Associated Students Council

Humboldt State University

Meeting on Monday, October 5^th, 2009

University Center, South Lounge

2:00 p.m.

Agenda #6

I.          Call to Order

II.         Roll Call

III.       Approval of Agenda #6 – Action Item

IV.       Chair's Report

V.        Approval of Minutes

            A.        Approval of Minutes #5 dated September 21^st, 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.      Program Presentations

            Program Presentations are an opportunity for the AS Council to learn more about different AS funded Programs.  A representative from the scheduled AS Program will present information          regarding the activities of the program and opportunities to get involved.  Programs are allotted ten minutes each.

            A.        Campus Center for Appropriate Technology – Jesse Shrader

B.        Student Access Gallery – Brooke Eckelberry

VIII.     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

IX.       Old Business

X.        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 (Krystina Thurin)

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 (NightSnow Vogt)

J.          CSSA (Aaron Wilyer)

K.        Legislative Vice President (Beth Weissbart)

L.         Student Affairs Vice President (Joyce Tam)

M.        Administrative Affairs Vice President (Alex Gradine)

Board of Finance Report – September 28^th, 2009

A.                 Board of Finance Orientation – Information Item

            The Board of Finance will receive an orientation that will cover procedures, the 2009-10 Budget, Fiscal Code and Reserve Policies.

B.                 A. S. Board of Finance 2009-10 Standing Rules and Meeting Dates – Information Item

            These are the rules by which the Board of Finance agrees to operate their meetings.  Also included is the proposed 2009-10 meeting schedule.

C.                 Sustainable Living Arts & Music Festival (SLAMFEST) – Information Item

            The Board of Finance will have a conversation about the 2010 SLAMFEST and discuss potential program changes that might be considered.  Jerri Jones, Clubs Coordinator, and Michael Moore, AS Presents, will also be present to participate in the discussion and seek feedback.

D.                 Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) – Action Item

This action updates the resolution that was passed on November 6, 2006 as the authorized signatures to deposit or withdraw funds have changed.

N.         President (Brandon Chapin)

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

XII.      New Business

XIII.     General Council Work Session

A.        Quad Tabling Ideas – Brandon Chapin

XIV.    Announcements

XV.      Adjournment