e. One (1) Senator for Sustainability f. One (1) Senator for the Douglas Honors College
5. Unique Electoral Circumstances a. One (1) Senators from ESC
C. Subsidiary Judicial Bodies
a. Subsidiary Judicial Bodies shall be established according to the ASCWU Bylaws and Policy Manual.
ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS OF GOVERNING BODIES A. Quorum: A majority of currently seated members shall constitute quorum for all governing bodies of the ASCWU. B. Voting: In order for a motion to pass, it must obtain a majority of the legal votescast. C. Open Public Meetings (RCW 42.30): All meetings shall adhere to the Open Public Meeting Act of Washington State with notice to the public at least twenty-four hours in advance. ARTICLE V: ELECTIONS A. General Elections: Regularly scheduled elections will be held annually. B. Special Elections: Special elections may be held at any time for the purpose of deciding recalls, filling vacant elected positions, or deciding issues concerning students. C. Referendum: A referendum to the membership of the ASCWU may be initiated by a majority vote of the Executive Board or Student Senate and included in any election. D. Initiatives: An initiative measure shall be referred to the membership of the ASCWU upon receipt of a petition containing the verified signatures of no less than five percent of the membership of the ASCWU. E. Recall: Recall of any elected member of the ASCWU government may be initiated by: a majority vote of the Executive Board, a three-fourths (75%) majority vote of the Student Senate, or by a petition containing no less than forty percent (40%) of the number of votes cast in the last election. The removal of the elected member shall then be decided by the membership of the ASCWU via a recall election. The petition is delivered to the Council of Probity for verification of signatures. Once signatures are verified, the council shall call for an election. A recall election is called for by the Council of Probity and the Election Commission holds a Recall Election within two (2) weeks from the time such election is called. A simple majority of those voting in a Recall Election affirm the recall. Once a Student Government Officer is recalled, the seat is declared vacant. (Note: These recall procedures do not apply to Student Senate Senators, their recall procedure is located in the Student Senate Bylaws) F. Election Code: The provisions set forth in the ASCWU election code shall apply to all general elections, special elections, referendum, initiatives, and recalls regarding process and deadlines. The election code shall not be changed during an active election. Election results shall be verified as fair and appropriate by the AS Elections Chairman.
ARTICLE VI: POWERS AND GRANTED AUTHORITIES A. ASCWU: The ASCWU, in its entirety, shall have the rights and responsibilities:
1. To be represented by majority student voting membership and a student chair or co-chair, in consultation with the University President or designee, on all committeesoverseeing and appropriating student fees and student fee dollars with exception to operating and building funds. 2. To employ student staff in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of the University. 3. To administer monies allocated to the ASCWU by the Services and Activities Fee to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operations.
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