, the President of the Graduate Student Asso-
ciation, the Chair of the Faculty Senate, the other NSHE Institutions’
Presidents and Student Association Presidents, the Nevada Sage-
brush, and other state and local media outlets.
A Resolution
To provide for an Interim Operations Committee. Dec. 12, 2007
[S. Res. 75–29]
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
“Interim period” is defined as either the traditional summer or
winter break between the traditional semesters.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERIM OPERATIONS COMMITTEE; PUR-
POSE; AUTHORITY.
(a) There is established an Interim Operations Committee. This
committee shall be a committee of the Senate with powers to be pro-
vided within this resolution. The committee shall be composed of a
number of senators not to equal or to exceed a majority of the full Se-
nate but must have at least three members.
(b) This purpose of the committee is to conduct specific business
of the Senate Committees during times of break.
(c) The Speaker of the Senate shall appoint a chairperson for a
term effective for the interim period during which the chairperson
will serve. The Committee shall elect a vice chairperson from among
its members. The vice chairperson shall act as chairperson in the ab-
sence or disability of the chairperson or in the event of a vacancy in
such office.
(d) The Committee shall have the authority specifically to consid-
er legislation from any Standing Committee or discharge any legisla-
tion from any Standing Committee with the consent of the Standing
Committee chairperson. Legislation must be reported to the Senate
for enactment.
SEC. 3. MEETINGS; QUORUM.
(a) AUTHORITY TO MEET.—The Committee shall have the authori-
ty to meet and take action, only if the Senate is in recess or adjourn-
ment, during—
(1) the summer break; and
(2) the winter break.
(b) During the periods defined in subsection (a), the Committee
shall meet at the call of the chairperson and only when there is busi-
ness before it.
(c) QUORUM.—The quorum of the Committee shall be three mem-
bers. A majority of the membership shall be necessary to report a
measure from the committee.
SEC. 4. LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY.
The Committee shall have the authority to consider and report
any legislation, either original or residing in a Standing Committee.
SEC. 5. REPORT TO SENATE.
Legislation reported from the Committee shall be heard during
the first Senate meeting following the interim period during which
the legislation was considered.
SEC. 6. MOTION TO CONVENE THE SENATE.
The Committee, by majority vote of those members present, may
direct the Speaker of the Senate to convene the Senate for the consid-
eration of such measures as it may deem expedient and proper.
A Resolution
Dec. 12, 2007 Electing members to the Committee on Interim Operations.
[S. Res. 75–31]
to the following standing committee of the Senate:
COMMITTEE ON INTERIM OPERATIONS: Mr. McDonald, Mr. Ander-
son, Mr. Cabrera, Mr. Todd, Mr. Mankel, Ms. Stewart.
A Resolution
Dec. 12, 2007 Providing for a conditional adjournment of the Senate.
[S. Res. 75–32]
Resolved, That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Wednes-
day, December 12, 2007, on a motion offered pursuant to this resolu-
tion, it stand recessed or adjourned until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
December 19, 2007; and when the Senate recesses or adjourns on
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, it shall stand recessed or adjourned
RESOLUTIONS—JAN. 23, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 201
until Wednesday, January 23, 2007, or until the time of any reassem-
bly pursuant to section 2 of this resolution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the Senate, after consultation with the
chairs of the standing committees, shall notify the Members of the
Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if,
in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
A Resolution
Requesting the Board of Regents impose a separate student government fee at the Jan. 23, 2008
University of Nevada, Reno, for the operation of the Associated Students. [S. Res. 75–34]
Whereas the Senate of the Associated Students, in regards to the cur-
rent budget shortfall, would like to propose a solution that would
not only free up necessary state and student fee funds for the Uni-
versity, but would also provide for an independent student govern-
ment, not reliant on the University allocation of student per credit
fees for its operations and services;
Whereas the Associated Students have been engaged for the past two
years in a conversation with the University administration regard-
ing having an independent student fee to operate the Association;
Whereas the originally approved surcharge of $5 per credit, instead of
being used by the University, could be changed into a separate stu-
dent government fee, which would go directly to funding the opera-
tion of the Associated Students;
Whereas the funds previously allocated by the University for the stu-
dent government from the student fee revenue could be instead di-
verted to make up for the budget shortfall;
Whereas these funds would be equivalent to the proposed surcharge;
Whereas a student government fee would provide a direct benefit to
the student population, through the services provided by the Asso-
ciation;
Whereas a separate student government fee would allow for greater
transparency of student government, by allowing students to di-
rectly see the amount they pay per semester to fund the Associa-
tion;
Whereas a separate student government fee would allow the Associa-
tion to be self sustainable, independent from the University for
funding;
Whereas having more control over the revenue generating mechan-
ism would allow the Association to more accurately project and bal-
ance incoming revenue for upcoming years;
Whereas the authority to impose a student fee for the purpose of a
student government is granted by NRS 396.547(3), which states,
“The Board of Regents shall collect a fee from each undergraduate
student at a branch of the System for the support of the student
government of that branch upon: (a) receipt of a request by the stu-
dent government for the imposition of such a fee; and (b) approval
75 ASUN STAT. 202 RESOLUTIONS—JAN. 23, 2008
by the Board of Regents of the amount of the fee so requested”:
vada, Reno, requests the Board of Regents create a separate student
fee for the purpose of the operation of the student government at the
University of Nevada, Reno in the amount of $5 per credit.
Resolved further, That the funds previously allocated by the Uni-
versity for the operation of the student government be spent to main-
tain current class sections. Additional funds, above and beyond what
is needed to maintain class sections, should go toward ensuring the
scheduled opening of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.
Resolved further, That in the years that follow the Associated
Students suggests funds freed up in the University budget go toward
supporting services that directly impact student life.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare
Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, and the Neva-
da Board of Regents.
Agreed to January 23, 2008.
A Resolution
Jan. 23, 2008 Adopting Rules of the Senate for the Seventy-Fifth Session.
[S. Res. 75–30]
Resolved, That the Rules of the Senate for the Seventy-Fifth Ses-
sion are adopted as follows:
RULES OF THE SENATE
RULE I.
MEETINGS OF THE SENATE.
Meetings at call of Speaker
(a) The Speaker shall call meetings of the Senate as he or she
deems appropriate, provided that the Senate shall meet at least once
every two full class weeks, and that the regular meeting date and
time of the Senate shall be on Wednesdays no earlier than 5:30 p.m.,
unless the Senate orders otherwise. The Speaker shall call no less
than two meetings of the Student Senate at least one week apart dur-
ing the spring semester of his or her election.
Meetings at call of Senate
(b) At any time the Senate is in session, it shall be in order as a
privileged motion for any Senator to move to schedule an additional
meeting, for the date and time he or she shall prescribe in the motion.
Such a motion shall be undebatable and shall require the consent of a
simple majority of the Senate.
Meetings by petition of Senators
(c) At any time outside of a meeting, a petition to call a meeting,
prescribing the date and time of the meeting and signed by at least
one-half of all qualified Senators, may be submitted to the Speaker.
Upon receipt of a valid petition, the Speaker shall provide notice of

the additional meeting to all Senators, provided that the petition is
submitted in ample time in advance of the date and time of the meet-
ing as indicated in the petition.
RULE II.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE.
Qualifications of Senators
(a) A member of the Association shall be considered a qualified
Senator-elect upon receipt by the Secretary a certification of his or
her election to the Senate from the proper official, or a qualified Sena-
tor-designate upon the approval by the Senate. Before such a quali-
fied Senator-elect or Senator-designate may assume office, he or she
shall be administered the oath of office by the Speaker as required by
law.
Resignations
(b) Any Senator may resign his or her seat by submit-ting in writ-
ing a letter of resignation, signed and dated, announcing the same.
The Speaker shall cause the resignation to be placed on the agenda of
the next possible Senate meeting, where the resignation shall be read
and shall be considered.
Appointment to fill vacant seats
(c) Whenever a vacancy exists in the Senate, the Speaker shall
enable qualified members of the Association to petition for appoint-
ment to the seat. The Speaker shall, at a minimum, cause an adver-
tisement to be placed in the Nevada Sagebrush to solicit applicants
for a vacant seat. Such an advertisement shall run for two consecu-
tive issues. If no qualified petitions are received, the Speaker shall
report this fact to the Senate.
Documenting attendance
(d) Immediately after calling the Senate to order, the Speaker
shall cause the roll to be called to establish the presence of a quorum
and to confirm the attendance of Senators. The chairperson of each
respective committee shall be required to document Senator atten-
dance for committee meetings. The records of attendance shall be
maintained by the Secretary.
Attendance policy
(e) (1) No Senator shall be absent from the service of the Senate
without leave.
(2) If, at any time during a meeting of the Senate, a question
shall be raised by any Senator as to the presence of a quorum,
the Speaker shall forthwith direct the Secretary to call the roll
and shall announce the result, and these proceedings shall be
without debate.
(3) Whenever upon such roll call it shall be ascertained that
a quorum is not present, a majority of the Senators present may
direct the Speaker of the Senate to request the attendance of the
absent Senators, an order which shall be determined without de-
bate; and pending its execution, and until a quorum shall be
present, no debate nor motion, except to adjourn, to recess, or to
take other measures to obtain quorum, shall be in order.
(4) Should any Senator accumulate four absences during a
session, the Committee on Conduct shall conduct a hearing on
the Senator’s attendance, in which the Senator shall be afforded
an opportunity to present either oral or written testimony in the
nature of explanation of his or her absences.
(5) The Committee shall determine if the absences merit the
imposition of disciplinary action against the Senator. Additional
hearings shall occur for every two additional absences after the
fourth absence.
RULE III.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE.
Order of business
(a) After being called to order, and any customary opening cere-
monies, and calling the roll to establish the presence of a quorum, the
Senate shall proceed with its business as follows:
(1) Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
(2) Public comment.
(3) Receipt of petitions and other correspondence addressed
to the Senate, and subsequent referral to committees.
(4) Reports of the Officers.
(5) Reports of Senate Standing Committees, in alphabetical
order.
(6) Reports of Senate Select and Standing Committees, in
alphabetical order.
(8) Motions to fast-track appointments.
(9) Approval of appointments of Senators and other Student
Government Officials.
(10) Election of Senate Officers.
(11) Veto Messages from the President.
(12) Consent Agenda.
(13) First Reading of legislation.
(14) Motions to fast-track.
(15) Referrals to committee.
(16) Second Reading of legislation.
(17) Miscellaneous Business.
Approval of minutes
(a) (1) At the appointed time in the Senate meeting the Minutes
of the preceding meeting shall be read unless by non-debatable mo-
tion the reading shall be waived, the question being, “Shall the Mi-
nutes stand approved to date?”, and any mistake made in the entries
corrected.
(2) The reading of the Minutes shall not be suspended unless
by unanimous consent; and when any motion shall be made to
amend or correct the same, it shall be deemed a privileged ques-
tion, and proceeded with until disposed of.
Officer reports
(a) At the appointed time, the Speaker shall recognize any senior
officer of the Association, including the Speaker and the Secretary, to
offer a written report on his or her official activities since the previous
meeting and make any summary announcements he or she deems
necessary for no longer than five minutes.
Committee reports
(b) At the appointed time, the Speaker shall recognize the chair-
person of each standing committee, in alphabetical order, and then
each select committee, in alphabetical order, to report for no longer
than five minutes on the committee’s activities since the previous
meeting.
Comments and Announcements
(c) At the two appointed times, the Speaker shall recognize in
turn Senators requesting the floor for a period not to exceed two mi-
nutes. The total time for Comments and Announcements before the
first reading of legislation shall not exceed fifteen minutes.
Consent agenda
(d) At the appointed time, the Speaker shall sequentially proceed
through such acts of legislation that have been previously been placed
on the consent agenda. Such acts shall be considered adopted by con-
sent, unless a single Senator rises in objection thereto. All such acts
so objected are immediately placed on the end of the agenda for
second reading.
RULE IV.
MOTIONS.
Motions to adjourn
(a) The following terms and conditions shall apply to motions
listed below, the provisions of the Senate’s parliamentary authority
notwithstanding:
(1) MOTION TO ADJOURN.—All motions to adjourn shall be
understood to adjourn the Senate to the next date and time sche-
duled, whether already placed on the schedule or added later by
any of the methods prescribed by these Rules. No other business
shall intervene subsequent to an ordering for adjournment except
the taking of public comment if not yet heard during the meeting.
(2) MOTION TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.—The Senate shall adjourn
sine die only by resolution. Such a resolution shall set the date of
adjournment sine die as the Wednesday immediately prior to the
expected first meeting of the following session of the Senate.
RULE V.
ASSIGNMENT OF THE FLOOR.
Recognition of Senators
(a) A Senator who seeks recognition shall raise his or her hand to
address the Speaker, and shall wait to be recognized before address-
ing the Senate further, unless otherwise permitted by these Rules.
Recognition of non-Senators
(b) No one save members of the Senate shall be extended the
floor, except by the Speaker. No one save members of the Senate shall
be recognized in debate, except during designated public comment
periods as designated by the Speaker. Unless otherwise specified by
the Speaker or the Senate, the Speaker may elect to take comment
from the public on each action item, which shall not exceed three mi-
nutes per person.
RULE VI.
CONDUCT OF DEBATE.
Questions in debate
(a) Once debate has begun, a Senator speaking in debate shall be
entitled to yield the floor to other Senators for questions. A Senator
desiring to ask a question of the speaking Senator may interrupt him
or her to request that the speaking Senator yield. The speaking Sena-
tor’s response to such questions shall be counted against his or her
debate time.
RULE VII.
GENERAL DECORUM.
Decorum of Senators
(a) The Speaker shall have general direction of the Senate
Chamber and shall maintain the proper decorum of the Senate. All
Senators shall observe decency of speech, avoid disrespect of perso-
nalities, leave the Chamber to engage in conversations, and avoid
walking about the Chamber in a manner which is disruptive to the
proceedings.
Decorum of visitors
(b) Visitors to the Senate Chamber shall be seated in the desig-
nated gallery. No visitor may be seated along the aisles or behind the
Chair. Visitors shall refrain from disrupting the business of the Se-
nate. The Speaker may ask any visitor to leave the Chamber at any
time for disorderly conduct.
RULE VIII.
VOTING.
Voting rights
(a) (1) Every Member shall be present within the Senate Cham-
ber during its sittings, unless excused or necessarily prevented, and
shall vote on each question put, unless he or she has a direct personal
or pecuniary interest in the event of such question. For the purposes
of this Rule, presence by phone or video conference shall qualify as if
the Senator were physically present in the Chamber.
(2) A Senator may not authorize any other person to cast his
or her vote or record his or her presence in the Senate or the
Committee of the Whole Senate on the state of the Association.
(3) No other person may cast a Senator’s vote or record a
Senator’s presence in the Senate or the Committee of the Whole
Senate on the state of the Association.
Speaker’s Discretion in Voting

(b) The Speaker is not required to vote in ordinary legislative
proceedings, except when his or her vote would be decisive.
Votes by roll call
(c) It shall be in order as a privileged request for any Senator to
ask that the yeas and nays be recorded in the minutes on any ques-
tion. The yeas and nays shall be recorded by a call of the roll. The
Speaker shall proceed directly to a vote by roll call on the second
reading of all finance related bills, without intervening voice vote or
standing vote.
RULE IX.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Appointment of standing committees
(a) (1) The standing committees specified in this Rule shall be
elected by the Senate within one week after the commencement of
each session of the Senate.
(2) A resolution proposing to change the composition of a
standing committee shall be privileged if offered by the chairper-
son of the committee concerned.
(3) The Senate shall fill a vacancy on a standing committee
by resolution.
Standing committees
(b) The Senate shall elect Senators to the standing committees,
as follows:
(1) Academics.
(2) Budget and Finance.
(3) Campus Community.
(4) Government Operations.
(5) Public Affairs.
(6) University Affairs.
(7) Conduct.
Committee chairpersons
(c) The Senate may choose one Senator to serve as the chairper-
son of each standing committee. Absent the Senate selecting a chair-
person, such decision shall rest with the committee.
Additional committee officers
(d) Each committee shall elect a vice chairperson from its mem-
bership at its first meeting, and again at such times the office might
become vacant. Additional officers may be designated by the commit-
tee or the chairperson.
Duties of Committee Chairpersons
(e) (1) Standing committee chairpersons shall be responsible for
such duties typical of the office of chairperson including but not li-
mited to:
(A) coordinating committee meetings;
(B) recording the attendance of committee members; and
(C) preparing committee reports for the Senate.
(2) Standing committee chairpersons shall also perform du-
ties pertaining to their committees by request of the Speaker, not
inconsistent with these Rules.
(3) The vice chairperson shall fulfill the duties of the Chair at
such times the Chair is unable to do so.
General duties of standing committees
(f) Standing committees shall be responsible for the consideration
of all questions referred to them by the Senate or the Speaker, the
preparation of legislation they deem necessary for the welfare of the
Association or as directed by the Senate in instructions, and the
preparation of all reports required by these Rules or deemed neces-
sary at the discretion of the Chair.
Membership size requirements for standing committees
(g) (1) Each committee shall be composed of at least five but not
to exceed nine members unless prescribed elsewhere in these Rules
for the committees. Each senator shall serve on at least two commit-
tees.
(2) Should membership of a committee fall below its allotted
minimum, the Speaker shall inform the Senate and seek Sena-
tors who wish to transfer to the committee.
(3) Should a committee be unable to obtain the prescribed
minimum number of members, it may continue to operate, pro-
vided that a quorum of the committee shall be a simple majority
of its minimum prescribed membership.
Members at large
(h) Any committee, save the Committee on Conduct, may appoint
non-voting members at large. In any committee, the number of mem-
bers at large may not exceed one less than the number of senators on
the committee
Power to sit and act
(i) (1) For the purpose of carrying out any of its functions and du-
ties under this rule and rule X, a committee is authorized to sit and
act at such times and places within the State of Nevada, whether the
Senate is in session, has recessed, or has adjourned, and to hold such
hearings as it considers necessary.
RULE X.
STANDING COMMITTEE DUTIES.
Committee on Academics
(a) The Committee on Academics shall be responsible for policies
regarding academic reform, University academic policy, evaluation of
professorships and courses, calendar issues, and library operations.
The Committee on Academics shall affect liaison with the Faculty
Senate committee with similar jurisdiction, the office of the Provost,
and the Office of Admissions and Records.
Committee on Budget and Finance
(b) The Committee on Budget and Finance shall ensure responsi-
ble expenditure of Association funds. The committee shall review
finance bills, review spending practices, regularly review the current
balances sheets, inspect budgets and expenses of agencies and de-
partments, and generally have within its charge the finances and
Budget of the association. The composition of the committee shall be
no less than seven and no more than nine.
Committee on Campus Community.
(c) The Committee on Campus Community shall be responsible
for promotion of Senate among the Student Body, creation and distri-
bution of materials concerning Senate, communication between Se-
nate and the university community; addressing issues of diversity
concern with the assistance of the Diversity Commission; policies con-
cerning University Housing, the Greek Councils, the Residence Hall
Association, the Student Union Activities Board, Recognized Student
Organizations, campus traditions and events and Athletics, including
Ticket Distribution Policies. The Committee on Campus Community
shall provide a Senate liaison to the Greek Councils and the Resi-
dence Hall Association.
Committee on Government Operations.
(d) The Committee on Government Operations shall be responsi-
ble for reviewing bills regarding the operations of the government of
the Association, resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitu-
tion of the Associated Students, formulating election procedures, con-
sidering amendments to the Rules of the Senate, and reviewing mat-
ters of controversy in Senate procedure.
Committee on Public Affairs
(e) The Committee on Public Affairs shall be responsible for for-
mulating policies regarding bodies of governance at the local, state,
and federal level, including the Reno City Council, the Nevada Sys-
tem of Higher Education Board of Regents, and the Nevada State
Legislature. This committee shall voice student concerns regarding
the Tuition and Fees of the University. The committee shall review
all matters of student concern external to the University, except
where another committee has direct jurisdiction. This committee
shall liaison with the President’s Assistant on Public and Campus
Relations.
Committee on University Affairs
(f) The Committee on University Affairs shall be responsible for
policies concerning the University Police, buildings and grounds,
parking and transportation, campus planning, construction, the Stu-
dent Health Services, the Student Legal Services, the Counseling
Center, Campus Dining, environmental issues, Safe Ride, and Cam-
pus Escort.
Committee on Conduct
(g) The Committee on Conduct shall be responsible for evaluating
the nature of Senate absences, reviewing personnel matters, and con-
ducting investigations regarding the impeachment of Government
Officials, in accordance with the Senate punitive powers. This Com-
mittee shall be composed of the chairpersons of the Standing Com-
mittees.
RULE XI.
SELECT COMMITTEES.
Appointment of select committees
(a) The formation of a select committee may occur at the discre-
tion of the Speaker or by motion or resolution of any Senator with the
approval of the Senate. The Speaker shall appoint the chairperson
and other members of the select committee, unless the motion creat-
ing the committee specifies some other method of selection.
Meetings and general duties of select committees
(b) Select committees shall meet at the discretion of the Chair,
subject to any conditions which may be stated in the committee’s for-
mation. Select committees shall be responsible for the consideration
of all questions referred to them by the Senate and the preparation of
legislation as directed by the Senate in their formation or subsequent
instructions, and the preparation of all reports required by these
Rules or deemed necessary at the discretion of the Chair.
RULE XII.
COMMITTEE PROCEDURE.
Call of meetings
(a) (1) Standing committees shall meet at least once every two
weeks during the fall and spring semesters, at the time and place
prescribed by the chair. Even when no business is pending before the
committee, a pro forma session shall be held.
(2) A simple majority of the committee’s membership may, by
written petition, instruct the chair to schedule a meeting.
(3) The chair shall provide adequate notice for all meetings.
(4) A quorum of the committee shall consist of a majority of
the membership of that committee, for committees whose mem-
bership is below the minimum prescribed membership.
(5) Committees may enact such other rules, not inconsistent
with these Rules, as they see fit.
Committee reports
(b) (1) Committees may, upon completing their deliberations, re-
port legislation to the Senate.
(2) Such a report shall be submitted in electronic form by the
chairperson of the committee to the Secretary in the manner pre-
scribed by the Secretary. The report may include recommenda-
tions for the Senate consideration of the legislation.
(3) Committee reports take effect immediately upon being
filed.
Discharge from consideration
(c) (1) A senator may present to the Speaker of the Senate a mo-
tion in writing to discharge a committee from consideration of legisla-
tion that has been referred to it for 14 days. Only one motion may be
presented for a single piece of legislation.
(2) The Speaker shall cause the motion to be placed on the
agenda.
(3) When a motion to discharge is on the agenda, the Senate
shall proceed to its consideration under this paragraph without
intervening motion except one motion to adjourn. Motions to dis-
charge shall have precedence in the order of submission to the

Speaker.
(4) When a motion to discharge is considered, the legislation
to which it relates shall be read by title only. The motion is de-
batable for 20 minutes, one-half in favor of the motion and one-
half in opposition thereto.
(5) If a motion prevails to discharge a committee from con-
sideration of legislation, the Senate shall immediately consider
the legislation under the general rules of the Senate. A motion to
discharge requires a majority of the membership to adopt.
(6) When a motion to discharge originated under this clause
has once been acted on by the Senate, it shall not be in order to
entertain during the same session of the Senate a motion to dis-
charge a committee from consideration of that legislation or of
any other legislation that, by relating in substance to or dealing
with the same subject matter, is substantially the same.
(7) A motion to discharge on the agenda that is rendered out
of order under paragraph (6) shall be stricken.
Consideration of legislation
(d) (1) The committee to which legislation was referred shall hold
at least one meeting to consider the legislation.
(2) The committee may not change the legislation but may
make recommendation to the Senate as to amendment.
(3) The committee shall not be required to report legislation
back to the Senate, but may report legislation favorably, adverse-
ly, or without recommendation to the Senate for consideration.
(4) Committees shall have the power to report original legis-
lation directly to the Senate for consideration, which shall not re-
quire referral to a committee.
Report of legislation
(e) All reports recommending Senate consideration of legislation
must be submitted no later than 9 a.m. four working days prior to the
day for which the meeting is scheduled, in order to be placed on ca-
lendar for second reading at that meeting by the Speaker.
Recommendation of Legislation for Consent Agenda
(f) Committees may, on report of legislation for second reading,
recommend that the bill or resolution be placed on the consent agen-
da. The Speaker shall review the recommendation, and shall place
the act of legislation on the consent agenda unless he or she deems it
unlikely to receive consent agenda passage.
Suspension of Membership for Non-Attendance
(g) (1) In the event that a committee member misses all of three
consecutive committee meetings, he or she shall be suspended from
the committee effective at the close of the third meeting.
(2) Such suspension shall last until he or she again appears
at a meeting of the committee, but will resume in the event of
another two consecutive missed committee meetings.
(3) Suspended members shall continue to accrue committee
absences, but shall not count towards the total size of the com-
mittee
RULE XIII.
COMMITTEE PROCEDURE.
Committee of the Whole Senate
(a) The parliamentary device known as the Committee of the
Whole shall be called the Committee of the Whole Senate on the State
of the Association.
RULE XIV.
LEGISLATION GENERALLY.
Types of Legislation
(a) The Senate shall recognize two types of legislation, which
shall be known as Bills and Resolutions.
Requirements of style
(b) The Speaker shall determine the proper format for the pres-
entation of all forms of legislation and inform all Senators of the re-
quirements thereof.
Bills
(c) All legislation creating or affecting a change in law within the
legislative powers of the Senate, or providing for the budgeting and
appropriation of Association funds, shall be presented in the form of a
Bill.
Resolutions
(d) Any legislation which cannot be a bill shall be a resolution.
Legislative expiration
(e) Upon adjournment sine die of a session, all legislation not def-
initely disposed of by the Senate is to be considered postponed indefi-
nitely and can only be brought up in a new session by reintroduction.
RULE XV.
INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION.
Initial introduction
(a) (1) A Senator may introduce or submit legislation for intro-
duction by transmitting an electronic copy in the manner prescribed
by the Secretary to him or her. A paper copy shall also be transmit-
ted, bearing the signature or signatures of the primary sponsors.
(2) Legislation filed by 9 a.m. at least four working days prior
to a Senate meeting shall be placed on the agenda for first read-
ing at that meeting.
(3) The Secretary shall also cause the legislation to be posted
on the Senate website no later than one class day following its fil-
ing for introduction.
Sponsorship of legislation
(b) (1) Any Senator(s) filing legislation with the Secretary for first
reading shall be designated as the primary sponsor(s) of the legisla-
tion filed.
(2) After the first reading of any piece of legislation, any
number of Senators may join as secondary sponsors of the legis-
lation.
Printing of legislation
(c) The Secretary shall cause to be printed, after first reading and
referral, each piece of legislation filed for consideration.
Fast track of legislation
(d) (1) A Senator may move that legislation receive its first and
second readings at the same meeting. This procedure shall be known
as “fast-tracking” the legislation. Such a motion shall be considered
by the Senate at the meeting at which the legislation is on the calen-
dar for first reading, and shall only be in order provided that stan-
dard one-day notice has been given.
(2) The motion to fast-track a resolution of appointment con-
firmation shall be in order only if recommended by the committee
of relevant jurisdiction.
RULE XVI.
FIRST READING OF LEGISLATION, FAST TRACKING, AND REFERRAL TO
COMMITTEE.
First Reading of legislation
(a) At the appointed time, the Speaker shall cause all legislation
on the calendar for first reading to be read by title only, but any Sen-
ator may demand a reading in full.
Incidental motions
(b) Immediately after first reading, the Speaker shall recognize
any Senator wishing to make an incidental motion relating to the
pending legislation, including points of order and objections to con-
sideration.
Motions to fast-track
(c) At the appointed time, the Speaker shall recognize all Sena-
tors who properly submitted their intent to move to fast-track legisla-
tion in turn for the purpose of making such a motion. Such a motion
shall be decided without debate, and shall require the consent of a
two-thirds majority of the Senate.
Referral to Committee
(d) At the appointed time, the Speaker shall refer all legislation
read for the first time and not fast-tracked to the committee he or she
deems appropriate according to these Rules.
RULE XVII.
SECOND READING OF LEGISLATION AND SENATE CONSIDERATION.
Two reading rule
(a) All legislation shall be read twice, and such readings shall
occur at two different meetings except as provided elsewhere in these
rules.
Placement on calendar for second reading
(b) (1) Legislation shall be placed on the calendar for second read-
ing by the Speaker once it is reported by the committee, for a meeting
no more than four weeks following the committee’s authorization of
the report.
(2) Any legislation which is successfully fast-tracked shall be
considered placed at the end of the calendar for second reading.
Procedure for second reading
(c) (1) At the appointed time, the Speaker shall cause the first
item of legislation on the calendar for second reading to be read by
title only, but any Senator may demand a reading in full. Following
the reading of the item of legislation, the Speaker shall recognize the
author(s) of the committee report (if any) on the legislation for a pe-
riod not to exceed five minutes, during which time the author(s) shall
give a summary of the committee’s report.
(2) At the conclusion of the report, the Speaker shall state
the question on the adoption of the legislation, and the motion to
object to its consideration shall be out of order.
Amendment of legislation
(d) All motions to amend legislation during second reading shall
be written and shall be submitted to the Secretary at the time of their
introduction.
RULE XVIII.
ENROLLMENT OF LEGISLATION.
Enrollment
(a) Within two class days of the adoption of a bill which must be
submitted to the Speaker, the Secretary shall cause a copy of the bill
to be enrolled. After enrollment, the Secretary shall certify the bill,
and then the Speaker shall sign it.
Presentment of legislation
(b) The Secretary shall present all bills which shall have passed
the Senate in person to the President. The Secretary shall make a
note of the time and date of presentment.
RULE XIX.
SENATE OFFICERS.
The Speaker of the Senate
(a) (1) PRESERVATION OF ORDER.—
(A) The Speaker shall preserve order and decorum and,
in case of disturbance or disorderly conduct in the galle-
ries or in the lobby, may cause the same to be cleared.
(2) SIGNATURE OF DOCUMENTS.—
(A) The Speaker shall sign all acts passed by the Senate
and all writs, warrants, and subpoenas of, or issued by
order of, the Senate. The Speaker may sign enrolled bills
whether or not the Senate is in session.
(3) QUESTIONS OF ORDER.—
(A) The Speaker shall decide all questions of order, sub-
ject to appeal by a Senator. On such an appeal a Senator
may not speak more than once without permission of the
Senate.
(4) FORM OF A QUESTION.—
(A) The Speaker shall rise to put a question but may
state it sitting. The Speaker shall put a question in this
form: ‘‘Those in favor (of the question), say ‘Aye.’ ’’; and
after the affirmative voice is expressed, ‘‘Those opposed,
say ‘No.’ ’’. After a vote by voice under this clause, the
Speaker may use such voting procedures as may be in-

voked under Rule VIII.
Speaker pro tempore
(b) (1) The Speaker may appoint a Senator to perform the duties
of the Chair.
(2) Such an appointment may not extend beyond one legisla-
tive day.
(3) In the case of his illness, the Speaker may appoint a Sen-
ator to perform the duties of the Chair for a period not exceeding
14 days, subject to the approval of the Senate. If the Speaker is
absent and has omitted to make such an appointment, then the
Senate shall elect a Speaker pro tempore to act during the ab-
sence of the Speaker.
(4) With the approval of the Senate, the Speaker may ap-
point a Senator to act as Speaker pro tempore only to sign
enrolled bills for a specified period of time.
(5) In the case of a vacancy in the office of Speaker, the next
Senator on the list in paragraph (6) shall act as Speaker pro tem-
pore until the election of a Speaker or a Speaker pro tempore.
Pending such election the Senator acting as Speaker pro tempore
may exercise such authorities of the Office of Speaker as may be
necessary and appropriate to that end.
(6) As soon as practicable after his or her election and when-
ever he or she deems appropriate thereafter, the Speaker shall
deliver to the Secretary a list of Senators in the order in which
each shall act as Speaker pro tempore under paragraph (5).
(7) For purposes of paragraph (5), a vacancy in the office of
Speaker may exist by reason of the physical inability of the
Speaker to discharge the duties of the office.
Parliamentarian.
(c) The Speaker shall appoint from the membership of the Senate
a Parliamentarian, subject to the majority approval of the Senate,
who shall advise the Speaker and individual Senators on matters of
Senate Procedure, the law, and the Constitution.
Election of officers
(d) (1) There shall be elected at the commencement of each ses-
sion of the Senate, to continue in office until their successor is chosen
and qualified, a Secretary and a Parliamentarian.
(2) These officers shall take an oath to support the Constitu-
tion of the Associated Students, and for the true and faithful ex-
ercise of the duties of his or her office to the best of his or her
knowledge and ability, and to keep the secrets of the Senate.
(3) Each of these officers shall appoint all of the employees of
his or her department provided for by law.
Secretary
(e) (1) At the commencement of the first meeting of each session
of the Senate, the Secretary shall call the Senators to order and pro-
ceed to record their presence by College or School in alphabetical or-
der, by call of the roll. Pending the election of a Speaker or Speaker
pro tempore, the Secretary shall preserve order and decorum and de-
cide all questions of order, subject to appeal by a Senator.
(2) The Secretary shall—
(A) note all questions of order, with the decisions there-
on, the record of which shall be appended to the minutes;
(B) enter into the Minutes the hour at which the Senate
adjourns;
(C) attest and affix the seal of the Senate to all writs,
warrants, and subpoenas issued by order of the Senate and
certify the passage of all bills;
(D) examine all bills after passage by the Senate to see
that they are correctly enrolled and forthwith present those
bills to the Present in person after their signature by the
Speaker, and report to the Senate the fact and date of their
presentment;
(E) cause the calendars of the Senate to be distributed
each legislative week;
(F) retain in the library at the Office of the Secretary for
the use of the Senators, and officers of the Senate, and not to
be withdrawn there from, two copies of all the books and
printed documents deposited there; and
(G) deliver to any Senator an extra copy of each docu-
ment requested by that Senator that has been printed by or-
der of the Senate in any session in which the Senator served.
(3) The Secretary shall provide for his or her temporary ab-
sence or disability by designating an official in the Office of the
Secretary to sign all papers that may require the official signa-
ture of the Secretary and to perform all other official acts that
the Secretary may be required to perform under the rules and
practices of the Senate, except such official acts as are provided
for by statute. Official acts performed by the designated official
shall be under the name of the Secretary. The designation shall
be in writing and shall be laid before the Senate and entered on
the Journal.
(4) The Secretary may receive messages from the President
at any time when the Senate is not in session.
(5) The Speaker with consent of the Senate shall have the
authority to dismiss a Secretary for failure to discharge the office.
RULE XX.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS.
Presentation of Appointments
(a) (1) The appointing authority shall file written notice with the
Secretary of the intention to present an appointee to the Senate no
later than 9 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Wednesday for which
the meeting is scheduled.
(2) The Speaker shall place the appointee, with name and
position of appointment, on the agenda for referral to the appro-
priate committee at the aforementioned Wednesday meeting.
Effect of committee reports
(b) (1) Favorable committee reports shall affect confirmations in
the same manner as standard reports. Committees may issue provi-
sional negative reports on confirmations, indicating likelihood that

the committee will issue a full negative report in the future, and the-
reby suspending any acting status.
(2) In the event of a negative report on a confirmation, the
confirmation shall be considered defeated unless the confirmation
is successfully discharged at a subsequent Senate meeting.
Standards of communication
(c) (1) It shall be the responsibility of the chair of the committee
considering a confirmation to notify the appointee of a confirmation
hearing.
(2) A reasonable attempt shall be made to accommodate the
appointee’s schedule.
RULE XXI.
MATTERS REGARDING THESE RULES.
Suspension and amendment of these Rules
(a) (1) The Senate may, by the consent of two-thirds of the Se-
nate, temporarily suspend one or more of the Rules of the Senate.
(2) However, no Rule may be suspended which specifies oth-
erwise, or derives its authority from any other portion of the
Constitution or ASUN law, or federal, state, or local law.
(3) Furthermore, no clause mandating advance notice, in-
cluding dates and times for submission of documents, may be
suspended, unless suspended prior to the advance notice dead-
line.
Matters not covered by these Rules.
(b) All procedures not covered by these Rules shall be governed
by the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised where
they are not inconsistent with the Rules of the Senate, or any other
body of law having effect as a Rule of the Senate.
A Resolution
To provide for a Seal of the Senate of the Associated Students. Jan. 23, 2008
[S. Res. 75–33]
Resolved, That the Secretary shall have the custody of the Seal,
and shall use the same for the authentication of process, transcripts,
copies, and certificates whenever directed by the Senate; and may use
the same to authenticate copies of such papers and documents in his
or her office as the Secretary may lawfully give copies of.
SEC. 2. The Seal of the Senate of the Associated Students, the
design of which is as follows: In the foreground, there must be a ren-
dering of Mackay Statue being viewed from the reverse. In the middle
ground, there must be the historic quadrangle, the giant Elm trees
framing the image on both sides. In the extreme background, there
must be a rendering of Morrill Hall, with a mostly clear sky with a
few clouds. The motto of the Senate, “Vis Lupi Est Grex”, must encir-
75 ASUN STAT. 218 RESOLUTIONS—FEB. 6, 2008
cle the whole group, to be printed in capital letters, and at the bottom
of this group is the date of the establishment of the Senate rendered
in Arabic numerals. In an outer circle, the words “Associated Stu-
dents of the University of Nevada Senate” must be engraved with
“Senate” at the base of the seal and separated from the other words
by one five-pointed star, the primary words to be printed in capital
letters and the minor words to be in small capital letters. Encircling
the entire group shall be a double border with the outer border of
heavier weight than the inner. The size of the Seal must not be more
than 2 inches in diameter.
SEC. 3. Expenses incident to the designing and procurement of
such seal shall be paid from the Senate Account upon vouchers signed
by the Speaker of the Senate.
A Resolution
Jan. 23, 2008 Electing a member to the Committee on Government Operations.
[S. Res. 75–35]
Resolved, That the following member be, and hereby is, elected to
the Committee on Government Operations: Mr. Todd.
A Resolution
Jan. 30, 2008 Electing members to certain standing committees of the Senate.
[S. Res. 75–36]
Resolved, That the following members be, and hereby are, elected
to the following standing committees of the Senate:
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE: Mr. Matute.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Mr. Emmerson.
COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS: Mr. Hartzell.
Resolved, That Senator Kyle Rea be, and hereby is, removed from
the Committee on University Affairs.
A Resolution
Feb. 6, 2008 Recognzing Rabbi Myra Soifer for her outstanding contributions to the University of
[S. Res. 75–38] Nevada.
Whereas Rabbi Myra Soifer is a local spiritual leader who continuous-

ly comes to the aid of students, faculty and staff of the University of
Nevada;
RESOLUTIONS—FEB. 6, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 219
Whereas Rabbi Myra Soifer has offered solace, counsel and direction
following terrible events like 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Virginia
Tech tragedy, and untimely student deaths; and
Whereas Rabbi Myra Soifer has been ready and willing to provide
support at a moments notice at the most trying of times and can be
counted on to do so well into the future: Now, therefore, be it
nizes Rabbi Myra Soifer for her ongoing dedication and outstanding
a copy of this resolution to Rabbi Myra Soifer.
Agreed to February 6, 2008.
A Resolution
Recogizing the Reverend Ruth Hanusa for her outstanding contributions to the Feb. 6, 2008
University of Nevada [S. Res. 75–39]
Whereas the Reverend Ruth Hanusa is a local spiritual leader who
continuously comes to the aid of students, faculty and staff of the
University of Nevada;
Whereas the Reverend Ruth Hanusa has served as director of the
Campus Christian Association for many years, helping to develop
and provide leadership to a very large and active student group;
Whereas the Reverend Ruth Hanusa was instrumental in developing
an interfaith baccalaureate service for graduating students and
their families that has become an integral part of commencement
activities;
Whereas the Reverend Ruth Hanusa has offered solace, counsel and
direction following terrible events like 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the
Virginia Tech tragedy, and untimely student deaths; and
Whereas the Reverend Ruth Hanusa has been ready and willing to
provide support at a moments notice at the most trying of times
and can be counted on to do so well into the future: Now, therefore,
be it
nizes the Reverend Ruth Hanusa for her ongoing dedication and out-
standing contributions to the University of Nevada.
a copy of this resolution to the Reverend Ruth Hanusa.

A Resolution
Feb. 20, 2008 Petitioning the Board of Regents to adopt a policy to ensure that due process is
[S. Res. 75–24] followed in the consideration of amendments to a student body oganization’s
constitution.
Whereas, on February 7, 2007, the Senate of the Associated Students

of the University of Nevada proposed a general revision to the Con-
stitution of the Associated Students by way of a constitutional
amendment;
Whereas, at the general election held March 14 and 15, 2007, the
members of the Association ratified the revision by the requisite
two-thirds affirmative vote;
Whereas Legal Counsel’s Office for the University, during institu-
tional review of the ratified amendment, stated that approval to the
institutional President could not be recommended until certain
changes were made and language removed (Letter from Mary Du-
gan dated June 21, 2007);
Whereas the President of the Associated Students ordered that the
changes recommended by Legal Counsel be made before the docu-
ment was submitted for Board approval (Memo from Sarah Rags-
dale dated June 22, 2007);
Whereas the now changed document, without a vote of the Senate
and student body, was submitted to the Board for their considera-
tion at the August 2007 meeting;
Whereas the document was approved as changed without it being ful-
ly known that the document presented for approval was not the
document voted on by the students;
Whereas the Board reconsidered its prior action of approving the doc-
ument, at its October 2007 meeting, at which time the Board was
made fully aware of the process that was followed and how the
Board came to approve a document that was not exactly as the stu-
dent voted on it;
Whereas the Board, knowing of the changes recommended by Legal
Counsel and agreeing with her conclusions, affirmed their prior ac-
tion;
Whereas the process followed in this case violates the precedent set at
its May 17 and 18, 1984 meeting during the Board’s consideration
of another constitutional amendment submitted by the Associated
Students in which the amendment as ratified by the student body
was submitted to the Board intact and without changes but during
the meeting the Board’s counsel recommended the Board limit its
approval to only certain language, thereby changing the document
without a vote of the students;
Whereas the ASUN President at the time, Mr. Chris Polemini, recog-
nized correctly that he was without the authority to negotiate
changes to the constitution by stating, according the Board’s mi-
nutes of that meeting, that “ASUN does not want to add, delete or
change anything and to put it in by ASUN’s discretion without hav-
ing the students vote on it. He emphasized that ASUN would like
to have the entire Constitution approved or nothing at all.”;
Whereas only the members of the Association have the power to make
changes to the Constitution, pursuant to the proper legal process
laid out in that document;
Whereas after student body approval, according to precedent, only
the Board of Regents retains the plenary power to make changes to
the document submitted for approval;
Whereas, in a constitutional system of laws, no single person can au-
thorize the amendment of a constitution because only the people re-
tain that power, and any person who does make changes to a con-
stitution without proper authority undermines due process in a
most fundamental manner; and
Whereas a policy should be in place to safeguard the due process
rights of the members of each student body organization by not al-
lowing changes to be made to a student body organization’s govern-
ing document, subsequent to a vote of the student body, without the
express action of the Board of Regents only: Now, therefore, be it
ciated Students, in response to process followed during the approval
of the last constitutional amendment submitted to the Board of Re-
gents for their consideration, petitions that the Board adopt a policy
in substantially the following form:
“POLICY ON SUBMITTAL OF AMENDMENTS TO STUDENT BODY GO-
VERNING DOCUMENTS.
“PURPOSE AND INTENT.—The purpose of this policy is to ensure
that due process is followed in the Board’s consideration of amend-
ments to the government document of a student body organization.
The intent of this policy is to ensure that once an amendment to a
student body organization’s governing document has been properly
ratified only the Board of Regents can order that changes be made
without a new vote of the student body.
“When a student body organization has ratified an amendment to
its constitution pursuant to the proper process of that organization,
the proper student government official shall certify to the institution-
al President the text of the amendment and that it was ratified in the
constitutionally acceptable manner.
“Once the certification and text of the amendment is received by
the institutional President, he shall cause the amendment, together
with such explanatory material as may be necessary, to appear on the
next Board of Regents agenda for their consideration. Any concerns
regarding the amendment, legal or otherwise, shall be forwarded to
the Board for their consideration and resolution. Every effort shall be
made for the expeditious consideration of the amendment.
“No person or entity, other than the Board of Regents, retains the
power and authority to make changes to an amendment submitted for
consideration, unless explicitly authorized by the student body organ-
ization’s governing document.”
ciated Students, the President of the University, and the Board of
Regents.
A Resolution
Feb. 20, 2008 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Associated Students regarding the
[S. Res. 75–45] impeachment of officers and justices.
Resolved by the Senate of the Associated Students (two-thirds con-

curring therein), That the following is proposed as an amendment to
the Constitution of the Associated Students of the University of Ne-
vada, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the
Constitution when ratified by two-thirds of those voting in the ASUN
general election, and approved by the Board of Regents of the Nevada
System of Higher Education:
Strike Article III, section 4(a) and insert in lieu thereof the fol-
lowing:
“(b) The President, Vice President, and all other executive officers
ment for, and conviction of, any of the following offenses:
“(1) Malfeasance, which is a wrongful act which the officer
an improper manner.
ties of office.”
Strike Article IV, section 4(a) and insert in lieu thereof the fol-
lowing:
“(b) The justices shall be removed from office on impeachment of,
and conviction of, any of the following offenses:
“(1) Malfeasance, which is a wrongful act which the justice
an improper manner.

ties of office.”
Gregory C. Green
A Resolution
Electing a member to the Committee on University Affairs. Feb. 20, 2008
[S. Res. 75–48]
the Committee on Government Operations: Mr. Rea.
A Resolution
Relating to the censure of Jeremiah Todd. Feb. 27, 2008
[S. Res. 75–55]
Whereas Senator Todd failed to physically post an agenda for the
meetings of January 9, 11, 16, and 18 of the Interim Operations
Committee;
Whereas the Interim Committee, unaware of this failure, met in vi-
olation of the Open Meeting Law on January 9 and 11;
Whereas information was discussed and action was taken on legisla-
tion by the committee;
Whereas Nevada Open Meeting Law states: “Minimum public notice
is: Posting a copy of the notice at the principal office of the public
body or, if there is no principle office, at the building in which the
meeting is to be held and at not less than three other separate,
prominent places within the jurisdiction of the public body not later
than 9 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting” (NRS
241.020(3)(a));
Whereas Senator Todd, Chairman of the Interim Committee posted
the agenda for the four meetings on the Association’s Web site, but
failed to post the agendas in the legally required physical locations;
Whereas the failure to post was noticed on or about January 16, 2008;
Whereas, the scheduled meetings for January 16 and 18 were can-
celed and an agenda was properly posted by the Vice Chairman for
a special meeting on January 21, 2008, for the purpose of correcting
and containing the violations of the Open Meeting Law which oc-
curred on January 9 and 11;
Whereas, at this meeting, the Interim Committee re-reported legisla-
tion that was reported at the illegal meetings;
Whereas Senator Todd, at the January 21, 2008 meeting apologized
for the failure to physically post the agenda and took responsibility
75 ASUN STAT. 224 RESOLUTIONS—MAR. 5, 2008
Whereas it is imperative that Senators who take on the responsibility
of chairing a Senate Committee comply fully with the Open Meet-
ing Law and should be held accountable when they fail to: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students does hereby
censure Jeremiah Todd, a Senator from the College of Health and
Human Sciences, and does condemn his failure to fully comply with
the provisions of the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
A Resolution
Mar. 5, 2008 Recognizing Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider for his outstanding service to the Associated
[S. Res. 75–51] Students of the University of Nevada.
Whereas Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider contributed his invaluable

business expertise to the Committee and Budget and Finance;
Whereas Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider contributed his administrative
familiarity to the Committee on Government Operations;
Whereas Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider promoted the interests of the
University community as a member of the Committee on Public Af-
fairs;
Whereas Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider effectively represented the un-
dergraduate students in the College of Business Administration at
a crucial time in ASUN’s history;
Whereas Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider worked diligently with his col-
leagues in the Senate and the Dean of the College of Business Ad-
ministration to ensure the betterment of the undergraduate stu-
dents; and
Whereas Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider goodheartedly advocated
awareness on issues related to human rights and genocide: Now,
therefore, be it
vada hereby officially recognizes Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider for his
outstanding service to the Associated Students of the University of
Nevada.
a copy of this resolution to Senator Joseph “Joe” Snider.
Agreed to March 5, 2008.
A Resolution
Mar. 5, 2008 Recognizing Senator Dennis Mankel for his outstanding service to the Associated Stu-
[S. Res. 75–52] dents of the University of Nevada.
Whereas Senator Mankel served as the ASUN Chairman of the

Committee on University Affairs;
RESOLUTIONS—MAR. 5, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 225
Whereas Senator Mankel contributed to the wellbeing of undergra-

duate students as a member of the ASUN Committee on Campus
Community;
Whereas Senator Mankel applied his prior professional experience as
the President of the Associated Students of Western Nevada Col-
lege to his role as a productive member of the ASUN Senate;
Whereas Senator Mankel effectively represented the undergraduate
students in the School of Medicine at a crucial time in ASUN’s his-
tory; and
Whereas Senator Mankel promoted diversity by consistently advocat-
ing issues concerning disabled, veteran and non-traditional stu-
dents: Now, therefore, be it
vada hereby officially recognizes Senator Dennis Mankel for his out-
standing service to the Associated Students of the University of Ne-
vada.
a copy of this resolution to Senator Dennis Mankel.
A Resolution
To recognize David White, D.D.S., for his outstanding contributions to the University Mar. 5, 2008
of Nevada. [S. Res. 75–56]
Whereas Dr. David White is a 1999 graduate of the University of Ne-
vada who has made it a personal priority to give back to the Uni-
versity by helping to strengthen the on-campus Pre-Dental Society;
Whereas Dr. White successfully practices in Reno and Elko, is am
ember of the Northern Nevada Dental Association and Hispanic
Dental Association, and still makes it a priority to find time to do-
nate his time and efforts to the Pre-Dental Society;
Whereas Dr. White gives the students of the University of Nevada
Pre-Dental Society an edge by helping them to create more person-
al bonds with recruiters from various institutions and by bringing
in local professionals to provide advice and mentorship to the mem-
bers of the organization;
Whereas the students of the Pre-Dental Society have greatly bene-
fited from the experience, insight and selfless service of Dr. White;
and
Whereas Dr. White, when asked for the reason behind his dedication
to the students of the University of Nevada, has said, “I give back
to Nevada because I think it’s an important institution. Nevada’s
contribution to the community is immense and I am proud to con-
tinue to be a part of it.”: Now, therefore, be it
vada hereby officially recognizes and commends David White, D.D.S.,
for his and outstanding contributions to the University of Nevada.
a copy of this resolution to Dr. David White.
A Resolution
Mar. 5, 2008 Expressing the disapproval of the Senate of any plan to ban alcohol at football games
[S. Res. 75–58] and tailgates.
Whereas it is recognized by the Senate that banning the sale of alco-

hol in Mackay Stadium will not achieve the goal of creating a more
family friendly environment due to the high cost, limited availabili-
ty, and strict rules in place in regards to the sale of alcohol within
the stadium;
Whereas campus organizations have made thousands of dollars dur-
ing each season in revenue from the sale of alcohol;
Whereas it is important to create a controlled environment in which
individuals may consume alcohol rather than shifting the consump-
tion off campus into an uncontrolled setting;
Whereas over 850 students have joined the Facebook group “Keep
Beer at Nevada Football Games” as a way of protesting the pro-
posed ban;
Whereas, while other Universities have implemented a policy prohi-
biting the sale of alcohol, the University of Nevada should remain
independent and do what is best for our University and our com-
munity by maintaining the current policy; and
Whereas, if the University Administration feels that something must
be done, there are many other option to explore including, but not
limited to, increasing security at tailgates and entrance, imple-
menting “no-drinking zones”, establishing harsher penalties for
disorderly behavior, creating incentives for fans to remain seated
during the game, increasing safe transportation to and from the
stadium: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students does not
support the banning of alcoholic beverages at Mackay Stadium or at
tailgates.
Resolved further, That the current alcohol policy for sporting
events at Mackay Stadium should be reviewed and refined in order to
provide an environment more conducive to a positive stadium expe-
rience.
ciated Students, the President of the University, and the Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics.

A Resolution
To appoint Mr. Shane Steinbauer to the vacant seat in the Senate for the College of Mar. 12, 2008
Business Administration. [S. Res. 75–60]
Resolved, That Mr. Shane Steinbauer be, and hereby is, ap-
pointed Senator for the College of Business Administration to fill the
vacancy now existing.
A Resolution
Electing a member to certain standing committees of the Senate. Mar. 12, 2008
[S. Res. 75–61]
the following standing committees of the Senate:
COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE: Mr. Steinbauer.
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: Mr. Steinbauer.
A Resolution
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the implementation of mid-term Mar. 12, 2008
progress reports for all university students. [S. Res. 75–57]
Whereas students have the right to know their academic progress
within their enrolled courses;
Whereas mid-term progress reports will foster more communication
between the faculty and the students, resulting in intervention if a
student is reported as performing unsatisfactorily in class;
Whereas mid-term progress reports will warn students if they need to
spend more time on one class or less time on another class based
upon the reported mid-term grades;
Whereas the drop deadline will be easier to handle because students
will have an informal grade before it is too late, thereby reducing
the stress of their decision;
Whereas students will be able to predict an end-of-semester grade,
thereby allowing them to take action and maintain their grade, or
improve if desired;
Whereas mid-term progress reports can serve as a catalyst to initiate
a student’s greater engagement in their studies, thereby increasing
their persistence to graduate;
Whereas mid-term progress reports encourage students to utilize
academic support resources if needed;
Whereas mid-term progress reports will aid faculty in judging the
pace of the course;
Whereas mid-term progress reports will help faculty in determining
whether or not students are grasping the material;
Whereas individual faculty attention can be given to students who
are performing unsatisfactorily;
Whereas a report from the 2002 Southern Association for Institution-
al Research Conference stated that roughly one year after the im-
plementation of mid-term progress reports, “nearly 45 percent of
end-of-semester grades increased from the mid-term grade, while
little more than a quarter decreased or stayed the same”;
Whereas a study conducted by Arnold Rose printed in the Journal of
Higher Education cited that “students tend to overestimate their
grades”;
Whereas AACRAO’s College and University published a study report-
ing 420 freshmen from Miami University worked harder to improve
their performance upon finding that their mid-term grades were
lower than they presumed;
Whereas a poll by George Mason University found that 72 percent of
students sought greater assistance in the form of instructor input,
improved study habits, and sought academic advising intervention
as a result of receiving a mid-term grade that was not as high as
desired;
Whereas the University of Nevada, Reno’s TRiO Program has been
using mid-term progress reports for over 10 years;
Whereas students in the TRiO Program who received a ‘C’ or lower
and met with a counselor say their grades go from an average of a
1.7 in their mid-term progress reports to a 2.0 on their final grade
report; and
Whereas nearly 75 percent of all four-year colleges and universities
among the 621 polled annually by the Policy Center on the First
Year of College indicate that they collect and report mid-term
grades: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students supports
the implementation of a mid-term progress reporting system that
provides students with their current grade and any feedback deemed
necessary by the instructor prior to the semester drop deadline.
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students urge the
Faculty Senate to address this issue.
ciated Students, the President of the University, and the Faculty Se-
nate.
A Resolution
Mar. 19, 2008 To amend S. Res. 75–29 to allow the Committee on Interim Operations to meet during
[S. Res. 75–64] spring break, and for other purposes.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO S. RES. 75–29 TO ALLOW THE INTERIM OP-

ERATIONS COMMITTEE TO CONVENE DURING SPRING
BREAK.
S. Res. 75–29 is amended—
(1) in section 1 by striking “as either the” and all that follows
through the end of the section and insert “as the traditional
summer, winter or spring break.”; and
(2) in section 3(a)—
(A) by striking “; and” in paragraph (1);
(B) in paragraph (2), striking the period and inserting “;
and”; and
(C) inserting a new paragraph to read “the spring
break.”
A Resolution
To amend the Rules of the Senate relative to provisions governing the convening of a Mar. 19, 2008
session of the Senate, and for other purposes. [S. Res. 75–65]
Resolved, That the Rules of the Senate are amended as follows:
(1) In Rule XIX(c), strike “from the membership of the Se-
nate”.
(2) In Rule XIX(d)(1), strike “their” and insert “his or her”.
A Resolution
To recommend that space currently occupied by the Getchell Library be reserved for a Mar. 19, 2008
Women’s Center on campus. [S. Res. 75–41]
Whereas, according to an online report by the Special Assistant to the
President for Diversity, the President and the Provost of the Uni-
versity of Nevada, Reno have committed to reestablishing a wom-
en’s center on campus;
Whereas, pending the opening of the Mathewson IGT Knowledge
Center, space in the Getchell Library has been reserved for the
reestablishment of a women’s center;
Whereas the University of Nevada, Reno previously operated Wom-
en’s Programs, a center that was committed to helping individuals
achieve success in higher education by supporting the efforts of in-
dividuals to empower their lives through education, and also work-
ing closely with non-traditional students in pursuit of a college de-
gree;
Whereas the Women’s Programs worked towards creating and main-
taining a campus and community climate that was accessible, hos-
pitable, welcoming, and affirming for all;
Whereas the University Committee on the Status of Women, com-
posed of the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, facul-
ty, and undergraduate and graduate student representatives, have
collaborated for five years to identify and communicate the issues
and concerns of women faculty, staff, and students regarding their
experiences in, and expectations of, the university, and further
have determined that the need for the reestablishment of the wom-
en’s center is imminent;
Whereas a women’s center would make it easier for non-traditional
students to attend the university and obtain their scholastic goals
by providing helpful services, such as child daycare;
Whereas the university would surely benefit from a facility that
works to retain and attract notable women scholars;
Whereas a women’s center would serve as a central point for vital
non-profit services on campus, such as career counseling and Sex-
ual Assault Prevention and Counseling;
Whereas the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network reports that 1
in 6 American women are victims of sexual assault, 80 percent of
these women are under the age of 30 when the assault occurs, and
according to the University of Rochester Men Against Sexual As-
sault women are nearly 10 times more likely than men of falling
victim to sexual assault and 1 out of 5 college-aged women have
been forced into sexual intercourse, it is evident that women need
to have confidence and security in the prevention and treatment
services offered at their university so that crimes are indeed re-
ported and victims are helped in an effective manner;
Whereas in light of the recently reported sexual assaults and serious
safety violations near the university community, the dire need for
available resources specific to women has never been greater;
Whereas a women’s center would serve as a focal point for all stu-
dents, faculty, and staff of the university to meet their academic,
social, and health-related needs through various women-oriented
programs;
Whereas it is the sense of the Senate of the Associated Students that
gender should not be a barrier to full participation by women in the
academic, professional, social, and cultural life of the University:
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students urges that
the University of Nevada reserve space currently occupied by the
Getchell Library for a women’s center.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit
a copy of this resolution to the President of the University, the Presi-
dent of the Association, the Center for Student Cultural Diversity,
the Special Assistant to the University President for Diversity, and
the chair of the University Committee on the Status of Women.

RESOLUTIONS—APR. 2, 2008 75 ASUN STAT. 231
A Resolution
Amending the Rules of the Senate to require Senators to hold office hours. Mar. 19, 2008
[S. Res. 75–42]
Resolved, That the Rules of the Senate are amended by inserting
at the end of Rule II a new subsection to read as follows:
“Office hours
“(f)
“(1) Each Senator must hold at least 2 office hours per week.
Office hours shall be held between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday
through Friday while the Senate is in session in the Senate Wor-
kroom. Each Senator shall cause to be posted on the ASUN Web
site his or her office hours.
“(2) The Secretary of the Senate shall post a sign in sheet in
the Senate Workroom every Wednesday before the Senate meeting
commences for the purpose of allowing each Senator to record the
time spent in the office. The Secretary shall maintain the sign-in
sheets in the same manner as the minutes.
“(3) The Secretary shall maintain a list of each Senator’s office
hours.
“(4) Each Senator will sign in and out when holding office
hours.
“(5) Whenever a Senator accumulates 6 hours’ worth of ab-
sences from his or her office hours, the Senator shall be reviewed by
the Committee on Conduct in the same manner as in the case of
absences from meetings as provided in subsection (e) of this Rule.”
A Resolution
To amend the Rules of the Senate to add additional duties to the Budget and Finance Apr. 2, 2008
Committee regarding reporting the revenues and profits of the ASUN Bookstore. [S. Res. 75–69]
Resolved, That the Rules of the Senate are amended in Rule X(b)
by inserting after the second sentence the following: “This responsi-
bility shall extend to asking the Manager of the Bookstore of the As-
sociated Students to report on the composition of the revenues and
profits of the Bookstore, as well as the business plan of the Bookstore
for the upcoming year. The committee shall report to the Senate no
later than the third meeting of September on the budget of the Books-
tore of the Associated Students.”.
Agreed to April 2, 2008.

75 ASUN STAT. 232 RESOLUTIONS—APR. 2, 2008
A Resolution
Apr. 2, 2008 Amending the Rules of the Senate relative to standing committees.
[S. Res. 75–70]
Resolved, That the Rules of the Senate are amended as follows:
(1) Rule X is amended—
(A) in subsection (c) by inserting at the end of the first
sentence (before the period) “, and the Association’s Web
site”;
(B) inserting in the caption to subsection (g) “and Ap-
pointments”; and
(C) adding at the end of subsection (g) “The Committee
also has jurisdiction over all nominations to Association
office which require the consent of the Senate, the juris-
diction of the other committees to the contrary notwith-
standing.
(2) In each place “Committee on Conduct” appears, replace
with “Committee on Conduct and Appointments”.
(3) In Rule XIII, strike the rule caption and insert “Commit-
tee of the Whole.”.
A Resolution
Apr. 2, 2008 Recommending the extension of the operating hours of the Student Union.
[S. Res. 75–71]
Whereas students are asked to leave the Student Union when the
building closes at midnight on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and
Wednesday;
Whereas students have examinations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day, and Thursday; and
Whereas extending the operating hours of the Student Union will
better accommodate the student body: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the Associated Students, That the Se-
nate of the Associated Students recommends to the Director of the
Student Union and the Student Union Advisory Board to extend the
operating hours of the Student Union from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on week-
days and from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends.
ciated Students, the Associate Vice President for Student Life Servic-
es, the President of the University, the Director of the Student Union,
and the Student Union Advisory Board.

A Resolution
Commemorating the centennial of the Mackay School of Mines. Apr. 2, 2008
[S. Res. 75–59]
Whereas on June 10, 2008, the Mackay School of Mines will celebrate
100 years at the University of Nevada;
Whereas the 1864 Constitution of the State of Nevada called for the
founding of a mining department, making it one of the oldest in the
nation;
Whereas the Mackay School is a testament to the importance of min-
ing to the state of Nevada;
Whereas John William Mackay made his fortune as miner a on the
Comstock Lode in Virginia City, Nevada, and his wife and son do-
nated generously to the University of Nevada;
Whereas on June 10, 1908, the Mackay School of Mines and the John
William Mackay statue were dedicated to the University of Nevada
in honor of John Mackay;
Whereas the Mackay School of Mines was listed on the National Reg-
ister of Historic Places on April 1, 1982;
Whereas the Mackay School of Mines and the John William Mackay
statue are historic national landmarks and they are true miles-
tones of the Mackay family’s contributions to the University of Ne-
vada;
Whereas over the last 100 years the Mackay School of Mines has be-
come internationally renowned for its mining and geological science
programs;
Whereas the Governor of the State of Nevada has proclaimed April
20-26, 2008 as Mackay Centennial Week;
Whereas the Mackay School and the University of Nevada will cele-
brate the Mackay Centennial during Mackay Week: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the ASUN Senate commemorates the 100 years of
the Mackay School of Mines; be it further
Resolved, That the John Mackay Club will commemorate the 100
years of Mackay by dedicating a historic 12-B Eimco Mucker and ore
car which will be placed in front of the Laxalt Mineral Engineering
Building during Mackay Week.
and transmit a copy of this resolution to the Dean of the College of
Science and the Director of the Mackay School of Mines.
A Resolution
To recognize Officer Todd Renwick for his outstanding contributions to the University Apr. 2, 2008
of Nevada. [S. Res. 75–67]
Whereas University of Nevada, Reno, Police Department Associate
Director Todd Renwick has and continues to display relentless de-
dication to the completion and implementation of the blue light sys-
tem;
Whereas Officer Todd Renwick exhibits a proactive approach to work-
ing with the Associated Students of the University of Nevada; and
Whereas Officer Todd Renwick has shown an ongoing commitment to
the safety and well-being of members of the campus community of
the University of Nevada; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the Associated Students, That the As-
sociated Students of the University of Nevada hereby officially recog-
nizes Officer Todd Renwick for his ongoing dedication and contribu-
tions to the University of Nevada.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is directed to trans-
mit a copy of this resolution to Officer Todd Renwick and the Univer-
sity of Nevada, Reno Police Department.
A Resolution
Apr. 2, 2008 To make a recommendation that the University policy regarding cameras be expanded
[S. Res. 75–68] to include additional public areas of the campus.
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students finds it ne-

cessary to the continuation of campus safety that electronic video
surveillance be installed in additional public areas of campus, specifi-
cally in the parking structures. If University policy prevents this, said
policy should be amended to ensure campus safety.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is directed to trans-
mit a copy of this resolution to the Faculty Senate, the President of
the University, the Provost of the University, the President of the As-
sociation, the Graduate Student Association, and the University of
Nevada, Reno Police Department.
A Resolution
Apr. 2, 2008 Recognizing the Honors Program for their historic move from Lincoln Hall to the Man-
[S. Res. 75–53] zanita Lake Room and welcoming the scholarly program to their academic center.
Whereas the Honors Program has resided within Lincoln Hall for
more than a decade and has grossly outgrown the space for several
years;
Whereas it is recognized by the Senate that the Honors Program is a
vital academic program at the University;
Whereas there are currently 425 students in the Honors Program and
110 enrolled for Fall 2008 who will benefit from the additional re-
sources allocated in the space, such as study centers, thesis ad-
visement, and will allow for the enhancement of the Great Presen-
tations Speaker Series; and
Whereas the new location will allow for greater visibility and easier
access to all students interested in notable fellowships and scholar-
ships, such as the Fulbright Prize and Rhodes Scholarship: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the ASUN Senate recognizes the Honors Program
on their relocation to the Manzanita Lake Room.
a copy of this resolution to Dr. Valentine, the Honors Program Direc-
tor, so that she may display this resolution commemorating the his-
toric move to the Manzanita Lake Room.
A Resolution
Expressing the appreciation of the Senate of the Associated Students for Apr. 9, 2008
The University of Nevada (neither comma nor Reno) and the Great State of Nevada. [S. Res. 75–72]
Whereas the student population at UNLV is comprised of hambones
and hooknasties;
Whereas UNLV’s school color is red, the most irritating color to the
human eye and the color of Satan, Prince of Darkness (And, with-
out coincidence, ASUN Director of Legal Services Kaitlin Brush’s
favorite color.);
Whereas what the Glick is a Runnin’ Rebel?;
Whereas a red Fremont Cannon is a rare and hilarious sight to be-
hold (It is twice as hilarious if the cannon’s navy paint is covered in
Rebel blood.);
Whereas the 51-year-old University of Nevada, Las Vegas erroneous-
ly tries to tack on a comma and “Reno” to the name of the 134-year-
old University of Nevada;
Whereas UNLV is like that guy who shows up uninvited to a kegger
and demands your respect when all you really want him to do is get
the hell out; or
Whereas that ugly chick on a Friday night whose drunken vomiting
ruins your game with her hot friend;
Whereas no other university’s daily affairs are overseen by a badass
John Mackay statue;
Whereas the University of Nevada has a Port of Subs that doesn’t
hesitate to sell kids’ meals to college students (A 4-inch sub, chips,
Teddy Grahams and small drink for $3.21 is the best thing to hap-
pen since topless pictures of Audrina from “The Hills” surfaced on
the Internet.);
Whereas the University of Nevada has students and faculty members
who utilize unique forms of transportation that include but are not
limited to Segways, pogo sticks, unicycles, Wave skateboards, Ra-
zor Scooters, Vespas, and unicycles;
Whereas Pub ‘N’ Sub;
Whereas that Jesus guy often visits the University of Nevada to give
students the friendly reminder that they are sinners and whores
and going to Hell;
Whereas the upcoming Knowledge Center will revolutionize the way
students think about knowledge;
Whereas the University of Nevada’s mascot, Alphie, would totally
own a Runnin’ Rebel in a cage match;
Whereas the Great State of Nevada is “Battle Born,” making it in-
credibly manly;
Whereas Nevada’s state fish, the Lahontan cutthroat trout, is the
best damn state fish in the United States of America;
Whereas ditto to Nevada’s state grass, the Indian ricegrass;
Whereas ditto to Nevada’s state artifact, the Tule Duck Decoy;
Whereas the sight of Nevada’s state animal, the Desert Bighorn
Sheep, is a poignant moment that anyone with a soul would cherish
forever (Sen. Sean McDonald often cherishes the sight of Desert
Bighorn Sheep despite the deficiency of a soul.);
Whereas Nevada promotes primal and carnal behavior with Las Ve-
gas and its slogan “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” (Except
for syphilis. That stays with you.);
Whereas Nevada is the only state in the union where you can eat an
Awful Awful at 3 a.m. and then work off those 12,000 calories with
a legal trip to the whorehouse; and
Whereas a spring Nevadan morn, when the sun awakes from its
slumber and begins its journey above the state’s purple mountains
and vibrant desert landscape, recalls to mind a time when Divine
Providence waved His fatherly hand and created thus a kingdom of
beauty and innocence, of promise and splendor, of songbirds and
doves reveling in the joy that leaves its indelible mark upon all
those it envelopes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, FUNLV.
Resolved, That the Senate of the Associated Students proclaims
its appreciation for the University of Nevada and the Great State of
Nevada.
Resolved, That any Senator who revises, takes issue with, or
votes against this resolution’s contents, upon the adoption of this res-
olution, shall be, and hereby is, expelled from the Senate.
Resolved, That the expulsions will make the Nevada Sagebrush’s
front page with 72-point font headlines and quarter-page-sized photo-
graphs for a minimum of four weeks.
Resolved, That those expelled will forfeit their semester stipends
to Flipside Productions so it can finally afford a second awesome pop-
corn machine that everyone’s been talking about.

A Resolution
Providing for a committee of two Members to be appointed by the Senate to inform the Apr. 9, 2008
President that the Senate has completed its business. [S. Res. 75–73]
Resolved, That a committee of two Members of the Senate be ap-
pointed to wait upon the President of the Associated Students and
inform her that the Senate has completed its business of the session
and is ready to adjourn, unless the President has some other commu-
nication to make to them.
A Resolution
Providing for the sine die adjournment of the Seventy-Fifth Session of the Senate of the Apr. 9, 2008
Associated Students. [S. Res. 75–74]
Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, April 9,
2008, on a motion offered pursuant to this resolution, it stand ad-
journed sine die, or until a time designated pursuant to section 2 of
this resolution.
SEC. 2. During any adjournment of the Senate pursuant to this
resolution, the Speaker, acting after consultation with the chairs of
the standing committees, may notify the Members of the Senate to
reassemble whenever, in his opinion, the public interest shall war-
rant it. After reassembling pursuant to this section, when the Senate
adjourns on any day on a motion offered pursuant to this section, the
Senate shall again stand adjourned pursuant to the first section of
this resolution.

PROCLAMATIONS
PROCLAMATION 75–2—NOV. 28, 2007 75 ASUN STAT. 241
Proclamation 75–1 of November 5, 2007
To Declare the Joe Crowley Student Union the Permanent

Seat of Government for the Associate Students
By the President of the Associated Students

A Proclamation
Whereas the Senate of the Associated Students passed an Act, which was
approved November 1, 2008, entitled “An Act to establish the permanent
seat of the Government of the Associated Students”; and
Whereas the President has received notice, pursuant to section 4 of the
Act aforesaid, that the Joe Crowley Student Union is open for business:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SARAH RAGSDALE, President of the Associated
Students, in accordance with the duty imposed upon me by the Act afo-
resaid, do hereby declare and proclaim that the Joe Crowley Student Un-
ion is ready to be occupied by the Government of the Associated Stu-
dents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
November, in the year two thousand seven.
SARAH RAGSDALE
Proclamation 75–2 of November 28, 2007
To Declare the University of Nevada a ONE CAMPUS
By the President of the Associated Students

A Proclamation
WHEREAS, healthy people and healthy communities are the centerpiece
of any strong and vibrant society;
WHEREAS, Americans from the University of Nevada are among the most
compassionate people in the world;
WHEREAS, every three seconds a child dies from illnesses associated
with extreme poverty;
WHEREAS, nearly a billion people live on less than $1 a day;
WHEREAS, an estimated 16,000 children die each day in the poorest
countries of the world;
WHEREAS, ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History is an effort by
Americans to rally Americans, ONE by ONE, to fight extreme poverty and
preventable disease globally;
WHEREAS, increasing our efforts will save millions of lives and improve
the way America is seen throughout the world;
WHEREAS, directing additional resources for basic needs - education,
health, clean water, food and care for orphans - would transform the fu-
tures and hopes of an entire generation in the poorest countries; and
75 ASUN STAT. 242 PROCLAMATION 75–2—NOV. 28, 2008
WHEREAS, ONE is an unprecedented non-partisan American movement
and part of a fast-growing global movement to end extreme poverty;
WHEREAS, students have been at the forefront of every important Ameri-
can movement and will fuel ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty Histo-
ry:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SARAH RAGSDALE, President of the Associated
Students, do hereby proclaim the University of Nevada to be a ONE
CAMPUS.
I encourage everyone to recognize the devastating impact extreme poverty
and preventable disease have globally and to take action in our local
community to bring about change around the world.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth
day of November, in the year two thousand seven.
SARAH RAGSDALE
POPULAR NAME INDEX A1
Page Page
A H
Appointment Regulation Act of Homecoming Act of 2008 .......................... 94

2008 .................................................... 105 I
Association Budget and Finance
Act of 2008 ......................................... 139 Interim Government Act of 2007 .............. 9
Association Seal Act of 2008 ................. 158
ASUN Archives Act of 2008 ................... 103 J
B Judicial Rules Act of 2007 ....................... 40
Bill Governance Act of 2008 .................. 109 L
C Lawlor Rental Fee Waiver Gover-

nance Act of 2007 ............................... 88
Candidate Name Order Fairness
Act of 2008 ......................................... 160 O
Clubs Commission Act of 2007 ............... 38
Clubs Commissioners Compensa- Oath Administration Act of 2007 ........... 35
tion Act of 2008 ................................ 120 Official Compensation Act of 2007 ........ 31
Constitutional Amendments Pro-
cedure Act of 2008 ........................... 113 P
S Presidential Succession Act of

2008 .....................................................107
Diversity Week Creation Act of Public Records, Transparency,
2008 ...................................................... 86 and Accountability Act of
2008 .....................................................131
E
S
Election Regulation Act of 2007 ....... 25, 64
Elections Compensation Act of Senate Apportionment Control
2007 ...................................................... 56 Act of 2008 ...........................................91
Executive Branch Act of 2007 ................ 13 Student Advocate Act of 2008 ...............115
Executive Compensation Act of
2008 .................................................... 124 T
Executive Officer Term Limits Act
of 2008 ................................................ 129 Textbook Swap Program Act
of 2008 ................................................162
Textbooks on Time Act of 2008 .............100
SUBJECT INDEX B1
Page Page
Association Buildings and
A Facilities
Appointments ........................................... See Seat of Government ................................... 34
Government Organization ASUN Bookstore
Appropriations Textbooks on Time Act of 2008 ................ 100
ASUN Advertising Department ...... 123, 156 Awards
Authorizations Donald Tibetts Award .............................. 122
Association Seal Act of 2008 ................ 159 Senior Awards .......................................... 122
Clubs and Organizations, B
Department of ........................... 10, 15
Compensation ......................................... 57 Ballot Questions
Diversity Week ....................................... 87 Senator compensation increase,
Homecoming Programming, authorization for ............................... 118
Department of ................................. 95 Budget of the Associated Students.......See
Programming, Department of .......... 11, 16 Association Budget
Scholarships ......................................... 155 Budget Rescissions ..................................See
Student Advocacy, Office of ................. 117 Appropriations: Rescissions
Textbooks on Time ............................... 101
Awards ..................................................... 157 C
Awards reception ....................................... 96 Cabinet, President's Advisory ..............See
Budget .......................................................... 4 Government Organization:
Campus Escort ........................................... 96 President's Advisory Cabinet
Capital Spending Clubs and Organizations
Awards .......................................... 122, 157 Non-discrimination, statement of.............. 14
Branding ................................................... 3 Non-discrimnation, statement of ............... 10
Campus Escort ............................. 119, 122 Recognition ................................................... 5
Clubs and Organizations ......................... 6 Recognition policy ................................ 10, 14
Compensation ........................... 33, 57, 120 Clubs Commission ....................................See
Nevada Sagebrush ........................... 20, 62 Government Organization:
Publications ............................................ 62 Clubs Commission
Wolf Pack Radio ................................... 102 Compensation
Clubs and Organizations6, 21, 22, 30, 58, 60, 61 Assocation Elections, Commission
Diversity, Department of......................... 156 on, additional members ...................... 57
Judicial Council ....................................... 157 Assocation Elections, Commission
Printing ...................................................... 99 on, ballot coordinator .......................... 56
Programming ............................................... 8 Assocation Elections, Commission
Programming, Department of ................... 63 on, poll coordinator ............................. 56
Rescissions Assocation Elections, Commission
Administrative faculty ..................... 59, 63 on, publicity coordinator ..................... 57
ASUN Advertising Association Elections, Commission
Department ................................... 123 on, assistant chairperson .................... 56
Chief of Staff, president ......................... 97 Association Elections, Commission
Inkblot Promotions ............................... 123 on, chairperson .................................... 56
Professional salaries ............................ 123 Attorney General........................................ 59
Sound and Lights Service .................... 123 Clubs and Organizations, Director
Textbooks on Time ................................... 121 of .......................................................... 32
Association Budget Clubs Commissioners............................... 120
Appropriations ......................................... 148 Clubs Commissioners Compensation
Association Budget and Finance Act Act of 2008 ......................................... 120
of 2008 ............................................... 139 Diversity, Director of.................................. 59
Authority of officers to spend, Elections Compensation Act of 2007 ......... 56
obligate Association, limitation Executive Compensation Act of 2008 ...... 124
of ........................................................ 148 Executive Schedule .................................. 124
The budget and budget, fiscal and Justices ....................................................... 32
program information ........................ 143 Offical Compensation Act of 2007 ............. 31
B2 SUBJECT INDEX
Page Page
President .................................................... 31 Funding policy, development
Programmers (Programming) ................... 32 of ....................................................... 39
Programming, Director of......................... See Clubs Commission Act of 2007 .................. 38
Proration .................................................... 32 Department of Diversity ............................ 17
Public and Campus Relations, Director (Clubs and Organizations),
Presidentail Assistant on ................... 59 establishment .................................. 9, 14
Senators ..................................................... 32 Director (Diversity), establishment ........... 17
Speaker of the Senate ................................ 31 Director (Homecoming),
Vice President ............................................ 31 establishment ...................................... 94
Constitution Director (Programming),
Amendment establishment ................................ 11, 15
Placement on ballot .............................. 113 Public and Campus Relations,
Amendments Presidential Assistant on ................... 16
Ratified ................................................. 113 Executive Branch Act of 2007.................... 13
Constitutional Amendments Executive Officer Term Limits Act
Procedure Act of 2008 ....................... 113 of 2008 ............................................... 129
Promulgation of amendment ................... 111 Homecoming Programming,
Department of ..................................... 94
E Interim Government Act of 2007 ................. 9
Elections President, Office of the
Ballot Questions .......... See Ballot Questions Chief Presidential Aid,
Campaign finance regulations .................. 83 establishment .................................. 14
Code of Elections........................................ 64 Presidential Succession Act of 2008 ........ 107
Election Regulation Act of 2007 ................ 64 President's Advisory Cabinet .................... 18
Primary elections ....................................... 84 Programmers (Homecoming),
Emblems, Seals and Other Marks establishment ...................................... 95
Associated Students, Seal of ................... 158 Programmers (Programming),
Association Seal Act of 2008 ................... 158 establishment ................................ 11, 16
President, Seal of ..................................... 158 Programming, Department of ............. 10, 15
Public Records, Transparency and
F Accountability Act of 2008 ................ 131
Fee Waivers ............................................... See Resignations ............................................. 105
Public Welfare:Fee Waivers President, Vice President ..................... 108
Student Advocacy, Office of ..................... 115
G Student Advocate Act of 2008 .................. 115
Student Advocate, establishment ............ 115
Government Organization Terms
Appointment Regulation Act of 2008 ...... 105 President, Vice President ..................... 107
Archives.................................................... 103
Archivist, establishment ......................... 103 J
Assistant Directors (Homecoming),
establishment ..................................... 95 Judicial Council
Assistant Programmers Judicial Rules Act of 2007 ......................... 40
(Programming), establishment .... 11, 16 Jurisdiction
Association Elections, Commission Elections .................................................. 79
on ......................................................... 64 Rules of Procedure ..................................... 40
ASUN Archives Act of 2008 .................... 103 L
Attorney General, establishment .............. 17
Caseworkers (Student Advocacy), Laws
establishment ................................... 116 Promulgation of ........................................ 110
Clerks (Judicial Council), Publication of bound volume ................... 111
establishment ..................................... 54 Slip laws, publication of ........................... 112
Clubs and Organizations,
Department of ................................. 9, 14
Clubs Commission ..................................... 38
SUBJECT INDEX B3
Page Page
O S
Oaths Scholarships
Administration Association Budget and Finance Act
Officials authorized ................................ 36 of 2008 ............................................... 149
Appointing authority authorized to ASUN General Scholarship
administer ......................................... 106 Program ............................................. 153
Justices....................................................... 37 ASUN Senate Textbook Scholarship ....... 154
Oath Administration Act of 2007 .............. 35 International Incentive Award
Oath of office, general ................................ 35 Program ............................................. 150
President .................................................... 36 Mahmoud "Mike" Hendi Public
Administration, officials Service Award ................................... 151
authorized........................................ 36 Paul Quinlin Memorial Scholarship........ 149
Senate Regulations ............................................... 149
Administration ....................................... 36 Tom Davies Book Scholarship
Senate, presiding officer may Program ............................................. 152
administer ........................................... 36 Seals ............................................................See
Senate, Secretary of, may Emblems, Seals and Other
administer ........................................... 36 Marks
Senators Senate
Adminisration, officials Apportionment ........................................... 91
authorized........................................ 36 Apportionment, manner of ........................ 92
Bill Governance Act of 2008 .................... 109
P Capital spending requests, hearings
Programming for ....................................................... 142
Diversity Week .......................................... 86 Convening of Sessions .............................. 126
Diversity Week Creation Act of 2008 ........ 86 Election of Speaker .................................. 127
Public Meetings Inaugural ceremonies, attending ............ 128
Public Records, Transparency and Organizational meetings, agenda for ...... 126
Accountability Act of 2008 ............... 131 Roll of Senators-elect ............................... 126
Public Records Secretary
Public Records, Transparency and Duty to preside at
Accountability Act of 2008 ............... 131 organizational meetings ................ 126
Public Welfare Senate Apportionment Control Act
Color printing............................................. 99 of 2008 ................................................. 91
Fee Waivers T
Lawlor Events Center ............................ 88
Lawlor Events Center, Textbooks
admission fees allowed.................... 98 Textbook Swap Program Act of 2008 ...... 162
Lawlor Rental Fee Waiver Textbooks on Time Act of 2008 ................ 100
Governance Act of 2007 ...................... 88 Treasury .....................................................139
Student Advocate Act of 2008 ................. 115 Association Budget and Finance Act
Textbooks on Time Act of 2008 ............... 100 of 2008 ............................................... 139
Capital Fund ............................................ 139
R Capital Fund, establishment ................... 141
Resignations.............................................. See Capital Fund, limitations on use ............. 142
Government Organization Capital spending, requests for ................. 141
Contingency Reserve Account ................. 140
General Fund ........................................... 139
General Fund, establishment .................. 140

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LAWS AND RESOLUTIONS

PROCLAMATIONS, REVISION AND PROPOSED

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA

Note: This volume has been numbered to maintain

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S. B. 75–2 ........... 75–1 S. B. 75–22 ......... 75–14 S. B. 75–45 ........ 75–37

PUBLIC LAW DATE PAGE

RESOLUTION DATE PAGE

PROCLAMATION DATE PAGE

THE SEVENTY-FIFTH SESSION

SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS

Public Law 75–1

Approved September 7, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–2

*Public Law 75–2

Approved September 7, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–3

Public Law 75–3

Approved September 7, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–4

Public Law 75–4

Approved September 7, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–5

Public Law 75–5

Approved September 7, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–6

Public Law 75–6

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Interim

TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF CLUBS AND

TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Approved September 7, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–7

Public Law 75–7

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Executive

TITLE I—OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF CLUBS AND

TITLE IV—PUBLIC AND CAMPUS

TITLE VI—THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

SEC. 706. ATTORNEY GENERAL

Approved September 24, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–10

Public Law 75–8

Approved October 8, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–12

Public Law 75–9

Approved October 8, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–14

Public Law 75–10

Approved October 13, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–16

Public Law 75–11

Approved October 23, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–17

Public Law 75–12

Approved October 23, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–18

Public Law 75–13

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Associated Students, Official

SEC. 14. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENSE FROM CAPITAL ACCOUNT.

Approved October 29, 2007.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. B. 75–19