Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University


Monday, March 13, 2017 - 8:30am
Council Chambers, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

Jordan Maharaj called the meeting to order at 8:36 AM in Council Chambers at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Jordan Maharaj, Farris Nabulsi, Abel Mercado, Nicolai Mlodinow, Kim Alli.
  2. Voting Members Absent: Brie Hornig, Erin Gonzalez.
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Jennifer Esquivel-Parker.
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: Lee Mintz.
  5. Visitors Present: None.

III. MODIFICATION OF AGENDA:

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for today’s meeting. MERCADO/ALLI There was a motion to postpone Action Item B.Hearing for Ozair Purmul and Item F. Awards Committee minutes. There were no objections. The agenda was approved as amended. CARRIED, (4-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous minutes. MLODINOW/ALLI CARRIED, (4-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

VI. CHAIR’S REPORT:

  1. Voting for elections is happening now through Thursday at 7pm.
  2. There are three resolutions going through University Council right now.
  3. Have a great week!

VII. INFORMATION:

  1. Updated Bylaws, Codes and Charters: JAC is working on a change to last chance alternative guidelines and the proposed process for changes to the structure.
  2. Attendance Charts: Jordan will be reaching out to Dakota DeCecco regarding his UC attendance.
  3. Proposed Bylaw Amendments: Proposed bylaw amendments for the Student Diversity Commission, Academic Affairs Council, College of Business Council, and Board of Directors have been submitted. JAC will review next week.

VIII. ACTION:

  1. Hearing for Josh Skolnick: Jordan read a statement from Josh and College of Business College Council President, Cynthia Medina spoke on behalf of the college council. It was moved and seconded to remove Josh Skolnick as the A.S. representative for the College of Business, for failure to complete his Last Chance Alternative duties, as assigned upon when he submitted his proposal. MERCADO/MLODINOW CARRIED, (4-0-0)
  2. Hearing for Ozair Purmul: Postponed.
  3. Appointments and Resignations: It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations memo, as attached. MLODINOW/MERCADO CARRIED, (4-0-0)
  4. Requests for Excused Absences: It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Chimezie Ebiriekwe for missing the BOD meeting on 3/6/17. ALLI/MERCADO FAILED, (0-4-0) The request failed because it was not turned in by the deadline for a non-emergency request. It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Rachel Muntz for missing the SDC meeting on 3/13/17. MLODINOW/MERCADO CARRIED, (4-0-0) It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Kyle Ruiz for missing the UC meeting on 3/8/17. MLODINOW/ALLI CARRIED, (4-0-0) It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Ben Delbick for missing the UC meeting on 3/8/17. MLODINOW/ALLI CARRIED, (4-0-0) It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Lauryn Davis for missing the UC meeting on 3/8/17. ALLI/MLODINOW CARRIED, (4-0-0) It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Arnelle Sambile for missing the CLC meeting on 3/15/17. MLODINOW/MERCADO FAILED, (0-4-0) The request failed because it was not turned in by the deadline for a non-emergency request.
  5. Elections Committee Minutes (handout): It was moved and seconded to approve the Elections Committee Minutes from 3/8/17, as attached. MLODINOW/ALLI CARRIED, (4-0-0)
  6. Awards Committee Minutes (handout): Postponed.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

None.

X. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:29AM. MLODINOW/ALLI CARRIED, (4-0-0)