The University of Georgia
Minutes:
Student Government Association
March 2,1993
The Senate was called to order at 8: 10.
Under Roll Call, Senators Greg Bell, Meghan McCarthy, William
Perry, and Victoria Young were absent.
Under Vice-President's Regort:
Vice-President Ashley Disque announced the procedure for
reading the amendments to the constitution. She stated that no
discussion will be held at this meeting, and that discussion will occur
at the next reading of the amendments.
Under Pro Tem's Repo :
Pro Tem Richard Martin III reiterated the absentee policy for
the meetings and that attendance will be taken at committee
meetings and will be counted as half an absence.
Secretary Vanlandingham had no report.
There was no Treasurer's report.
Under Committee Chair's &=W:
Academic Affairs Chair Leigh Christi Smith announced the next
meeting which will be held Thursday at 5:30. She criticized the
members of the committee for not attending and strongly urged
attendance at Thursday's meeting.
Internal Affairs Chair Richard Martin III updated the senate on
Internal Affairs committee's investigation concerning a new ballot
format for the next senate elections.
For Student's Rights Committee, Lynn Sullivan presented the
rough draft for a newsletter to be produced by the PR committee.
Under New Business:
Upon presenting the reading of the new constitution. Mr.
Cochran wanted a clarification on the wording as to this document
when being presented. It was agreed that the document would be
presented as amendments to the current constitution. It was agreed
that the changes to the old constitution would not have to be read
because copies of the current constitution were presented to the
Senate to follow along and to compare the changes being proposed.
A motion was made and seconded to read the amendments to
the constitution. The amendements were read (see Amendments of
the Constitution).
Officers that were late to the meeting were allowed to present
their reports.
Student Life Chair Jay Gemes reported on a meeting with Dr.
Coker concerning the escort van. The proposal to Dr. Knapp will
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