b. The chair-elect assumes certain duties and responsibilities in the summer, for which the Faculty Senate Chair assigns 1 WLU. 4. Faculty Senate Past Chair a. The Senate past chair shall be relieved of eighteen (18) WLU of teaching for the academic year to perform their duties. The department in which the past chair teaches shall receive compensatory funds from the Faculty Senate. b. The past chair assumes certain duties and responsibilities in the summer, for which 4-7 WLU (based on need and budget considerations) will be negotiated with the President. 5. EC Member a. EC members who are not the chair, chair-elect or past chair shall receive six (6) service WLU, three (3) of which shall be reimbursed by the Senate. b. Members of the EC assumes certain duties and responsibilities in the summer, for which the Faculty Senate Chair assigns 1 WLU. 6. FLR a. The FLR shall receive release time from teaching as well as a travel allowance, negotiated each year with the President. b. In the event that the FLR is also elected chair of the Council of Faculty Representatives (FLRs of Washington universities), more release time, a higher travel allowance, and a summer stipend shall also be negotiated. c. Past allocations for these items shall be available from the Senate Office. 7. Senator a. WLUs for senators from academic departments, the library, and university centers (IV.B.1.a.i-iii) are estimated at one (1) per academic year. b. WLUs for NTT senators (IV.B.1.a.iv) shall be allocated each year in consultation with the Provost. Information on past allocations for these positions shall be available from the Senate office. 8. Senate Committee Chair WLUs for the position of chair of a Senate committee are estimated at two to four (2-4) per academic year. When elected committee chairs configure their workload plans, they should contact the Faculty Senate Office to determine a specific estimate for the upcoming year. 9. Senate Committee Member (Non-Chair) WLUs for the positions of non-chair members of Senate committees are estimated at one to two (1-2) per academic year. When ratified committee members configure their workload plans, they should contact the Faculty Senate Office to determine a specific estimate for the upcoming year. F. Internal Senate Procedures for the Protection of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities 1. Interpretation (Bylaws VII.A) A request for formal interpretation of the Code must be submitted by a petitioner or petitioners to the BFCC. That committee shall review the request and make a written
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