Student Representative Assembly Meeting 11A Sunday, April 3
Student Representative Assembly Meeting 11A Sunday, April 3, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers, GH 111
Call to Order at 12:10p.m. CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late Others Present
Chair
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, Sayani-Mulji, SayedRahman, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow Kim, Saeed Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Sharma that the agenda be adopted as amended. Amendments Moved by Saeed, seconded by Ahmad to switch Business Item #4 to Business Item #5.
Vote on Amendment Passes Unanimously Moved by Marlowe, seconded by McIntyre to remove Business Item #2 to SRA meeting 11C.
McIntyre noted it will be a long meeting; therefore there is no urgency in Business Item #2.
Vote on Amendment Passes Unanimously
Vote to Adopt Agenda Passes Unanimously
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
The Speaker welcomed the new SRA to 2011-2012. The Speaker discussed procedures and special orders of the day.
Nominations for Positions Brittani Metlin declined nomination for Vice President (Administration) Campbell nominated Jeff Wyngaarden for Speaker - accepted Zuchowski nominated Naheed Yaqubian for Speaker - declined Wadood nominated Amber Dubois and Katie Ferguson for Vice President (Administration accepted SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 1.
Set Parameters for Elections
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that Standing Rule - Officer Elections be adopted as circulated and attached.
2.
Koziol noted Section 3.3.4, and reminded the Assembly to speak openly about their employment in closed session, which is a confidential setting. Dhawan stated that during discussion period, the Speaker will ensure professionalism and criticism should not be of a personal nature. McIntyre reminded the SRA to uphold standards. Koziol reminded the Assembly that particular questions can be asked of candidate, who will be invited in to clarify so that the Assembly can avoid making assumptions.
Election of MSU Speaker
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that the SRA close nominations for the MSU Speaker 2011-2012. Nominations Jeff Wyngaarden Vote to Close Nominations
Passes Unanimously
Naheed Yaqubian summarized the role of the Speaker.
Candidate spoke in allotted time.
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned back to Open Session.
Confidence vote was made. The Speaker announced Jeff Wyngaarden was elected as MSU Speaker 2011-2012 through a confidence vote.
Election Results Candidate Wyngaarden Abstain No Confidence Spoiled
Votes 30 1 2 0
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Shorten to ratify Jeff Wyngaarden as MSU Speaker 2011-2012. Passes Unanimously 3.
Election of Vice President (Administration)
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that the SRA close nominations for the Vice President (Administration) 2011 – 2012. Nominations Katie Ferguson Amber DuBois Vote to Close Nominations In Favour: 29 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 3 Abstain: Bauman, McIntyre, Wright Motion Passes
Mr. McIntyre summarized the role of Vice President Administration.
Candidates spoke in allotted time.
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Finkle to exhaust the speakers list. Vote on Motion In Favour: 25 Opposed: 4 Abstain: 4 Opposed: Dhawan, Jamieson, Govardhanam, Redick, Abstained: Recoskie, Campbell, Ramirez, Al-Amad Motion Passes
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned back to Open Session.
Assembly voted by secret ballot. The Speaker announced Katie Ferguson was elected as Vice President (Administration) 2011 – 2012.
Election Results Candidate DuBois Ferguson Abstain Spoiled
Votes 13 18 1 0
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Finkle to ratify Katie Ferguson as Vice President (Administration) 20112012. Passes Unanimously Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Bifano that the Assembly recess for 45 minutes. Passes Unanimously Recess at 3:52 p.m. Call to Order at 4:40 p.m.
CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late Others Present
Chair 4.
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, Sayani-Mulji, SayedRahman, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow Kim, Saeed Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
Election of Vice President (Finance)
Moved by Koziol, seconded by Shorten that the SRA close nominations for the Vice President (Finance) 2011-2012. Nominations Ali Wadood Daniel Kim Leo Huang Duncan Thompson Vote to Close Nominations Passes Unanimously
Mr. Shorten summarized the role of Vice President Finance.
Candidates spoke in allotted time.
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Finkle to exhaust the speakers list. Passes Unanimously Moved by Granat, seconded by Jamieson to amend parameters to limit candidates’ responses to 2 minutes. Passes Unanimously Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Zuchowski to move into closed session with observers. Passes Unanimously
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned to Open Session.
Assembly voted by secret ballot. The Speaker announced Duncan Thompson was elected as Vice President (Finance) 2011 – 2012.
Candidate Wadood Kim Huang Thompson Abstain Spoiled
Votes 2 3 9 17 1 0
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Zuchowski to ratify Duncan Thompson as Vice President (Finance) 20112012. Passes Unanimously Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Jamieson that the Assembly recess for 30 minutes. Passes Unanimously
Recess at 9:20 p.m. Call to Order at 9:50 p.m.
CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late Others Present
Chair 5.
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, Sayani-Mulji, SayedRahman, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow Kim, Saeed Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
Election of Vice President (Education)
Moved by Koziol, seconded by Finkle that the SRA close nominations for the Vice President (Education) 2011-2012. Vote to Close Nominations Passes Unanimously Moved by Campbell, seconded by Govardhanam to amend parameters to have 3.2.2 in Question period read "… pooled with a limit of 3 minutes per candidate response.". Vote on Amendment In Favour: 29 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 3 Abstain: Ahmad, Saeed, Sayed-Rahman Motion Passes
Mr. Finkle summarized the role of Vice President Education.
Candidates spoke in allotted time.
Moved by Sayed-Rahman, seconded Govardhanam that the SRA exhaust the speaker’s list. Amendment to Motion Moved by Campbell, seconded by Jamieson to exhaust the speaker’s list or/and question period no earlier or later than at 1:30am. Vote on Amendment In Favour: 21 Opposed: 0 Abstain:1 Abstained: Erl Motion Passes Moved by Rathbone, seconded by Jamieson to call the question. In Favour: 16 Opposed: 6 Abstain: 2 Opposed: Koziol, Shorten, Govardhanam, Erl, Napeloni, Sparrow Abstain: Bifano, Redick Motion Passes Moved by Sayed-Rahman, seconded by Govardhanam that the SRA exhaust the speaker’s list or end question period at 1:30am. Vote on Main Motion In Favour: 11 Opposed: 15 Abstain: 2 Opposed: Shorten, Rathbone, Daniel, Sharma, Al-Amad, Jamieson, Erl, Bifano, Napeloni, SayedRahman, Marlowe, Redick, Sparrow, Granat, Ahmad Abstain Knezic, Kim Motion Fails Moved by Wiener, seconded by Erl to transfer the speaker’s list. Passes Unanimously Moved by Finkle seconded by Jamieson to move into closed session with observers. Passes Unanimously
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned to Open Session.
Assembly voted by secret ballot. Speaker announced Alicia Ali was elected as Vice President (Education) 2011 – 2012.
Candidate Ali Kuzman Saeed Ramirez Abstain
Votes 14 2 7 9 1
No Confidence 2 2 2
Spoiled
0
Moved by Finkle, seconded by Somers to ratify Alicia Ali as Vice President (Education) 2011-2012. Passes Unanimously Moved by Zuchowski, seconded by Govardhanam to consider Special Orders #6 to #11 omnibus. Vote to Consider Passes Unanimously Moved by Koziol, seconded by Finkle for the Assembly to adopt Special Orders #6 to #11 omnibus. Vote on Motion Passes Unanimously
INFORMATION PERIOD
McIntyre noted that the new McMaster Pediatric Emergency is now open.
QUESTION PERIOD
none
BUSINESS 1.
Ratification of Chief Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer for 2011-2012.
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that the SRA ratify Steven Thompson as Chief Returning Officer 2011-2012 and Lindsey Huff as Deputy Returning Officer 2011-2012. Passes Unanimously
TIME OF NEXT MEETING Sunday, April 17, 2011 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers, GH 111
CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Kim, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, SayaniMulji, Sayed-Rahman, Saeed, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow
Others Present
Chair
Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Finkle, seconded by Shorten to adjourn. Passes Unanimously Adjourned at 2:55 a.m. /at
Call to Order at 12:10p.m. CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late Others Present
Chair
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, Sayani-Mulji, SayedRahman, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow Kim, Saeed Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Sharma that the agenda be adopted as amended. Amendments Moved by Saeed, seconded by Ahmad to switch Business Item #4 to Business Item #5.
Vote on Amendment Passes Unanimously Moved by Marlowe, seconded by McIntyre to remove Business Item #2 to SRA meeting 11C.
McIntyre noted it will be a long meeting; therefore there is no urgency in Business Item #2.
Vote on Amendment Passes Unanimously
Vote to Adopt Agenda Passes Unanimously
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
The Speaker welcomed the new SRA to 2011-2012. The Speaker discussed procedures and special orders of the day.
Nominations for Positions Brittani Metlin declined nomination for Vice President (Administration) Campbell nominated Jeff Wyngaarden for Speaker - accepted Zuchowski nominated Naheed Yaqubian for Speaker - declined Wadood nominated Amber Dubois and Katie Ferguson for Vice President (Administration accepted SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 1.
Set Parameters for Elections
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that Standing Rule - Officer Elections be adopted as circulated and attached.
2.
Koziol noted Section 3.3.4, and reminded the Assembly to speak openly about their employment in closed session, which is a confidential setting. Dhawan stated that during discussion period, the Speaker will ensure professionalism and criticism should not be of a personal nature. McIntyre reminded the SRA to uphold standards. Koziol reminded the Assembly that particular questions can be asked of candidate, who will be invited in to clarify so that the Assembly can avoid making assumptions.
Election of MSU Speaker
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that the SRA close nominations for the MSU Speaker 2011-2012. Nominations Jeff Wyngaarden Vote to Close Nominations
Passes Unanimously
Naheed Yaqubian summarized the role of the Speaker.
Candidate spoke in allotted time.
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned back to Open Session.
Confidence vote was made. The Speaker announced Jeff Wyngaarden was elected as MSU Speaker 2011-2012 through a confidence vote.
Election Results Candidate Wyngaarden Abstain No Confidence Spoiled
Votes 30 1 2 0
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Shorten to ratify Jeff Wyngaarden as MSU Speaker 2011-2012. Passes Unanimously 3.
Election of Vice President (Administration)
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that the SRA close nominations for the Vice President (Administration) 2011 – 2012. Nominations Katie Ferguson Amber DuBois Vote to Close Nominations In Favour: 29 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 3 Abstain: Bauman, McIntyre, Wright Motion Passes
Mr. McIntyre summarized the role of Vice President Administration.
Candidates spoke in allotted time.
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Finkle to exhaust the speakers list. Vote on Motion In Favour: 25 Opposed: 4 Abstain: 4 Opposed: Dhawan, Jamieson, Govardhanam, Redick, Abstained: Recoskie, Campbell, Ramirez, Al-Amad Motion Passes
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned back to Open Session.
Assembly voted by secret ballot. The Speaker announced Katie Ferguson was elected as Vice President (Administration) 2011 – 2012.
Election Results Candidate DuBois Ferguson Abstain Spoiled
Votes 13 18 1 0
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Finkle to ratify Katie Ferguson as Vice President (Administration) 20112012. Passes Unanimously Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Bifano that the Assembly recess for 45 minutes. Passes Unanimously Recess at 3:52 p.m. Call to Order at 4:40 p.m.
CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late Others Present
Chair 4.
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, Sayani-Mulji, SayedRahman, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow Kim, Saeed Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
Election of Vice President (Finance)
Moved by Koziol, seconded by Shorten that the SRA close nominations for the Vice President (Finance) 2011-2012. Nominations Ali Wadood Daniel Kim Leo Huang Duncan Thompson Vote to Close Nominations Passes Unanimously
Mr. Shorten summarized the role of Vice President Finance.
Candidates spoke in allotted time.
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Finkle to exhaust the speakers list. Passes Unanimously Moved by Granat, seconded by Jamieson to amend parameters to limit candidates’ responses to 2 minutes. Passes Unanimously Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Zuchowski to move into closed session with observers. Passes Unanimously
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned to Open Session.
Assembly voted by secret ballot. The Speaker announced Duncan Thompson was elected as Vice President (Finance) 2011 – 2012.
Candidate Wadood Kim Huang Thompson Abstain Spoiled
Votes 2 3 9 17 1 0
Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Zuchowski to ratify Duncan Thompson as Vice President (Finance) 20112012. Passes Unanimously Moved by McIntyre, seconded by Jamieson that the Assembly recess for 30 minutes. Passes Unanimously
Recess at 9:20 p.m. Call to Order at 9:50 p.m.
CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late Others Present
Chair 5.
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, Sayani-Mulji, SayedRahman, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow Kim, Saeed Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
Election of Vice President (Education)
Moved by Koziol, seconded by Finkle that the SRA close nominations for the Vice President (Education) 2011-2012. Vote to Close Nominations Passes Unanimously Moved by Campbell, seconded by Govardhanam to amend parameters to have 3.2.2 in Question period read "… pooled with a limit of 3 minutes per candidate response.". Vote on Amendment In Favour: 29 Opposed: 0 Abstain: 3 Abstain: Ahmad, Saeed, Sayed-Rahman Motion Passes
Mr. Finkle summarized the role of Vice President Education.
Candidates spoke in allotted time.
Moved by Sayed-Rahman, seconded Govardhanam that the SRA exhaust the speaker’s list. Amendment to Motion Moved by Campbell, seconded by Jamieson to exhaust the speaker’s list or/and question period no earlier or later than at 1:30am. Vote on Amendment In Favour: 21 Opposed: 0 Abstain:1 Abstained: Erl Motion Passes Moved by Rathbone, seconded by Jamieson to call the question. In Favour: 16 Opposed: 6 Abstain: 2 Opposed: Koziol, Shorten, Govardhanam, Erl, Napeloni, Sparrow Abstain: Bifano, Redick Motion Passes Moved by Sayed-Rahman, seconded by Govardhanam that the SRA exhaust the speaker’s list or end question period at 1:30am. Vote on Main Motion In Favour: 11 Opposed: 15 Abstain: 2 Opposed: Shorten, Rathbone, Daniel, Sharma, Al-Amad, Jamieson, Erl, Bifano, Napeloni, SayedRahman, Marlowe, Redick, Sparrow, Granat, Ahmad Abstain Knezic, Kim Motion Fails Moved by Wiener, seconded by Erl to transfer the speaker’s list. Passes Unanimously Moved by Finkle seconded by Jamieson to move into closed session with observers. Passes Unanimously
The Assembly moved into Closed Session for Discussion Period. The Assembly returned to Open Session.
Assembly voted by secret ballot. Speaker announced Alicia Ali was elected as Vice President (Education) 2011 – 2012.
Candidate Ali Kuzman Saeed Ramirez Abstain
Votes 14 2 7 9 1
No Confidence 2 2 2
Spoiled
0
Moved by Finkle, seconded by Somers to ratify Alicia Ali as Vice President (Education) 2011-2012. Passes Unanimously Moved by Zuchowski, seconded by Govardhanam to consider Special Orders #6 to #11 omnibus. Vote to Consider Passes Unanimously Moved by Koziol, seconded by Finkle for the Assembly to adopt Special Orders #6 to #11 omnibus. Vote on Motion Passes Unanimously
INFORMATION PERIOD
McIntyre noted that the new McMaster Pediatric Emergency is now open.
QUESTION PERIOD
none
BUSINESS 1.
Ratification of Chief Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer for 2011-2012.
Moved by Koziol, seconded by McIntyre that the SRA ratify Steven Thompson as Chief Returning Officer 2011-2012 and Lindsey Huff as Deputy Returning Officer 2011-2012. Passes Unanimously
TIME OF NEXT MEETING Sunday, April 17, 2011 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers, GH 111
CALL OF THE ROLL Present
Absent Excused Absent Late
Ahmad, Al-Amad, Bifano, Campbell, Daniel, Dhawan, Erl, Finkle, Golendukhin, Govardhanam, Granat, Jamieson, Kim, Knezic, Koziol, Kuzman, Marlowe, Metrailler, McIntyre, Napeloni, Ramirez, Rathbone, Recoskie, Redick, SayaniMulji, Sayed-Rahman, Saeed, Shorten, Sharma, Somers, Wiener, Zuchowski A. Mohamed, Sparrow
Others Present
Chair
Andrew Richardson (BoD Alumnus), Katie Ferguson (SHEC Coordinator), Sid Gandhi (MSU Member), Sagar Sodah (MSU Member), Alicia Ali (OUSA Campus Coordinator), Sam Colbert (The Silhouette), Alex Burnett (MSU Member), Grace McGeachie (Student), Daniel Picone (SOCS President), Ali Wadood (VP Finance Candidate), Amber DuBois (VP Admin Candidate), Meghan Langille (MSU Member), Siobhan Stewart (MSU Member), Dave Moore (MSUAA), Jeff Wyngaarden (SASS Observer), Justin Neves (Student), Nathan Garrett (Student), Maya Kanani (MSSS), Fionn Smyth (Former SRA), Sarah Ali (MSU Member), Jacob Fink (Maroons Coordinator), Duncan Thompson (MSU FT Staff), Heather Fisher (Former SRA), Michael Carrier (Former SRA), Jessie Bauman (MSU Member), Daniel Elbirt (MSU Member), Marc Lamoureux (MSU Member), Natalie Ruginis (Student), Chantelle Culver (MSSS), Sammy Troung (MSSS Observer), Victoria Scott (Administrative Assistant), A. Tutolo (Recording Secretary) Naheed Yaqubian
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Finkle, seconded by Shorten to adjourn. Passes Unanimously Adjourned at 2:55 a.m. /at
