Associated Students Council

Humboldt State University

Meeting on Monday, August 24^th, 2009

University Center, South Lounge

2:00 p.m.

Agenda #2

I.          Call to Order

II.         Roll Call

III.       Approval of Agenda #2 – Action Item

IV.       Chair's Report

V.        Approval of Minutes

            A.        Approval of Minutes #23 dated May 4, 2009—Action Item

            B.         Approval of Minutes #1 dated May 4, 2009—Action Item

VI.       Public Comments (As per the Gloria Romero Open Meeting Act of 2000 authorized by Section 89306.)

Every A. S. Council agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the A. S. Council on any item affecting higher education at the campus or statewide level, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda.  However, Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by a person exercising his or her public testimony rights, may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities.  A. S. Council may also provide a reference to resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or request that a matter of business be placed on a future agenda.

Persons recognized by the Chair should first identify themselves by name. Time limits will be established by the Chair depending on the number of people wishing to speak and the length of the Agenda.  The maximum amount of time per speaker shall not exceed 10 minutes.  Public comments regarding items on the agenda will be taken prior to each agenda item.

VII.      Appointments to Committees and Council

            A.        A. S. President

            B.         A. S. Administrative Vice President

            C.        A. S. Legislative Vice President

            D.        A. S. Student Affairs Vice President

VIII.     Old Business

            A.        2009-10 A. S. Council Standing Rules and Meeting Schedule – Action Item

The Gloria Romero Open Meeting Act of 2000 Section 89305.5 requires each legislative body to annually establish the time and locations for holding regular meetings.

B.        Resolution 2009-10-1:  Resolution in Response to Administrative Memorandum VPAA 09-01 (Department of Nursing and Department of Psychology) – Action Item

The University has moved the Department of Nursing and the Department of Psychology to the College of Professional Studies.  The Associated Students is making accommodations for Council Members affected by the change.

IX.       Official Reports (10 minutes limit each speaker, additional time at discretion of Chair)

A.        Committee Reports from Students-at-Large (This is a time for students appointed to committees/boards to give a report to Council.)

B.         College Representative Reports

C.        Graduate Student Representative (Vacant)

D.        Residence Hall Association (RHA) Representative Report (Vacant)

E.         General Manager (Joan Tyson)

F.         Associate Director of Student Life (Gail Wootan)

G.        Public Relations (Elise Gerhart)

H.        AS Presents (Amanda Hubacek)

I.          CSSA (Vacant)

J.          CSSA (Devin McDonnell)

K.        Legislative Vice President (Beth Weissbart)

L.         Student Affairs Vice President (Joyce Tam)

M.        Administrative Affairs Vice President (Alex Gradine)

N.         President (Brandon Chapin)

X.        General Council Discussion (At this time Council members and Executives may follow-up with questions regarding reports.)

XI.       New Business

XII.      General Council Work Session

A.        A.S. Fall Retreat – September 11-13, 2009 – (Brandon Chapin & Joan Tyson)

B.         A.S. Welcome Back Barbecue  – September 2nd, 2009 – (Joyce Tam)

XIII.     Announcements

XIV.    Adjournment