Parli Pro/Robert's Rules
Parliamentary procedure helps by:
making meetings more effective and reduces the chances of actions being declared unlawful.
Quorum, 50 % plus one of the members
What's the purpose of the president's cabinet?
to provide insight, advice, and assist the president as needed.
Name one duty of the Chief Justice.
In what governing document can you find the duties and responsibilities of all elected and appointed officers?
What are Bylaws?
What are motions?
formal procedure for taking action.
How many absences are granted?
two consecutive Senate and task forces meeting absences or four all-encompassing absences per semester
What are the key responsibilities of senators?
attend meetings, events, programs.
serve on committees.
abide by guiding documents.
communicate with constituents.
What do clubs need to complete to be active?
club charter request
What are the qualifications for holding office?
maintain continuous enrollment in 9 units, have and keep a min G.P.A of 2.5, and have paid student fee
How do you open a main motion?
I move to (open subject that needs action)
Who are the non-voting members of the E Board?
What are the secretary and chief justice?
What are 8 legislative branch committees?
Campus Engagement
Cultural Diversity
Community Service
Legislative Affairs
Student Success
Student Resources/Basic Needs
Sustainability
Public Relations
What's the purpose of planning council and where on the bylaws can you find more information?
to develop, maintain, and promote an enriching college experience by providing excellent activities, events, and programs. Article XIII, Part 1, Sec 3.
What's the only position that does not need to be elected in spring?
Secretary
Give me an example of a subsidiary motion:
tabling, previous questions or clos debate, limit or extend debate, amendment, postpone, refer to committee.
Name at least one duty or responsibility of the: President, Vice President, Treasurer, ICC Chair, and Secretary.
Vice-President: presides the senate and executive board meetings in absence of the president, planning council
Treasurer: a written account of finances, planning fiscal council, chairs the finance committee, presents a budget report
ICC chair: chairperson to ICC, maintain open communication between as and ICC, budget report to ICC
secretary: prep agenda and mins, maintain rosters, track attendance, and serve as a member of the planning and procedure council,
Give an example of an event or initiative each committee coordinates.
Campus engagement - Roadrunner relief, sprit days, co-curricular fair, open mic nights, riopalooza
Cultural Diversity - Latinx Heritage Month, National Coming Out Day, Native American, Black History Month, Women's History Month, AAPI
Community Service - 9/11, drug and alcohol awareness, blood drives, food drives, beach clean-up, awareness walks
Legislative affairs - voter registration, election forums, constitution day, resolution information session, meet the ASRHC
Student success- promote academic Execellence, co-curricular participation, transfer readiness, and degree and certificate completion.
Student Resources/ basic needs - farmer's market, health and wellness fair, calfresh/medical sign ups, and grab and gos
sustainability- recycling awareness, earth day, documentary's, clean up events.
Public Affairs - promote and market ASRHC.
Who can be in the finance committee?
treasurer, two reps from the executive board, two as senators, supplemental students as needed
By when does the finance committee need to submit a budget to the senate for approval?
no later than the fourth week of the fall semester
Why seconding a motion important?
you need support by a member or else it won't proceed.
How is a tardy defined per the bylaws?
For official meetings: arriving after the meeting is called to order and arriving 10 min after it's been called or leaving prior to the adjournment of the meeting
For events: later than 15 mins after the assigned shift or leaving prior to approval
two unexcused tardies shall constitute an unexcused absence
Judicial Branch shall serve on/as:
Grievance committee, student conduct, policies and procedures
What's the purpose of the finance committee?
review Finacial requests and other monetary applications on behalf of ASRHC and make recommendations to senate.
How many votes are needed for a constitution to become effective? and when do members get to vote on this?
two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of all votes cast by the student body of Rio Hondo College during the general election