Eighth Assembly - 6th Meeting September 25th, 2018

Agenda

I. Call to Order - 7:33pmII. Opening Roll Call

a. Vice speaker calls rollIII. Approval of the Agenda

a. Agenda was sent out by email last Sundayb. Motion to approve agenda

i. Seconded, approvedIV. Approval of the Previous Minutes

a. Minutes from 4 rd meeting of the Eighth Assembly on September 11 th , 2018 (Sent via email)

b. Minutes from 5 th meeting of the Eighth Assembly on September 18 th , 2018 (Sent via email)

i. Minutes sent out by email last Sundayc. Motion to approve minutes

i. Seconded, approvedV. Guest Speakers

a. OSCR - Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilitiesi. Daniel Greene introduces guest speaker: Dr. Russell from OSCR, going to

speak about amendment cycle for SSRR. We are in a regular cycle year, meaning that every three years the students meet and review statement. Last year Anushka (the president of CSG) authored an amendment, so not only every three years - but we pay special attention this year.

ii. Dr. Russell: thank you for this opportunity to come today. As Daniel stated, this regular cycle is every three years - that was codified in 2015, became something we put into the statement itself to stipulate that we did this amendment cycle every three years. Daniel also mentioned we had an off-cycle amendment process, outside of the regular three year cycle. The CSG administration brought interest to put forward a proposal to strengthen language around bias in our community. SSRR offers a pathway to eliminate circumstances in our community that create harm thorough bias, and the language that was ultimately adopted strengthened that. We are in 2018, this cycle will run through 2019; we are in the process of cultivating amendments. Statement has always been community-owned and crafted since its inception; in fact, one of the students instrumental in creating the first is still on campus. I welcome you into this amendment year and want to share about the opportunities presented to CSG as the student leadership group that is called on as the representative for students, and as a constituent group through which proposals can flow to amend the SSRR. I have passed out a digital

graphic that we use that describes the general steps that we take in the amendment process. First about OSCR. We are the unit under Student Life that deals with student conduct and student conflict resolution. That looks like: the SSRR, sanctioning and alternative resolution procedures under sexual misconduct policy, conflict resolution services and conflict skill education (voluntary process through Spectrum Center which is designed to be adaptable to needs of students, group seeking support), also conflict skills education where we have workshops for students and groups on request (including conflict and culture, others). If you individually or organizations you are part of might be interested, reach out to OSCR. So what is the statement? A dynamic, student-driven process that needs to be constantly evolved to reflect changing needs of students in changing society - that’s why it’s important to come back to this process, and to seek your leadership and wisdom toward amending statement to meet the needs of students. Process was created by a regeantal bylaw that gives authority to the president, who then gives authority to a subset of SACUA to write and amend the statement. I also want to elevate the fact that there are four students nominated who sit on the student relations advising committee, as well as faculty who sit on this committee. Some key roles: only those representatives through CSG to SACUA have voting membership; we have resources for support and consultation (in fact I sit on the board, through my office does not have a role in voting) and we are the way to bring proposals to committee; finally, legal consultation, in several stages there is a review that’s done before submission to the president and vice president. Stages of amending: 1. creation of proposal, 2. discussion and refinement, 3. submission and deliberation, 4. SRAC voting, 5. VSPL review and OGC legal review, 6. presidential determination, 7. community communication of those proposals which are adopted. This year, on July 1st, 2019 stage 7 will occur. This process started in January and will continue through the fall; we are already bringing in proposals. We are hoping you will look at the SSRR and determine what concerns you have, and push forward amendments so that the SRAC can consider those based on your interests. We are currently in stage 1, stage 2 will begin on November 9th (need proposals in by that time). Stage 2 continues through December 14th, which is the next time the SRAC meets, and then to January 25th if necessary. Stage 5 is review and stage 6 is in March, when president makes determination. We do this quickly because students leave in April (23rd), and our commitment is to communicate any changes BEFORE students leave for break. It is important to us (and codified) that students have the opportunity to know about the statement what and rights and responsibilities they have. We

also communicate in email during the fall. There is an easy proposal submission process if you google “UMich OSCR statement amendment,” which will lead you to the main page of the OSCR website. There you will see three sections: process overview (click anywhere for easy description), opportunity to review current draft, and an easily accessible form for people to go on and submit amendments. Our goal to make it as easy as possible for students, faculty and staff. Wondering if you have any questions about the process.

1. Daniel Levin: if we want a recap is there somewhere online to find all of this info?

a. On the handout I just gave you and on our web page; I would also be happy to send you the slides. Also, you’re all more than welcome to come and stop by OSCR in SAB. Also available by phone, email, Twitter. Will email Austin slides to send to group. Thank you.

iii. Daniel Greene - State of Campus Address1. Daniel Greene: hello everyone I am the President for CSG and this

is the State of the Students Address. This is a living address and is relatively new, so I’d love your feedback at the end about what you liked, what was missing, and what you want done in the future. This is based on the State of the Union Address. The basics: what is the address? Within the first month the president is required to submit to the assembly a general report; I have chosen to do so via PowerPoint presentation. Order: financial affairs, CSG partnerships, CSG approvement areas, key campus issues, upcoming September policy issues. Also want to point out that knowing a majority of you are new, I am going to explain a little history and help in how to navigate that history. What’s not here: efforts of assembly, unknown campus occurrences or policy issues, and many of CSG’s accomplishments and services (would go beyond 30 minutes long, but historic landmark things don’t need to be highlighted). This speech serves to highlight some of our programming and resources, not all. Financial affairs: here is the budget you’ll be voting on today, we expect to bring in over $353k for Fall 2018 semester, and based on changes to compiled code we have allocations all in compliance with CSG governing documents. Where does the money come from? Every enrolled student pays $9.19 in part of tuition, $1 goes to Office of Financial Aid, $1.37 to child care subsidies, and the remaining to us. Everyone also pays $1.50 to their respective school’s student government. From Fall 2017, SOFC had budget of $238k, of which they dispersed

$181k in fall semester. Winter 2018 they had $337k, and over the summer had $10k. For Fall 2018 (pending approval) we propose a budget of $210k (as compliant with our rules), which will be dispersed in two waves in the fall. CSG partnerships: hydration stations, beyond the diag, farmer’s market, big 10 voter challenge, New York Times, Spectrum Center, Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, Dean of Students Office (emergency meal fund, student travel), UHS and Wolverine Wellness, ABTS, Career Center, and more. Improving relationships (we hope): professional resources, student legal services (want to work with SLS in helping with contracts through workshops), Office of Financial Aid (debt workshops), DPSS (preventative education, institutional reporting mechanisms for issues), MDining (food insecurity). Student orgs to work with: in general, with large organizations to co-host and sponsor events; also identity-based organizations, to increase diversity and awareness for future wolverines. CSG’s areas for improvement (what we as executive team is hoping to improve, NOT policy just institutionally and structurally); inclusivity, communication with student body, relationship with student orgs, investment with internal leaders within CSG, student resources, major projects. Executive commissions: established by president; we have: (*DANIEL NAMES 2018-2019 COMMISSIONS*); all are given objectives and can be seen on website. Commissions are where long-term projects are housed because they are not elected so there is the least turnover, and commissions are also open to any and all students (including you) without application. Next Tuesday they will start confirming chairs. We kept the makeup mostly the same; brought back the TSRC and ISAC, changed names to comply with holistic well-being mission of university. Commission vs. committee? SOFC as an example: was a commission, but now from you all, so it’s a committee. Chair applications are live on “Get Involved!” section of website, closes October 1st. First issue: promoting campus inclusivity. Izzy and I established Executive Diversity Officer position, in the works, going to evaluate - what we hope to get is to establish student-org-specific DEI plans, which have been too administratively heavy in the past. If we want students to feel safe and comfortable, no better way than to go through culture and structure around student organizations (target is not only to get them on board but to implement change, might not see progress right away). Really want to work on social events and programming. Many student org social relations pivot

on alcohol consumption, provides a barrier for many students (who object due to religious reasons or have history of abuse), so we are wanting to improve diversity and inclusivity in that way. EDO also working with Chief of Staff on community dialogues, will respond to bias incidents to make sure we as CSG members are providing space and support. Also EDO will create long-term strategy to empower underrepresented communities, and serve as liaison between DEI and CSG. Communication with student body: information dissemination, restricted executive team and specific focus on social media and credit claiming (when CSG spends time doing something, we should say that we did it). We haven’t in the past been so quick to take credit, so many students don't realize our impact. Also, North Campus meetings to help improve visibility, helps students see us organically. Student voice empowerment: town halls monthly and online community concerns portal (thanks to Izzy), as well as executive team office hours. I chaired resolution creating office hours for 7th assembly, hope you will confirm for 8th assembly to be on par with other student governments, I think it’s not too much to ask. Relationships with student orgs: creation of External Relations Officer based on LSASG, help with new student organization liaison program - smaller test groups in October; want to have information sharing, event planning, cross-organizational collaboration, crisis/incident response, targeting rising leaders in student orgs. I have found it to be a huge problem on this campus that perhaps 6 groups could be working on same problem but none communicating. Also helps CSG formally have a relationship, outside of just funding or incidents occuring on campus - would rather have a working relationship and ensure no redundancy. Investment in internal rising leaders: new member and first year investment rebuilding of internship program and experience. Izzy and I spent a lot of time on that and we are going to try an educational approach, giving them more time to improve. Izzy and I also established policy advisor position for executive team, also ex officio assembly representatives (non-voting) to be nominated later this week. Campus issues and September: currently, mental health, sexual misconduct, campus affordability, campus inclusivity and diversity - have task forces on all of those, big things coming. Ongoing issues and not the only ones, but pulse says these are the most sought-after. September: MDining app for students with allergies (thanks Izzy), personal well-being module on canvas, women's

empowerment programming, online scheduling for CAPS and UHS, inclusive intake procedures for students using on-campus resources, housing management rating guide (Sav taken lead on this, survey to entire student body to rate landlords etc., will help set precedent for greater say and incentivising non-exploitation by housing providers in AA), liaison program for student orgs, community dialogues (help CSG committed to responding to bias), career center, food insecurity with MDining, Big 10 voter challenge, experience with DPSS, OSCR amendment cycle, implementing monthly town halls (topic determined by students). Big picture goals: have average student know what CSG is and what we do, advocate for innovative improvements for on-campus student resources, promote inclusivity. Ultimate goals: CSG empowers all UMich students to be seen, heard, and supported, optimize the Michigan experience, challenges to status quo, accel in academics, become problem-solvers and entrepreneurs and invest in future wolverines. Questions?

a. Sena: what are you most excited about in September?i. Daniel G: general shift to hearing students with

town halls and improving outreach. We have potential to influence policy but student voice and numbers not always backing it; easier for me to walk into a meeting with administration when I have data and be aligned with needs of students.

b. Mia: you said we want to be more involved with identity programs on campus, what does that entail? Also, what do you think those organizations gain from us that they wouldn’t gain from other departments?

i. Daniel G: Izzy and I came up with liaison program by seeing redundancy. For example food insecurity: many groups working towards this but not communicating; CSG would provide a platform to come together. Liaison would be like CSG: have a meeting and share updates. When it comes to identity or affinity groups, now those orgs have awareness and visibility, but also if bias incident happens it would be a cool moment when non-identity and non-affinity groups were sitting at the table figuring out how to respond. Many abstract ideas and ERO being tested, but idea is to build cross-org collaboration and tap into potential while

planting seeds for cultural and social shift where people of underrepresented or marginalized identities feel safe on campus. Thank you all.

2. Community Concernsa. Blaine Coleman: you’ve been following the news, you

know that in Nov. 2017 this body passed a divestment resolution to support Palestinian rights. You know that and you know why: Israel killing many Palestinians. British Labor Party voted for a freeze to weapons sale. As of March 30th, Israel shot down thousands of unarmed human rights marchers in Gaza Strip. If you want to do something about it, you can turn the letter we passed out into a resolution, supporting Professor Chaney-Liphold [spelling] and a boycott of Israel. Israel is shooting dead many Palestinians, functions as a lynching (public killing to terrify). That’s what Israel is all about: terrifying 13 million Palestinians, trying to make them silent. Have you seen Palestinians marching on this campus? No, do you know why? Israel has terrified them into silence, don’t let them terrify you. Use your voice to pass a resolution to boycott Israel. Just the news about Professor Chaney-Liphold [spelling] has travelled all over, what you decide will travel far and protect Palestinians.

b. Mozhgan Savabieasfahani: I was on campus yesterday for a few hours and managed to get 187 signatures of students (125 students and others are staff) to support Dr. Chaney-Liphold [spelling] who has stood up publically in favor of boycotting Israel. Multiple universities have passed resolutions and are cutting ties. By not sending exchange students, not collaborating in research or events - and it’s on your campus. Israel has killed and destroyed Palestinian lives, society is shattered and children and economy in Gaza are horribly impacted by Israel. What Israel does is synonymous to lynching of slaves in America, to scare anyone who would stand up for rights of Palestinians, and it works. You can see me and Blaine and the voices of the people who came here and chanted. It was this assembly that passed a resolution. I know people here have sympathy for Palestine and have hearts, and sitting here and knowing what is happening in Palestine is terrible; Israel is a terrorist state killing people in Syria, Yemen, and all over

the Middle East. Do not be afraid; Israel just passed a law saying if you are not Jewish you can pack up and go or we will kill you. Please stand up and speak for Palestinians.

VI. Executive Communicationsa. Daniel G: thank you for listening to State of Student Speech. Would love

feedback, so let me know. Also thinking about investing in next administration.b. Izzy B: if you’re interested in helping with bystander intervention training that

CSG does (which is for any student org that receives upwards of $1000 from CSG), reach out to me. Feel free to reach out for anything.

c. Lydia: profile picture and cover photo blast on Sunday, at 6pm. Will be sending more information. You’ll come up with “I’m voting because…”

d. Nico: updates on SOFC, they already reviewed 23 applications and granted $13k to student orgs. Anthony is here and would happy to answer questions.

VII. Report of the Speakera. Austin G: welcome back. 19 people filled out attendance form, thanks; to

everyone else, please go and fill out the poll as there is important information being collected about committee time information in it. If you have questions, comments, concerns, desires for resolutions please come talk to me

b. DeAndre: let’s take a deep breath together. Quick few points. Last Thursday resolutions committee held workshop and had 14 reps come. If there is a request for more we could maybe have another one. We are a representative body, and I have been trying to figure out ways to do make us function as a body. First way is LISTENING. I have been planning meetings with groups on campus. Midterms and papers are coming up soon, reach out to your friends and to each other to make sure everyone is well - we are an assembly.

VIII. Representative Reportsa. None

IX. Committee Reportsa. Rules Committee

i. Whit: we chatted on Sep 12th with four members about A.R .8-010. Wanted to make the resolution clearer and clarify language on how it’s determined whether to allocate party or individual demerits, and about campaigning. Last week with 7 members, chatted bout A.R. 8-010 and 8-012, up for first and second reads respectively this week. Also one clerical error I corrected in operating procedures. I had inadvertently changed 5 absence policy, so I rectified that. Meeting Sunday afternoon at time TBD.

ii. Levi: what we’re changing is going to affect elections next year, if you’re thinking about running come out. If you’re interested please come out and get an understanding of these resolutions.

b. Resolutions Committee

i. Ben Gerstein: thanks to those who came to resolutions workshop, got a lot done and talked through hypothetical resolutions. What to look for: an email that will be a poll asking about what issues you are passionate about so you can figure out who else in assembly is passionate about it too and match up with people to write resolutions. Goals is to make us an extremely productive and efficient unit. No resolutions to discuss and no one came to committee this past week.

ii. Cece: 10:30 meeting in Ross.c. Communications Committee

i. Daniel Levin: just posted two things on Facebook, highlights how to use new community concerns portal on the website. Otherwise, planning on doing donuts on the diag, thinking October 5th so stay tuned. One of our favorite outreach events to get faces and names known, give out free hot chocolate and donuts. Last year we did twitter takeover, decided not to do it this year because it clogged Twitter feed, so I encourage someone to reach out and run Michigan Students handle. Personally think it would be a great opportunity to reach a large audience and highlight CSG things you do each week. Profile pictures on Sunday. Any initiatives please reach out. Meetings Mondays 5:30pm at Ross.

d. Finance Committeei. Brady: this week we just had the budget, just answered questions. We

always meet Friday at 3:30pm in Winter Garden at Ross. Talked to Sav last week about some things to look into relating to finance. I’m into sustainability so I’m looking into that, but if anyone has anything else let me know.

X. Confirmation, Election, and Recall of Membersa. Zeke motions to add Jacob Pollitt for External Relations Officer and Evelyn

Winter for Chief Programing Officeri. Seconded, approved

b. Confirmation of Anthony Garvey as SOFC Chairi. Daniel G introduces: provisionally nominated two weeks ago, done a great

job. Anthony reviewed what SOFC has done and I think his record speaks for himself.

ii. Zeke: talked to Anthony two weeks ago; he has been in SOFC for a long time and we talked about what he would like to change and about archery team. He may be interested in bringing legislation to assembly to change funding guidelines because, as we change from a commission to a committee, we would like to have a more regular review of who is getting CSG money and by what standards. We believe he will continue to do a great job.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions

1. Michael: how do you plan to make it so people who get money from SOFC see that it comes from CSG?

a. Anthony: we are trying this year to have a presence at some of the events that we fund. In previous years we have been invited and we are trying to attend and make it known that we support them as the face of CSG.

2. Drea: how do you like the role so far?a. Anthony: going well, we just sent out interview invitations

for new members. That will make the discussion more vibrant.

iv. Motion to approve Anthony Garvey as new chair of SOFC1. Representatives vote, approve Anthony

c. Confirmation of Lydia Barry as Communications Directori. Daniel G: yield to Izzy. Izzy: senior majoring in Poli Sci and Sociology.

Was a CSG rep last year on communications committee. Member of ENCORE. Fun fact: applied for this exact position before freshman year, didn’t get it. Lydia has been helping so much, was involved last year and has so much experience. Good at keeping Daniel and I in check. Daniel: leading team we restructured, will now have two people working directly under her which we think will make the role effective.

ii. Zeke: we think she will do a great job. Will have two people reporting to her. Also talked to us about how she worked in a political communications consulting firm, so she has the cutting edge on technologies and strategies. Talked about shift in communications, very interested and shows her knowledge. Positive recommendation.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions.1. Ben G: we talk about how student body doesn’t know what we do,

what steps do you think will help with that?a. Lydia: we need to be sending out more all-campus emails, I

know that myself and friends read them. Social media: Instagram isn’t working but Facebook and Twitter we can increase our following, one way is to explain CSG during freshman orientation and encouraging students to follow us during presentations. Also investing monetarily in communications, such as in Facebook and Twitter promotions.

2. Dre: what is your favorite social media platform?a. Lydia: Twitter is fun, Instagram, Snapchat. Text me, add

me on Snap, always on my phone.iv. Motion to confirm Lydia Berry

1. Representatives vote, approve Lydia

d. Confirmation of Alex Johnson as Co-Deputy Communications Directori. Daniel G: Alex is a sophomore double-major in communications and poli

sci; worked with CSG as part of Michigan Time podcast, as secretary last semester, and working at front desk. Works at opportunity hub in communications. Spent summer in Macedonia doing research on social media and its impact on human rights.

ii. Zeke: only person to write the recommended cover letter, no questions because it answered all of the questions. Described what Daniel just said. We were looking for potential to continue on in CSG, Alex is only a sophomore so there is a lot of potential there and I’m excited to see what he does. Positive recommendation, good work so far.

iii. Time for 8 questions1. Izzy: how are we going to make podcasts more listened-to?

a. Alex: last year with podcast being brand new so we had just 5 people marketing it; this year, engaging assembly to help us out and utilizing other communications resources and continuing to bring on interesting guests.

2. Zeke: podcast main priority or other stuff too?a. Alex: splitting time between podcast and working with

commissions to strengthen communication with them. Podcast will be large part of my time but won’t be main focus.

iv. Motion to confirm Alex1. Representatives vote, approve Alex

e. Confirmation of Sabeen Khan as Co-Deputy Communications Directori. Daniel G: sophomore studying business, marketing director for lean-in and

was in CSG last year and is a current elected rep in 8th assembly. Hopes to create more transparency by using skills to make information more accessible, such as assembly recaps.

ii. Zeke: Sabene talked about how she is a rep now but is willing to step down to be on executive team as it is a good way to make change on campus, which is impressive. Main goals will be social media accounts and helping better present information CSG is putting out. Positive recommendation overall.

iii. Time for 8 questions1. None

iv. Motion to confirm Sabene1. Representatives vote, approve Sabene

f. Confirmation of Lloyd Lyons Executive Diversity Officeri. Daniel G: defer to Izzy. Izzy: Lloyd knows so much about what is going

on throughout campus. Has experience with assembly, passed two

resolutions just this year, showing commitment to CSG and career center. EDO is new and there will be obstacles but Lloyd has so much knowledge as to resources and people on campus, and is a great person to work with so we are excited. Daniel G: senior studying in School of Public Health, he is also DPE within residence halls. Also the program assistant for CSG AirBus program. One project he wants to do is a DEI for students within CSG. Would be helpful to have a representative of students. Fun fact: he has lived in 8 residential halls.

ii. Zeke: met Lloyd when we were reps together last year. He led an ethics investigation and did a great job. One of the seemingly infinite things that Lloyd does. Risk in creating new position of what they do becoming de facto precedent, but minimize that risk with Lloyd. Want to create a DEI program and help other student organizations create them too.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions1. Ben G: what is your favorite dorm hall and why?

a. Lloyd: Oxford; huge rooms but also tight-knit, close community.

2. Drea: how are you going to make sure students voices are heard, since you've been pretty top-down in the past?

a. Lloyd: want to take a horizontal approach to find loopholes in DEI plan and being able to build that up.

3. Cece: how would you reign your skills as a DPE in this position?a. Lloyd: we work closely with DNI staff and housing,

knowing the resources and being familiar with communicating will help.

4. Michael: what do you think the big tenets of a robust DEI plan would be?

a. Lloyd: $85 million exist that we don't know where it goes to. As CSG we have a large amount of funding but we don’t always know where it goes. Where SOFC gives money and also how orgs are promoting UMich will be important.

5. Motion to confirm Lloyda. Representatives vote, approve Lloyd

g. Confirmation of Yolanda Marti as Senior Policy Advisori. Daniel G: Yolanda is a junior studying poli sci; political action co-chair

for NAACP and is the diversity chair of KAPi. She also hopes to place focus on intentionality of outreach. Has spent a lot of time working for inclusivity.

ii. Zeke: each SPA had their own focus, Yolanda’s was campus climate issues. Has worked at Dean of Students Office and thinks its important for

students to know where campus climate complaints go and what steps to take. Wants to use CSG resources to create maybe a flowchart or other materials to publish to that end. Confident in her experience and positively recommend.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions1. Cece: as a woman of color, how will you bring your identity to

being an SPA?a. Yolanda: working in the DSO it was interesting to work

with other women in power. Important to acknowledge efforts of women in power. Want to bring to light the people helping in the steps of the process. Happy to be a part of this and to represent women of color.

iv. Motion to confirm Yolanda1. Representatives vote, approve Yolanda

h. Confirmation of Thaddeus Gregory as Student General Counseli. Izzy: 3L in Law School; worked with last year’s assembly as SGC. Want

to improve election code and having better communication between Jim and SGC. Also planning on carefully reading every resolution so we do not violate laws or constitution. Also plans to be accessible for resolution drafting process. Daniel G: Thaddeus will help with something we struggle with which is continuity of institutional knowledge, can provide perspective and voices of past administration.

ii. Zeke: when Anuskha nominated, huge list of things he had done. Now he has already served as SGC on that list, we think it’s a no-brainer. He wants to change the way we search for the elections director, wanting to open up to more than just law students because of their minority status on campus and open to someone who has more CSG knowledge. Kevin our law rep asked many law-related questions which Thaddeus handled perfectly. I agree as an engineer that continuity is important and I think Thaddeus will bring it. Positive recommendation for sure.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions1. Dre: what are some improvements you’d like to see?

a. Thaddeus: have 40 areas of improvement to elections code which overhaul in many ways, one is wanting to limit restrictions for new people to get involved

iv. Motion to approve Thaddeus1. Representatives vote, approve Thaddeus

i. Confirmation of Sanjee Chourhuri as Chief Operations Officeri. Daniel G: senior majoring in electrical engineering, programming assistant

at Barger Leadership Institute. Also the president of funKtion, an all-male hip-hip group. Passionate about empowering, educating, and connecting

with communities and wants to create new channels of communication for student organizations to encourage and facilitate open dialogue. Not as much CSG experience but his voice and perspective will help us.

ii. Zeke: encourage you guys to figure out what the position will do. We asked and he used some great terms to describe; wants to bring more of a CTO feel, working on finding best ways to meet needs of CPO. Encourage you guys to ask questions. Great guy, just not sure what he wants to do.

iii. Time for 8 questions1. Drea: what do you plan to do?

a. Sanjee: in a classroom, most important resource is the student sitting next to you, same for CSG. Want to, within CSG, increase transparency through technology. Alongside entire executive team I want to know what their agendas are and make those transparent to entire assembly.

2. Jenny: aside executive team, are there other organizations you want to collaborate with?

a. Sanjee: passionate about emotional mindfulness and wellness, and to work on campus to do that. Have worked with middle school students and hope to do that to encourage emotional wellness.

3. Betsey: you talked about using technology to increase transparency, can you elaborate?

a. Sanjee: data visualization tools to make interactive graphs to show what CSG is doing. Also looking at other communication tools like Slack, which increases transparency. Excited to explore.

iv. Motion to confirm Sanjee1. Representatives vote, approve Sanjee

j. Confirmation of Sena Adeij-agbai as Senior Policy Advisori. Izzy: Sena has such an energy. Even though he hasn’t been on CSG in a

formal way, his experiences with us and other organizations and as a transfer student translated well to policies we want to work on. Energy is important to us. Daniel: senior in LSA studying poli sci and econ, minor in africana studies, serves as political action chair for BSU and educator for Heidelberg Arts and Leadership Academy. If confirmed, hopes to assist in creating a liaison program to create and improve relationships between student organizations and the CSG.

ii. Zeke: talked about wanting to focus on identity-based focused groups and summits. Basically, CSG will try to pull together student orgs that are identity-based and have them all discuss common issues. We talked about

forms it might take and how frequently it might happen and we had a great conversation. Has also worked on congressional campaigns for local officials.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions1. Amanda: new to CSG team but involved, what qualifications do

you have?a. Sena: transfer from a HBC, Hampton. I chaired a group

creating org-sync where student orgs could communicate. I have been involved here in BSU, NAACP, Kappa Alpha Phi, etc. Think I have a good pulse on the campus and how it functions, especially in terms of how

2. Mia: how do you plan on assisting marginalized groups and making sure their voices are heard?

a. Sena: so many orgs on campus just getting started that have very common issues, if we sit them in the same group in a round-table, focus-group way they can come together to bring their needs to CSG

3. Drea: what is your favorite part of Ypsi?a. Sena: the feel of the town, restaurants and parks

4. Esther: how does your perspective as a transfer student affect your role?

a. Sena: being a transfer student on CSG is important because it is a PoV often sidelined; I can be an advocate for transfer students who don’t have as much as a voice in this room. Also have experience with how my old university did things which I can bring as well

iv. Motion to confirm Sena1. Representatives vote, approve Sena

k. Confirmation of Daniel Roth as Senior Policy Advisori. Daniel G: senior majoring in poli sci minor in creative writing. Talent

manager for Telefund and group leader for wolverine support network. Hoping to specialize in affordability and mental health. Wants team to adopt a view that encourages looking at links between issues and not viewing them in isolation, to help create long-term solutions. We enjoyed that philosophy and think it helps shadow how campus community on administrative level is moving towards holistic understanding of well-being

ii. Zeke: told us that he is a financial aid student and we love to see that he is tackling problems of campus affordability. He has the expertise and drive. Talked about: food, housing, employment, extracurricular activities (and the struggle to participate in them being a financial aid students). He was

open to our suggestions and we think he has expertise and ability. Anyone that wants to help should reach out.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions1. Michael: you said you’ve worked together?

a. Zeke: no Mario and I have, and we discussed it with him.2. Michael: how would you get the ball rolling?

a. Daniel: Ann Arbor Tenants Union existed on campus until a few years ago, want to get it started up again

3. Izzy: telefund?a. Daniel: it helps students raise money, started at beginning

of freshman year. Raised over $130k first year to go to academic units and scholarships. Serve now as talent manager meaning, I recruit and train fundraisers.

iv. Motion to confirm Daniel1. Representatives vote, confirm Daniel

l. Confirmation of Jacob Pollitt as External Relations Officeri. Daniel G: policy areas of interest are sexual awareness and prevention,

survivor advocacy, tuition affordability, mental health resources. ii. Zeke: done SO much in just a year since coming to campus. Great

perspective for a sophomore. Going to help run liaison program Daniel talked about. Interested in continuing on in CSG, more years to contribute. Active in many things but cleared schedule to focus on this, which we like to hear. Positive recommendation.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions1. Drea: are you excited about Ford?

a. Jacob: yes! and nervous.iv. Motion to confirm Jacob as External Relations Officer

1. Representatives vote, approve Jacobm. Confirmation of Evelyn Winter for Chief Programming Officer

i. Daniel G: was an intern last year to president of CSG and worked on projects such as improving Safe Ride, researching viable options to alleviate food insecurity on campus and planning INNOVATE. This year she hopes to make a stronger relationship between CSG and student body with town halls and other events. Want to congratulate her on making it through two rounds of interviews.

ii. Zeke: not a new position. Told us she was an intern for Anuskha and helped plan INNOVATE, there was a picture of her on the wall in CSG offices. Talked about town halls and other ways she is interested in helping CSG communicate and interact with students and how she plans to do her job. Talked about working with COO who we confirmed earlier. Positive recommendation.

iii. Time for up to 8 questions1. Esther: what did you enjoy most about being an intern last year?

a. Evie: best thing was being able to work on many different things, worked with Isabel the past CPO; just the variety was the best.

iv. Motion to confirm Evelyn1. Representatives vote, approve Evelyn

XI. New Businessa. A.R. 8-012 A RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT A DEFINITION OF

“EXECUTIVE OFFICIAL”i. Whit introduces: came out of a discussion between Daniel and Austin.

The constitution requires that assembly provides advice and consent on executive nominations, specifically on positions called “executive officials,” but that term is not clearly defined. This resolution puts language in the compiled code to delineate which positions are considered “elected officials.”

ii. Questions1. Zeke: are you just listing people? Didn't feel like I understood

where line was drawna. Whit: Appendix D; individuals who will be representing

CSG executive branch or speaking on behalf of CSG or executive branch in their duties. Would be easier to list positions but we permit flexibility for executives to choose which positions they can't - we feel that’s worthwhile so we defined in this way. Anyone who is outward facing at all.

2. Zeke: would COO be someone we still have to interview?a. Whit: depends on how executives want to run their team,

but potentially yes; they could be just internal and not consent to advice and concern

b. Austin: depends on division of labor between COO and CPO, if they are reaching out in any way on behalf of CSG they would have to be confirmed

3. Mario: who does it exclude?a. Whit: depends on Daniel’s intended structureb. Daniel G: individuals who have been confirmed by CSG

above them. For example interns and policy advisors wouldn’t have to be confirmed because under policy advisors. No other positions this year.

c. Whit: also in previous years we haven’t had assembly confirm interns, this explains why.

4. Zeke: are you wanting to push into second reads today so people we want to start soon could?

a. Whit: not urgent and we don’t have that optioniii. Comments on how to improve:

1. Daniel G: thanks to two authors for taking executive concerns and responding to them.

iv. Referred to rules committeeb. A.R. 8-013 A Resolution to Re-Establish Elected Representative Office Hours

i. Ben G introduces: last year on assembly we had representative office hours, which were times reps would sit in published locations with placards and people from their school could go talk to them. Goal is to be the best rep possible and office hours gives us that opportunity. Looking at least year’s program, bringing it back with some changes. Instead of having office hours every two weeks, it would be just one office hour a month. Take place in prominent place on campus where students in your school can reach you. Job of CSG would be to promote on social media and website. Two clauses that talk about emails, which I will edit because university doesnt like when we send mass emails. Defines purpose of office hours: would allow us to discuss resolutions, ask for resolutions, maybe help write resolutions.

ii. Questions1. Amanda: last year, how often were they utilized?

a. Ben G: not the most successful, created with only a few weeks left before election, so focus was on campaign. Now, hitting our stride and starting to make change, so student body will be more interested. Also, promotion on a wider scale to maximize students seeing that we have office hours - no appointment necessary and information on website.

2. Mario: how to structure so office hours aren’t concentrated to certain parts of the month?

a. Ben G: haven’t thought about it. Are you imagining a cap on how many reps could have office hours in one week?

i. Mario: yesb. Ben G: good idea, also looking for school-specific

proportionality. Will include in resolution before Sunday.3. Whit: do you have plans to evaluate office hours this year?

a. Ben G: after first month, have a rep report (conversation with assembly) and from that gauge what we can do moving forward to improve. Maybe less of a 1:1? Maybe groups of students who come and talk? Depends on how we feel after first month, might adjust format.

4. Esther: does higher-up administration know we do this and could it be helpful for them to do?

a. Ben G: not sure. We mentioned that Rackham and LSA have successful hours. If it passes sending an email to make schools aware is a good idea.

5. Amanda: what sort of mechanism are you planning on using to sign up for them? Preplanned or constantly changing?

a. Ben G: google calendar on CSG website and every day listed reps and times.

b. Amanda: how do WE decide?c. Ben G: google form for 3 preferred times, will make a

calendar to ensure spreading outiii. Comments on how to improve

1. Daniel G: let’s explore how SMTD, Ford, Dentistry and the smaller schools have access to student listservs for their school. If you could add provisions that are binding that would be beneficial.

2. Izzy: on that note. Using university council would be a good mechanism to advertise.

XII. Quick announcement from Austina. Austin: download resolutions and open in word to avoid error with graphic.

XIII. Old Businessa. A.R. 8-011 A RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE FALL 2018 CSG BUDGET

i. Nico: if you’re linking from agenda that goes to the folder, so make sure you pick correct one. Got updated numbers for fall student fees and semester rollover, changed budget. Moved SOFC funding down from $215 to $210 and payroll from $60k to $50k (basically the payroll wave hit so it seems illusory, not actually a change de facto). Only major was change in SOFC funding.

ii. Questions1. Whit: elections has $0. From where are we planning to allocate

money to pay elections director?a. Nico: that was based on past budgets I had seen. I think

there were post-budget alterations to move money.b. Austin: no election account in compiled code, so no money

should be allocated. Can be taken from other accounts later.

2. Mario: what is standing reserve vs. general?a. Nico: general is 5% we hold back in case something goes

wrong and we need large some of money. Standing is an account that exists for say, something that you want to do across semesters. Not as relevant now that we have project accounts but it is still purposeful and will be further investigated.

iii. Amendments1. Whit: change “Student Organization Funding Commission” to

“SOFCommittee”

a. Deemed friendly, amendment madeiv. Third reads for A.R. 8-011

1. Nico: pursuing to Whit’s question, probably end up covering election’s director payment from payroll

v. Motion to vote by hand1. Approved, will be voted for by hand

vi. Hand vote to adopt resolution1. Approved

b. A.R. 8-010 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ELECTION CODE i. Whit: felt that the way elections code treated parties wasn’t right; weren’t

able to constrain people from participating in party activities; shifting from prohibition to guidelines as to what parties can do. Also introducing subsidiary elections court to adjudicate elections complaints. Also clarifying schedule to encourage election to happen in a timely manner. Minor change to language and endorsements. Mentioned changing “likely to benefit” language of demerits from individuals to parties, and also clarifying filing requirement (paperwork has to be SUBMITTED to elections directed rather than nebulously “filed”). “Counting of digital materials” made consistent with election rules. Also required party names to appear in election results. Rewording “nickname” to “preferred name” for how people wish to appear on the ballot. Also specifically requiring endorsements to appear .

ii. Questions1. Cece: was there a change on when parties can be formed?

a. Whit: parties weren’t allowed to exist outside of campaign period, we felt that wasn’t appropriate. We got rid of that restriction.

b. Cece: so there is no deadline or early date as to when parties can exist? And couldn’t that give an unfair advantage?

i. Whit: could, not our place to decide if it’s unfair.2. Ben G: so someone could announce for campaign as soon as this is

passed? Or is there still a defined period?a. Whit: not appropriate for CSG to restrict speech in the form

of campaigning. Still a filing deadline to appear on ballot. Also, violations committed by “anticipated” people are still violations.

b. Austin: current compiled code makes, in the language of what candidates can and can’t do, some assumptions about when parties are going to be formed and organized. In response to that, there was a need to either prevent that or regulate it. The heart of the changes recognize that we cannot stop these activities, so the approach is to limit.

c. Kevin: in order to restrict speech you have to have a compelling reason, and not liking how people are others are campaigning early isn’t one.

3. Thaddeus: you say elections directory must respond within 24 hours, surely there must be a cure if the rule is violated? Could we say “24 hours or a reasonable time frame?” Also, you say candidate should appear on ballot by alphabetical last name, would you entertain an amendment to have that be random given that studies show this causes bia? You also say 80 days to come up with time, not possible, could it be 70?

a. Whit: would entertain that amendment, yes. Regarding proposing dates: we thought you should have the sole power.

b. Thaddeus: I think it should be voted on by assembly. Also, for “preferred name” we should assuage Title 9 concerns and have them be allowed to only go by preferred name on ballot.

c. Whit: so we require people to use name recognized by office of registrar, if we were constraining somebody’s rights in that way is that okay?

d. Thaddeus: no, because given the timing of everything. Gender-queer and trans students may not have time to go change with registrar but should be allowed to run under the name they want.

iii. Amendments1. Austin: have been 5+ unique amendments, committee should make

dockett and present next week with changesiv. Referred back to rules committee

XIV. Motions and Other Businessa. None

XV. Announcements and Matters Arisinga. Cece: Latinx Heritage Month, thanks to representatives who have been involved.b. Ben G: again on workshop, if you weren’t able to make it let me know I can send

information.c. Zeke: 2018-2019 Michigan Quidditch Team is running. 22 new people, total

number 55. Going to Mt. Pleasant (CMU), one of our rivals. Follow on social media.

d. Daniel G: wanted to introduce a policy advisor, Aidan, a transfer from MSU who served on general assembly and executive board so he brings a wealth of knowledge with him. Also a direct link to ABTS, serving as associate director. Currently serves as communication intern for football team.

e. Lloyd: Sunday is JCPenney Suit Up event, service for AirBus starting mid-October

f. Cece: email Izzy sent about getting registered to vote is great! Also email me if you want someone to have a table at your org meetings.

XVI. Closing Roll Calla. Called by vice speaker

XVII. Adjournmenta. Assembly adjourned 10:22pm