Senate Charter Amendment No.: 1213-01A
UNIVERSITY SENATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Introduced by: Governance Council
Date: October 22, 2012
Amendment RE: The Election of Council Chairs
IT IS HEREBY PROPOSED THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ADOPTED:
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That the proposed amendment of the University Senate Charter below be adopted.
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That this amendment go into effect in the Spring 2013 election cycle.
Current Charter:
VIII.3.2. The election shall occur at an organizational meeting. An organizational
meeting of each council shall be convened by the Vice Chair of the Senate or designee
before September 1, but no sooner than 2 weeks after the completion of election of
Senators at Large.
Proposed Revision:
VIII.3.2. The election shall occur before September 1, but no sooner than 2 weeks after
the completion of election of Senators at Large. Such election shall be overseen by the
Vice Chair of the Senate or designee, and may occur at an organizational meeting of
the new Council where a quorum is present or, if necessary, by electronic ballot with a
quorum responding.
Rationale:
Convening an organizational meeting with a quorum present during the time stipulated by the
Charter is often difficult. The amendment permits the option of electing a Council Chair by
electronic ballot.
