The SUU Clubs & Student Involvement Assembly motioned to investigate the Resolution 016-09 “Two Weeks Notice” which proposed bills be presented at least two weeks in advance of the start of club event.
Reasons for the resolution proposal were to “ensure clubs received their money in adequate time, could be presented and voted on before the event date, decrease the possibility of the assembly being held civilly and legally liable for misuse of funds and would enable delegates ample time to thoroughly investigate bills,” according to the bill.
Delegates had differing opinions on the resolution.
Recreation & Athletics Delegate Tyrel Wilcox said it was not fair to students to require them to propose a bill at least two weeks in advance before the start of a club event.
Wilcox said one week to investigate a bill was enough time for delegates to do research.
His argument was that delegates have designated office hours and ample time to investigate bills and contact club presidents if needed.
Wilcox said the assembly should not be punishing clubs for not asking for funding in a timely manner but rather to blame the delegates for not thoroughly researching the bills and being aware of the dates of events on bills.
Wilcox said he thought the resolution was proposed to punish the Earth Club for the Assembly Bill 014-09 “Nike Used-Shoe Drive” for unknowingly violating a bylaw on Nov. 19.
The Earth Club asked for funding for the shoe drive that had already took place before the bill request, which is against the SUUSA constitution bylaw, which states, “reimbursements will not be given to any club, according to university policy.”
Wilcox also said approaching the assembly should be “easier to get money, not harder” and the resolution would make it a more difficult process for students.
He said it was “the delegates’ fault it happened, not the club’s fault.”
Professional Development Colby Presley disagreed with Wilcox saying that it’s the student’s responsibility to know ahead of time when their club events take place.
Presley said students should be prepared when coming forth with a bill to the assembly aware of what date the event is and should be responsible for what they are asking for.
Support & Multicultural Delegate Ashlie Meredith motioned to save the discussion for debate and to postpone the decision until Wednesday.
Black Student Union Adviser Lynne Brown and Black Student Union President Lade Moliere addressed the assembly to request to postpone a bill for the annual Step Show scheduled to take place in late February.
Support & Multicultural Delegate Teata Cromar who sponsors the bill, motioned to have the bill postponed to Jan. 13.
Members of the Sigma Chi fraternity approached the assembly to seek $699.40 for the annual event "Derby Days" scheduled Jan. 25 to Jan. 30 to benefit the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Activities include a Rock Band competition involving SUU clubs and organizations, a Derby Darling pageant and a Derby Dodge ball tournament, according to the bill.
Funding will be used for publicity, competition prizes, food at the events and technical costs.
The assembly motioned to vote on the bill in Wednesday's meeting.
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