The University of Alabama

21st Student Senate 2016-2017

Agenda for April 21, 2016
Regular Session

I.

Call to Order and Roll Call

II.

Announcements

III.

New Business
a) R-03: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPEAKER OF THE SENATES
SELECTIONS FOR APPOINTED POSITIONS Speaker of the Senate Lance
Bryant McCaskey
b) R-04: A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FOR THE PROMPT UPDATE OF THE
SGA GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Senator Gonzalo Rodriguez
c) A-03: AN ACT TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND EFFICIENCY IN
SENATE SESSIONS Senator Gonzalo Rodriguez
d) R-05: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE UPDATED SGA DIRECTORS
LIST Sean Ross
e) A-04: AN ACT TO AMEND THE PAY SCALE Vice President of Financial
Affairs Jordan Forrest

IV.

Adjourn

RESOLUTION R-03-16
The University of Alabama
21st Student Senate 2016-2017
Author: Speaker of the Senate Lance Bryant McCaskey
Sponsor: Secretary of the Senate Megan Wingbermuehle
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SPEAKER OF THE SENATES SELECTIONS
FOR APPOINTED POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the Student Government Associations motto is Students Serving Students; and,
WHEREAS, the SGA Senate relies on appointed positions in order to operate efficiently and to
more effectively serve the student body; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 303 of the Code of Laws designates the positions of Speaker Pro Tempore,
Parliamentarian, and Director of Communication; and,
WHEREAS, a meeting is not in order, according to Roberts Rules of Order unless there is an
acting Parliamentarian; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 303.5 allows the Senate to create any other Senate officer position as it sees
fit; and,
WHEREAS, the Speaker of the Senate deems it necessary to appoint a Chief of Staff to the
Speaker of the Senate, in line with the previous bodies of the Senate and with Roberts Rules of
Order; and,
WHEREAS, the Speaker of the Senate has the utmost confidence in the individuals selected;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Student Government Association Senate assembled
confirms the Speaker of the Senates selections for appointed positions in the SGA Senate as
follows:
I. Speaker Pro Tempore- Allyson Lacoste
II. Parliamentarian and Chief of Staff- Michael Cervino
III. Director of Communication- TJ Parks

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to President Lillian Roth,
Executive Vice President Ben Leake, Vice President of Student Affairs Dalton Beasley, Vice
President of Academic Affairs Emily Cerrina, Vice President of Financial Affairs Jordan Forrest,
Executive Secretary Claire Parker, Director of Communications Grayson Everett, The Crimson
White Media Group, and any other copies deemed necessary.

RESOLUTION R-04-16
The University of Alabama
21st Student Senate 2016-17
Author: Senator Gonzalo Rodriguez
Sponsors: Senators Kelsei Coleman, Josh Fuller, Pablo Ramos Ferrer, Waverly Jones, Ibukun
Afon, Madison Bush, and Sofia Veje, Ronnie Hill
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FOR THE PROMPT UPDATE OF THE SGA
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Constitution is the supreme Law of the SGA, to which all SGA position
holders are bound; and,
WHEREAS, the Code of Laws is the official by-laws of the Student Government Association,
defining the rights and duties of SGA members; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 106 of the Code of Laws requires for an updated copy of the SGA
Constitution and Code of Laws to be kept online at the official SGA website; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 202.1.4 of the Code of Laws requires the SGA Webmaster to update the
entire SGA website on a weekly basis; and,
WHEREAS, the Code of Laws imposes the responsibility of updating the Constitution and
Code of Laws on the Executive Secretary, Attorney General, and the SGA
Webmaster; and,
WHEREAS, on-demand access to up-to-date governance documents is of paramount
importance to every Senators proper execution of her or his duties.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Student Government Association Senate hereby
exhorts the Executive Secretary, Attorney General, and the SBA Webmaster to
coordinate for the prompt and complete update of the Constitution and Code of Laws
of the SGA with all relevant legislation passed as of the date of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Student Government Association Senate, although
cognizant of the increased responsibilities associated with the beginning of the 20162017 SGA term, impresses upon the Executive Secretary, Attorney General, and SGA
Webmaster the necessity for the timely and continuous update of the SGA website
and governance documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to Dr. Stuart Bell,
President of the University of Alabama; Dr. David Grady, Vice President for Student
Affairs; Dr. Tim Hebson, Dean of Students; Dr. Steven Hood, Associate Vice
President for Student Affairs; Claire Parker, SGA Executive Secretary; Haley Loflin,

SGA Attorney General; Shaun Hogan, SGA Webmaster; The Crimson White Media
Group; and any other copies deemed necessary.

_______________________________
Secretary of the Senate

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Speaker of the Senate

ACT A-03
The University of Alabama
21st Senate 2016-2017
Authored By: Gonzalo E. Rodriguez
Sponsored By: Senators Ibukun Afon, Madison Bush, Kelsei Coleman, Gene Fulmer,
Waverly Jones, Pablo Ramos Ferrer, Sophia Veje, and Win Watson.
AN ACT TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND EFFICIENCY IN SENATE
SESSIONS
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Student Government Association assembled,
Section 1. Findings -- The Senate finds the following:
a.
When in session, the Senate is governed by Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised.
b.
It is essential for each Senator to have a solid understanding of Roberts Rules of Order.
c.
Achieving a working proficiency in parliamentary procedure will allow Senators to
actively participate and adequately represent the interests of their constituents in legislative
proceedings.
d.
Additionally, a uniform understanding of Roberts Rules of Orders will allow the Speaker
to facilitate efficient Senate sessions, allocating more time to the discussion of legislative matters
while reducing the time spent explaining procedural nuances.
Section 2. The Senate hereby charges the Senate Committee on Rules to organize a
parliamentary procedure training session, to be held during August, 2016. The committee shall
have the power to determine the time and place of the training event, and to coordinate with the
necessary university departments and organizational groups to obtain access to all necessary
training aids.
Section 3. The Chair of the Committee on Rules shall accept nominations from members of the
Senate, and the committee shall select an instructor to lead the training session from said pool of
nominees.
Section 4. Distribution of Copies--Copies of this Act shall be sent to: Lillian Roth, SGA
President; The Crimson White; and others as may be deemed necessary at a later date.

Resolution R-05-16
The University of Alabama
21st Student Senate 2016-2017
Author: Sean Ross
Sponsors: Lance McCaskey, Ross DEntremont, and Megan Wingbermuehle
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE UPDATED SGA DIRECTORS LIST
Whereas, the SGA has a duty to run efficiently from administration to administration; and
Whereas, there have been issues with redundant and unused directorship positions in the past;
and
Whereas, these issues can largely be fixed through a more professional structure of directorships
that includes more specific job requirements and duties; and
Whereas, the attached list has been composed through the collaboration of the current and
immediate past executive cabinet and approved by the Personnel Board unanimously; and
Whereas, this list shall serve as the updated comprehensive list of SGA director positions in the
executive branch; and
Whereas, this list shall be uploaded to the SGA website and remain there as long as it is the most
current approved list;
Therefore be it resolved, that the University of Alabama Student Government Association Senate
confirms the 2016 2017 SGA Directors List attached with this Senate packet as the updated,
official copy of the SGA Directors List; and
Be it further resolved, that copies of this resolution be sent to Dr. David Grady, Vice President
for Student Affairs; Carolyn Fulmer, SGA Office Manager; Lillian Roth, President of the SGA;
Tom Lekai, SGA Chief Administrative Officer and Chair of the Personnel Board; Claire Parker,
SGA Executive Secretary; the United Alabama Project; Alliance; the Crimson White Media
Group; and any deemed necessary at a later time.

ACT A-04
The University of Alabama
21st Student Senate 2016-2017
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PAY SCALE
Authored By: Vice President for Financial Affairs Jordan Forrest
Sponsored By: Senators Lance McCaskey and Lauren Forrest
Be it enacted by the Senate of the Student Government Association assembled:
Section 1. The Senate finds the following:
a. The Senate unanimously passed a pay scale on April 14th 2016 during its regular session.
b. The Secretary of the Senate, elected after the first pay scale was written, has informed the
Vice President for Financial Affairs that she will be doing office hours and assisting
with SGA work over the summer and thus is eligible for summer pay. The only
change to the pay scale reflects this.
Section 2. The SGA Student Senate shall establish the following pay scale in the amount of
six thousand seven hundred dollars ($6,850) for the period beginning April 5, 2016
and ending September 30, 2016
I. The SGA President shall receive $250 per month for 6 months.
II. The SGA Executive Vice President will receive $ 200 per month for 2 months.
III.The SGA Vice President for Academic Affairs will receive $200 per month for 3
months.
IV. The SGA Vice President for External Affairs will receive $200 per month for 2
months.
V. The SGA Vice President for Financial Affairs will receive $200 per month for 2
months.
VI. The SGA Vice President for Student Affairs will receive $200 per month for 2
months.
VII.

The SGA Treasurer will receive $50 per month for 2 months.

VIII. The SGA Chief of Staff will receive $150 per month for 2 months.
IX.

The SGA Chief Administrative Officer will receive $50 per month for 2 months.

X. The SGA Director of Communications will receive $50 per month for 2 months.

XI.

The SGA Attorney General will receive $50 per month for 2 months.

XII.

The SGA Executive Secretary will receive $150 per month for 2 months.

XIII. The SGA Director of Engagement will receive $50 per month for 6 months.
XIV. The SGA Director of Programming will receive $50 per month for 2 months.
XV. The SGA Director of Environmental Affairs will receive $50 per month for 2
months.
XVI. The SGA Speaker of the Senate will receive $75 per month for 2 months.
XVII. The SGA Chief Justice will receive $150 per month for 2 months.
XVIII. The SGA Chief Advisor to the President will receive $50 per month for 6 months.
XIX. The SGA Webmaster will receive $50 per month for 2 months.
XX.

The SGA Secretary of the Senate will receive $50 per month for 5 months.

XXI. The SGA Director of Multicultural Affairs will receive $50 per month for 2
months.
XXII. The SGA Chief Implementation Officer will receive $50 per month for 3 months.
XXIII. The SGA Deputy Chief of Staff will receive $50 per month for 6 months.
Section 3: Distribution of Copies: Copies of this act be sent to Ms. Tynan Kozak, Associate
Director for Administration for Fiscal Affairs; all members of the SGA whose
positions are to receive an emolument via this Act; and The Crimson White Media
Group for informational purposes.