Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Friday, April 14, 2023 - 11:00am
Council Chambers, Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chief Justice Jordan Valdez called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. (PT).

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Jordan Valdez, Derrick Herrera, Noor Albandar (arrived at 11:11 a.m.), Palni Bhatt, Rebecca Marconi, Ethan Ho (arrived at 11:21 a.m.)
  2. Voting Members Absent: Chike Amobi
  3. Non-Voting Members Present:  Janice Dils, Sam Ramtin
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent:  Dr. Lee Mintz
  5. Guests Present:  None.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

It was moved and seconded to approve today’s agenda.

MARCONI/BHATT       CARRIED (3-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous minutes of 4/7/23.
 BHATT/HERRERA       CARRIED (3-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT:

None.

VI. CHAIR'S REPORT:  

Jordan reported that they will discuss an extension regarding requirements at today’s meeting.  There is an event at President de la Torre’s house on 4/19.  Appointments and Review Committee are trying to convene next week for BOD and JAC.  

VII. MEMBERS REPORT

  1. Derrick reported on his presentation at the A.S. Board of Directors meeting this past Monday to review the three proposed bylaw amendments from College of Engineering Council, College of Arts & Letters Council, and the Commuter Student Board.  A.S. Appointments and Review Committee is tentatively scheduled for next week, on Wednesday and Friday.  

VIII. INFORMATION 

  1. Attendance:  The attendance was reviewed by Jordan.
  2. Requirements Review:  Noor reviewed the requirements for all Council members that were due on Wednesday, April 12.  The deadline is extended for Wednesday, April 19 at 11:59 p.m.  They will be called in for a hearing if they do not 

IX. ACTION 

  1. Elections Committee Minutes

    It was moved and seconded to approve the 3/24 A.S. Special Elections Committee minutes.
    BHATT/ALBANDAR      CARRIED (3-0-2)

    It was moved and seconded to approve the 4/5 A.S. Special Elections Committee meeting minutes.
    BHATT/ALBANDAR      CARRIED (3-0-2)


    It was moved and seconded to approve the A.S. Elections Appeals Panel minutes of 4/10.  
    BHATT/ALBANDAR      CARRIED (3-0-2)


    It was moved and seconded to approve the 4/12 A.S. Special Elections Committee minutes.
    BHATT/ALBANDAR      CARRIED (3-0-2) 

  2. Approval of the A.S. Elections Results
    It was moved and seconded to approve the spring 2023 A.S. Elections results.  MARCONI/BHATT      CARRIED (3-0-2)

  3. Appointments & Resignations

    It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations for 4/14/23, as attached.

    HERRERA/HO       CARRIED (5-0-0)

  4. Requests for Excused Absences (REAFS)
    1. It was moved and seconded to approve Mayah’s REAF for missing CLC 4/12.
    BHATT/HERRERA     CARRIED (5-0-0)
    2. It was moved and seconded to approve Ava’s REAF for missing 4/10 BOD.  HO/MARCONI      CARRIED (5-0-0) 

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS 

  1. Janice announced that A.S. received 702 study abroad scholarship applications. All applications have been sent out to the A.S. leaders.

XI. ADJOURNMENT 

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:53 a.m. 

AMOBI/MARCONI        CARRIED (5-0-0)