Minutes: Student Goverrunent Association

February 23, 1993


Under Roll Call. Senators Nathan Ballard, Christine Hayes, Meghan McCarthy, Stephanie Ware, Blake White, and William Perry were absent.

President John Bradbeffy distributed sheets that reported results from the leadership report of the executive committee. He also reported on a meeting with Dr. Knapp concerning student representatives on campus wide committees.
John also reported on his trip to the legislature in lobbying for the university's interest.
He reported about a handout from Dr. Hallenbeck concerning university/community relations. John asked that Brian Cartwright and Tracy Baker to represent the SGA on this committee. The Senate approved the appointments.
John updated the progress of the recycling project, the escort van, and concerns about our budget.
John appointed Leigh Christi Smith new Academic Affairs chair. The Senate approved.

Vice-President Ashley Disque asked for input on the handbook she designed for the senate for next year.

Jeff Hancock reported on our current budget and stated that a physical report will be available next week. Jeff Hancock resigned as Treasurer.

Secretary Andy Vanlandingham. reminded senators about the absentee policy. He also reported on office changes, such as a new bulletin board and shelf. He asked that senators not put holes in the wall but utilize the new bulletin boards in the offices. He thanked Julie Mickle for her poster that she put in the office.

Student Life Chair, Jay Genies, reported on the progress of the escort van service. He reported that more work was needed concerning how to increase service and find an acceptable response time for student pickup. He also announce that the resolution concerning SEC seating ruling must be amended under Old Business. He set a permanent meeting time for the committee on Tuesdays at 7:30. Jay also reported a last minute bill concerning Athens-Clarke County from John Bradberry.
Under the committee, Senator Greg Bell updated the senate on the Public Relations committee. The committee is planning a permanent area in Tate Center to inform the student body on the work that SGA is doing.
Academic Affairs Chair, Leigh Christi Smith, did not have much to report, having just been appointed as chair of the committee. She reported that the committee is working on a permanent grievance project. She also update a project for unifying class for all internships on campus to be coordinate by the Career Placement Office.
Internal Affairs Chair, Richard Martin, distribute a uniform absence/ excuse form that will be available in the office. The reported that Tamara Brawner has resigned from the senate, and that Walt Abbott has been expelled

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